John Gipson (Battle Ground, Ind.) and Tom Noe (Benton Harbor, Mich.) won the Clear H2o Tackle Big Bass Challenge at Magician Lake last weekend.

John Gipson (Battle Ground, Ind.) and Tom Noe (Benton Harbor, Mich.)

The winners ($330) had 11.57 pounds caught on drop-shot rigs and flick shakes in 10-13 feet of water.

Steve Esbin and Eric Havel (Grand Haven, Mich.) were second

Steve Esbin and Eric Havel (Grand Haven, Mich.) were second ($240) with 11.40 pounds. They also won the big bass prize ($130) for a 4.07-pounder. They caught their fish on Carolina rigs and dropshots in 8-12 feet.

Scott and Matthew Davis (Coloma, Mich.)

Scott and Matthew Davis (Coloma, Mich.) were third ($150) with 10.74 pounds caught on flick shakes and wacky worms in 9-17 feet of water.

Rounding out the payout were Floyd Wolkins and Lee Eby with 9.61 pounds, fourth place ($100); Herman Barry and Justin Hahaj with 9.53 pounds, fifth ($80); Zach McNary and Chuck Powell with 9.12 pounds, sixth ($60).

The next tournament is Saturday, July 28th on Pipestone Lake from 7-2. Entry fee is $50.

Entries also are being accepted at Clear H2O Tackle for the Big Money Tournament on Eagle/Juno on August 5th. Entry fee is $85 and itís limited to 20 boats on each lake. Takeoff positions will be determined by a draw the morning of the tournament.