Casting Couples Report

Scott and Cierra Smith - 1st Place

The father/daughter team of Scott and Cierra Smith beat out 14 other teams to win the Casting Couples event on Klinger Lake last weekend.

The Smiths (Sturgis, Mich.) had 10.8 pounds to win $240. They also had the biggest bass, a 3.48-pound largemouth, which they caught in the first 10 minutes and earn an additional $70. They caught the big one in the first 10 minutes. They used Butcher Baits stick worms.

Ben Harrison (Three Rivers, Mich.) and Nicci Hencke (Portage, Mich.) - 2nd Place

Ben Harrison (Three Rivers, Mich.) and Nicci Hencke (Portage, Mich.) were second ($120) with 8.71 pounds caught on drop-shot rigs in 6 to 9 feet of water.

Rick and Jennifer Kedik (South Bend) - 3rd Place

Rick and Jennifer Kedik (South Bend) were third ($80) with 8.30 pounds caught on tubes fished in deep weeds.

The next tournament is an Open at Lake St. Clair. The female/male partnership is not required in opens. It’s an $80 entry fee and will launch at the Clinton Cut Off ramp. Hours are 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Rick Kedik (269) 240-4917 for more information.