Kentucky Division Gets the Season
Started at Paris Landing

The Kentucky Division of the American Bass Anglers Open Series will hold its first tournament of the season on April 14. 2018, on Kentucky Lake in Buchanan, Tennessee.

The competitors will launch at Paris Landing State Park, located at 16055 Hwy 79N, Buchanan, Tennessee.  Registration begins at 4 p.m. at the tournament trailer set up at the marina on Friday, April 13th.  Anglers will blast off Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. or safe light. The weigh-in will begin at 3:00 p.m.. 

To enter, anglers fishing the Boater Division pay $200 with co-anglers paying $100. First place is guaranteed a minimum $5,000 for boaters. To learn more about the payout visit www.abaopenseries.com/payout.php  

Anglers fishing the Boater Division may weigh in up to five bass. Co-anglers may weigh in up to three bass. The size limits in this tournament are 15” Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted Bass. 

In addition to cash and prizes for top finishers, boater and co-angler competitors fishing this tournament and Open Series events throughout the season may also win contingency bonuses from such sponsors as Triton Boats, Mercury Outboards, MotorGuide, T-H Marine, and ABU Garcia. See the manufacturer web sites for specific details on how to qualify for these bonuses.

To register for this event, click here.  Call (256) 232-0406 for more information or assistance.

Tournament Manager: Daniel Sylvester – (256) 230-5633

Event Information:
Registration: 
Friday, April 13, 2018
4:00-6:00 PM 
Meeting 6:30 PM 

Registration Location:
Tournament Trailer
Paris Landing State Park
16055 Hwy 79N
Buchanan, TN 38222

Tournament Information:
Off Limits: Everything inside the break walls at Paris Landing Marina

Limit: 5bass for Boaters, 3 bass for Co-Anglers
Size Limit: 15” Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted Bass

No Locking Allowed

Blast Off:
Saturday, April 14, 2018
6:30 AM orSafe light
Paris Landing State Park
16055 Hwy 79N
Buchanan, TN 38222

Weigh In:
Saturday, April 14, 2018
3:00 PM 
Paris Landing State Park
16055 Hwy 79N
Buchanan, TN 38222

Host Dealer: 
Malones Blue & Gray Marine
15495 Hwy 79N
Buchanan, TN 38222
(731) 642-9222
Website: https://www.malonesmarinesales.com/

For Kentucky fishing license information, visit:
https://app.fw.ky.gov/solar/ 
For Tennessee fishing license information visit https://www.tn.gov/twra/section/fishing-in-tennessee

The best Open Series anglers from across the nation can advance to the no entry fee 2019 Ray Scott Championship.

For more information on this tournament, call Daniel Sylvester, tournament manager, at (256) 230-5633 or ABA at (256) 232-0406. On line, see www.abaopenseries.com .

American Bass Anglers commitment is to provide low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler and at the same time offer each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression. For more information about American Bass Anglers and the American Fishing Tour, the Open Series, the 100% Plus Team Tour, or the American Couples Series visit www.AmericanBassAnglers.com .

American Bass Anglers, Inc. is supported by Triton Boats, Mercury Outboards, Hydrowave, T-H Marine, Abu Garcia, Berkley, Livingston Lures, Best Western Hotels, Garmin, Maui Jim, Power Pole, Sirius XM, Optima Batteries, and GEICO.  American Bass Anglers, Inc. can be contacted at (256) 232-0406 or visit www.AmericanBassAnglers.com .