Larry Thomas wins on the Roanoke River
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ATHENS, Ala. – Larry Thomas, of Washington, NC won the American Fishing Tour North Carolina Division 17 tournament, held March 31st, on the Roanoke River.
Larry caught 5 bass weighing a 19.02 lbs with a nice kicker weighing 7.13 lbs which was also big fish for the tournament. Larry reported he caught his fish along the main river below the Highway 45 Bridge.
Top 5
1 Larry Thomas 19.02 lbs
2 James Johnson 18.63 lbs
3 Joe Varnell 17.96 lbs
4 Ricky West 16.84 lbs
5 Matthew Oakley 14.32 lbs
The next divisional tournament will be held on Saturday 4-28-18, on Chowan out of Hwy 13 (Sloups Landing). Any questions can be directed to local Director Mike Colbert at (252)223-2325
For more information, call ABA at (888) 203-6222.On line, see www.drawtrail.com.
These anglers are earning valuable points toward the divisional angler of the year title. The points champion from each division will compete in the annual American Bass Anglers AFT Angler of the Year Final Round at the American Fishing Tour National Championship.
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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