Brian Spear (Eau Claire) and John McCauslin (Niles) caught 12 pounds 4 ounces to win the Clear H2o Big Bass Challenge last weekend on Van Auken Lake.

The winners ($160) caught their fish in 6 to 10 feet of water and pocketed $160.

Ken Holder (South Bend) and Derek Deardorff (Mishawaka) were second ($100) with 11 pounds.

The big bass pot ($35) went to Jeff Biggart (Benton Harbor) and Taryn Yore (Watervliet) for a 4 pound, 5-ouncer.

The next event is July 12 on Pipestone Lake. 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Entry fee is $45.