The best bass fishers in the world are competing on Lake St. Clair as part of a four-day Bassmaster tournament, with the winner taking home a $100,000 prize.

Over 100 professional anglers have taken over Lake St. Clair off the shores of Chesterfield Township for the Bassmaster Elite Series, which began Thursday.

The tournament is not only bringing top fishing talent to the area but also providing a significant economic boost to local businesses.

"We were very grateful and humbled that they chose to come here," Chesterfield Township Supervisor Brad Kersten said.

Kersten noted that Bassmaster has chosen Lake St. Clair for this elite series twice in three years.

"This is the premier location: we're right off of anchor bay, you have access to just about any waterway around the Macomb regi

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