DETROIT, Mich. – The most useful piece of fishing equipment for the anglers fishing the first day of this week’s Bassmaster Northern Open bass fishing tournament on Michigan’s Lake St. Clair wasn’t a particular rod or reel. It wasn’t a super-secret lure. Nor was it a high-tech GPS unit. All of those items came into play, but by far the most critical item was a good rainsuit. At times, the rain ranged from strong to very strong, and it didn’t stop altogether until the weigh-in started.
Many locals claimed that the precipitation and cloud cover would hurt the bite, but the evidence seemed to contradict that belief. If a rainsuit was the top priority, a good culling system was a close second.
“Heavy rain is the worst thing you can have on Lake St. Clair,” said local Mike Trombly. If that’s the case, then it must be better than world class when it’s sunny, as Trombly weighed in 21 pounds, 14 ounces and is tied for fifth place with Brian Ward of Chesterfield, Mich.
“It’s all about the sun,” Ward agreed. He fishes St. Clair an average of three days a week, so he should know. Still, it appears that locals protest a bit too much. A 15-pound limit, the catch of a lifetime on most other smallmouth fisheries, was good for 107th place today. The cut weight for the money, 40th place, stands at 17-14. Only 12 of the 147 anglers fishing the pro side of the event failed to bring a five-fish limit to the scales. As a result of the inclement weather, there were tales at the weigh-in of trolling motors and depthfinders ripped from the decks of participants’ boats, but the vessel that seemed most taxed was the B.A.S.S. release boat – the weigh-in had to be halted multiple times for it to be emptied.
The day ended with Brian Metry of Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., in the lead on the strength of a 23-05 limit. He, too, expected that the rain might put a damper on his bite, but in retrospect believes that the seasonal changes helped him out.
“It went better than planned,” he said. “I think the fish are just moving into my area. They’re holding there regardless of the weather. They’re aggressive. The water temperature is right, so they’re on the feed bag right now.”
Metry used two different Jack-It Products crankbaits to amass his big bag. One dives to approximately 12 feet and the other plumbs the 15- to 18-foot range. He said he’s burning the bait back to the boat as fast as he can. “They have no choice [but to strike it] when that crankbait’s zipping by,” he said.
Oklahoman Jason Christie is 5 ounces behind Metry and said the slower-than-expected action played on his mind all day. “I’m just drifting around,” he said. “I’m not getting many bites, but the ones I’m getting are big. It tempts me to leave all the time.”
Unlike the many locals who populate the field, Christie has only fished St. Clair once before, but he believes that may work to his advantage as he has no choice but to exploit the fish he’s found for all they’re worth. Even if the wind blows again tomorrow, he said he has enough protection from the elements to fish his areas thoroughly.
While Christie isn’t a local this week, a victory would provide him with home field advantage on an even bigger stage. The 2013 Bassmaster Classic will be held on Grand Lake, virtually in his backyard, and the opportunity to earn a Classic berth has compelled him to duke it out with the northern anglers on their own turf.
Fellow Oklahoman Fred Roumbanis said it best: “If Jason Christie makes it, he’s going to be a favorite to win the Classic. That’s his home water.”
Two other nonlocals sit directly behind Christie. Ryan Cooper of New Hampshire is third with 22-06, and Al Farace of Maryland is fourth with 22-03. Farace claimed, and his co-angler confirmed, that he lost a smallmouth weighing more than 7 pounds at the boat today. With ounces separating slots all the way down the line, a fish like that can go a long way toward turning a good bag into a great one, or a great bag into a winning one.
The big fish on the pro side today was caught by Mark Modrak of Michigan. The 6-02 brute came using the drop shot technique with a smoke/purple Erie Darter fished in 18 feet of water. He said there are normally more big ones in the same area, then parroted the conventional wisdom that you “need the sun to make them bite.” His limit totaled 18-04, which put him in a tie for 31st place.
Modrak’s big fish was matched by co-angler Mike Kiester of Davisburg, Mich., whose three-fish limit totaled 13-13 and has him in first place, 4 ounces ahead of second place co-angler Mike Simpson of Dayton, Ohio. Kiester, who used to fish professional walleye tournaments, switched to bass fishing almost exclusively approximately 13 years ago. He said that he used the vertical jigging techniques he learned on the walleye circuit to claim the lead today.
