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Jared Tighe and Dan Baerwald fished jigs in 5 to 25 feet to win the Michiana Fishing League tournament at Paw Paw Lake Sunday.
Martin Hochstetler and Jonas Troyer kicked off the Arjay’s Wednesday nighters with a win on a tough night at Barton Lake.
New Gear
Zoom Bait Company has released the Rock-N-Roll Minnow, a 4.8-inch soft plastic minnow that features a streamlined baitfish profile, a forked tail, and a built-in lip that produces a rolling, quivering action on a steady retrieve.
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Big fish – Including Bass - is A Duracz Specialty
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Sportsman Spotlight
Hometown: Chesterton, Ind.
Occupation: Railroader
Favorite fish species and biggest: I don’t even know anymore. I just got into saltwater fishing and so I target anything that’s bigger and stronger. Top 3 biggest - Bass 8 1/3 pounds, blue catfish 80 pounds, and King salmon around 30 pounds.
Favorite Michiana lake: Lake Michigan, there’s so much to learn out there and something different to chase.
Favorite rod and reel: Not dedicated to any, but Shimano and St. Croix rank among his favorites.
Hobbies when not fishing: I like hosting a garage fish fry on Friday with family and friends.
If you only had one lure and why: ¼-ounce homemade jig. It works just about anywhere.
Best tip to give a new Michiana angler: Don’t overcomplicate things and don’t be afraid to turn electronics off and go by what you feel at the moment; don’t try to see fish to catch them. Just go fishing.
By Louie Stout
Phil Duracz is a no-nonsense guy. He just loves to catch big fish and doesn’t care what they are or where he’s fishing for them.
Kevin ‘Bubba’ Fletcher Talks Jig Fishing and the St. Joseph River
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Sportsman Spotlight
Hometown: Elkhart, Ind.
Occupation: Vintage Trailers Service Manager
Favorite Michiana Lake: Wawasee
Favorite rod and reel: Shimano reels and G. Loomis rods
Hobbies when not fishing: Golf and hunting
If you only had one lure and why: Jig. It is so versatile and catches fish from ice out to ice on.
Best tip to give a new Michiana angler: Don’t give up on a bait. Learn how to fish it, especially a jig. Make sure the bait is hitting bottom or structure. That’s always a key!
By Louie Stout
Kevin Fletcher, aka “Bubba,” doesn’t fish as many bass tournaments as he once did.
But when he shows up, you can pretty well count on him taking home some of your cash. Arguably one of the nicest human beings in Michiana, the soft-spoken Michiana angler enjoys his success by keeping things simple and fishing a jig.
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