NEWS RELEASES

Jay Carter Takes Win On Stockton

American Bass Anglers Division 126 held a qualifying tournament on Stockton Lake  May 12, 2012. Air temperatures were 60-70˚ with very light wind, which switched to the north at the end of the afternoon. Water temperatures were mid 70’s. There was some overcast and rain had been forecast, but did not happen until after tournament hours.

Almost half of the field of anglers brought in a 5-fish limit. However, finding the bigger fish was the key to winning. Willard angler, Jay Carter took the win with a weight of 12.10lbs. Carter reported catching a limit of fish early on top water, then upgrading his weight ounces at a time. He mainly worked the mid-lake area flipping spawning pockets when the top water bite was over. The win earned Carter $488. Carter’s personal sponsors include Bass Cat Boats, Mercury, Lews, Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock and Poor Boys Custom Jigs.

Shawn Freeman of Ozark, MO took 2nd place with 11.82lbs which included Big Bass of the day, a 4.06 largemouth. Big Bass and 2nd place winnings totaled $485 for Freeman. Third place went to Scott Tassi of Arma, KS with 10.89lbs.Tassi took home $97 for his finish.

The next D126 tournament is scheduled June 2, 2012 using Old State Park Ramp as the launch site. Watch for more information about local  ABA tournaments in the El Dorado Springs Sun and the Cedar County Republican.

Local sponsor prizes were given out including product and gift certificates from Rogers Hunting, Fishing & Archery, www.theoutboarddoctor.com, Albers Marine, www.mobassfishin.com and Happy O’s Resort.

Anglers compete for cash, prizes and points which qualify them to fish a 2-day Championship on Stockton  August 18-19, 2012 and a National Championship on Grand Lake of the Cherokees October 24-26, 2012.

ABA was designed for the week-end angler and is open to boaters and non-boaters. It is a draw format with partner pairing taking place the morning of the tournament. Anglers from age 14 and up can enter ABA tournaments.

Glenn Harrison Takes Win On Stockton

American Bass Anglers Division 126 held a qualifying tournament on Stockton Lake April 12, 2012. Anglers were met with mid 40’s air temperatures and a 60% chance of rain; the wind was out of the southwest at 5-10. Water temperatures were right a 60˚. The rain happened shortly after noon; it was steady for a couple of hours and included some thunder and strong winds. The water was very clear until you got to the back of a cove and then it was somewhat stained. Water level was about normal, but up a couple of feet from where it has been all winter.

In spite of the weather conditions, all anglers weighed in fish. It was reported by some that “the fish just bit on everything we threw.” Baits reported included spinnerbaits, crank baits, Zora Spook, fat grub, and lizards on a carolina rig.

Arma, KS angler, Glenn Harrison brought in a bag of fish weighing 16.59 lb to take first place. That weight included Big Fish of the tournament, a 5.61lb largemouth. Harrison reported fishing in the mid lake and used a caroling rig most of the day. He took home $648 for his efforts.

Bryan Jackson took 2nd place with five fish that weighed 11lbs; Mark Moody was 3rd with 10.48lbs. Carl Cox, Becky Minor and Eric Craft filled the next three places with 10.45lbs, 10.04lbs, and 10.01lbs respectively.

Total results along with several pictures can be found at www.centralmidwestbass.com. You can also see the remaining schedule. D126 next tournament will be May 12, 2012 going out of Old State Park. Watch the Cedar County Republican and listen to 107.7 for details the week of this upcoming tournament.

Anglers compete for cash, prizes and points which qualify them to fish a 2-day Championship on Stockton, August 18-19, 2012 and a National Championship on Grand Lake of the Cherokees October 24-26, 2012.

ABA was designed for the week-end angler and is open to boaters and non-boaters. It is a draw format with partner pairing taking place the morning of the tournament. Anglers from age 14 and up can enter ABA tournaments. Call Becky with any questions: 620 21-2935.

Shawn Freeman Takes It All

Ozark, MO angler, Shaw Freeman took the win and Big Bass honors at D126 qualifying tournament held last Saturday, December 10th on Stockton Lake. Freeman is a returning ABA member, saying, “I haven't fished an ABA tournament for five or six years, but with the national championship on Grand, I decided to come back.” He reported catching his five-fish limit on jigs and jerk baits, saying his big fish of 5.07lbs was caught on the jerk bait in the last thirty minutes of the tournament.

Second place went to Kansas angler, Mark Moody who also brought in a five-fish limit, this one weighing 12.13lbs. Moody also reported catching fish on jigs and jerk baits; the difference between 1st and 2nd was the big fish. Moody's was 3.78, also caught late in the day.

Chad McManis, new member, Bobby Morgan, and Carl Cox also had five-fish limits of 10.72 lbs, 10.63lbs, and 10.49lbs respectively, giving them 3rd, 4th, and 5th places.

Anglers compete for cash, prizes and points which qualify them to fish a 2-day Championship on Stockton  August 18-19, 2011 and a National Championship on Grand Lake of the Cherokees October 24-26, 2012.

The next D126 tournament is scheduled for March 3, 2012 on Stockton Lake using Old State Park as a launch site.

ABA was designed for the week-end angler and is open to boaters and non-boaters. It is a draw format with partner pairing taking place the morning of the tournament. Anglers from age 14 and up can enter ABA tournaments. Membership in ABA is $25 per year; entry fee is $70 per tournament. Call Becky with any questions at 620 421-2935.

Carl Cox Wins on Stockton

American Bass Anglers Division 126 held a qualifying tournament on Stockton Lake November 12, 2011. The air temperature was mild and the wind was howling straight out of the south, sometime gusting to 45mph.