The co-angler side of this tournament is every bit as crowded as the pro side – 12 pounds is the cut weight for the Top 12, and the cutoff for a check stands at 10-13.
2012 BPS Bassmaster Northern Open 2 Detroit River 7/19-7/21
Detroit River, Detroit MI.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts
1. Brian Metry Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 5 23-05 148
Day 1: 5 23-05
2. Jason Christie Park Hill, OK 5 23-00 147
Day 1: 5 23-00
3. Ryan Cooper Nashua, NH 5 22-06 146
Day 1: 5 22-06
4. Al Farace Hunt Valley, MD 5 22-03 145
Day 1: 5 22-03
5. Michael Trombly Perrysburg, OH 5 21-14 144
Day 1: 5 21-14
5. Brian Ward Chesterfield, MI 5 21-14 144
Day 1: 5 21-14
7. Ben Parker UNION CITY, TN 5 21-12 142
Day 1: 5 21-12
8. Jonathon VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 5 21-10 141
Day 1: 5 21-10
9. David Walker Sevierville, TN 5 20-11 140
Day 1: 5 20-11
10. Robert Cook Willis, MI 5 20-09 139
Day 1: 5 20-09
11. Scott Dobson Clarkston, MI 5 20-08 138
Day 1: 5 20-08
12. Troy Sitar Lawrence, MI 5 20-07 137
Day 1: 5 20-07
13. Casey Magargle Turbotville, PA 5 19-15 136
Day 1: 5 19-15
14. Allan Glasgow Ashville, AL 5 19-13 135
Day 1: 5 19-13
15. Woo Daves Spring Grove, VA 5 19-11 134
Day 1: 5 19-11
16. Paul Pagnato Vienna, VA 5 19-03 133
Day 1: 5 19-03
17. Andrew Upshaw Hemphill, TX 5 19-02 132
Day 1: 5 19-02
18. Derek Remitz Grant, AL 5 19-00 131
Day 1: 5 19-00
19. Frank Novock Rockwood, MI 5 18-15 130
Day 1: 5 18-15
20. Art Ferguson III Saint Clair Shores, MI 5 18-14 129
Day 1: 5 18-14
20. Clifford Pirch Payson, AZ 5 18-14 129
Day 1: 5 18-14
22. Mike Foree Osage Beach, MO 5 18-13 127
Day 1: 5 18-13
23. John Leader Granger, IN 5 18-12 126
Day 1: 5 18-12
24. Todd Schmitz Goshen, IN 5 18-11 125
Day 1: 5 18-11
25. Bryan A Plenzler Temperance, MI 5 18-10 124
Day 1: 5 18-10
25. Jared Rhode Port Clinton, OH 5 18-10 124
Day 1: 5 18-10
27. Cecil Cole Durand, MI 5 18-09 122
Day 1: 5 18-09
27. Fred Roumbanis Bixby, OK 5 18-09 122
Day 1: 5 18-09
27. Jim Wigal Washington, PA 5 18-09 122
Day 1: 5 18-09
30. Kevin Short Mayflower, AR 5 18-05 119
Day 1: 5 18-05
31. William Horton Vassar, MI 5 18-04 118
Day 1: 5 18-04
31. Mark A Modrak China, MI 5 18-04 118
Day 1: 5 18-04
33. Kurt Dove Del Rio, TX 5 18-03 116
Day 1: 5 18-03
33. Byron Haseotes Centerville, MA 5 18-03 116
Day 1: 5 18-03
35. Bryan Doyle Holland, OH 5 18-02 114
Day 1: 5 18-02
35. Shane Rees Middletown, IN 5 18-02 114
Day 1: 5 18-02
37. Kevin Broadwood Chatham ONTARIO CANADA 5 18-02 112
Day 1: 5 18-02
37. Benjamin Felton Marshall, MI 5 18-02 112
Day 1: 5 18-02
