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Loren Crosbie caught the only limit to win the Michiana Singles season opener Sunday at Lake Wawasee.
Ten teams showed up at Lake Maxinkuckee Saturday for the Casting Couples Open, and the fish cooperated despite chilly weather.
New Gear
G. Loomis announces the expanded and redesigned IMX-PRO BASS Bottom Contact lineup, engineered for anglers who demand unwavering performance and precisely tuned tools for bottom-oriented techniques.
Newsflash
Balog Holds Top Spot As Locals Dominate St. Clair Opener
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Balog Holds Top Spot As Locals Dominate St. Clair Opener - Photo by BASS - James OverstreetDETROIT — The home-field advantage played a big role in the first round of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open presented by AllState on Lake St. Clair Thursday.
Two local anglers jumped to the head of the pack, with formidable pro Joe Balog of Harrison Township, Mich., sacking 22 pounds, 8 ounces, good for a 4-ounce lead over fellow Harrison Township angler Andrew Smith.
Canadian Chris Johnston is third with 21-12, while Bassmaster Elite Series pros Fletcher Shryock of Ohio and Michigander Chad Pipkens are tied for fifth with 21-6.
In addition to valuable prizes going to the winner of this final leg of the Northern Open is a berth in next February’s Bassmaster Classic to be held on Lake Hartwell of out Greenville, S.C., providing the winner has competed in two previous 2014 Northern Opens.
As always when fishing St. Clair and its adjoining waters, Friday’s weather could have an impact on how well the field does. The potential of thunderstorms and heavy winds loom in the forecast for Friday, which could affect those anglers making the long trek to Lake Erie.
Why Can’t We All Get Along?
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By Louie Stout
Could we just show each other a little respect?
That was the thought that came to my mind when I received an email recently from a reader who questioned the values of other anglers who don’t share similar interests.
More importantly, or so it seemed, he questioned the ethics of anglers who use heavy lines and “drag in fish without a fight.”
“A light line and nice, light rod is a real challenge for good fishermen,” he wrote.
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