Jake and Stephanie Lisenko (South Bend) beat 12 other teams on Pine and Stone Lakes (LaPorte, Ind.) to win the season opener of the Casting Couples Circuit.
Jake and Stephanie Lisenko (South Bend)
The†Lisenkos used Native Pride jigs to catch a limit weighing 9.63 pounds to earn them $230. They also had second Big Bass (3.32 pounds) to win the MoneyMouth Baits Tackle Pack.
Brian and Renee Hensley (Edwardsburg)
Second place went to Brian and Renee Hensley (Edwardsburg) with 8.52 pounds and Big Bass honors weighting 3.37 pounds. They used homemade jigs to bring home $180.
John and Zoee Dixion (Mishawaka)
The father and daughter team of John and Zoee Dixion (Mishawaka) were third ($70) with 8 pounds. The Dixions fished jigs on a shallow hard bottom point all day. TroKar gave away a pack of hooks to each participant and one rod and reel combo to smallest bag of the day, which Amy Martin won.
The next tournament is the free fishing weekend on Diamond Lake in Cassopolis June 10th. Contact Rick at 269-240-4917 or rkedik13@yahoo.com.