39. Tracy Adams Wilkesboro, NC 5 17-15 110
Day 1: 5 17-15
39. Chris King South Amherst, OH 5 17-15 110
Day 1: 5 17-15
41. Jim Dillard West Monroe, LA 5 17-14 108
Day 1: 5 17-14
41. Juke Hamner Harpersville, AL 5 17-14 108
Day 1: 5 17-14
41. Todd Koehler Lapeer, MI 5 17-14 108
Day 1: 5 17-14
41. Jeff Miller Homer Glen, IL 5 17-14 108
Day 1: 5 17-14
41. Tim Morris Commerce Township, MI 5 17-14 108
Day 1: 5 17-14
46. Trevor Jancasz White Pigeon, MI 5 17-13 103
Day 1: 5 17-13
46. Skip Johnson Wales, MI 5 17-13 103
Day 1: 5 17-13
48. Mark Hicks Glouster, OH 5 17-11 101
Day 1: 5 17-11
49. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 5 17-11 100
Day 1: 5 17-11
50. Chris Noffsinger Interlochen, MI 5 17-10 99
Day 1: 5 17-10
51. Brian Jackson Crete, IL 5 17-09 98
Day 1: 5 17-09
51. Kyle Kempkers Hamilton, MI 5 17-09 98
Day 1: 5 17-09
51. Roy Sanford Brookeland, TX 5 17-09 98
Day 1: 5 17-09
51. Erhardt Tulgestka Posen, MI 5 17-09 98
Day 1: 5 17-09
55. Pete Gluszek Mount Laurel, NJ 5 17-08 94
Day 1: 5 17-08
55. Todd Steele Port Huron, MI 5 17-08 94
Day 1: 5 17-08
57. Aaron Mcmanaway Altamont, IL 5 17-07 92
Day 1: 5 17-07
57. Dennis Price Tinley Park, IL 5 17-07 92
Day 1: 5 17-07
59. Chad Pipkens Holt, MI 5 17-07 90
Day 1: 5 17-07
60. Chris Daves Hopewell, VA 5 17-06 89
Day 1: 5 17-06
61. Sean D Caswell Highland, NY 5 17-05 88
Day 1: 5 17-05
62. Mike Elsea Mooresville, IN 5 17-05 87
Day 1: 5 17-05
63. Joe Balog Harrison Township, MI 5 17-04 86
Day 1: 5 17-04
64. Ralph Blasey Pinckey, MI 5 17-03 85
Day 1: 5 17-03
64. Randy Ramsey Battle Creek, MI 5 17-03 85
Day 1: 5 17-03
64. Mark Schafer Williamstown, NJ 5 17-03 85
Day 1: 5 17-03
67. Paul A Molan Chardon, OH 5 17-02 82
Day 1: 5 17-02
68. Mike Elkins Kalamazoo, MI 5 17-01 81
Day 1: 5 17-01
68. David Reault Livonia, MI 5 17-01 81
Day 1: 5 17-01
70. Charlie Evans Gilbertsville, KY 5 17-00 79
Day 1: 5 17-00
71. Terry Baksay Easton, CT 5 16-15 78
Day 1: 5 16-15
71. Casey Martin New Market, AL 5 16-15 78
Day 1: 5 16-15
71. Steve Schubert Rayland, OH 5 16-15 78
Day 1: 5 16-15
71. Whitney Stephens Waverly, OH 5 16-15 78
Day 1: 5 16-15
75. Jason Dudek Excelsior, MN 5 16-14 74
Day 1: 5 16-14
76. Sean Wieda Florence, KY 5 16-13 73
Day 1: 5 16-13
77. Kevin Hawk Guntersville, AL 5 16-13 72
Day 1: 5 16-13
78. Mark Goetsch Gibraltar, MI 5 16-12 71
Day 1: 5 16-12
78. Donald Warren Chesterfield, VA 5 16-12 71
Day 1: 5 16-12
80. Alex Esselink Lake Orion, MI 5 16-11 69
Day 1: 5 16-11
80. Wayne Macklin Fowlerville, MI 5 16-11 69
Day 1: 5 16-11
82. Matthew Belletini Birmingham, MI 5 16-11 67
Day 1: 5 16-11
