Rare lake trout caught near Cleveland Crib area
Biologists reintroduce lake trout to Lake Erie with ongoing releases since five years. Wilbert Dillon caught a 21 inch lake trout near Cleveland's Five Mile Crib, sparking notes on state recognition and potential Ohio state record status. His son Mike details the catch and weigh in at Rego's.
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Federal Fish and Game Commission
Lake Erie
Department of Natural Resources
North Royalton Walleye
Mike Dillon
Wilbert
Jake Trout
Cleveland
Five Mile Crib
Lorain County
Vermilion River
Dillon
Rego’s
Division of Wildlife
DOW
Ohio
Ohio Outdoor Writers Association
Wilbert Dillion
Bass widow humbles hubby in family bass fishing tale
Sandy Miller outfished her husband Scott on Memorial Day catching an 18 inch two pound 13 ounce bass and a 17 inch two pound six ounce bass while he had no strikes. Marilyn Miller recalls Scott proudly sharing the moment and arranging a surprise photo for the outdoor page.
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Sandy Miller
Scott
Marilyn Miller
South Amherst
Marilyn
Sandy
Walleye fishing a bonus for Lorain couple on Erie
Lorain residents Dick Williams and his wife Jean enjoy a day on Lake Erie chasing walleye. They boat from their dock near Ramps, fish east of Ruggles Beach in 38 feet, and land a 26½ inch six pounder after hours of driftcasting. They treasure the time together even when catches are light.
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Erie
Lake Erie
Lorain
Dick Williams
Jean
Ruggles Beach
Canned foods urged for on the move sportsmen
Outdoor enthusiasts like fishermen boaters and campers with limited space and time should consider convenient nutritious canned foods. These options require no refrigeration and mix well with nature. Preparation is simple.
Warning to pond owners on unapproved herbicides risk and harm
State biologists warn pond owners about dangers of using unapproved herbicides, especially Karmex, which harms pond life when used in water. Advisory stresses legal risk, possible fines, and the need for approved vegetation control methods while noting UV breakdown differences on land. The text also includes unrelated food serving tips using canned goods.
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Division of Wildlife
Brunswick outfitter pursues walleye in Lake Erie's east breakwall run
Tom Ackim and partner Jim Rollins expanded from Quebec bear guiding to Lake Erie fishing adventures with Ackim and his son Tommy. The group fished 55 feet north of Rocky River, trolling and driftcasting in 3-foot seas, ending with an 18 to 23 inch walleye limit and several throwbacks.
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Brunswick
Tom Ackim
Grey Beard
Quebec
Jim Rollins
Hinckley
Big One
Tommy
NOAA
Ackims
Rocky River
Tom Sr
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Pennsylvania
New York
Cleveland Area
Mike
East 72Nd Street
Sam Grilli
Bass Widow’ Humbles
Hubby
Lorain County Speedway
Amherst
U.S. Bond
Racin
Wellcraft Cuddy Cabinestan
W. Eric Lorain
Denk Cos
Brunswick Outfitter
trammentHhuber
Trade & Sports Outfitters
Norwalk
North Mon-Thurs
Sandusky
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