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2026 - CLASSIC INFO PAGE - 2026
WELCOME TO THE 2026 CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP AT:
LAKES ST. CLAIR/ERIE/DETROIT RIVER
WEDNSDAY AND THURSDAY, OCTOBER THE 14th-15th Wind date's Friday October 16th
HOURS: DAY 1 7:30-5:30 DAY 2 7:30-5:00
The second day is always the shorter day.
YOU MAY STAY ANYWHERE YOU CHOOSE
Primary Ramp: Elizabeth Park, Trenton, MI (SAFE PLACE TO STAY) THE BEST WESTERN WOODHAVEN INN
21700 WEST ROAD
WOODHAVEN, MICHIGAN 48183
FOR RESERVATIONS: 734-676-8000
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE BEST WESTERN
DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM COLUMBUS TO THE BEST WESTERN IN WOODHAVEN/TRENTON MICHIGAN
Two primary routes are available. Most direct is to take US Rt 23 north towards Findlay, Ohio merging onto I-75-N all the way to the West Rd. exit in Woodhaven/Trenton Michigan. At the light turn left to go to the Best Western clearly visible once you’ve tuned onto West Rd (turn right into the combined parking lots). (177 miles) 3 ½ hour drive.
DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER, OUR PRIMARY LAUNCH RAMP WILL BE AT THE ELIZABETH PARK LAUNCH RAMP IN TRENTON, MICHIGAN.
Best Western is located on West Rd. Exit hotel lot and turn left onto West Rd. Follow West Rd. past (under) the I-75 interchange where you’ll start to merge to the right in preparation to turn right onto Allen Rd (south) merging toward the “fast lane” for a left turn onto Van Horn Rd taking it all the way where it dead ends into W. Jefferson Ave. Turn left onto W Jefferson and take it to Grosse Ile Pkwy where you’ll make a right turn. The entrance to the Park is on your left as you travel down Grosse Ile.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE ELIZABETH PK LAUNCH RAMP
DIRECTIONS TO THE ELIZABETH PK LAUNCH RAMP
CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION
1.) EACH TEAM MUST HAVE PAID FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX EVENTS AND FISHED AT LEAST 4 EVENTS. (ALLOW TWO BUY INN'S)
2.) ALTERNATES MAY NOT FISH IN THE CLASSIC, YOU MAY FISH ALONE OR WITH ANOTHER QUALIFIED OMBTT MEMBER IN THE SAME SITUATION IF YOUR PARTNER CAN NOT ATTEND.
4.) ALL CLASSIC QUALIFIER TEAMS WILL PAY THE CLASSIC FEE ($200.00) INCLUDING STAFF BOATS AND LAST YEARS TOY.
5.) CANADA WILL BE OPEN TO FISH. YOU WILL NEED A LISCENCE AND CAN'T TOUCH LAND, ANCHOR OR POLE DOWN.
6.) Remember no power loading your boats in Michigan and watch out for the wing dam directly in front of Elizabeth ramp!
7.) A-RIGS ARE ALLOWED. ONLY 4 HOOKS MAY BE USED OTHERS MUST BE DUMMY'S.
ONTARIO CANADA FISHING LICENSE
ONLINE LICENSE APPLICATION CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED VIA ONTARIO'S ONLINE PORTAL. TEAMS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO FIRST OBTAIN/PURCHASE AN ONTARIO OUTDOORS CARD
(CLICK CREATE WITH NEW OUTDOORS CARD)
NOTE: ONCE YOU'VE CREATED YOUR OUTDOORS CARD YOU'LL THEN BE ABLE TO SELECT YOUR 8-DAY NR SPORT FISHING LICENSE
WALPOLE ISLAND FISHING LICENSE
FOR THOSE PLANNING ON FISHING WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION RESERVE YOUR ONLINE PROCESS WILL BE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT. YOU'LL BE GOING THRU:
2026 TEAMS APPEARING IN BLUE HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE CLASSIC
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MICHIGAN FISHING LICENSE
CLASSIC PAYOUT (14) BOATS 2026 (BASED ON A $11,080 CLASSIC FUND)
1st $4,000.00
2nd $2,500.00
3rd $1,400.00
4th $1,200.00
5th $1,000.00
6th $500.00 + $200.00 Gift Cards
7th $200.00 + $200.00 Gift Cards
8th $100.00 + $200.00 Gift Cards
9th $100.00 + $200.00 Gift Cards
Big Bass (14) Boats
Platinum side pot (14) Boats
Day 1 Big Bass $195.00
Day 1 2nd Big Bass $85.00
Day 2 Big Bass $195.00
Day 2 2nd Big Bass $85.00
Day 1 Platinum pot 1st $350.00
2nd $210.00
3rd $140.00
Day 2 Platinum pot 1st $350.00
2nd $210.00
3rd $140.00
OMBTT CLASSIC FISH CARE SUGGESTIONS:
Depending on the length of run, water conditions (both clarity and wave) as well as water temps, you can do a lot to insure the viability of your catch up to and including the weigh-in each day.