83. Donald A Mcculla New Baltimore, MI 5 16-09 66
Day 1: 5 16-09
84. Chris Price Church Hill, MD 5 16-09 65
Day 1: 5 16-09
85. John Devries Fishers, IN 5 16-08 64
Day 1: 5 16-08
86. John Zubkoff Monroe, MI 5 16-07 0
Day 1: 5 16-07
87. Jimmy Mason Rogersville, AL 5 16-07 62
Day 1: 5 16-07
88. Thomas Kiefer Fowlerville, MI 5 16-06 61
Day 1: 5 16-06
89. Kenneth Woods Oneida, KY 5 16-05 60
Day 1: 5 16-05
90. Bill Day Frankfort, KY 5 16-04 59
Day 1: 5 16-04
90. Randy Forszt Valparaiso, IN 5 16-04 59
Day 1: 5 16-04
92. Gabe Cooper Canton, OH 5 16-03 57
Day 1: 5 16-03
92. Joshua Wagy Dewitt, VA 5 16-03 57
Day 1: 5 16-03
94. Ray Brazier Lawrenceburg, TN 5 16-00 55
Day 1: 5 16-00
94. Chip Harrison Pierceton, IN 5 16-00 55
Day 1: 5 16-00
96. Paul Mazzitelli Pittston, PA 5 15-14 53
Day 1: 5 15-14
97. Mike Weiss Union Grove, WI 5 15-13 52
Day 1: 5 15-13
98. Bill Vavrina Brownstown, MI 5 15-11 51
Day 1: 5 15-11
99. Ike Rogers Madison, AL 5 15-10 50
Day 1: 5 15-10
100. Matt Malmquist White Lake, MI 5 15-09 49
Day 1: 5 15-09
101. Andrew Smith Harrison Twp, MI 5 15-08 48
Day 1: 5 15-08
102. Kip Bodkin Berlin Heights, OH 5 15-07 47
Day 1: 5 15-07
103. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 5 15-06 46
Day 1: 5 15-06
104. John Pelletier Nassau, NY 5 15-05 45
Day 1: 5 15-05
105. Jeramy Lassiter Muncie, IN 5 15-04 44
Day 1: 5 15-04
106. Cliff Blackford Grass Lake, MI 5 15-02 43
Day 1: 5 15-02
107. Gary A Kotlark Flushing, MI 5 15-00 42
Day 1: 5 15-00
108. Michael Murphy Gilbert, SC 5 15-00 41
Day 1: 5 15-00
109. Patrick Mertens Charlestown, IN 5 14-15 40
Day 1: 5 14-15
110. Ed Loughran Mechanicsville, VA 5 14-13 39
Day 1: 5 14-13
110. John Murray Phoenix, AZ 5 14-13 39
Day 1: 5 14-13
112. Bob Soley Glassboro, NJ 5 14-11 37
Day 1: 5 14-11
113. Michael Weaver Wabash, IN 5 14-07 36
Day 1: 5 14-07
114. Gregory Dipalma Millville, NJ 5 14-03 35
Day 1: 5 14-03
115. Ron Veith Johannesburg, MI 5 14-00 34
Day 1: 5 14-00
116. Carl Jocumsen Queensland AUSTRALIA 5 13-14 33
Day 1: 5 13-14
117. Brian Schram Saint Clair Shores, MI 5 13-14 32
Day 1: 5 13-14
118. Charlie Weyer West Hills, CA 5 13-12 31
Day 1: 5 13-12
119. Roy Brooks Hedgesville, WV 5 13-11 30
Day 1: 5 13-11
120. Jeff Salmon Chester, VA 5 13-10 29
Day 1: 5 13-10
121. Matt Elliott Towson, MD 5 13-09 28
Day 1: 5 13-09
121. Marcos Malucelli Fort Mill, SC 5 13-09 28
Day 1: 5 13-09
123. Jonah Winter Minnetrista, MN 5 13-08 26
Day 1: 5 13-08
124. Carroll Blevins Jonesboro, GA 5 13-03 25
Day 1: 5 13-03
125. Richard Langley Danielsville, GA 5 12-14 24
Day 1: 5 12-14
126. Janet Parker Little Elm, TX 5 12-13 23
