Fort Frances Bass Championships

More than 15-hundred pounds of bass was reeling in during the first day of fishing at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship.

Defending champions Joe Thrun of Annandale, Minnesota and Jim Moynagh of Carver, Minnesota lead the field of 124 teams with 19-point 1-4 pounds.

But a catch of 18-point-2-9 pounds has put Kenora's Dean Tackynk and his fishing partner Trevor Guderyan within striking distance.

The Kenora team is fourth.

Matt Christy of Superior, Wisconsin and Chris Hay of Brooklyn Centre, Minnesota hold down the second spot.

Ron and Dan Lindner of Baxter, Minnesota are third.

The big fish of the day was caught by Scott and Blair Dingwall of Dryden.

They reeled in a 4.82 pound pass