Alabama Bass Trail's North Division Tournament Returns to Wheeler Lake This Weekend!
Don't miss the Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series on Wheeler Lake on April 27th!
Gear up, anglers! The Alabama Bass Trail's North Division is set to ignite the waters of Wheeler Lake in Decatur on April 27th, 2024. Hosted by Decatur Morgan County Tourism, this anticipated event promises a thrilling showcase of angling prowess as 450 skilled amateur anglers compete for the prestigious top prize of $15,000.
As a sanctioned event by the renowned B.A.S.S. (Bass Anglers Sportsman Society), the ABT Tournament Series features two divisions, North and South, each boasting five tournaments across five different lakes. With a packed house of 225 boats, registration for the Wheeler Lake event is already at full capacity, drawing anglers from across the southeastern United States eager to demonstrate their fishing skills.
The action kicks off bright and early with takeoff at 6:00 a.m. from Ingalls Harbor, located at 802-A Wilson Street NW in Decatur. The excitement peaks at 2:30 p.m. with the eagerly awaited weigh-in. Both takeoff and weigh-ins are free and open to the public, inviting spectators to bring their own portable chairs and soak in the tournament's results.
Competitors will be battling it out for substantial cash prizes, with the first-place winner guaranteed a hefty $15,000. In total, payouts amount to $64,450.00 distributed across 40 places, ensuring fierce competition and thrilling outcomes.
Here's the breakdown of the payout schedule:
- First Place: $15,000
- Second Place: $7,500
- Third Place: $6,000
- Fourth Place: $4,000
- Fifth Place: $3,000
- Sixth Place: $2,000
- Seventh Place: $1,300
- Eighth Place: $1,300
- Ninth Place: $1,300
- Tenth Place: $1,300
- 11th – 15th Place: $1,000 each
- 16th – 25th Place: $750 each
- 26th – 30th Place: $600 each
- 31st – 40th Place: $500 each
- Big Fish Award: $1,000
- ABT Gear: $250
