It was all Kenora anglers at the podium this weekend at the 2023 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship.

Taking first place was Bryan Gustafson and Mike Luhman who reeled in a total of 61.19 lbs.

Ian Waterer and Motei Demers pretty much stayed on the tail of the champs through the tournament, finishing with just under a pound and a half less with 59.72 lbs.

Finishing out in 3rd place with a healthy 55.27 lbs was Gussy himself Jeff Gustafson and John Peterson.

They moved up from sixth on the first day and fourth the second day.

A total of 112 teams took to the lake this year.

Top prize for the tournament was $15,000, followed with $7500 for the runner up spot, and $5000 for 3rd.

Coupled with the other cash prizes which ran as far as 22nd place along with daily prizes and other more specific categories, a grand total of $69,600 was on the line.

A full rundown of the winners, plus the weights can be found here.

 

—–With files from Tim Davidson