Big Bass Challenge Report

Noe/Gipson Dominate Again at Pipestone

Tom Noe (Benton Harbor, Mich.) and John Gipson (Battle Ground, Ind.) continued their domination at Pipestone Lake.

The team caught 17.78 pounds to win the Southwest Michigan Big Bass Challenge by fishing topwater lures and jigs. Two of their fish came off beds. They won $265.

Bill Mathews (Dowagiac, Mich.) and Kris Iodice (Chicago) were second ($165) with 14.22 pounds. Their catch included a mix of bedding bass and fish on drop-offs. Wacky worms were their best presentation.

Chad Luthringer (Dowagiac, Mich.) and Greg Peters (Cassopolis, Mich.) were third ($95) with 13.61 pounds. Chad and Greg also took big bass ($80) with a 5.69 giant.

Jonathan Painter (Coloma, Mich.) and Nick Benton (Watervliet, Mich.) finished fourth ($75) with 12.85 pounds.

The next tournament is June 2 on Paw Paw Lake (channel launch) from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entry fee is $50.