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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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Casting Couples Report
Conner Tonkel and Ava Godfey (Angola, Ind.) - 1st Place
Conner Tonkel and Ava Godfey (Angola, Ind.) had a good day as newcomers to Casting Couples Tournament circuit by winning the season opener on Lake James.
Tonkel and Godfey ($255) beat out 15 other teams with a mixed bag limit of five keeper bass totaling 10.34 pounds. They also took home big bass honors with a 3.93-pound smallmouth to earn $75. The smallmouth came off beds and the largemouth came on swimbaits.
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LMBT Report
Chris Hubbard and Tim Lusher - 1st Place
Chris Hubbard and Tim Lusher won the Little Money Bass Tournament Open at Dewart Lake last weekend.
Hubbard and Lusher had 9 pounds 11 ounces caught in 5 to 8 feet water on Chatterbaits.
Kyle Kaser and Dustin Hamilton were second with 8 pounds 15 ounces they caught on wacky worms fished in holes of the weeds and some off beds. They also had big bass, weighing 3 pounds 0 ounces.
Jerry and Doug Roher were third with 8 pounds 13 ounces caught shallow.
The next tournament is June 10th on Juno. Everyone is to park in a designated area at Clear H2o Tackle. Shuttles to the ramp and back will be provided.
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Travail’s Report
Heath Wagner and Bear Griva - 1st Place
Heath Wagner and Bear Griva blew out the Travail’s Tourney on Clear Lake last weekend.
Wagner and Griva caught 20 pounds, 2 ounces of smallmouth off beds. They also won big bass with a 4-8.
Steve Nielsen and Jesse Richardson were second with 12-2 caught on jerkbaits while Calvin Cole and Eric (no last name provided) were third with 12-1.
Eight teams competed and every team caught at least one fish.
The next tournament is August 13th on Hamilton Lake. Visit the Michiana Outdoors News Lake Drive Event Calendar or contact Steve Nielsen 574-536-2177 or stevenielsen1@hotmail.com for more information.
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Starboard Choice Report
Clay and Brad Sterling - 1st Place
Clay and Brad Sterling won the Starboard Choice Marine Big Bass Challenge Saturday at Lake Maxinkuckee with 11.91 pounds.
The Sterlings also had big bass with a 2.82-pound smallmouth.
John Gipson fished alone and finished second with 10.95 pounds, all largemouth.Â
Both teams said they caught their bass from beds.Â
The next tournament is June 18 at Magician Lake from 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Entry fee is $100. Visit www.michianaoutdoorsnews.com and the Lake Drive Marine Events Calendar for more details.
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R&B Report
Bed fishing dominated the success for anglers fishing the R&B Super Tournament over the weekend on Lake Maxinkuckee.
Mark Farver and Steve Kline - 1st Place
Mark Farver and Steve Kline were the victors ($870) with 13.34 pounds that included the big bass of the tournament, a 3.34-pound smallmouth. Â It earned them a $110 bonus.
John Gipson and Kris Iodice - 2nd Place
John Gipson and Kris Iodice were second ($480) with 12.95 pounds. They also had 2nd big bass ($70) with a 2.86-pound largemouth.Â
Dave Morrow and Rich Paton - 3rd Place
Dave Morrow and Rich Paton were third ($250) with 11.40 pounds.
The next Super Tournament is June 17 at Diamond Lake from 6:30 - 2:30. The R&B Regular Season division also has a tournament on Saturday, May 20 at Hamilton Lake from 6:30 - 1:30.Â
Entry fee is $70 for Regular Season events and $130 for Super Tournaments. For more information, contact John Gipson at gipsonj@purdue.edu.