15 Year Old Matt Weber Wins on the North East River
In only his second tournament, 15 year old Matt Weber from Sykesville, MD bested the field of veteran boaters and non-boaters alike to win the Division 9 Ram American Fishing Tour event on the North East River. Running out of Anchor marina in MD, he caught two bass weighing 6.91 pounds. "Matt is a fine well-mannered young man, and an avid fisherman. It was a pleasure to fish with him all day." said boater Den Budzitowski. After the first hour of fishing with no bites, it was obvious to Matt he had to make a change. Showing incite way beyond his years he shifted to a very small finesse bait that made all the difference.
In second among these competitors, Joe Ciamaichela Jr caught two bass weighing 6.33 pounds.
Taking third place, Mike Tenaglia caught two bass weighing 5.54 pounds.
In fourth place, Mike Piccolo caught one bass weighing 4.44 pounds.
Rounding out the top five Scott McDonough with two bass weighing 4.19 lbs.
The Big Bass award went to Joe Ciamaichela Jr with a 4.51 pound largemouth.
Many thanks to our local sponsor Underdog Tackle. Alan donated an awesome array of baits, thank you so much!!!! Visit his store at 3646 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605. or online at www.fishud.com
Our next tournament will be on the Northeast River, May 22rd, 2016. For more information, contact tournament director Wayne Alker at (215)396-7787.
These anglers are earning valuable points toward the divisional angler of the year title. The points champion from each division will compete in the annual Ram American Bass Anglers AFT Angler of the Year Final Round at the Ram American Fishing Tour National Championship.
The Ram American Fishing Tour offers low cost, close to home bass tournaments that are designed for the weekend angler. All ABA anglers fish for money and points. The points advance the angler to their divisional championship and the top 500 anglers in the US are invited to the Ram American Fishing Tour National Championship.