KYLE KITTS CRUSHES 24.72 LBS. AT GRAND LAKE, WINS 2020 AIA DIVISION OPENER
2020 AFTCO Grand Lake Division, presented by Timmons Oil Company
Grand Lake - March 7, 2020
Wolf Creek Ramp - 96 Teams
The 2020 AFTCO Grand Lake Division, presented by Timmons Oil Company, kicked
off on Saturday, March 7th, launching from the Wolf Creek Park in Grove, OK at 7am.
Anglers are fishing and competing for qualification into the 2020 AiA Tournament of Champions, where first place will win a Ranger Z519 with Evinrude outboard, 2 Power Pole blades and electronics from Russell Marine Products.
A total of 96 teams gathered at the Wolf Creek Park on Saturday morning, ready to hit the water and load their livewells with some Grand Lake bass.
Morning temps were in the mid 30's, with 10-15 mph winds. Temps at weigh-in rose to the mid 60's, with 15-20 mph gusts.
A total of 189 bass came across the Anglers in Action scales on Saturday, totaling 549.17 lbs. There were 21 five fish limits weighed in, with an average weight per team of 5.60 lbs.
We want to thank everyone who participated in the 2020 Grand Lake Division Opener. Our next tournament at Grand Lake will be held on April 4th, going out of the Wolf Creek Ramp at 6:30am. Hope to see you all there.
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1st Place: Kyle Kitts hammered Grand Lake for 24.72 lbs., taking first place at the 2020 division opener. Kyle reported fishing the mid lake area, between Shangri La and Horse Creek. He targeted transition areas on windy banks and had 9-10 keepers throughout the day. All of his fish came on the alabama rig.
Kyle won a total of $3,250 in AiA winnings, plus $7,000 in additional incentive money. Congratulations Kyle !
2nd Place: Chad Allison & Jeff Moss placed 2nd overall Saturday, weighing in a solid bag of Grand Lake bass that pushed the scales to 22.10 lbs. They also had a 7.46 lb. bighead, good for 1st place on the big bass side.
Jeff and Chad headed down towards the dam Saturday, finding clearer water to fish. They reported using Chad's signature series a-rig, the ALLISON AJACK A-RIG, along with a jerkbait to accumulate their 22.10 lbs. Great job gentlemen!
Sponsored by: Albers Marine, Buds Bait, Bridgewater Roofing, Just Call Jo Realty, Cutting Loose Graphics, Jakked Baits, The Rental Store, Jay Hatfield Chevrolet, and Mi Torito.
3rd Place: Gary Carrier and Brad Cook walked away with 3rd place overall, weighing in 5 Grand Lake bass that tipped the scales at 18.69 lbs.
Lew's Big Bass: Chad Alllison & Jeff Moss took Big Bass of the event and won the Lew's rod and reel package.
Timmons Oil Company Award: Terry Thomas & Wayne Fowler placed first out of the money, and took home a $200 gift certificate good towards product at either Timmons Oil Company location. The 59th place $100 cash prize could not be awarded due to only 57 teams weighing in, so first out the money took that as well. Congrats guys!
Thanks again to all the anglers and sponsors for the continued support. We are looking forward to a great season. Don't miss the next Anglers in Action event at Grand Lake on April 4th.
Also, don't miss the 2020 Timmons Oil Company Big Bass Bash at Grand Lake, which will be held on May 30-31. Over $140,000 total payout including $50,000 to the angler who catches the biggest bass of the event.
