Tackle Shack Report

Justin and Hunter Brinkman - 1st Place

Justin and Hunter Brinkman made an adjustment after the first hour of the Tackle Shack Open at Duke’s Bridge (Waldron Chain) Saturday and it paid off handsomely.

The Brinkmans fished 14-16 feet deep the first hour without a bite, then moved to a 7-foot windblown corner of Jones Lake and proceeded to catch 14.70 pounds on 1/4-ounce custom traps. It earned them $725.

Joe Sears and Eben Lambert - 2nd Place

Joe Sears and Eben Lambert were second ($350) with 13.60 pounds caught on MegaBass jerkbaits in 3 to 7 feet of water.

Kenlin and Kyle Mast - 3rd Place

Jim Young and Grant Norton - 4th Place

Kenlin and Kyle Mast were third ($180) with 11.83 pounds, Jim Young and Grant Norton fourth ($125) with 11.56 pounds, and Freeman and Lukas Hochstetler fifth ($70) with 10.89 pounds.

Jake and Danny Otto won the big bass pot ($290) with a 5.53 pounder.

The next event is Saturday on the St. Joe River at 6 Span. Tournament hours are 9 to 3. Entry is $50 with optional $10 for big bass pot.

For information, call the Tackle Shack, 574-825-0802.