Only three anglers brought 5-fish limits to the scales. Winner of the tournament, Carl Cox was one of those anglers. Cox had a weight of 15.15 lbs, anchored by 2nd Big Bass of the tournament, a 5.45lb largemouth. Cox reported catching his fish on he own home-made jigs in the upper part of the lake. Ho took $430 for the win.

Farlington, Kansas angler, Mark Moody took second with a limit that weighed 11.01 lbs. Moody caught several limits during the day, but could not find “the big one.” His efforts earned him $230.

Third place went to new American Bass Anglers member, Levi Snow with three fish weighing 10.89 lbs. Snow's prize was $78.

Anglers compete for cash, prizes and points which qualify them to fish a 2-day Championship on Stockton August 18-19, 2011 and a National Championship on Grand Lake of the Cherokees October 24-26, 2012.

The next D126 tournament is scheduled for December 10, 2011 on Stockton Lake using Old State Park as a launch site.

ABA was designed for the week-end angler and is open to boaters and non-boaters. It is a draw format with partner pairing taking place the morning of the tournament. Anglers from age 14 and up can enter ABA tournaments.

Full results with pictures can be found at www.centralmidwestbass.com. You can read more about American Bass Anglers at www.americanbassanglers.com. Call Becky with any questions at 620 421-2935.

Harrison Wins 2-Day/Cox Takes Angler of the Year

American Bass Anglers D126 held final 2011 tournament September 17-18 on Stockton Lake. It was the 2-day championship.

The weather was very unstable, with periods of heavy rain as well as thunder and lightning both days. The sun finally came out for a short while on Sunday. The wind was in the 10-15 mph range. Air temperatures were mid 70's to low 80's; water temperature in low 70's and dropping about a degree each day. The lake is down 4-5 feet and the fish seem to be in a transition mode.

Mark Moody took the lead Saturday with a 5-fish limit weighing 10.70 lb anchored with Big Bass of the day, a 2.44 lb largemouth. Carl Cox and Glenn Harrison also brought in 5-fish limits on day 1.

Day 2 saw warmer temperatures, but heavier rain and the keeper fish seemed to be in hiding. Harrison was the only angler to find a limit and his weighed 12.02, which included Big Bass of the tournament a 2.74 lb largemouth. That was more than enough for his to win the tournament with a total of 21.37 lbs.

Carl Cox Took second place with a total weight of 13.52 lbs. Cox also gained enough points to win Angler of the Year, which earned him an invitation to a "Fish-Off" to be held in South Carolina October 22, 2011. Third place went to Robert Swearngin with 11.53 lbs.

Anglers were greeted early Saturday morning by Boy Scout Troop 69 out of Stockton; the troop brought hot coffee, breakfast burittos, and sandwiches for lunch. This was all complements of D126 local sponsors, including Albers Marine of Arma, KS, Rogers Fishing, Hunting & Archery of Larmar, MO, Arrowhead Jigs of Aldrich, MO, www.theoutboarddoctor.com and Ben Minor Marine Service of Parsons, KS.

American Bass Anglers offers low-cost, close to home tournaments for the week-end angler. Membership allows angler to choose from any ABA tournament anywhere in the nation. Boaters and non-boaters from age 14 years old and up are welcome and encouraged to join ABA and fish for cast, prizes and points that will qualify them to fish a National Championship.

D126 kicks off the 2012 season on October 1, 2011 on Stockton Lake, launching at Old State Park.
Call Becky at (620) 421-2935.

D58 Year-End Awards:
Southeast Kansas Champion - goes to the angler who has accumulated the most points.
Only points earned while fishing D58 2012 tournaments will count for D58 SEK Champion.
Angler of the Year – goes to the angler with the most points using his best four 1-day events and a 2-day event, all fished within 2012 D58 schedule. This angler can qualify for the National Angler of the Year Final Round to be held September 27, 2012 at Wilson Lake in Florence, AL.
Heavy Stringer of the Year - goes to the angler whose total weight at any one tournament is documented to be the heaviest stringer caught in one day at a D58 tournament in the 2012 season.
Big Bass of the Year - goes to the angler whose catch is documented to be the heaviest
bass caught at a D58 tournament during the 2012 season.

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 top anglers to the National Championship.

About American Bass Anglers: American Bass Anglers offers over 1,100 tournaments per year in 40 states that are designed for the weekend angler.  American Bass Anglers commitment is to provide low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler and at the same time offer each an upward path for angler progression.  For more information on American Bass Anglers and the American Fishing Tour, The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series, or the American Couples Series, visit www.americanbassanglers.com.

Local Sponsors are very important. Please give them your business when you can.

• You won’t find a better Taco Mayo than the ones in Parsons and Coffeyville.
  Pete’s One Stop has several locations, including Ft. Scott, Iola, Chanute, Fredonia, Pittsburg, Parsons, McCune, Erie, and Miami, OK. Find a coupon on this website for a drink
• Fitzwater Jigs is a local business. Richard is present at almost every tournament. If he doesn’t fish with us, he is usually at the weigh-in. He gives us a nice package of jigs to give away at the tournament. He also sells jigs, so tell him what you need and he’ll get your order ready.
• Labette C & V and Crawford County C & V are two of our most loyal supporters. I will be posting information about activities happening the same week-end as our tournaments so you can include your families in your travels.
• The Outboard Doctor is one of our newest sponsors. The service allows you to get your motor problems fixed for $60 plus parts. The thing is, the doctor tells you what and how to fix; you do the work. You don’t have to take your boat anywhere, so you save gas money.

ABA D58 Towel $5.25

Big Hill Lake contour map: $10.00
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I can take credit card (you'll have to call), paypal, check, or cash (in person). Shipping is possible. Contact me for cost. Becky Minor - (620) 421-2935

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