Rick Kedik and fiance' Jennifer EddyRick Kedik and fiance' Jennifer EddyRick Kedik and fiance' Jennifer Eddy (Niles) had five bass totaling 9.59 pounds that included big bass, a 3.24-pound smallmouth, to win the first Casting Couples event on Klinger Lake recently.

The winners caught their fish on Texas-rigged creature baits and Hula Grubs in 6 feet of water.

Chris Maynard and Angie WeaverChris Maynard and Angie WeaverSecond place went to Chris Maynard and Angie Weaver (Mishawaka) with a limit of smallmouth totaling 8.39 pounds. They used Worvey S-Jigs in 8-10 feet. Jake and Stephanie Lisenko (Mishawaka) were third with 8.15 pounds caught on jigs and tubes on shallow flats.

The next coupleĆ­s event is July 12 at Diamond Lake from 7 a.m. to noon. For info, call Rick at (269)240-4917 or visit MichianaCastingCouples facebook.