Polar Bear Open Report

Steve Kline and Aaron Likens - 1st Place

The final Polar Bear Opens bass tournament brought high winds and low temps but the home team of Steve Kline and Aaron Likens pulled off the win.

Kline and Likens had 14.57 pounds, anchored by a 4.30 pounder that won them the big bass pot. They fished jigs and blade baits to win $270 for first and $80 for big bass.

Tournament Director Lee Duracz said several fish were caught in 8 feet or less which was shallower than most anglers expected. Weather likely limited the field to eight boats.

Scott and LeeAnn Sizemore - 2nd Place

Second place went to Scott and LeeAnn Sizemore with 12.52 pounds. They used blade baits and Ned rigs.

Mike Lytle and his partner - 3rd Place

First team out of the money was Mike Lytle and his partner (no name provided) with 10.49 pounds. They earned the Str8-Up Mounts Nation mugs. Chris Brunt won the Tackle Shack LLC drawing, taking home a Pflueger President fishing reel worth $100.

Duracz thanked the teams and sponsors and said the Polar Bear Opens – a late season circuit - will return again next year.