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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1979
Page
12
Anglers chase a big strong carp in Lake Erie marshes as May brings spawning. Bowfishermen seek king-sized fifteen to twenty five pound carp, while rod and reel fishermen take smaller nibbles. Carp smoking yields tasty treats with brined chunks and a fiery glaze. Doughball baits and a quick hook set help land fish, easing crowding on popular waters.
Peter Brown RD Wellington a District Three game protector displays a net full of northern pike bullheads bluegills and bass dipped from a Findley Lake test net. The sampling indicates despite heavy angler pressure the small lake supports a fine stock awaiting the angler.
UPI report profiles George Mendoza as a trout fisherman and author who prefers wild waters abroad. He cites Croatia's Gacka River and other regions while condemning North American pollution, noting stocked streams may replace wild fishing and describing his minimalist, catch-and-release methods.
A Wellington reservoir netting crew transfers about 900 suckers to Leesville Reservoir to feed Leesville muskies, a move aimed to boost fishing. The piece covers Lake Gaston tour signups, a Black River Club meeting, a toll free dove bill line, free fish stocking rules, and Lake Erie angler statistics.
Crappies flourish in Norwalk Reservoirs Wellington south reservoir Findley Lake Black Vermilion and Huron Rivers and Sandusky Bay feeder streams with docks and Lake Erie. Angling joys include cane pole gear 10 to 12 foot poles Aberdeen hooks No 2 to 20 shiners and emerald shiners.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources weekly fishing report notes Seneca Lake with 49F clear water and bass in 2 to 4 feet using live nightcrawlers while crappies feed in 8 to 12 feet on minnows and tailwaters yield walleyes catfish muskies and crappies with a good outlook. Charles Mill shows 48F muddy water and crappies, best across the marina, while Clear Fork Reservoir runs muddy with occasional muskies from large plugs and a fair outlook. Maumee and Sandusky rivers are high and muddy but some walleyes taken on light colored Doll Flies with a fair outlook.
The 1979 Ohio Marine Patrol Symposium will be held April 24 and 25 at Mohican State Park Ashland County. Nearly 100 people from 24 marine law enforcement units will attend to discuss past year problems and prepare for the boating season expected to draw about 265000 boaters. The event, sponsored by ODNR Division of Watercraft, covers on the water testing of officers in investigations fire scenes boat inspections and water safety violations.
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