2017 CSFL Canadian Open Lake Simcoe Day 2: Cory Johnston Grabs Lead with 51.9lbs!

Wind and cool temps rattle leaderboard
By Luigi De Rose

Cory Johnston taking a sizeable lead.
(Photo: CSFL)

One of the best smallmouth fishery on the planet is also one of the worse to fish if the wind kicks up and that is exactly what occurred Day 2 of the Canadian Open on Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. When the weather does a 180, the true experienced anglers rise to the top. Cory Johnston stunned the crowd with his 26.75lb sack, the tournament's heaviest 5-bass limit and a two day total of 51.9lbs. . His feat distanced himself from Day 1 leader Cal Climpson who slipped to second with 47.85lbs.  Matt Pezzetta climbed to third with 44.5lbs. Legendary angler Bob Izumi 4th with 44.15lbs.

Pos.	Angler	Day 1	Day 2	Total Weight
P01	Cory Johnston	25.15	26.75	51.9
P02	Cal Climpson	26.35	21.5	47.85
P03	Matt Pezzetta	23.8	20.7	44.5
P04	Bob Izumi	22.95	21.2	44.15
P05	Stephen Hagerty	24.7	18.7	43.4
P06	Chris Johnston	25.75	17	42.75
P07	Erik Luzak	18.4	21.3	39.7
P08	Nick Cousvis	17.5	22	39.5
P09	John Whyte	17.05	22.35	39.4
P10	Franklin Janzen	22	16.6	38.6