Darren Hemker edges out Dalton Williams by just ¼ inch to win the Newton Lake opener, with Caden Cox landing a 22-inch giant for Big Bass honors.

The 2023 season kicked off at Newton Lake with 157 fish submitted and Jake Schultz earning his first SIKC win with 92.75” in tough, windy conditions.

Rece Schneider opens the 2022 season with a win at Newton Lake, grinding out 89.75” in cold, windy conditions to begin his AOY title defense.

Mike Gragert opens the 2021 season with a dominant 93” win at Newton Lake, as over half the field posts limits exceeding 80 inches.