Gipson and Gramps Win at Magician with Big Smallie

John Gipson (Battle Ground, Ind.) and his grandfather Jim Weaver (Dowagiac) won the Clear H2o Big Bass Challenge on Magician with 15 pounds, 10 ounces that included big bass of the event, a 3-13 smallmouth.

The winners ($280) caught all of their fish on a flick shake worm in 4-8 feet.

Justin Hahaj (Bridgman) and Herman Barry (Watervliet) were second ($180) with 13-11 caught on drop-shot rigs in 10 feet.

Mark and Sue Michael (Sturgis) were third ($100) with 8-9 caught on various baits fished on a flat.