Casting Couples Report

Jake and Stephanie LisenkoJake and Stephanie Lisenko

Jake and Stephanie Lisenko won the Casting Couples regular season event at Muskegon Lake last weekend with a limit weighing 10.70 pounds.

The Lisenkos won $230 and also took home big bass honors ($60) with a 3.27-pound largemouth. Most of their fish were caught 15 feet deep on drop-shot rigs.

Loren and Carrie Crosbie were second ($120) with a 10.69-pound limit that included the second largest bass, a 2.91-pound largemouth that earned them the Native Pride tackle pack. They fished Yamamoto creature baits in 10 foot deep water.

John and Marcy Dixon were third ($70) with a limit weighing 10.35 pounds The Dixons used jigs in shallow water to catch several keepers.

The next regular scheduled tournament is Sept. 7 at Magician Lake from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Teams must be 1-male and 1-female. Entry fee is $50.

Casting Couples also will be hosting an OPEN tourney Sept. 15 on St. Joe River at Benton Harbor DNR ramp across from Tackle Haven. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entry fee is $50 and the event is open to one or two anglers per boat.

For more information, contact Rick at 269-240-4917 or rkedik13@yahoo.com or Facebook MichianaCastingCouples.