Day 1: 5 12-13
127. Rob Thivener Delaware, OH 5 12-13 22
Day 1: 5 12-13
128. Tim Sprouse Clarksville, TN 4 12-11 21
Day 1: 4 12-11
129. Tony Grubb Ann Arbor, MI 5 12-07 20
Day 1: 5 12-07
130. Chad Randles Elkhorn, NE 4 12-07 19
Day 1: 4 12-07
131. Kaku Usui Royal Oak, MI 5 12-02 18
Day 1: 5 12-02
132. Rocky Koehn Lofts Plainwell, MI 5 12-02 17
Day 1: 5 12-02
133. Kieth Allen N Huntingdon, PA 5 12-01 16
Day 1: 5 12-01
134. Jayson Tiedeman Youngstown, OH 4 11-13 15
Day 1: 4 11-13
135. Craig Townsend Westampton, NJ 5 11-09 14
Day 1: 5 11-09
136. John Hempel Brownstown, MI 5 11-01 13
Day 1: 5 11-01
137. Jesse Schultz New Albany, IN 5 10-15 12
Day 1: 5 10-15
138. Larry Draughn Fairborn, OH 5 10-10 11
Day 1: 5 10-10
139. Teddy Carr Locust Grove, VA 5 10-04 10
Day 1: 5 10-04
140. Russ Simpson S Charleston, WV 4 09-14 9
Day 1: 4 09-14
141. Dakota Brown Charleston, WV 4 09-11 8
Day 1: 4 09-11
142. John Lyson Wyandotte, MI 4 08-03 7
Day 1: 4 08-03
143. Bill Rea Greenfield, OH 3 07-15 6
Day 1: 3 07-15
144. Jw Moreno Piney Flats, TN 3 06-03 5
Day 1: 3 06-03
145. Regan Martin Plantagenet CANADA 1 02-12 4
Day 1: 1 02-12
146. Jon Bondy South Woodslee Ontario 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
146. Seth Valentine Wixom, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
146. Dave Watson Sullivan, IN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 136 711 2369-03
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136 711 2369-03
2012 BPS Bassmaster Northern Open 2 Detroit River 7/19-7/21
Detroit River, Detroit MI.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts
1. Mike Kiester Davisburg, MI 3 13-13 148
Day 1: 3 13-13
2. Mike Simpson Dayton, OH 3 13-09 147
Day 1: 3 13-09
3. Andrew J Lemle Whitehouse, OH 3 13-02 146
Day 1: 3 13-02
4. Eric Klotz Bowling Green, OH 3 12-08 145
Day 1: 3 12-08
5. Vern Gatson Totowa, NJ 3 12-05 144
Day 1: 3 12-05
6. Mike Fedio Fenton, MI 3 12-03 143
Day 1: 3 12-03
7. Beau Bickford Findlay, OH 3 12-02 142
Day 1: 3 12-02
8. Paul Gonzales Battle Creek, MI 3 12-01 141
Day 1: 3 12-01
9. Cory Hatton Colonial Heights, VA 3 12-00 140
Day 1: 3 12-00
9. Ron Norris Portage, MI 3 12-00 140
Day 1: 3 12-00
9. Nathen Sellers Cincinnati, OH 3 12-00 140
Day 1: 3 12-00
12. Keith Pease Cheektowaga, NY 3 12-00 137
Day 1: 3 12-00
13. Gary Greenwood Irwin, PA 3 11-15 136
Day 1: 3 11-15
14. Robert Sweeney Baltimore, MD 3 11-14 135
Day 1: 3 11-14
15. Dan Jolly Jr. Houston, TX 3 11-12 134
Day 1: 3 11-12
15. David Matual Chicago, IL 3 11-12 134
Day 1: 3 11-12
15. John Snyder Greensburg, PA 3 11-12 134
Day 1: 3 11-12
