Red Devil Worm Harness Tops Lake Erie Walleye Tally
Anglers praise the Red Devil spinner rig behind a worm harness as the hot method on Lake Erie for big walleye. Capt. Mike Parker s Deep Spin team led with about 210 points day one and 244.4 day two to win the Pro Am, as wind and chop tested trollers and drift-casters.
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Fofrich
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Rick LaCourse
Reefs Aim to Create Lake Erie Sport Fishing Paradise
AKRON Ohio Sea Grant officials plan artificial reefs off Lakewood to boost Central Basin fishing. A $150000 project includes $112,500 from private donations and county funds to place 25000 tons of reef material this summer, aiming to rival the Western Basin's $750 million fishing industry and expand habitats and economic impact.
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Record Fish Committee certifies 2 lb 12 oz perch as state record
Charles Thomas of Lorain caught the 2 pound 12 ounce yellow perch on April 4, earning state record status from the Outdoor Writers of Ohio. He died days later from a heart ailment and will be honored at next year’s Fish Ohio awards banquet. Ohio has certified 12 new state fish records in two years.
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Ohio fishing report highlights by region and species
The weekly Ohio fishing report from the Wildlife Division covers central lakes Alum Creek and Deer Creek with bluegill, crappie and saugeye success, northwest Lake LaComte and Metzger Marsh for bluegill, perch, walleye, and catfish, northeast Aquaulia Lake and Mosquito Reservoir focusing on bluegill, crappie, bass, and walleye, southeast Seneca Lake and Lake Logan for channel catfish and northern pike, southwest CJ Brown and Rocky Fork for crappie, bluegill, bass and muskies, and Lake Erie for walleye, white bass, catfish, yellow perch, crappies, and smallmouth bass around breakwalls and reefs.
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Toledo man wins journey for walleye
Mike Parker of Toledo wins pro division with 455.4 inches and $7,564 at the Lake Erie Pro Am Walleye Tournament held after rough weather. Bob Betz of Columbus takes second with 441.3 inches and $4,392, Rick LaCourse of Oregon third with 441 inches and $2,440. Amateurs see Richard Stedke of Lima lead with 267.3 inches and $3,860.
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Toledo
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Columbus
Rick LaCourse
Oregon
Mark Katerba
Lorain
Richard Stedke
Lima
Walleye
Water safety reminders for Ohio anglers this spring
Weather warms but northwest Ohio water stays cold with streams and reservoirs in the mid to upper 50s. Officials urge anglers to wear life jackets stay alert to hypothermia risks and fish with a buddy during early season outings.
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Record turkey hunt sets new state year record
The Ohio Division of Wildlife reports a record 1 182 turkeys taken by 6 933 hunters ending May 12, surpassing 1983’s 764. Long term management began with a 1950s to 1960s restoration, boosting populations and opening 10 counties this season with 231 birds in Vinton and 18 in Ashland. Safety tips for boating and fishing accompany the notice.
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Walleye and smallmouth fishing rise near Lorain Vermilion
Reports show walleye and smallmouth activity picking up in the Lorain Vermilion area just before rough weather. Charter skippers fished Sherrod Park three miles out with worm tipped lures, black jigs best for walleye and near rocks for smallmouth. Memorial Day weekend storm slowed boats but conditions ease with clearer lake. anglers report limit catches of smallmouth and walleye, many small in size, in 15 to 25 feet of water.
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Karen Parsons
Parsons Marina
Vermilion
Commodore Perry Race Opens LEORC Series on Lake Erie
The North Cape Yacht Club hosts the Commodore Perry Race on Lake Erie's northeast of Toledo, first of 11 LEORC events. About 80 boats across IOR PH RF MORC and JAM classes race 60 miles, with JAM at 36 miles, from 6 to 9 pm Friday registration and 10 am Saturday start. awards Sunday morning. Next LEORC event is Mills Trophy at Toledo Yacht Club on June 8.
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