John Gipson Jr. has decided to run a Southwest Michigan Big Bass Challenge this fall.

Entry fee is $50, which includes big bass pot, and there is no membership fee.

The schedule, which is posted on our Lake Drive Marine Events Calendar, kicks off Oct. 28 at the St. Joe River at Benton Harbor (DNR ramp in no wake zone).

Subsequent tournaments are Nov. 5 at St. Joe, Benton Harbor and Nov. 25, Paw Paw Lake (channel ramp). Tournament hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, contact Gipson at gipsonj@purdue.edu.