1st place winners Harold Buchmeier and D J Helton, from Ana and Jonesburg, IL, weighed in 5 fish for 15-08 Lbs winning $1,394.00. Catching their fish on shad colored crankbaits fishing back of creeks in about 2-10 feet of water. Harold is 37 and is a correctional officer. D J is 37 and is an explosive tech. 

2nd place winners Eric Niswonger and Kyle Radake, from Cape Girardeau, MO, found their fish hitting black jigs and white Scum Frogs in grass pockets from 1-18 feet of water around mid-lake. They weighed in 4 fish for 14-71 Lbs winning $1,054.00, including Eric’s $340.00 in big bass money with his 4-89 Lb bass. Eric is 25 and is an electrician. Kyle is 23 and is a student. Southern Pro Lures, Floultz Fishing Shop and Fly fisherman Sunglasses sponsor them. 

3rd place winners Lonnie Bowlin and Lucas Lavanti, from Benton and W Frankford, IL, weighed in 5 fish for 14-28 Lbs winning $374.00. They used black/shad colored Lucky Craft crankbaits, in shallow water around the south end of the lake. Lonnie is 36 and is flooring installer. Lucas is 26 and is a correctional officer. Benton Carpet, Harris Sport Shop and Zeigler Bait & Tackle Shop sponsor them. 

Jason Hoffard, from Valier, IL, won $170.00 for his 4-71 Lb big bass. 

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