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MFL Report
It took big bags to land a top check in the Michiana Fishing League Tournament on Lake of the Woods in Bremen, Ind. last weekend.
The top three finishers among 16 teams had more than 19 pounds despite high winds and cold, murky water.
Bob Johnson and Jamie Czarnecki took the top spot with a whopping 22.66 pounds caught on A-rigs and jigs in 8 to 13 feet of water.
Their sack also included a giant 6.88-pound largemouth to win the big bass pot.
The formidable team of Bill Mathews and Kris Iodice were second with 19.60 pounds, caught on jigs and crankbaits in 5 to 15 feet.
Bryce Amberg and Andrew Hankins had 19.34 pounds to finish third by fishing tubes in 5 to 10 feet.
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Michiana Singles Report
Webster Lake sure didn’t disappoint when the Michiana Singles were there last weekend.
There were six bass weighing 4 pounds or more and seven limits caught among the 17 competitors.
Seth Wingard dominated with nearly a 4-pound average and a limit weighing 19.90 pounds. He took home $300. Wingard used Rat-L-Traps along edges of weeds on points.
Kyle Kaser was second with a limit totaling 13.95 pounds. Kaser used swim jigs in the shallow backwaters to pocket $170.
Third place ($110) went to Dusty Clifton with five weighing 11.85. Clifton used Jackhammers in the backwaters as well.
Zach Burdette not only finished fourth ($60), but he had the big bass of the day. His 11.45-pound limit was anchored by a 4.55-pound largemouth worth an extra $80. Burdette also used Jackhammers in supper shallow water.
The next tournament is Thursday, Apr. 16th on the St. Joseph River at Maggies Landing. Hours are 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. It’s a $60 entry. Any questions, contact Rick (269)240-4917.
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Michiana Singles report
Loren Crosbie caught the only limit to win the Michiana Singles season opener Sunday at Lake Wawasee.
Crosbie beat out the other nine contestants with 10.20 pounds by fishing Chatterbaits in the channels.
Bruce Carman finished a distant second with three fish that weighed 4.75 pounds. Carman used jerkbaits in the mouth of channels.
Rick Kedik only caught one, but it was the right one. His 3.5 pounder got him third place and big bass prize; He fished a jig on the main lake to catch his fish.
The next two Michiana Singles tournaments are Sunday, April 12th at Webster Lake (7 a.m.-1) and Thursday, Apr.16th on the St. Joseph River at Maggies (5:30-8:30 p.m.).
Entry fee is $60. Call Rick, 269-240-4917, for information.
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Casting Couples Report
Ten teams showed up at Lake Maxinkuckee Saturday for the Casting Couples Open, and the fish cooperated despite chilly weather.
There were 31 fish weighed in with three over 3 pounds and one 4 pounder.
Rich and Hunter Paten had five keeper bass totaling 14.65 pounds and won big bass honors with a four-pound largemouth. The Patens used jigs in the channels and on the main lake to catch their fish.
Second place went to Robert Zorich and Eric Fier with a limit weighing 12.05 pounds. They fished jerkbaits and jigs in the channels and main lake.
Rick Kedik and Jake Lisenko finished third with an 11.65-pound limit. Kedik and Lisenko used jigs and swimbaits on the main lake.
The next OPEN tournament is April 18th at Wawasee. Hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with an $80entry fee. Questions? Call Rick 269-240-4917.
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MFL Report
Chilly weather didn’t hurt the turnout or fishing in the Michiana Fishing League season opener Sunday at Palestine Lake in Indiana.
Big bags were weighed in and less than half a pound separating the top three teams.
Matt Summerlot and Hunter Summerlot squeaked out the victory with 17.68 pounds, due largely to their 6.56-pound bass that won big fish honors.
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They said they caught their fish on jerkbaits worked in the 8- to10-foot depth range.
Derek Kelly and Jordan Smith were a close second with 17.28 pounds. They fished in 25-foot depths with swimbaits.
Bob Johnson and Jamie Czarnecki weren’t far behind, taking second place with 17.20 pounds. Specific tackle and technique details weren’t provided by the team.
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The next event is scheduled for April 12th at Lake of the Woods in Bremen.