Casting Couples Report
Michiana proved it has hard corps tournament anglers, as 13 teams faced bitter cold and windy Maxinkuckee Lake last weekend for a Casting Couples open event.
Despite the weather, six limits were weighed in.
Scott and LeeAnn Sizemore topped all teams with a limit that included a 5.94-pound largemouth. The Sizemores had five bass totaling 13.84 pounds to take home $450 and big bass honors which earned them $60. They used swimbaits on the main lake.
Eric Fier and Rob Zorich were second with 13.36 pounds of largemouth caught on Chatterbaits. They earned $250.Â
Hunter and Rich Paton had an 11.64-pound limit for third place. The Paton's used jigs in the channels to catch their bass.
Kyle Kaser fished alone and boated a limit of largemouth and smallmouth totaling 10.04 pounds. He fished jerkbaits in the main lake.
The next open tournament is on Koontz Lake April. 12. Entry fee is $80 and an optional $5 for big bass pot. Take-off is sunrise and the tournament runs six hours. Any question contact Rick 269-240-4917.
OPEN Singles tournament this Sunday Mar. 30th Pine & Stone LaPorte, IN. Take-off Sunrise six hour tournament $55-entry.