After all the contestants got together for a big breakfast in Au Gres, we headed to the boat ramp with our game faces on. Most would fish fairly close in to avoid the heavy seas rolling off shore, but a few ventured North. All boats stayed in contact with each other using both cell phones and VHF radios, not just for safety, but to try and share what information we could about the fishery. Unfortunately, the severe weather during the previous two days in the area seemed to have scattered the fish and the surface conditions that day made it very difficult to go looking for them so there wasn’t a lot of info to be shared. Never the less, some decent fish were still caught.  

This was a “best fish per team” competition so the weigh in didn’t take long! On hand to officiate were Tournament Director Mark Bodrie and Club President Greg Warsaw. First place went to Team Tight Line comprised of Chris Kinzler and Dan Boileau with a big fish weight of 5.32 pounds. Second place honors go to Team “Reel Late” – John and Jason Miller with a gorgeous 4.54 pound Saginaw Bay Golden Eye and third place went to Team “Easy Mauney” made up of Joe Mauney and Eric –Big Fish- Haroldson with a respectable 2.44 pounder.  

Most of the contestants and tournament officials then retired to the Town & Country Bar and Grill in Au Gres for some delicious pizza and icy cold beverages. All who participated said they enjoyed the less formal format and team spirit of this event. It was a nice way to get some of our members introduced to a different fishery – even though the conditions were challenging while we were there!  

Congratulations to all who participated!

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