Root River Rod Co crafts bamboo fly rods in Lanesboro
John Weiss profiles Steve Sobieniak who opened Root River Rod Co in downtown Lanesboro to specialize in making and repairing bamboo rods. He notes bamboo’s history from the late 19th to mid 20th century and the renaissance sparked by 1976 guides. Sobieniak aims to revive classic craftsmanship and values the connection to history and place.
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John Weiss
Post-Bulletin
Lanesboro
Minn
Steve Sobieniak
Sobieniak
Fred Thomas
Hardy
Granger
Root River Rod Co
Mel Hayner
Driftless
Preston
Minnesota
Root River
Tonkin
China
Everett Garrison
Hoagy Carmichael
Matt
Upstate
New York
Rosemarie
Colorado
Twin Cities
Oregon
THE
Rochester Post-Bulletin
Lake Erie Fishing Report Highlights Port Areas and Methods
Water temperatures run 74 degrees off Toledo and 71 off Cleveland as anglers report strong walleye action near the Toledo water intake and along Camp Perry. Yellow perch thrive near Toledo landmarks and harbor reaches, with perch spreaders and shiners aiding near-bottom catches. Smallmouth bass show good activity around Bass Islands while Central Basin spots from Cedar Point to Lorain yield trolling with crankbaits spoons and worm harnesses. colors red orange pink purple copper lead the palette. Compiled by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
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Toledo
West Sister Island
Camp Perry
Niagara Reef
Kelleys Island
Little Cedar Point
Green Island
Rattlesnake Island
Catawba
Ballast Island
Bass Islands
Walleye
Cedar Point
Huron
Vermilion
Lorain
Cleveland Edgewater Park
Gold Coast
Wildwood Park
Fairport Harbor
Ashtabula
Cleveland
Gordon Park
ODNR Offers Draws for Blind Waterfowl Sites in Northeast Ohio
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announces blind-site drawings for waterfowl hunting at LaDue and Mogadore reservoirs. Registration events occur Aug 10 at Geauga County Fairgrounds and Aug 15 at Pine Tree Lodge Wingfoot Lake State Park. Details cover permits, residency, vehicle rules, and contact info.
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Northeast
Ohio
LaDue Reservoir
Geauga County Fairgrounds
Mogadore Reservoir
Pine Tree Lodge
Wingfoot Lake State Park
Goodyear Park Blvd
Mogadore
Wingfoot Lake
LaDue
Call Wildlife District
Akron
Wildohio
Frog gigging workshop set for July 28 at Maumee Bay
ODNR Division of Wildlife will host a free frog gigging workshop July 28 at Maumee Bay State Park near Oregon Ohio. Attendees learn equipment techniques and regulations, then pursue frogs at Mallard Club Wildlife Area with staff. Preregistration by July 26 is required. contact Kelly Schott for details.
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Odnr Division of Wildlife
Mallard Club Wildlife Area
Maumee Bay State Park
State Park Road
Oregon
Lake Erie
Toledo
Kelly Schott
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Lake Erie Fishing Report
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U.S. Naval Observatory
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Smithawesson
Mita
M& AS
Smith&Wessor
Ame
U. 521
M&f
Smith&Wesson M&p
Smith &Wess M&p
Smith& Wesson
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