DECATUR-Decatur Morgan County Tourism is proud to host one of the 2025 state qualifying tournaments for the Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association (ASABFA) on Saturday, December 13th, at Wheeler Lake. The ASABFA, presented by RC&D of Alabama, Alfa Insurance, Phoenix Boats, and Freedom Marine Center, is one of the largest independent fishing associations for student anglers in the state.
The one-day tournament will feature 180 boats and more than 350 middle and high school anglers, representing 40 schools from across Alabama. Competitors in grades 6-12 will vie for the heaviest five-fish limit in both the Junior and Senior Divisions, earning qualifying points toward the ASABFA State Classic held each spring, as well as competing for $12,500 in prizes and scholarships.
Tournament day will begin early, with anglers arriving around 4:30 a.m. and blast-off scheduled for 6:30 a.m. Weigh-ins will take place at Ingalls Harbor, starting at 1:00 p.m. for the Junior Division and 2:00 p.m. for the Senior Division.
Fans are invited to watch the exciting start and weigh-ins live. For more information, visit asabfa.com or follow the Alabama Student Anglers Bass Fishing Association on Facebook and YouTube.
Media Release/Emma Martin, Communications Director/Decatur Morgan County Tourism, Inc.
