Starboard Challenge Report

Andy Buss and Shaun Calloway - 1st Place

Andy Buss and Shaun Calloway took home the first place $370 by winning the Starboard Choice Marine Big Bass Challenge on Lake Maxinkuckee recently.

The winners had 13.61 pounds.

Ken Holder and John Gipson - 3rd Place

Six places were paid. Jim Hippensteel and Bobby Nelson were second ($250) with 12.60, Ken Holder and John Gipson were third ($150) with 12.29 and Bradley and Brandon Eaton were fourth ($100) with 11.67.

John DuPont and Steve Kline were fifth ($60) with 11.66 and there was a tie for sixth between Phil Strakowski/John Hempel and Justin and Seth (no last names provided). The two teams split $50.

Justin and Seth (no last names provided) - Tied for 6th Place &Big Bass

Justin and Seth did win a bonus $120 for having the biggest bass, a 3.78-pound largemouth.

No details on winning patterns were provided. The tournament added another $120 to the Classic Fund pot.

The next tournament is at Van Auken Lake from 6:30-1:30. Entry fee is $50. Contact John Gipson, 765-637-6919, for more information.