All ABT species have momentum in 2023

rounds that we have had in the past on the Hawkesbury, Richmond and Clarence Rivers and offers anglers new challenges.

It seems that after the big 2022 for ABT, which was a serious catch-up year for all of us post-COVID lockdowns, 2023 promises to carry on the momentum. As this year’s Tournament Angler Guide in being finalised, entries are just being opened and they are pouring in!

ABT’s Tournament Director, Nicholle Smith has set 100% of this year’s calendar and I reckon it looks pretty good.

The 13 Fishing BASS Pro Series consists of three road trips this year with a new ABT arena. There’s two events in Victoria, two in NSW and two in Queensland. The Hunter River promises to be as fun as the other river

The popular ANZAC Day weekend will see the Rapala BASS Australian Open return to the Clarence River in northern NSW. The prestigious, boater-only, 100% payback event will feature live scoreboards and the best coverage we can assemble.

Daiwa Australia are back headlining the BREAM Series and the Daiwa BREAM Australian Open. The Open returns to a three days on Sydney Harbour format, which means that the Hawkesbury BREAM event can happen that weekend.

It allows anglers from all across the country to travel once and fish twice … and we even hear that there’s a strong Victorian contingent coming up this year.

The BREAM Series features 8 events, with the two West Australian events tailored to leave several local anglers a great chance of qualifying for the BREAM Grand Final at Port Stephens in November.

Samaki, now a company that’s based in South East Queensland, still owns the BREAM Queensland Open and this live-scoreboard event is destined to be watched by breamers nationwide.

And, of course, the BARRA Tour continues to go from strength to strength.

The Venom Rods BARRA Australian Open shifts to February and locals are expecting record fields and payouts on Lake Awoonga.

The Zerek BARRA Series hasn’t changed at all. The format was a winner last year and rumour has it that there’s another handful of International talent looking to compete this year. Either way, the series spans from Mackay to Cairns and visits tried and proven impoundments.

My #1 piece of advice for 2023? Get off the fence and enter. If you’ve been thinking about it, there’s no better time to give it a go and start your tournament fishing journey. Remember - it’s only you versus the fish at the end of the day. You just win some great prizes if you rise to the challenge the best.

Congratulations to the Grand Final Champions and Anglers of the Year for 2022. We gave away over $100,000 worth of boats, motors, trailers, batteries and electronics and nothing changed this year.

Finally, a big thank-you to Lowrance, who were the only 2022 sponsor that’s not continuing their journey

Practice makes perfect when using the ABT Tournament Series App.

The app is available to download through both the Google Play and Apple stores. A practice event has been set up for you to enter and get yourself familiar with the app functions and features.

with us. We appreciate your support over the years and you’re welcome back at any time. We will see you on the water in 2023.