{"id":5729,"date":"2024-05-15T07:02:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T13:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/?p=5729"},"modified":"2024-05-22T05:40:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T11:40:45","slug":"sam-dyal-takes-oconee-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/2024\/05\/15\/sam-dyal-takes-oconee-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Sam Dyal Takes Oconee Win"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Buckhead, GA, On May 11, 2024, Sam Dyal from Baxley, GA, clinched first place in the American Fishing Tour Georgia Division 72 tournament held at Lake Oconee. Dyal topped the leaderboard with a five-bass limit, weighing a total of 18.06 pounds. This impressive catch earned him the first-place trophy and a prize of $796. Among his catch was a notable 6.60-pound bass, which secured him an additional $410 and the Big Bass trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamie Fountain of Dublin, GA, also showcased a strong performance by bringing in five bass that weighed 14.96 pounds, earning him the second-place trophy and $513 in prize money. His haul included a 4.90-pound bass caught during the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The tournament saw a robust turnout, with 41 anglers vying for a total payout of $2,009, which was distributed across six places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition to the competition, the event included a raffle, in which three anglers won $50 each. The winners were Todd Stewart, Travis Clay, and Anthony Widener. Other prizes included a $50 gift card to Sugar Creek Marina, won by Mike Blackshear, a custom wooden flag awarded to Randy Woodham, and a custom rod from Kissel Krafts, won by Adam Windham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special appreciation was extended to Danny Taylor and Bob Clark for their assistance with morning registration, boat checks, and fish weighing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next event for this division is scheduled as a Two-Day Divisional Championship. It will take place on June 1, 2024, at Lake Sinclair, launching from Dennis Station DNR ramp, and will continue on June 2, 2024, at Lake Oconee, launching from Sugar Creek Marina. For further details, please contact Director Benny Howell at 770-365-4795.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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