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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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SW Challenge Report
John Gipson Jr. - 1st Place
John Gipson Jr. fished alone and caught 10.16 pounds at Magician Lake to win the Southwest Michigan Big Bass Challenge recently.
Gipson’s sack was anchored by a 5.90-pound largemouth. He won $210.
Seth Spaulding and John Davis were second ($140) with 9.53 while Collin Burger and Mitch Cohan were third ($70) with 9.30.
All of the fish were caught on reaction baits like spinnerbaits and lipless crankbaits on flats in 10 feet deep or less water.
The next tournament is Saturday from 8-3 on the St. Joe at the Benton Harbor launch ram across from Tackle Haven. The tournament pays one place for every four boats entered.
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MLF Report
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today the 2021 MLF Bass Pro Tour schedule.
The 2021 Bass Pro Tour season will run from March to September and feature seven regular-season tournaments. MLF will also host four MLF Cups, REDCREST and the MLF General Tire Heavy Hitters ñ an all-star event that highlights the 40 anglers from the Bass Pro Tour with the highest cumulative weight from their single largest bass in each of the five regular-season events held in 2020.
"We are hitting these lakes and rivers at the right time for incredible competition. IÃm expecting the Bass Pro Tour anglers to keep SCORETRACKER busy all year long," said Michael Mulone, Senior Director of Events & Partnerships for MLF. "Our host cities understand the power of our brand and are primed and ready to welcome our anglers, staff, sponsors and fans. We are so grateful for their continued partnerships and are looking forward to bringing fast-paced, fan-friendly competition to their communities and to our fans worldwide."
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There may a lot of fall and late season tournaments, but the one that has stood the test of time is Bob Evan’s Annual Thanksgiving Tournament.
This year will mark the 29th year of the popular team tournament and it will be held at Klinger Lake Saturday, Nov. 28. Tournament hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and entry fee is $40, which includes big bass pot.
For more information, contact Bob Evans at gkingbevans@gmail.com or call him at 574-320-3366.
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TBF Report
Lake Wawasee wasn’t very kind in mid-October to the largest-ever field for The Bass Federation Nation Semi-Finals event held with only three limits caught over two days among 180 anglers.
John Ruffier of Brookville, Ind. and a member of the Gadabout Bass Masters claimed the top spot in the boater division with eight bass weighing 12.62 pounds. Travis Edgars from nearby North Webster and a member of the Northern Bass Anglers was second with eight fish weighing 12.48 pounds. He was also the Ranger Cup winner.
Brian Hensley from Edwardsburg, Mich. took the lead after the first day with the only five-bass limit which weighed 8.71 pounds. However, on day two he could only muster two fish weighing 3.06 pounds that dropped him to 3rd with 11.77 pounds.
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Justin Hahaj and Mike Rappette - 1st Place
Justin Hahaj and Mike Rappette won the Tackle Shack Fall Open on the St. Joseph River at Benton Harbor recently.
The winners had 16.53 pounds, all smallmouth, anchored by a 4.22 pounder. They won $650.
Big bass honors went to Eric Havel and Steve Esbin with a 4.92-pound smallmouth. It earned them $260.