Last event Recap - Lake Geneva
IBNKS Event #2 at Lake Geneva delivered a challenging day on the water as anglers faced tough conditions driven by an east wind and early-season patterns. With 29 anglers competing and 40 fish submitted, every bite had to be earned, and adjustments throughout the day proved critical.
Despite the grind, a tight race developed at the top of the leaderboard.
When the measuring was done, Todd Martens secured the win with 86.25 inches, putting together a strong 6-fish limit to edge out the field. Bernard Campos followed closely in second with 84.25 inches, while Josh Turner claimed third with 83.00 inches. Cody Wenger finished fourth with 77.50 inches, and Zac Geist rounded out the top five with 57.00 inches.
It was a competitive finish, with just over 3 inches separating the top three anglers in tough conditions.
The fishery showed a mix of both smallmouth and largemouth bass contributing to the leaderboard, reinforcing the need for versatility and the ability to adjust on the fly at Lake Geneva.
Quick stats:
- 29 anglers competed
- 40 fish submitted
- 16.5” average fish
- 2.00” margin of victory
- Mixed bag fishery (smallmouth & largemouth both in play)
With two events complete, the AOY race is starting to take shape, with Bernard Campos and Josh Turner leading the standings,with Giovanni Schmitt and Cody Wenger close behind in 3rd and 4th. Just behind them is a 3 way tie between Zac Geist, Jacob Auth, and Brandon Neuzil for the 5th place position. Consistency early in the season is already proving to be key as anglers position themselves for a run at the title and Championship qualification.
Next event on the schedule - Mississippi Pools 13 & 14
Event #3 Mississippi Pool 13 & 14
As Event #3 approaches on the Mississippi River Pools 13 & 14, anglers are reminded to adhere to the designated off-limits period and the no-information rule. Please refer to the official rules for full details and guidelines.
Once official practice begins, be sure to utilize that time to its full advantage and prepare accordingly for to
As Event #3 approaches on the Mississippi River Pools 13 & 14, anglers are reminded to adhere to the designated off-limits period and the no-information rule. Please refer to the official rules for full details and guidelines.
Once official practice begins, be sure to utilize that time to its full advantage and prepare accordingly for tournament day.
This tournament will cover a lot of ground so be sure to look at maps, be aware of time, and prepare yourself the best you can while staying in the limits of the rules.
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