George Crain wins $5,000.00 on Eufala
Co-Angler Troy Phillips Wins $2,500

Athens, Alabama – Feb. 6, 2010 - George Crain of Cropwell, Alabama stepped a little closer to a possible berth into the prestigious Bassmaster Classic with his first place finish on Lake Eufala during the Feb. 6 Bass Weekend Series event. Crain brought a limit of 5 bass to the scales that weighed 16.07 pounds, and took home the winning check for $5,000.00. Crain targeted mats in 2 to 4 feet of water and flipped a plastic beaver and a jig to secure his victory in the tournament.

Royal Purple - 2010 Angler of the Year Program

Athens, AL...American Bass Anglers announced today Royal Purple Synthetic Oil will continue to offer a special “Royal Purple Angler of the Year” program for the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series tournament trail for the 2010 season.

Eufaula to Challenge Anglers Skills

By Troy Jens / ABA

From the very beginning of competitive bass fishing, when Ray Scott himself graced the weigh-in stage, Lake Eufaula -- which flows along the Alabama-Georgia border -- was considered one of the premier fisheries in the country. Pictures of heavy strings of bass from years past are still displayed in some places. The cycles of nature have lightened the loads now weighed in during tournaments on the lake, but Eufaula is still a top destination and a major player in the bass fishing arena. 

ABA’s Alabama South division will visit Eufaula on Feb. 6. As with any lake, the unpredictable early spring weather will be a factor in how anglers fish and what they catch.

“We haven’t had periods of rain like this in years,” says Ty Solis, an ABA member from Albany, Ga. He has been fishing Eufaula since he was a kid, going with his dad who also competed on the lake.

The Chattahoochee has been running red into the north end of the lake, bringing fresh, muddy water into the system.

“Most of the lake is muddy, but there may be a little cleaner water remaining in some of the backwater ponds,” Solis said.

These observations were echoed by longtime Eufaula competitor and ABA member Clay Jens.

“Muddy water will be a factor, and with the coming rains late this week it could be worse,” said Jens.

McMullen Takes 1st at Lake Sinclair

Athens, AL......1/30/10......Willie McMullen from Oxford, GA is one step closer to the Bassmaster Classic with a 1st Place win and $2205.00 in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series bass tournament held on Lake Sinclair.  McMullen’s only bass weighed in at 7.46 lbs. and was caught using a crawfish colored crank bait in 5ft-6ft of water. That same bass also netted McMullen the big bass award and an additional check for $230.00.

Mowery Takes 1st on Kissimmee

January 23, 2010 Athens, Alabama -  With his 1st place finish in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend series tournament held on Lake Kissimmee, Todd Mowrey of Jacksonville, Fla is one step closer to a berth into the prestigious Bassmaster Classic. Mowrey's sight fishing tactics put a massive 5-fish limit of 33.90 pounds in his livewell and netted him $2.839.00. Mowrey relied on his Deep South fishing rods and a Zeta Bait Paca Craw to achieve his victory. Following Mowrey was Will Evans, who put another impressive bag of fish on the scales to take 2nd place with a weight of 27.42 pounds. Evans also took the big bass prize with a monster largemouth that weighed 10.13 lbs. Evans stated that his Power Pole was critical in his success for this tournament. The weights fell from there as Raymond Trudeau came in with 19.67 pounds to take 3rd place.

Royal Purple signs multi-trail, multi-year sponsorship

ATHENS, Ala. -- Royal Purple, manufacturer of state-of-the-art lubricants for vehicle and marine use,. is now the official and exclusive oil sponsor of all American Bass Anglers  tournament series with today’s signing of a multi-year deal. In addition, the sponsorship continues the Royal Purple Angler of the Year program for the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series.

Royal Purple awards $15,000 to top anglers

Athens,AL............David Huie of Dallas GA, boater, and Lenny Baird of Stafford, VA, co-angler, received $10,000 and $5,000 respectively for attaining the Royal Purple “Angler of the Year” titles at the 2009 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship in Dardanelle, AR.  The Royal Purple Angler of The Year program is designed to reward the top anglers that use Royal Purple marine and automotive products.

“I had a great time in Arkansas,” said Huie of Dallas, Ga., the boater Angler of the Year. “Winning Angler of the Year is one of my greatest accomplishments!............

Darrell West Edges Out Hojin Chang to Win
2009 Toyota Tundra BWS National Championship

By Brad Wiegmann

West will be heading south to Birmingham, Alabama, to fish in the 2010 Bassmaster Classic Championship on Lay Lake; he will be competing against 50 other anglers in the coveted Bassmaster Classic Championship. West edged second place finisher Chang by 0.22 pounds making it one of the closest finishes in the American Bass Anglers 2009 Toyota Tundra Weekend Series National Championship. For Chang, the loss was disheartening and if not for a one pound penalty, he could have won the tournament. West relied on a ¼-ounce chrome and blue Bill Lewis Rattle Trap when fishing shallow water, ½-ounce Bill Lewis Rattle Trap when targeting deeper structure, and a ½-ounce single Colorado blade Hildebrandt spinnerbait. Lake Dardanelle proved to be a challenge for anglers competing in the championship with recent rains causing dirty rising water earlier in the week and a dropping water level on Saturday.

Hojin Chang Takes Lead at BWS Nationals

Russellville, AR......Under beautiful skies, Hojin Chang of Orlando, Florida, took over the lead today on the third competition day of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship. “I’m just really, really nervous,” said Chang. “The fishing here is a lot different than my home lakes of Toho and the Harris Chain. With the way practice went, I didn’t have much hope of doing anything. But, I figured I would just use what I do back home and try to make it work. My plan tomorrow is catching fish – just 5 good fish!” he continued.

West Holds On to The Lead at BWS Nationals

Russellville, AR......Darrell West of Drasco, AR, the day one leader, continues to lead with 13.56 pounds to add to his 1st day weight of 14.65 for a total of 28.21 pounds at the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship. “Oh my gosh… I’m one step closer to my goal of making it to the Classic”, said West.“