SMAC Report
Billy Mathews - 1st Place
Billy Mathews fished alone and still won, taking the Southwest Michigan Anglers Club victory at Diamond Lake Tuesday night.
Mathews fished shallow with jigs and Ned Rigs to weigh in five bass at 10.55 pounds.
Chad Worvey and Chris Maynard were second with a limit topping 8.65 pounds caught on drop-shot rigs and grubs in 20 feet of water.
Gary Stahler fished alone and was third with 8.50 pounds caught with drop-shot and Ned rigs in 25-30 feet.
Micky Thomas and Dave Clark were fourth with 8.04 pounds. They fished drop-shot rigs and crankbaits from 12 - 20 feet to catch their bag of fish.
Big Bass went to Chris Leich with a 2.99-pound largemouth caught on a Senko in 8 feet.
There were eight limits among the 17 boats competing and all were largemouth.
The next tournament is Sunday (Aug. 21) at Corey Lake. Visit www.michianaoutdoorsnews.com and the Lake Drive Marine Events Calendar for more details.