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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1982
Page
9
Dave Whitlock promotes fly fishing for bass and other warm water species as well as saltwater game. He argues cold water fishing declines and urges anglers to explore flies, noting many already embrace the method and many more could. Whitlock, 47, of Norfolk Arkansas, sees fly fishing as the future for a broad share of anglers.
Fly rod use with tiny popping bugs works well for panfish and bass. Match line to rod, choose appropriate popper sizes, and keep casts simple. For beginners a level line suffices, though weight forward lines aid bassing. Use an automatic reel to manage line and avoid tangles. D.M.
At the Ohio Fly Rod Benders annual meeting in Elyria last Friday after dessert James McGuire, outdoor writer and Flyrodder editor, spoke on flyfishing for smallmouth bass. He shared tips on gear, technique, and flies for bronzebacks. Maggie Kelch of Elyria won the Sage graphite rod in the drawing.
State wildlife officers report warming water and a strong walleye run up the Sandusky and Maumee rivers with fish biting on many lures. Reports also cite bass crappie and bluegill activity across Findley State Park Lake Norwalk reservoirs and New London Reservoir with several notable catches and potential records.
Two fathers seek gear for a novice youngster. The guide recommends a 5 to 5 1/2 foot spinning rod, open face or under-the-rod closed face reels, quality 10-pound line tapering to lighter to match lures, No 4 long shank for bluegill, No 4 short shank for bottom fish, split shot sinkers, cork bobbers, small lures, needle nose pliers, and two knots the blood knot and improved clinch. Emphasizes start with basics over refinements and avoids snap swivels.
Don Riddle, manager at Findley State Park, announces a April 24 program near Wellington featuring a 10 a.m. wildflower pilgrimage from the park office and a 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. open house at Rent-a-Camp to show camping basics. The park offers boating, fishing, hiking and picnicking as wild turkey season opens April 26 for two weeks in 21 southern Ohio counties.
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