15. Todd Sterner Mechanicsburg, PA 3 11-12 134
Day 1: 3 11-12
19. Owen M Atchison Findlay, OH 3 11-11 130
Day 1: 3 11-11
19. Matt Price Manhattan, IL 3 11-11 130
Day 1: 3 11-11
21. Jon Swartz Three Rivers, MI 3 11-10 128
Day 1: 3 11-10
22. David Adams Schererville, IN 3 11-08 127
Day 1: 3 11-08
22. Jason Shipton Muncy, PA 3 11-08 127
Day 1: 3 11-08
22. Mark Wilfong Ann Arbor, MI 3 11-08 127
Day 1: 3 11-08
25. Tom Hill Lexington, KY 3 11-07 124
Day 1: 3 11-07
26. John Carter Wabash, IN 3 11-06 123
Day 1: 3 11-06
27. Ashley Bishop Alexandria, VA 3 11-05 122
Day 1: 3 11-05
27. Stephen Evans Cleveland, OH 3 11-05 122
Day 1: 3 11-05
29. Robert Pelletier Nassau, NY 3 11-03 120
Day 1: 3 11-03
30. Martin D Lamb Clinton, IA 3 11-02 119
Day 1: 3 11-02
30. Jason Madigan Southgate, MI 3 11-02 119
Day 1: 3 11-02
30. JJ "Joe" Smith Avon Lake, OH 3 11-02 119
Day 1: 3 11-02
33. Charles L Gabbeart Plymouth, MI 3 11-01 116
Day 1: 3 11-01
34. Kevin Haley Syracuse, NY 3 11-01 115
Day 1: 3 11-01
35. Bob Snyder Marion, IN 3 11-00 114
Day 1: 3 11-00
35. Mike Staebler Westerville, OH 3 11-00 114
Day 1: 3 11-00
37. Miles Bracali Waterford, MI 3 10-15 112
Day 1: 3 10-15
38. Brandon Baker Eagle Mountain, UT 3 10-15 111
Day 1: 3 10-15
39. Benny Miller Hartland, MI 3 10-14 110
Day 1: 3 10-14
40. John Ling Climax, MI 3 10-13 109
Day 1: 3 10-13
41. Marc Gallion Lyons, IL 3 10-12 108
Day 1: 3 10-12
42. Charlie Sgro North Ridgeville, OH 3 10-12 107
Day 1: 3 10-12
43. JD Daniels Westland, MI 3 10-11 106
Day 1: 3 10-11
43. Terry McCamis Mattaponi, VA 3 10-11 106
Day 1: 3 10-11
43. Derrick Soulliere Belle River CANADA 3 10-11 106
Day 1: 3 10-11
46. Steve Duri Hardy, VA 3 10-11 103
Day 1: 3 10-11
47. Timothy Clark Canton, OH 3 10-10 102
Day 1: 3 10-10
47. Mark Fennell Lagrange, IN 3 10-10 102
Day 1: 3 10-10
47. Matt Fischer Farmington, MI 3 10-10 102
Day 1: 3 10-10
47. Braden Hirsch Easton, PA 3 10-10 102
Day 1: 3 10-10
47. Don Laporte Belleville, MI 3 10-10 102
Day 1: 3 10-10
47. Matt Scholzen Racine, WI 3 10-10 102
Day 1: 3 10-10
53. Destin Demarion Grove City, PA 3 10-09 96
Day 1: 3 10-09
53. Jim Jenkins Joliet, IL 3 10-09 96
Day 1: 3 10-09
55. Jerry Adamski Chicago, IL 3 10-08 94
Day 1: 3 10-08
56. Josh Brooker Beverly, OH 3 10-07 93
Day 1: 3 10-07
56. David Hasty Toledo, OH 3 10-07 93
Day 1: 3 10-07
58. Vance Baker Beavercreek, OH 3 10-07 91
Day 1: 3 10-07
59. Joey Miller Syracuse, IN 3 10-06 90
Day 1: 3 10-06
59. Mark Saunders Wellington, OH 3 10-06 90
Day 1: 3 10-06
59. William M Schwartz Sheffield Village, OH 3 10-06 90
Day 1: 3 10-06
62. Garrett Paquette Canton, MI 3 10-06 87
