Will a Local Win the BASS Northern Open Detroit River?

[McCarter]

I should have checked with Brian before I voted, because I'm betting the winner will get several of his fish on Nemesis gobies. Just a guess.

they have been hot out there this year again for those who are throwing them.  we caught them pb&j out of them the last couple times i was out there throwing the BLING color pattern. 

McCarter himself

[Ryan]

I will cast my vote for JVD.  With a last name like that, how can he not end up at the top? Plus, with the victory on Erie last year, he clearly knows how to seal the deal.

Winner: Jonathon Vandam--62.5lbs

-Ryan

[LennyB]

Put me down for Gerry Gostinek to win with 62lb. Had weighed a 25+ bag last month and a 21lb bag two weeks ago.

[TCook]

Dobson with 64.5lbs

[Cheetam]

So many good fisherman on that list.  I choose Chip with 66lb 8oz.

[Skulley]

I am going with Ryan Said.  I work with his Dad and I think he has a bit of an edge since Lake Champlain.  He is on a roll and I hope his roll keeps rolling.  Good Luck Ryan.  I know your Dad is real proud of you as all of us are who work with him.

BD                      

[djkimmel]

I did not know Gostenik was fishing the BASS Open. Guess the odds are good that I'll be getting pictures and video of a lot of locals!

[Buckeyenut313]

Are Trombly, Coates, King, and Rhode locals?

[djkimmel]

I know Trombly and Coates. Are they fishing? They are locals? Meaning regular Great Lakes anglers. Not sure is I know King or Rhode? More info? Do you know if they are all fishing?

[teej]

although i'll be rooting for JVD out of the locals, my eye is on Kiriyama, the best finesse fisherman around, IMO.

[motocross269]

I know Trombly and Coates. Are they fishing? They are locals? Meaning regular Great Lakes anglers. Not sure is I know King or Rhode? More info? Do you know if they are all fishing?

Jarred Rhode is from Ohio....He will be tough if he can run on Lake Erie...Rumor has it he ran over 80 miles in the LSC BFL...(I am pretty sure he was in the top 10)
I fished as a Co with him a couple of years ago...Awesome deep water angler....He has been one of the boaters that has impressed me most with vertical Dropshotting and use of electronics...

If Jarred can't run on Lake Erie all 3 days though I think he will struggle...If he can he will be right in there...

[dashaver63]

I know Jared Rhode, he's a teacher and his family runs a charter business out of Port Clinton. He is a stick on Erie and he can catch them on St.Clair as well.

[djkimmel]

Well, looks like more people expect Chip to win. I voted for Dave Reault. Seems like he is due. Or I jinxed him

I'm thinking the 3 day weights will not be super high, but very solid. I'm guessing between 57 and 58 pounds.

moto, if you get to a computer, PM me the name of your secret local guy to watch so I can keep a look out if your prediction comes true. See you Friday.

[LAPORTE]

Let us not forget. Doug Arter whacked 2 6 lbers in the wonderland tourney can't count him out...

[McCarter]

i wish i could vote for everyone, but i will be rooting for everyone.  it would be very cool to see Ryan Said win it.  That would do a lot for his future as a pro.  I would also like to see Gooch ( sorry mark, thats your new nickname ) win it using his secret wisconsin tactics.  and, dave reault is my "jerkbait hero"  ( sang to the tune of jukebox hero by some band that i dont know ) cuz "he's got smallmouth in his eyes" ( still singing ).  I really like Doug Arter, too.  I didnt know he was fishing as a boater but that just gives me one more person to root for.  i hope its a 10 way tie, hows that!

McCarter himself

[djkimmel]

Which 10?? ...jk

[Buckeyenut313]

I know Trombly and Coates. Are they fishing? They are locals? Meaning regular Great Lakes anglers. Not sure is I know King or Rhode? More info? Do you know if they are all fishing?

Yes, they are all fishing. They are all very good Erie guys (they are all from Ohio) and have all done very well in past Detroit River events. I could easily see one or more of them doing very well in this event. It should be exciting!

[djkimmel]

I would have put Trombly and Coates on the list if I had known they were fishing! Good luck everyone. Nice to see someone voted for Eric!!

[Buckeyenut313]

I would have put Trombly and Coates on the list if I had known they were fishing! Good luck everyone. Nice to see someone voted for Eric!!

You should have put King on there too!

[Eric]

Nice to see someone voted for Eric!!

Fool!