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Published: 02 July 2020

SMAC Report

Sam Deuel fished alone and out-fished a 31-team field in the Southwest Michigan Anglers Club Tuesday nighter on Juno.

There were 21 limits caught with weights tightly bunched. Less than 3 ounces separated second and fifth place. The tournament paid six places.

Deuel had a limit weighing 11.52 pounds that included big bass of the tournament, a 3.83- pounder.

Bill Mathews and Matt Davis were second with 10.46-pound limit while Mike Ganger and Chase Laughlin were third with 10.35.

Brett Gessinger and Mike VanderReyden were fourth with 10.23, Chuck Powell and Louie Stout were fifth with 10.21 and Dennis Lossee and Jeff Went were sixth with 9.76 pounds.

Jigs, drop-shot rigs and Senkos dominated the top lures and patterns.

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Published: 29 June 2020

Lane and Jeremy Groves - 1st Place

Lane and Jeremy Groves won the Michiana Fishing League tournament on the St. Joseph River at the IUSB section last week.

The winners had 4.44 pounds including big bass of the event, a 1.64-pound smallmouth.

Joel Laskowski and David Frank - 2nd Place

Joel Laskowski and David Frank were second with 4.30 pounds while David Horvath Jr. and Sr. were third with 3.86 pounds.

The majority of the fish were caught with Ned rigs, Pig Plucker Swim Jigs and Bubba flies and jigs. Most of the fish came from 5 to 10 feet of water.

The next tournament is at Fish Lake in Marcellus July 12 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit the Lake Drive Marine Calendar on Michiana Outdoors News website or call Jeremy Groves, 574-262-2899.

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Published: 26 June 2020

Arjay’s Report

The 25 teams in Arjay’s Wednesday Night Fishing League faced a tough night on the water at Portage Lake near Vicksburg, Mich.

Mark and Mike Oldenberg - 1st Place

There were no limits caught but Mark and Mike Oldenberg had three dandies for 8.42 pounds to win the Wild Minnow Baits first place. Their catch included the big bass of the event, a 4.78 pounder.

Steven Wickey and Caleb - 2nd Place

Second place went to Steven Wickey and Caleb with three weighing 7.24 while Jeremy Bunnell and Louie Stout were third with 6.36.

Jose Munoz and Wyatt Haskins were fourth (5.08) and Steve and Amy Martin fifth (4.38).

The Clear H2o Tackle first-out-of-the-money went to Gary Butcher and Scott Smith (4.28) and the Jaywalkers second-out-of-money prize went to Justin Spence and Wes Stevens (4.20). Michiana Outdoors News’ third-out-of-money lure pack was won by Jeremy Daniels and Anthony Sivits (4.16).

Pigeon Inn Junk Fish Award - Martins

The Pigeon Inn Junk Fish Award went to the Martins with a pike weighing 11.24.