Day 1: 3 10-06
63. Mark McCoy Portage, MI 3 10-05 86
Day 1: 3 10-05
64. William Beal Lenox, MI 3 10-05 85
Day 1: 3 10-05
65. Jeff Fuhs White Lake, MI 3 10-04 84
Day 1: 3 10-04
65. Austin Ruddell Woodhaven, MI 3 10-04 84
Day 1: 3 10-04
65. Chester Tripp Searsmont, ME 3 10-04 84
Day 1: 3 10-04
68. Peter Barello Staten Island, NY 3 10-02 81
Day 1: 3 10-02
68. Matt Mahle Sunbury, OH 3 10-02 81
Day 1: 3 10-02
68. Dan Posey Niles, MI 3 10-02 81
Day 1: 3 10-02
68. Sean E Smith Columbus, OH 3 10-02 81
Day 1: 3 10-02
68. Mike Syjud Shorewood, IL 3 10-02 81
Day 1: 3 10-02
73. Kevin Zimmerman Lewisburg, PA 3 10-02 76
Day 1: 3 10-02
74. Mark Harcharik Cleveland, OH 3 10-01 75
Day 1: 3 10-01
75. Jamie Templin Farmington Hills, MI 3 10-00 74
Day 1: 3 10-00
75. James Whelan Cadillac, MI 3 10-00 74
Day 1: 3 10-00
77. Kirk Alyn Lilly Greenville, MI 3 09-15 72
Day 1: 3 09-15
77. Joseph Nega Chicago, IL 3 09-15 72
Day 1: 3 09-15
77. Jim Withington Tillsonburg CANADA 3 09-15 72
Day 1: 3 09-15
80. Mark Babcock Warwick, NY 3 09-14 69
Day 1: 3 09-14
80. George A Guerra South Holland, IL 3 09-14 69
Day 1: 3 09-14
82. Marvin Stith Piscataway, NJ 3 09-13 67
Day 1: 3 09-13
83. Jay Ahonen Ortonville, MI 3 09-12 66
Day 1: 3 09-12
83. Joshua Barr Akron, OH 3 09-12 66
Day 1: 3 09-12
83. Marcus Barr Hillsboro, OH 3 09-12 66
Day 1: 3 09-12
83. Steve L Haley Columbus, OH 3 09-12 66
Day 1: 3 09-12
87. Cory Krawczyk Buffalo, NY 3 09-11 62
Day 1: 3 09-11
87. Jeff Kuhar Bridgeport, OH 3 09-11 62
Day 1: 3 09-11
87. Mike Rinaldi North Haledon, NJ 3 09-11 62
Day 1: 3 09-11
87. Del Smith Castalia, OH 3 09-11 62
Day 1: 3 09-11
87. Adam Thiede Sandusky, OH 3 09-11 62
Day 1: 3 09-11
92. Jason Hickman Orient, OH 3 09-10 57
Day 1: 3 09-10
92. Joe Stois Fairview Park, OH 3 09-10 57
Day 1: 3 09-10
94. Brian Mailot Columbus, OH 3 09-08 55
Day 1: 3 09-08
94. Dennis Peters Monroe, MI 3 09-08 55
Day 1: 3 09-08
94. Christopher Rieger Clinton Twp, MI 3 09-08 55
Day 1: 3 09-08
94. Philip Salinas Alto, MI 3 09-08 55
Day 1: 3 09-08
94. Kenneth Taylor Shelby Township, MI 3 09-08 55
Day 1: 3 09-08
99. Mark Keller Saint Clair Shores, MI 3 09-07 50
Day 1: 3 09-07
100. Zack Wojtowicz Bargersville, IN 3 09-06 49
Day 1: 3 09-06
101. Rick Danklefsen Sandusky, OH 3 09-06 48
Day 1: 3 09-06
101. Bob Schinker Galena, OH 3 09-06 48
Day 1: 3 09-06
103. Joe T Tourney Fort Wayne, IN 3 09-05 46
Day 1: 3 09-05
104. Trevor Bethke Spring Lake, MI 3 09-04 45
Day 1: 3 09-04
104. Roy Greenwald Haskins, OH 3 09-04 45
Day 1: 3 09-04
106. Kevin Phelps Allentown, PA 3 09-02 43
Day 1: 3 09-02
