Great Lakes Bass Fishing Forum

The Great Lakes have long been known for providing bass anglers with world class smallmouth bass fishing action.  But in recent years, the largemouth bass have been grabbing the attention of many Great Lakes anglers.

   As "green fish" populations in the backwaters, bays and marinas of Lake Erie and Lake St. Claire have exploded, bass anglers have found that in addition to being numerous, the largemouth are big, healthy, and easily coaxed into biting.  Popular techniques for targeting these shallow water lunkers include flipping, cranking, and frogging.
 
   Today, the Mojo Sportswear Great Lakes Largemouth Series is the fastest growing "largemouth only" tournament organization on the Great Lakes.  Entering its fourth season, the G.L.L.S. will host 30 team tournaments in 2014, spread amongst five total divisions in Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

   This unique tournament concept has garnered strong support from sponsors and bass tournament anglers alike, and as a result, the G.L.L.S. boasts a 100% payback championship event with a $5,000 guaranteed first place prize.  To qualify for the championship, teams must simply compete in 4 of the 30 regular season tournaments.  The championship event will launch from the Ottawa County Ramp in West Harbor (Lake Erie).  With divisions covering Central Lake Erie, Toledo, Mentor Lagoons, Presque Isle Bay, and the Detroit River/Lake St. Clair, Midwest bass anglers don't have to look too far to find a tournament in their backyard.

   Currently, the G.L.L.S. Central Lake Erie Division (sponsored by Knox Marine) boasts the largest participating field, at 50 teams.  It's anticipated that all division will draw 25 or more boats on average, including the Bass Pro Shops Toledo Division, the most recent division to be added to the G.L.L.S.

        This year the Detroit River division has now added 3 events on St. Clair and is now called the Detroit River/Lake St Clair division. This division now hosts 6 events to choose from to qualify for the championship. You can stop into Sportsman Direct and pick a schedule for all the divisions.

   G.L.L.S. members enjoy exclusive member discounts and contingency incentives, which makes those who qualify eligible for thousands of dollars in additional purse money.  To review the G.L.L.S. contingency program, please visit: http://www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com/about/contingency-awards/

   Mojo Sportswear (www.mojo-gear.com) has partnered with the G.L.L.S. for the 2014 season as the title sponsor of the series.  G.L.L.S. members who purchase a G.L.L.S Mojo Sportswear Tournament shirt for $25 (including shipping) will be eligible for added tournament bonuses.  Specifically, the top 3 highest finishing teams who purchases the G.L.L.S Mojo Sportswear Jersey and wear it at the championship will be awarded with a Mojo Sportswear gift card.

   For more information about the G.L.L.S., please visit their website at www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com

or call director Chris Millisor at 1-313701-5581 or David Hoheisel at 614-361-5548