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Friday, April 24, 2026
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Casting Couples Report
Quality bass once again were difference makers for competitors in the Casting Couples Open over the weekend at Wawasee Lake.
Scott and LeAnn Sizemore had the second biggest bass that helped them win $320 for first place with a limit weighing 11.20 pounds. Their limit was topped by a 3.25-pound largemouth. The Sizemores used Ned rigs in shallow water.
Brian and Chris Burkholder were second with five bass weighing 10.45 pounds. They had the biggest bass of the derby, a 3.75-pound largemouth. The Burkholders used Chatterbaits and swim jigs to take home $220.
Third place went to Hurd and Hammond (no first names available) with a 9.75-pound limit. They used Chatterbaits close to lily pads.
The next OPEN is May 9th, Webster Lake $80-entry, for 1 or 2 people. Contact Rick 269-240-4917.
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Michiana Singles Report
Fourteen Michiana Singles anglers found good fishing on the St. Joseph River at Maggies Landing last Thursday despite muddy water and strong current.
There were six limits caught and six bass over 3 pounds weighed in.
Bryce MacMillan, who almost didn’t fish due to motor issues, walked off with first place with a limit weighing 8.10 pounds. He fished Chatterbaits to win $270.
Lee Duracz weighed a limit totaling 7.90 pounds and had the second biggest bass. He also fished Chatterbaits to win $150 for second.
Third place went to Seth Wingard who had four bass, one of which was 4 pounds that also won him the big bass pot. He used swim jigs to pocket $165.
Joel Laskowski finished four with a 7.20-pound limit caught from channels on jigs.
The next Michiana Singles events are Thursday evening, May 14th, at Hudson Lake and Sunday, May 17th on the river at 6 Span ramp. Contact Rick (269) 240-4917 for details.
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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.