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Monday, March 02, 2026
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NICC Report
The weather was rough, with wind and temps dropping by the hour, but everyone brought some decent fish to the weigh-in in the first Northern Indiana Couples Circuit tournament of the year at Blue Lake over the weekend.
Jonathan and Vanessa Pearson walked off with the first place prize with 13.32 pounds.
They caught some bass on A-rigs, but the better quality came on lipless crankbaits and Chatterbaits in two feet or less of water.
Finishing in the runner-up spot was Bud and Dawn Tonkel with 11.96 pounds caught on A-rigs.
Big-bass was a 3.89 pounder caught by Dakota Poirier and Haleigh DiBiosso. It ate a BS Jigs’ bladed jig around a boat-lift in three feet of water.
The next event is May 10th on Clear Lake. Visit the Northern Indiana Couples Circuit Facebook page for details.
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BASS Report
Michiana’s Bo Thomas turned in a stellar performance to finish third in the Bassmaster St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Tombigbee River presented by SEVIIN.
Thomas fished his way into the finals with limits weighing 11-3 and 14-11 and then added a 15 pound, 12 ounce sack in the finals. He won $10, 350 with his 41 pounds, 10 ounce total.
Terry Schroeder, a 25-year-old resident of tiny Theodosia, Mo., mounted a come-from-behind win with 14 bass totaling 42 pounds, 12 ounces to edge veteran angler Stephen Browning who finished second with 42-4.
Just about everyone at Friday’s final weigh-in at East Bank Landing had already conceded the tournament to Browning, the Hot Springs, Ark., pro who’s in his 30th year fishing with B.A.S.S. and was looking for his first B.A.S.S. victory in a decade.
It seemed logical. After all, Browning was surging as the tournament progressed and he vaulted from seventh place and into the lead with a 15-10 limit on Day 3. Schroeder, meanwhile, only had four bass in his bag when he came to the stage. That largemouth quartet registered 12-6, however, which let him slip past Browning and to the top of the leaderboard.
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MFL Report
Lake of the Woods near Bremen, Ind. is better known for its walleye and panfishing, but you might want to add bass to that list.
During the Michiana Fishing League tournament there last weekend, you needed more than 11 pounds to make the top 10 and 16 or more to make the top three.
John Davis and Seth Spaulding won it all with an eye-popping 22.10 pounds that was anchored by a 4.86-pound bass. They said they used jigs and crankbaits to beat the 12 other teams competing during the cold, windy day.
Brian Souza and Ed Madison finished a distant second 16.60 pounds that included a 4.40.
Anthony Vega and Jake Shapland were third 16.52 pounds.
Jeremy Groves had the biggest bass, a 5.10-pound largemouth.
Chad Fruchey and Arron Brubaker won the critter pot with a 2.63-pound walleye. Â
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Casting Couples Report
Jim and Ryan Hobbs had four keeper bass totaling 9.58 pounds to win the Casting Couples Open on Koontz Lake Saturday.
There were 13 teams competing in a day that began with 30 degree air and 46 degree water. No limits were weighed in.
The Hobbs won $450 and an extra $50 for having the biggest bass, a 5.18-pound largemouth, They used Crankbaits in 6-8 feet.
Dan Truex and Tim Pugh had four bass for 7.90 pounds to garner second place ($250). They said they fished spinnerbaits in 6-8 feet.
Third place ($140) went to CJ Delee and Hayden Hensler with three fish totaling 6.64 pounds, They also fished spinnerbaits in shallow water.
The Casting Couples regular points season tournament will be held at Pine and Stone in LaPorte, May 10th, 6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (EST). Entry fee is $60 and a one-time $40 team membership which goes toward that teams classic entry fee. Teams must consist of one male and one female. Any questions contact Rick (269) 240-4917 or Facebook – MichianaCastingCouples.
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Michiana Singles Report
Eleven boats showed up for the cold evening Michiana Singles tournament last Thursday on the St. Joseph River at Maggies Landing.
Jason Lahr won with three keeper bass (2-over 15" & 1-under 12") totaling 5.48 pounds. Lahr used Crankbaits to take home $240.
John Dixon was second with two keeper bass (2-over 15") totaling 5.14 pounds. Dixon also took home big bass honors with a 3.22-pound largemouth, earning him $50 extra. Dixon used spinnerbaits and jigs to earn $110 for second place.
Kevin Fletcher (Bubba) had two keeper bass (2-over 15") totaling 5.10 pounds. Bubba used jigs to take home $50.
No photos were made available.
Several competitors claimed they caught several fish inside the slot limit size (12-15"), and the top two said they caught several fish over 15", but of course, they can only keep two over 15".
The Next Michiana Singles OPEN is Sunday May 4th, at Potato Creek East ramp. Contact Rick (269)240-4917.