Arjay’s Report
Brent and Jake Burgess - 1st Place
Brent and Jake Burgess won the Southwest Michigan Anglers Club (SMAC) tourney on Eagle Lake Tuesday night.
Fishing was tough for most anglers, especially for catching keeper-size bass. The father/son team fished jigs in 10 to 12 feet to catch a limit weighing 8.64 pounds.
Ken Ramsey and Gary Stahler - 2nd Place
Ken Ramsey and Gary Stahler were second with 8.57 pounds. They said they fished shallow with frogs.
Terry Smith and Scott Crocker - 3rd Place
Terry Smith and Scott Crocker were third with 8.39 pounds. They fished swim jigs and Senkos in 5 to 12 feet. They had the big bass of the derby, a 2.25-pound largemouth, caught on a Senko.
SMAC’s season finale is Saturday at Juno Lake. Hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with parking at Clear H2o Tackle. Shuttles will be provided to and from the ramp.