Trophy News for 5/18/26

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The Trophy Bassmasters ran into a 2nd tough fishery in a row as the traveled to Grand Lake St. Marys following Buckeye Lake last Sunday. The big waters of St Marys have posed a problem for the club for several years prompting being left off the schedule many times. Noted for developing an ugly algae bloom as soon as the water temps start rising once again held true. One angler described it as green paint covering the surface of the lake. Coupled with a large tournament scheduled at the same time and place had most of the more popular productive spots picked over.

The 11 anglers only managed to bring in 13 keeper bass with nobody netting more than 2. Steve Ganger had the heaviest weight as his 2 largemouth totaled 3.91lbs to earn him the win. Boyd Downey also had 2 bass weighing 3.51lbs for the runner up spot. Virgil Grant continues his top finishes this year as he placed 3rd with 2.71lbs in 2 fish. Don Ratcliff nailed the big bass for the day. Ratcliff’s lunker weighed 2.54lbs. Hopefully the club will see better success at the next event which will be at Lake Erie.

Upcoming Tournaments

• Lake Erie
• Alum Creek

Next Club Meeting

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026. 7pm
Masonic Temple

We will draw for 4 tournaments at that meeting.