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Arjay’s Report
Gary Butcher and Scott Smith - 1st Place
Gary Butcher and Scott Smith won another Arjay’s weeknight tourney, this time at Diamond Lake.
They had five bass weighing 10.38 pounds, caught in 3-6 feet of water near docks with Butcher's Baits stick worms. They used a new color called “Disco Pickle.”
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MFL Report
Devin Wright and Kevin Miller - 1st Place
Devin Wright and Kevin Miller won the Michiana Fishing League event on the Waldron Chain (Duke’s Bridge) on a day when the weather was raw and the bite was tough.
The Waldron Chain typically yields double digit limits, but not last weekend.
The winners only had 8.81 pounds but that included big bass of the event, a 5.76-pounder. They fished swimbaits in 4 to 6 feet.
Kasey Conklin and John Bryant - 2nd Place
Kasey Conklin and John Bryant were second with 4.53 pounds by fishing Conklins Customs crank and jerkbaits fished over grass flats and in the channels.
CJ Stamm and Christopher Stamm Sr. finished just out of the money in third with 4.01 pounds.
The Michiana Fishing League’s next open event is May 22nd at Pine and Stone lakes in LaPorte, Ind.
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Wild Turkey
The spring turkey season opens this month. Here are some of the details for Indiana and Michigan with links to more information.
Indiana
Youth season for spring wild turkey hunting is April 17-18. Adult hunters can take to the fields beginning April 21 through May 9. Hunters will need a valid turkey hunting license and gamebird habitat stamp to participate.
Find resources including our Where to Hunt Map, regulations, spring harvest data, processing videos, and more on our website.
Michigan
Michigan’s spring turkey season begins April 17.
Are you looking for a more flexible option this spring? For a longer season, private-land hunters in southern Michigan can purchase a Hunt Unit ZZ (Hunt 0301) license for April 17- May 31.
The Hunt 0234 license is another great option for new or seasoned hunters. This guaranteed license allows you to hunt the entire month of May on public and private lands statewide, except for public lands in Unit ZZ (southern Lower Peninsula). Learn more about the Hunt 0234 license in the Spring Turkey Digest.
If you didn’t apply for a spring turkey license, or if you weren’t successful in the license drawing, leftover licenses and Hunt 0234 licenses can be purchased online.
Visit Michigan.gov/Turkey for season dates and regulations.
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By Louie Stout
Phil Duracz with Indiana state record whitefish
Phil Duracz and Clint Marler were about to call it a day Saturday when Phil decided to check out one more spot on Lake Michigan near Portage, Ind.
It proved to be a good move. He hooked and landed the Indiana state record whitefish that weighed 9.34 pounds, nearly two pounds heavier than the former record.
It was around 2 p.m. when he spotted fish on his Garmin Electronics in about 50 feet of water.
“I dropped down my bait down there, popped it off the bottom and she ate it,” recalls the Chesterton angler.
Whitefish, also known as “humpbacks,” are related to the salmon family although not as revered as their salmon or trout cousins. But they are considered popular table fare.
The former record weighed 7.69, caught in 2019 by Brian Belke.
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Shimano Report
Super Sensitive Shimano Zodias Rods Tailored for Bass Anglers
Shimano offers a new lineup of Zodias rods with added sensitivity from their Carbon Monocoque grips and light, rigid CI4 reel seats.
The new Zodias series includes 9 casting rods and 8 spinning rods in the key lengths, powers and actions for today’s popular bass fishing techniques.
Shimano’s hollow Carbon Monocoque grip transfers even the smallest vibrations from underwater structure, lure action or bites to an angler’s hand.
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Arjay’s Report
Hunter Zona and Ben Harrison - 1st Place
Hunter Zona and Ben Harrison continued their domination of the Arjay’s Wednesday night circuit with a big win at Lake Templene.
The winners had five fish tipping the scales at 14.03 pounds that included big bass of the event, a 4.26 largemouth, they caught on the last cast of the night. They caught them on Ochos and creature baits.
Steve and Amy Martin - 2nd Place
Steve and Amy Martin were second with four weighing 8.10 while Doug and Eric Sanderson had a limit that weighed 7.82.
Ryan Miller and Chris Bundy - 4th Place
Ryan Miller and Chris Bundy were fourth with 7.30, Cody and Mike Steckel were fifth with 5.12 and John and Ashley Miller sixth with 4.18.
Scott Carpenter and Brandon Flowers won the Clear H2o first out of the money prize; Mark and Mike Oldenberg won the Jaywalker’s second out of the money prize and Joe and Cole Long captured the Michiana Outdoors New third out of the money with 2.98 pounds.
The junk fish pot went to the Longs for a 2.08 pound dogfish.