A Larger Scale

Tourney bringing millions in economic impact for Putnam

  • An angler spends Monday on the water practicing for the tournament.
    An angler spends Monday on the water practicing for the tournament.
  • Trucks line the riverfront parking lot as anglers spend the day on theh water.
    Trucks line the riverfront parking lot as anglers spend the day on theh water.
  • An ESPN2 truck is parked near the St. Johns River Center in Palatka.
    An ESPN2 truck is parked near the St. Johns River Center in Palatka.
One pro fisherman will leave Palatka on Sunday with $100,000 for winning the 2020 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite series tournament. But the season-opening Elite event will generate an even bigger payday for…

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