Tackle Shack Report

Jason Schwartz and Brian Miller - 1st Place

Jason Schwartz and Brian Miller fished swimbaits on 1/8-ounce jigheads to win the Tackle Shack’s Fall League event on Klinger Lake Saturday.

The winners had 9.59 pounds anchored by a 3.19-pound bass to win $525. They targeted fish feeding on bait balls moving across flats in 3 to 9 feet of water.

Hunter Sites and Gary Chew - 2nd Place

Hunter Sites and Gary Chew were second ($260) with 9.15 caught on A-rigs dressed with Ayu, Sexy Shad and Bluegill colored swimbaits. They also caught a keeper on an underspin with an Ayu-colored swimbait. Their fish came in 8 to 20 feet of water.

Mike Lagodney and Ryan Evans - 3rd Place

Jake Ott - 4th Place

Mike Lagodney and Ryan Evans were third ($130) with 8.94 pounds, Jake Ott fished alone for fourth ($90) with 8.84 pounds and Dalton DeFelice and Elijah Meyers fifth ($45) with 8.71 pounds.

Doug Sanderson and Mike Oldenburg - Big Bass

Big bass honors ($210) went to Doug Sanderson and Mike Oldenburg with a 5.08 pounder.

The tournament drew 22 teams.

The next event is Nov. 7 at Duke’s Bridge. Entry fee is $50 per team and $10 for optional big bass pot. Contact the Tackle Shack for more information, 574-825-0802.