SW Challenge Report

John Gipson Jr. - 1st Place

John Gipson Jr. fished alone and caught 10.16 pounds at Magician Lake to win the Southwest Michigan Big Bass Challenge recently.

Gipson’s sack was anchored by a 5.90-pound largemouth. He won $210.

Seth Spaulding and John Davis were second ($140) with 9.53 while Collin Burger and Mitch Cohan were third ($70) with 9.30.

All of the fish were caught on reaction baits like spinnerbaits and lipless crankbaits on flats in 10 feet deep or less water.

The next tournament is Saturday from 8-3 on the St. Joe at the Benton Harbor launch ram across from Tackle Haven. The tournament pays one place for every four boats entered.