JUSTIN LANIER TAKES THE WIN ON SINCLAIR
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Justin Lanier of Macon, Ga dominated the field of 46 anglers on March 24, 2018 at Lake Sinclair for AFT Division 72. His five bass weighed 17.79 pounds to secure the win. Justin was fishing shallow in stained water with a spinnerbait when he caught a 6.11 pounder, which helped him win the pot for Big Bass. His total earnings for the day was $1,043.
The water temperature was beginning to warm toward 60 degrees. Partly cloudy skies and light wind made for a great day on the lake. There were 36 anglers with a 5 fish limit, and 10bass weighed in over 4 pounds! A total of 205 fish were brought to the scales.
Congratulations to the Top Ten
| 1st | Justin Lanier | 17.79 pounds | $813 |
| 2nd | Tucker Sweat | 13.42 pounds | $533 |
| 3rd | Swinton Sikes | 13.38 pounds | $267 |
| 4th | Tony Wooten | 12.79 pounds | $216 |
| 5th | Mark Denney Jr. | 11.45 pounds | $180 |
| 6th | Damian Hall | 11.05 pounds | $144 |
| 7th | David Simmons | 10.58 pounds | $101 |
| 8th | Benny Howell | 10.48 pounds | |
| 9th | Roger White | 10.40 pounds | |
| 10th | Raymond Arthur | 10.15 pounds |
After the presentation of trophies and cash payouts, there were draw prizes of three $50 bills won by Randy Heath, Todd Stewart, and Nathan Sanders.
The next tournament for D72 will be on April 14, 2018 on Lake Oconee, going out of Sugar Creek Marina.
Please contact Director Benny Howell at 770-365-4795 for more information.
The American Fishing Tour offers low cost, close to home bass tournaments that are designed for the weekend angler. All ABA anglers fish for money and points. The points advance the angler to their divisional championship and the top 500 anglers in the US are invited to the American Fishing Tour National
The American Fishing Tour offers low cost, close to home bass tournaments that are designed for the weekend angler. All ABA anglers fish for money and points. The points advance the angler to their divisional championship and the top 500 anglers in the US are invited to the American Fishing Tour National Championship. For more information on American Bass Anglers please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256)232-0406.
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