Michiana Singles Report
Rick Kedik rallied on the second day of the Michiana Singles Classic last weekend and took home the top prize.
The two-day Classic was fished for eight hours on Muskegon Lake on Saturday and the St. Joseph River at Benton Harbor Sunday.
Kedik had a combined weight of 28.40 for the two days, edging out Tanner Hursh who had 27.50.
Mike Martin - 3rd Place
Mike Martin was third with 24.18 and Rob Swem fourth with 23.84 pounds.
Steve Martin led day one with 14.62 pounds and had the biggest bass, a 4.22-pound smallmouth, but faltered on day two and wound up fifth overall. He won $110 for fifth and another $60 for having the biggest bass on day 1.
Kedik caught 11 pounds at Muskegon but posted 17.40 on the river. He also had big bass the second day, a 4.82-pound smallmouth. He said he fished blade baits along step breaks and a large flat. He earned $550 for first and $60 for the second day big bass.
Hursh utilized his forward-facing sonar to fish tubes in 15 feet of water to win $350 for second place and a bonus $40 for the second biggest bass on day 2, a 4.76-pound smallmouth.
Martin fished blade baits in channels on the river to win $220 for third while fourth place Swem used A-rigs to win $130 plus $40 for the second biggest bass on day 1, a 3.32 pounder.
Every competitor in the Classic went home with at least $100.
There are still a couple fall open events left, including Saturday at Diamond Lake. Entry fee is $60, it’s a four-fish limit and the opens are for one or two anglers. Call Rick, 269 240-4917 for details.