First and 2nd place were close at the American Bass Anglers November tournament on Stockton Lake. Kansas angler, Eric Craft, took 1st place with a 5-fish limit that weighed 13.98 lbs, anchored with a 5.85 lb big bass of the tournament. Second place, Mike Dill weighed in 13.83 lbs. his big fish was 4.49 lbs. New member, Scott Emmit, came in 3rd with 12.62 lbs. Byron Maze and Les Brandenburg rounded out the top five with 10.29 lbs and 9.93 lbs respectively. Full results with pictures can be seen at www.centralmidwestbass.com.
The day began cool and cloudy with very little wind. Temperatures rose to upper 60’s with some sunshine. Anglers reported catching most of their fish on a jig in the upper part of the lake. Craft reported catching the Big Fish in the lower lake.
This was the first in a series of tournaments conducted by American Bass Anglers, Division 126, all held on Stockton Lake. This tournament series is a draw format and designed for the week-end angler, boaters and non-boaters from age 14. An ABA membership costing $25 per year is required and allows anglers to fish any ABA tournament. Entry fee for D126 tournaments is $70/angler. A $10 Big Bass option pot is offered.
The next tournament for this circuit will be Dec. 3, 2016 on Stockton Lake using Old State Park as launch site. The full 2017 schedule can be seen at www.centralmidwestbass.com. The season will culminate with a two-day Championship, June 24-25, 2017. Anglers fish each tournament for cash and prizes as well as points that qualify them to fish a National Championship set for Oct. 18-20, 2017 on the Quachita River at Monroe, LA.
More information about American Bass Anglers can be found at www.americanbassanglers.com or by calling 256 232-0406. Call Becky with any questions at 316/644-1454.
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