ABFT Allatoona Bass Fishing Trail

2026/2027 season first 4 dates are as follows

The entry fee will be $80.00 with an optional $20.00 side pot . After discussion with our anglers this is the best decision !

The dates are as follows
9/12 Gatewood
10/17 Gatewood
11/14 Gatewwod
12/5 Gatewood

Dan has worked with us to keep us at Gatewood !
It’s a central location for the anglers .

Thank you all for the support

Rules are as follows
Allatoona
Bass Fishing Trail Rules -
1. All State fishing and boating laws apply.
2. All tournaments fished on Georgia time.
3. Life vests must be worn and kill switch hooked on while underway.
4. 5 fish limit.
5. All fish must be 12” or over.
6. Fish will be measured on Golden Rule.
7. 1 dead fish allowed for 1/2lb penalty and cannot be big fish. Must take dead fish with you.
8. Short fish will result in loss of that fish and your big fish.
9. No alcohol or drugs Period.
10. No trolling.
11. No live bait.
12. Random live well checks.
13. Respect all other anglers.
14. Safe light to 3:30pm
15. Must be back in designated area to weigh in by 3:30pm. No exceptions.
16. If your team is going to be late for blast off, it is your responsibility to notify the tournament director and pay before blast off or your team will not be eligible for that tournament.
17. If your team is repeatedly late for blast off, you will be asked to leave.
18. You can only have 2 alternates. No alternate can fish the Classic. Classic must be fished with sign up partner or by yourself.
19. You cannot use another team member as an alternate on championship day.
20. $80.00 per boat per tournament includes $10 big fish pot.
21. Payout is 1 in 5, max 6.
22. Tournament Directors decision is final.
23. Both members must sign release form.
24. Protests must be brought to tournament directors attention, with proof, within 15 minutes of scale close.
25. Blast off by but number assigned at registration.
26. You must fish 4 of the 8 tournaments to fish in the Classic. Buy in option for Classic available. See directors.
27. Registration is open at the ramp one hour prior to safelight.
28. Director has the right to refuse participation at any time he deems necessary!
29. If there is a medical situation that renders a participant unable to continue the season , the directors will work on each case and make a decision as to a permanent alternate on a case by case basis that is fair to participants and series

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This trail is growing !! Gotta get out there and join these guys . 100% payback and some real great guys to fish with . ABFT is growing , only because of the support from the anglers ! Thanks Andrew Murphy for running a smooth trail

We at the ABFT send our heart felt condolences to the family of Patrick Ramsey .

A stark reminder of how quick things can happen on the water . Although we don’t have the answers as to what happened , we must all be aware of the dangers in Our sport . Please remember , whether you are fishing with family , joy riding or in a tournament to stay aware of your surroundings and wear life vest !
It’s not about how fast you can go , keep it safe and fun and return home the same way guys !

Don’t forget this Saturday at Gatewood !!! Help support this event if u can .

I have a B&W 2.5 inch hitch off my truck if anyone is interested it’s 200 reg 389.00

Wednesday night 6:30 till 10:30
$60 entry and includes BF
$10 optional side pot !!
Come join a great community of fine fisherman !!

ABFT is glad to be a part of another series

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