Scott and LeeAnn Sizemore (Albion, Ind.) 1st Place

Although the Casting Couples Open at Lake St. Clair wasn't limited to male/female teammates, Scott and LeeAnn Sizemore (Albion, Ind.) weighed in 17.77 pounds to beat out 10 other teams under windy conditions.

The wind howled at 15 to 25 out of the south/southwest yet nine limits were caught and every team weighed in a bass over 3 pounds.

The Sizemores won $300 for their five keeper smallmouth and also won the second big bass pot with a 4.22-pound smallmouth that earned them a bonus $55. They used 3.8-inch swimbaits on 3/8-ounce jigheads to catch their limit.

Mike Martin (LaPorte) and Loren Crosbie (Osceola) 2nd Place

Mike Martin (LaPorte) and Loren Crosbie (Osceola) were second ($200) with 16.66lbs that included the biggest bass ($100) of the event, a 4.26-pound smallmouth. They also used swimbaits.

Jake Lisenko (South Bend) and Rick Kedik (Niles) 3rd Place

Jake Lisenko (South Bend) and Rick Kedik (Niles) were third ($100) with 15.67 pounds.They used tubes jigs with Trokar hooks in 12 feet of water.

The next Casting Couples (male/female team) tourney is at Klinger Lake July 13th from 6 a.m. to noon. Entry fee is $50. Call Rick at 269-240-4917 with any questions or facebook Michianacastingcouples.