Noe/Gipson Dominate Pipestone Event with 21-9 Limit

John Gipson (Battle Ground, Ind.) and Tom Noe (Benton Harbor, Mich.) completely dominated the Big Bass Challenge at Pipestone Lake last weekend with a limit weighing 21 pounds, 9 ounces.

They were the only team with a limit and said they caught over 30 keepers. They fished jigs, frogs and soft plastics in pads and weed edges from 2 to 10 feet. They won $280 for first and the big bass money ($85) with a 5.95-pound largemouth.

Second place ($170) went to Dylan Woodworth (Worth, Ill.) and Kris Iodice (Plainfield Ill.) with 8.36 pounds caught on jigs in 6-10 feet of water.

Floyd Wolkins (Union, Mich.) and Lee Eby (Bristol, Ind.) were third ($90) with 8.07 pounds caught on jigs.

The next tournament is the on Eagle/Juno August 5th from 7-3. Entry fee is $85 and you can register at Clear H2O Tackle in Edwardsburg.