Josh Klinghagen Claims Victory at Lake Maxinkuckee Fishing Solo
Fishers of Men Indiana North Division – Stop #3 Recap | June 14, 2025 | Culver, IN
The Indiana North Division of the Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail made its third stop of the season on the clear waters of Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver, Indiana. With warming water temps and modest wind conditions, anglers were challenged to adapt to an evolving bite on Indiana’s second-largest natural lake.
But it was the solo efforts of Josh Klinghagen who conquered the field, weighing in a five-fish limit totaling 13.02 lbs, anchored by the tournament’s Big Bass at 5.56 lbs.
Final Standings – Top 5 Teams
| Place | Team | Fish | Net Wt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Josh Klinghagen / Raven Graber | 13.02 | |||
| 2nd | Gary Straber / Jeffery Hackler | 10.50 | |||
| 3rd | Jerad Schwedler / Kristy Feld | 8.16 | |||
| 4th | Garrick Straber / Mikael Robbins | 5.40 | |||
| 5th | Carl Davis / Sharon Davis | 5.39 |
Tournament Highlights
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Klinghagen & Graber earned top honors with the day’s only bag over 13 lbs, anchored by the 5.56 lb big bass.
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Gary Straber & Jeffery Hackler continued their consistent season with a second-place finish, netting 199 points and tightening the points race.
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Despite weighing less than half the winning bag, Mikael Robbins and sub Logan Straber fishing for his brother Garrick, secured a fourth-place finish by completing a five-fish limit—though a one-pound penalty dropped their net weight to 5.40 lbs.
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The team of Jason Smith & Shawn Hamrick suffered a rare blank on the leaderboard, going fishless and scoring 192 points.
Next Up: Tippecanoe Lake
As the 2025 points race heats up, anglers are already preparing for Stop #4 at Tippecanoe Lake on July 12. With only a handful of points separating top contenders, each fish—and every ounce—will prove critical.
Faith and Fellowship
The Fishers of Men tournament series blends competition with Christian fellowship, providing anglers with a unique opportunity to grow in both skill and spirit. Each event begins with prayer, and the values of sportsmanship, integrity, and encouragement remain front and center.
Full Standings Snapshot
6. Michael Zerrien / Adam Linkenhoker – 4.51 lbs – 195 pts
7. Matt & Joe Collins – 4.39 lbs – 194 pts
8. Kelvin & Monika Michael – 1.99 lbs – 143 pts9
9. Jason Smith / Shawn Hamrick – 0 lbs – 192 pts
Stay tuned for Tippecanoe coverage and more from the Indiana North Division as the race to the championship continues.
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Lake Maxinkuckee - 06/14/25
DIVISION YEAR TO DATE STANDINGS: | 2025 | 2024 |
| Place | Team | Members | # Fish | Big Fish | Gross | Penalty | Net Wt | Points | |
| 1 | 32000 |
Josh Klinghagen Raven Graber | 5 | 5.56 | 13.02 | 0 | 13.02 | 150 | |
| 2 | 28918 |
Gary Straber Jeffery Hackler | 5 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 10.5 | 199 | |
| 3 | 35844 |
Jerad Schwedler Kristy Feld | 5 | 0 | 8.16 | 0 | 8.16 | 198 | |
| 4 | 24466 |
Garrick Straber Mikael Robbins | 5 | 0 | 6.4 | 1 | 5.4 | 197 | |
| 5 | 31890 |
Carl Davis Sharon Davis | 2 | 0 | 5.39 | 0 | 5.39 | 196 | |
| 6 | 30414 |
Michael Zerrien Adam Linkenhoker | 3 | 0 | 4.51 | 0 | 4.51 | 195 | |
| 7 | 32784 |
Matt Collins Joe Collins | 2 | 0 | 4.39 | 0 | 4.39 | 194 | |
| 8 | 30618 |
Kelvin Michael Monika Michael | 1 | 0 | 1.99 | 0 | 1.99 | 143 | |
| 9 | 31891 |
Jason Smith Shawn Hamrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 192 | |