Jason Covington
From Division 64 in Missouri on February 27 , 2010 Jason Covington from Springfield, MO is one step closer to the ABA National Championship with a 1st Place win worth 259.00 dollars in the American Fishing Tour bass tournament held on Lake Taneycomo this past weekend. Jason’s 3 bass weighed in at 5.07 pounds. Second place went to Ryan Groeteke with a weight of 2.41 pounds; third place was I.M. Bishop with a weight of 2.34 pounds. Big bass was awarded was to Ryan Groeteke for catching a 2.41 pound bass.
Jason Covington's Jerk Bait Fish
Ryan Groeteke
These anglers are acquiring valuable points to insure their birth in division’s two-day champion and the American Fishing Tour National Championship that will be held this fall. Their points are also being used to determine the divisional angler of the year. The top angler by points earned in this division will represent the division in the Angler of the Year final round.
Conditions:
Winning Strategy: Jason caught his fish from the back of the boat using jerk baits around standing timber.
This division’s next tournament will be March 20th on
For more information on this or any future event in this division go to www.bassfishing missouri.com or contact Dean Jones at (417) 773-1319 or by email at:
The American Fishing Tour offers low cost, close to home bass tournaments that are designed for the weekend angler. All
About American Bass Anglers
American Bass Anglers is the largest tournament organization for the weekend angler. American Bass Anglers operates the American Fishing Tour, The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series and the American Couples Series. Each tour is design specifically for the weekend angler offering low cost and close to home events so the anglers can qualify for larger championship. For more information on American Bass Anglers visit www.americanbassanglers.com
