Trophy News for 4/14/26

Lake Erie Results 4/12/26

Trophy Bassmasters kicked off the 2026 fishing season at Lake Erie last weekend.

Spring jumped into summer for the day greeted the anglers with calm seas in the morning. The catch rates reflected the good weather day as the 16 anglers brought in 64 keeper bass of at least 14”. Total weight was 180.563 lbs.

All were released alive. The big winner again this year Mike Johnson as he both won the tournament and had the big bass for the day. Johnson’s 5 bass limit of smallmouth weighed 19.30 lbs. with the lunker at 5.90lbs. With a very close 2nd place, Chad Thrush weighed in a 5 bass limit of smallmouth. Chad caught a respectable 19 lbs. Virgil Grand had 5 largemouth bass that weighed 17.51 lbs to claim the final spot on the podium.

Big Bass 2026

We only have 12 members entered in our Big Bass pot for 2026. It is $5.00 due now. Please pay Bert Grubs before the tournament year starts.

Next Club Meeting

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. 7pm
Masonic Temple

We will draw for 3 tournaments during May at this meeting. Please be present or send your money to Bert Grubs.