Polar Bear Report

Steve Martin and John Dixon - 1st Place

Steve Martin and John Dixon teamed up to win the Polar Bear Open last weekend on the Waldron Chain at Duke’s Bridge.

Martin and Dixon made a late day change that got them the big bass ($160) of the tournament, a 5.21-pound largemouth, and boosted their weight to 14.59 pounds to garner the win ($450).

The winners fished jigs and bladed jigs while other top patterns in the tournament were Ned rigs, blades (i.e. silver buddies) and lipless crankbaits. There were 17 boats in the event and the water temperature was 48 degrees.

Steve Kline and Kenny Watson - 2nd Place

Steve Kline and Kenny Watson were second ($270) with 14.57 pounds.

Jourdan Morris and Lee Duracz - 3rd Place

Jourdan Morris and Lee Duracz finished third ($180) with 13.18 pounds.

Devon Fry and Sam Kavanaugh - 4th Place

Devon Fry and Sam Kavanaugh took home $100 for fourth with 12.08 pounds.

Jim Young and Bryan Healey won the critter pot with a 9.53-pound carp.

The next Polar Bear Open is the Bob Evans Classic Sunday on the St. Joseph River at 6 Span. Tournament hours are 8 to 3.