•Consider using the foam pool noodles cut up into appropriate widths that match the surface area of your livewell. They will cushion the fish from rough water runs etc. We also have a drain plug in our boat to insert into our livewell overflow opening so we can fill our livewells closer to the lid. Remember you will have to switch your livewell to recirculate when it is full or your boat will fill up water.
Consider using the foam pool noodles cut up into appropriate widths that match the surface area of your livewell. They will cushion the fish from rough water runs etc. We also have a drain plug in our boat to insert into our livewell overflow opening so we can fill our livewells closer to the lid. Remember you will have to switch your livewell to recirculate when it is full or your boat will fill up water.•Use livewell treatments, kosher salt is fine for this purpose as it is what’s used by most DNR’s. Commercial additives are fine as well but salts cheap. NEVER use more than the recommended concentration, too much of a good thing isn’t. If using kosher salt (non-iodized salt) a maximum 5% by volume solution is best, of course you’ll need to know the capacity of your livewell which is easily determine by pre-filling with a 5-gallon bucket and noting same on the underside of your lid/s. If you have a oxygenator you can only use certain additives. G Juice is most commonly used.
Use livewell treatments, kosher salt is fine for this purpose as it is what’s used by most DNR’s. Commercial additives are fine as well but salts cheap. NEVER use more than the recommended concentration, too much of a good thing isn’t. If using kosher salt (non-iodized salt) a maximum 5% by volume solution is best, of course you’ll need to know the capacity of your livewell which is easily determine by pre-filling with a 5-gallon bucket and noting same on the underside of your lid/s. If you have a oxygenator you can only use certain additives. G Juice is most commonly used. •Ideally, you’ll leave your livewell aerator run constantly when you’ve reached your boat limit or at least set the minimum off time with timed aerators.
Ideally, you’ll leave your livewell aerator run constantly when you’ve reached your boat limit or at least set the minimum off time with timed aerators.•On runs longer than 20 minutes, take time to stop and refresh your wells with new water before proceeding on.
On runs longer than 20 minutes, take time to stop and refresh your wells with new water before proceeding on.•Learn how to “fizz your catch”, instructions are on the website. Fish in distress are those that cannot maintain equilibrium and float on their side while in the livewell. Your other option is: Fin Clips. Designed as an alternative to fizzing, the Fin Clips gently attach to the anal and pelvic fins of fish to keep them upright, giving them a chance for their swim bladder to deflate naturally. I would not use cull systems that go in their mouth. Smallmouth do not fare well with those. We do use them to balance beam fish only. Carry Ice!!! Take a cooler if necessary, especially if we get warmer than normal conditions and water temps.
Learn how to “fizz your catch”, instructions are on the website. Fish in distress are those that cannot maintain equilibrium and float on their side while in the livewell. Your other option is: Fin Clips. Designed as an alternative to fizzing, the Fin Clips gently attach to the anal and pelvic fins of fish to keep them upright, giving them a chance for their swim bladder to deflate naturally. I would not use cull systems that go in their mouth. Smallmouth do not fare well with those. We do use them to balance beam fish only. Carry Ice!!! Take a cooler if necessary, especially if we get warmer than normal conditions and water temps.Remember, fish care is your responsibility and your success at same is easily apparent to the weigh-in crew in how they (the fish) present themselves for weight.
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PARTICIPANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO DOWNLOAD COPIES OF THE POINTE MOUILLEE AND DETROIT RIVER ZONES SO AS TO NOT RUN AFOUL OF THE SPECIAL BOATING REGULATIONS FOR THOSE AREAS.
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SEEEGER-STANNARD Q Most likely not going
FARKAS-HOBBS Q
PICKRELL/WILSON Q
LEWIS-BALDAGO Q
BORES/UBER 5 Buy in (1) event
REESE-McGEE 5 Buy in (1) event
DAWSON/DAWSON Q Classic Pd
ZOLMAN/NICHOLS Q Classic Pd
PARRISH-PARRISH Q Classic Pd
LEWIS-LOHNES Q
ROBERTS- Q Classic Pd
NORMAN-DUFFNER Q Classic Pd
THIVENER-GRAY Q
MAHLE-STAEBLER 5 Buy in (1) event
JOHNSON-JOHNSON Q
7th Place
36.18 Lbs.
$000.00
6th Place
37.42 Lbs.
$000.00
5th Place
39.39 Lbs.
3rd Platinum Pot Day 2
$0,000.00
4th Place
40.15 Lbs.
2nd Platinum Pot Day 2
$0,000.00
3rd Place
44.81 Lbs.
2nd BB Day 2 5.91
2nd Platinum Pot Day 1
$0,000.00
2nd Place
45.23 Lbs.
1st Platinum Pot Day 1
2nd BB Day 1 5.36
$0,000.00
1st Place
48.00 Lbs.
BB Day 2 7.31
1st Platinum Pot Day 2
3rd Platinum Pot day 1
$0,000.00
RESULTS:
2026 EVENT CLASSIC FUNDS
1ST EVENT $780.00
2ND EVENT $ 1,140.00
3RD EVENT $900.00
4TH EVENT $780.00
5TH EVENT $660.00
6TH EVENT $1,080.00
Make up event $900.00
Buy in for classic $600.00
Classic Entry's $800.00
2026 CLASSIC FUND TOTAL $7,640.00