107. Kevin Fetzer Waterford, MI 3 09-02 42
Day 1: 3 09-02
108. Justin Brown Bear Lake, MI 3 09-01 41
Day 1: 3 09-01
108. Matt Reckman Cincinnati, OH 3 09-01 41
Day 1: 3 09-01
108. Larry Thomas Lambertville, MI 3 09-01 41
Day 1: 3 09-01
111. Kevin Webb Xenia, OH 3 09-01 38
Day 1: 3 09-01
112. Bob Ostmann Cincinnati, OH 3 08-15 37
Day 1: 3 08-15
112. Ben Weber Kent City, MI 3 08-15 37
Day 1: 3 08-15
114. Rick Scherer Sheboygan Falls, WI 3 08-14 35
Day 1: 3 08-14
115. Jeremy Peters Toledo, OH 3 08-12 34
Day 1: 3 08-12
116. Brad Craft New Bremen, OH 3 08-12 33
Day 1: 3 08-12
117. David Shively Butler, PA 3 08-11 32
Day 1: 3 08-11
117. Mike Smith Flushing, MI 3 08-11 32
Day 1: 3 08-11
119. Scott Goetsch East Troy, WI 3 08-10 30
Day 1: 3 08-10
120. Mike P Cross Sterling Heights, MI 3 08-09 29
Day 1: 3 08-09
120. Lee Griggs Burr Oak, MI 3 08-09 29
Day 1: 3 08-09
122. Dustin Dieckmann Royal Oak, MI 3 08-08 27
Day 1: 3 08-08
122. Chris Dupras Oxford, MI 3 08-08 27
Day 1: 3 08-08
122. Jeff Jenema Marion, MI 3 08-08 27
Day 1: 3 08-08
125. Mike Chunko Alliance, OH 3 08-08 24
Day 1: 3 08-08
126. Steve Redwine Ash Blue, OH 3 08-05 23
Day 1: 3 08-05
127. Michael Varitek Chesterfield, MI 3 08-04 22
Day 1: 3 08-04
128. Don Sangster Mississauga CANADA 3 08-03 21
Day 1: 3 08-03
129. Andrew Walawender Bloomfield Hills, MI 3 08-01 20
Day 1: 3 08-01
129. John Watts Flushing, MI 3 08-01 20
Day 1: 3 08-01
131. Bryan Ray Lake Leelanau, MI 3 08-00 18
Day 1: 3 08-00
132. Jim Tourney Fort Wayne, IN 3 07-15 17
Day 1: 3 07-15
133. Mike Hoese Crown Point, IN 3 07-14 16
Day 1: 3 07-14
134. Beau Beach West Hickory, PA 3 07-12 15
Day 1: 3 07-12
135. James Rennie Howell, MI 3 07-11 14
Day 1: 3 07-11
136. Anthony Gilmore Livonia, MI 3 07-09 13
Day 1: 3 07-09
136. Charles H Pruitt Detroit, MI 3 07-09 13
Day 1: 3 07-09
138. Kenneth Pfile Indianapolis, IN 3 07-02 11
Day 1: 3 07-02
139. Chad Dawson Canton, OH 3 06-15 10
Day 1: 3 06-15
140. Spence Mussio Belle River CANADA 3 06-12 9
Day 1: 3 06-12
141. Jerry Britt Barhamsville, VA 3 06-11 8
Day 1: 3 06-11
142. Tim Jarrold Windsor CANADA 3 06-10 7
Day 1: 3 06-10
143. George Wagner Ypsilanti, MI 3 06-07 6
Day 1: 3 06-07
144. Daniel Guerra Madison, WI 2 06-02 5
Day 1: 2 06-02
145. Nathan Troyanek Redford, MI 2 05-11 4
Day 1: 2 05-11
146. Trailblazer Spandau Martinsville, IN 2 04-12 3
Day 1: 2 04-12
147. Brian Kich Berea, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
147. Ramon J Mundt Howell, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 143 435 1449-08
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143 435 1449-08