Ice angling dress and gear tips for brutal winter conditions
Under subzero winds and thick water, fishery experts advise heavy insulated boots one piece snowmobile suits and layered clothing to retain heat. Test ice with a spud bar, carry spare blades, and use augers and scoops. Anglers should jig slowly, switch areas every ten minutes, and use tip ups and light lines with live bait to pursue walleye muskie and panfish across Lake Erie and other waters.
Salmon fishing on Lake Ontario proves weather upsets trip
Elyria group led by Leonard Tomcko recalls a rough September king trip on Lake Ontario. The party and two Elyrians plus an Oberlin guide endured eight foot swells, near surface chill, and a long haul to shallow water. They caught three kings and one laker, rating the day as thrilling despite grim conditions.
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Handgunner Takes Trophy In Ohio Gun Season
Thomas Dias of North Ridgeville hunted with his father LeRoy during the weeklong gun season after Ohio allowed handgunners to stalk deer. LeRoy, a first time deer hunter, shot a 190 pound 10 pointer at two in the afternoon, finishing his first deer and setting a family mounted buck scene.
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Ice Fishing Season Roars Across Ohio Guides Predict Busy Weekend
Ice guides report strong conditions as nearly all inland lakes have safe ice and shanties are out for perch and walleye. Anglers are urged to check local bait shops for updates and carry a hand held compass when fishing Lake Erie without a licensed guide. Wild turkeys are being live captured for stocking in Belmont Tuscarawas and Summit Counties. A Fish and Game Hearing is set for Feb 21 at Wildlife Two Headquarters Findlay to review hunting and fishing regulations. Prime weapons records show top harvests in multiple counties.
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