Lake Ozark Winter Bass Challenge

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. -- The wind was gusting hard at the 8 a.m. take-off, which made the 36-degree temperature feel like 26 degrees for the 19 teams taking out of PB#2. The good news: the temperature hit a high of 47 degrees at the weigh-in.

The fishing conditions were fairly rough due to 15 to 20 mph wind gusts, but that didn't stop the bass from biting, it only made the anglers work harder to stay on the sweet spot.

Anglers brought seven bass over 6 pounds to the scales and twice that amount of 5 and 4 pounders. The bite continues to be the jerk bait and A-rig.

1st. Dan Swan & Mike Kelsey 25.06 lbs.

2nd. Scott, Sr. & Scott, Jr. Danek 24.61 lbs.

3rd. Dale Bergman & Marty McGuire 22..62 lbs.

The final Lake Ozark Winter Bass Challenge Tournament of the year is coming Feb. 17 and bass fishing couldn't be any better on Lake of the Ozarks. The tournament hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Take-off and weigh-in are at PB#2. Entry is $100 per team (90% payback) and big bass is $10 per team (100% payback and is optional.) No late fee.

For additional information call Bill Cassidy at Osage Beach Bait & Tackle, 573-348-9333.

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