BERLIN #2 ~ 09

Rough day for most but many figured out how to get em' The water is extremely low, earlier than normal for this lake. Some found out the hard way where the shallow bars were as some were seen out of their boat pushing it free. Been there, done that! Smallmouth bass made up approx 50% of the catch. Many were very nice fish! Fifty two teams caught 262 bass that weighed 262lbs for an average of 1.44lb. Winning bags were largemouth caught by flippin shallow on wood that was found. Not too much out there right now! The causeways, bridges and points gave up most of the smallies and some largemouth as well. Baits and/or techniques not known. Event paid 7 places and 2 big basses. This was the last tournament this season and lookin forward to the championship.

Here are the top 5 and Big Bass:

1st- Mike Miller and Rick Tschantz from Alliance, Canton (6)fish 13.65lb $1000.

2nd- John Whitaker and Denny Sutek from Akron, Canton (6) 12.14 $800.

3rd- Adam McInturff and Ryan Bracken from Norton (6) 11.78 $600.

4th- Steve Klein and Dave Neumore from Wickliff, Chardon (5) 10.72 $400.

5th- Dan Blackert and Ed Shockley from Akron, Canal Fulton (6) 10.39 $300.

Big Bass- Rich Kordic and Lou Zele from Wickliff, Cleveland 4.34lb $500.

2nd BB- was 1st place team 4.11lb $200.

Full results and pics available at: www.dobass.con/lakestrail.html

"Thank You" all for your patience with me this year.

Louie Kunkle

director