Casting Couples Report

The wind blew hard out of the north for the Casting Couples 5th Annual Open on Lake St.Clair which made for a bumpy ride for those who competed.

Jake Lisenko and Rick Kedik - 1st Place

However, it didn’t keep the fish from biting. Jake Lisenko and Rick Kedik won with 19.56 pounds. They took home $300 by drifting with tube jigs.  They caught a limit early and then upgraded in the last two hours of the tournament.

Scott and LeeAnn Sizemore - 2nd Place

Scott and LeeAnn Sizemore had five keeper bass totaling 19.20 pounds for second ($120).  The Sizemore's used swimbaits in Anchor Bay to catch their limit.

Loren and Carrie Crosbie - 3rd Place

Loren and Carrie Crosbie had five keepers for 19.13 pounds. They used 3/16-ounce tube jigs in 8 feet of water.

Ryan Yoder and Andrew Miller - Big Bass

Big bass of the day was a 4.46-pound smallmouth caught by Ryan Yoder and Andrew Miller earning them $70. It was caught on a hair jig in 10 feet of water.

The next casting Couples tournament is Magician Lake Sept. 25th, 6a.m. -12 p.m. Teams must consist of a male and a female. Entry fee is $50. For more details, visit www.michianaoutdoorsnews.com and look under the Lake Drive Marine Events Calendar.