(Provided by Clear H2o)

Mathews, Iodice Dominate at Pipeston

Billy Matthews (Dowagiac) and Kris Iodice (Oak Forest, Ill.) bagged a hefty 16 pounds, 7 ounces to win the Clear H2o Big Bass Challenge on Pipestone Lake last weekend.

The young anglers caught their bass on jigs and Texas rig plastics in 6-12 feet. They won $300 and a bonus $80 for having the biggest bass, a 4-15.

John Gipson (Battle Ground, IN) and Tom Noe (Benton Harbor) were second ($200) with 14 pounds, 1 ounce. They caught their fish on jigs and Missile D-Bombs between 2 feet and 15 feet.

ìWe caught our big bass guarding fry on the surface in 10 feet of water ñ probably the last one for the season,î said Gipson.

Scott and Matthew Davis (Coloma) were third with 9-5 caught on jigs and Senkos fished along the outside weedline.

The next tournament is Saturday, July 16 at Cedar Lake in Marcellus. Tournament hours are 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Entry fee is $45.