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Stockton,
MO Division Number 126 of the American Fishing
tour will be on Stockton Lake June 19, 2010.
Fishing on Stockton has been very good and 20-25
anglers will compete at this divisional qualifying
event. Launching out of Hawker Point Public Ramp,
these anglers are fishing for both cash, prizes
and points. The points help the anglers to qualify
for the Divisional 2-day Championship, to be held
August 21-22, 2010, as well as the American Fishing
Tour National Championship, scheduled for October
6-8, 2010 on Kentucky Lake.
 There is a lot at stake for the Division 126 weekend
anglers. One angler from this division will advance
to the Angler of the Year Final Round. The top
angler from each division that has fished 4 one-day
and a two-day in that division will get a one-day
practice, one-day tournament shot at fully loaded
Triton/Mercury Boat Package in September. With
only three qualifiers left, the top four contenders
are very close in points. Carl Cox is leading with
573 points, followed closely by Chad McManis with
571, Mark Moody with 570, and Tony French with
565.
“Stockton has been really hot the past couple of seasons, and this season
is proving to hold true to that same description”, said Becky Minor,
ABA Division 126 Director. “The weather has been a major factor in the
tournament we have held so far this year, so we’re hoping for great fishing
conditions for June 19”, concluded Minor.
Anglers can pre-register for this tournament at
the Stockton Lake Mini Mart located south of Stockton
on HWY 39 on Friday evening from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm.
They can also register Saturday morning at Hawker
Point Public Ramp at 4:30 am. There will be a safety
and pairing briefing beginning at 5:00am We will
launch at 5:30 am and fish until 2:30 pm. Weigh-in
will begin at 2:45 pm followed by presentation
of cash prizes and awards. The public is invited
to the launch and/or the weigh-in.
The next Division 126 qualifier will be two one-day
tournaments held at Stockton Lake on July 31 and
August 1 going out of Hawker Point Public Ramp.
For more information on this or any future event
in this division contact Becky Minor by email at becky@centralmidwestbass.com or
by phone at 620 421-2935. D126 schedule and results
with pictures can be viewed at www.centralmidwestbass.com. |
