Jason Theis of Hubert, North Carolina won the AFT D15 event held on November 19, 2016 that ran out of Tranters Creek in Washington, North Carolina. Jason caught five bass weighing 12.72 pounds and says he caught his fish using a little bit of everything. Jason took home a check for $543 for first place.
In second among the competitors, Monte Morgan of Ayden, North Carolina caught five bass weighing 11.05 pounds. Monte pocketed a check for $329.
Taking third place, Steve Bishop of Goldsboro, North Carolina caught five bass weighing 9.60 pounds. Steve received a check for $108.
Top Five Finishers:
1. Jason Theis 12.72
2. Monte Morgan 11.05
3. Steve Bishop 9.60
4. Michael Colbert 9.01
5. Rollin Willmon 8.60
The next divisional event will be held December 3, 2016 on Neuse River in New Bern, North Carolina. For more information on this or any future event in this division contact Chad Conwell at (252)717-8602 or by email at [email protected].
I would like to thank our local sponsors for supporting us throughout 2015 and in to 2016.
• Deep Creek Lures
• Captain Gary’s Marine Care Products
• E-Z Bait and Tackle
• BJ and Son Tackle & Custom Rods
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 Ram American Bass Anglers AFT Angler of the Year Final Round at the Ram American Fishing Tour National Championship.
The Ram 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 Ram American Fishing Tour National Championship. For more information on American Bass Anglers please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256)232-0406.
