Al & Kerrie Torrey Win at Lake Guntersville

From Division 7, 3/6/10, North Alabama Couples Series......Al and Kerrie Torrey are now one step closer to the American Couples Series Championship with this 1st Place win and $960.00 in the American Couples Series Team tournament held on Guntersville Lake this past weekend.  Al and Kerrie’s 5 bass limit weighed in at 21.85 pounds. The second place team was Robbie and Jennifer Rice with a weight of 20.95 pounds. The third place team was Steve and Carolyn Mitchell with a total weight of 14.00 pounds. Big bass was awarded on the ladies side to Carrie Hutchinson with a 6.10 pound bass and on the gentlemen’s side it was Al Torrey with a 6.60 pound bass.

These teams are acquiring valuable points to insure their birth in the National Championship that will be held this fall.

The top five teams were:
1. Al & Kerrie Torrey                   21.85 Lbs.
2. Robbie & Jennifer Rice             20.95 Lbs.
3. Steve & Carolyn Mitchell          14.00 Lbs.
4. Butch & Trina Yarborough        13.40 Lbs.
5. Richard & Carolyn Leigeber       13.35 Lbs.

Conditions: It was a beautiful day in Alabama. The morning started cold, but the afternoon was warmer with temperatures topping out in the low sixties. The water temperature averaged about (45) degrees.

Winning Strategy: Most of the top teams caught their fish on lipless crankbaits & jerkbaits. The key was targeting warmer water up-river.
Next Divisional Tournament: April 10, 2010 – Joe Wheeler State Park

For more information on this or any future event in this division contact Brian Stubblefield at (931) 433-2131or by email at: brian@rdelect.com

The American Couples Series offers team events for families with a $100 entry fee. All ABA anglers fish for money and points. The points advance the teams to the American Couples Series Championship.

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 or www.abacouples7.com