Lake trout tales and bear hunts at Onaping Lake
Don Miller reports from Onaping Lake Ontario where anglers reel lake trout weighing 20 to 22 pounds in 10 to 15 feet of water. John Clouser of Oberlin loses lures but wins a battle with a laker and a dollar pool victory. Bear bait and ice stream wading add to a rugged day of fishing and campfire coffee. Leo Roberts and others chase large northerns and brag about catching fish amid sunny weather.
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Onaping Lake
Ontario
John Clouser
Oberlin
John
Laker
Lead Cove
Halfway Lake
Leo Roberts
Elyria
Clouser
Bellfield Ave
R. D
Bil Bailey
North Ridgeville
Bill Jr
Benny-Onaping
Leo
Mr. Bruin
LaGrange Way
Merie Koppenhafer
Bears and birds and roe from carp roe and greens
A rustic outdoor feature describes wildlife around Northwood's Sportsman Camp with bears, lake trout, pike and moose, plus a guide to preparing carp roe and wilted dandelion greens sauce. It notes the northern lights, quiet forests, and the appeal of solitude and nature.
Scrapper Is Challenge Bass Always Rated High As Fighter
Fishermen argue over the bass as the fight ingest fish in polls. Largemouth and smallmouth bass rank highly due to wide distribution from Deep South to Far North and across the country. The bass is a tough competitor and voracious feeder.
Sandusky Area Fishing Reports and Bass Tips
Sandusky anglers share tips on bass depth in extreme temps, bait choices like minnows crawfish and pork strips, gear recommendations including nylon leaders and non springy rods, plus local spots such as Sand Dock Bay Bridge Battery Park and Sandusky jetties for crappie and white bass near underwater roots and logs. A local guide can ease a first day, with notes on lunkers at Fremont River and B and O dock.
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Sandusks
Chamber of Commerce
Comer Drug Store
Sand Dock
Bay Bridge
Battery Park
Eric
Battery
Fremont
Is The Deer Smart or Dumb
CAMP RIPLEY Minn A deer trapping study puzzles biologists as the same buck has been trapped 14 times He apparently eats the bait freely each time leaving researchers unsure if the animal is dumb or exceptionally clever involved in the ongoing research project
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Riplivy
Minn
Bear Sign Mystery Stuns Northwoods Camp in Ontario
In Ontario at Indian Lake, a local bear sign mystery emerges as Dave Taylor of Elyria and Northwoods Sports Camp notes strange markings on trees. He says the campers have yet to hunt or sight any bears this spring despite widespread signs.
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Aping Lake
Ontario
Dave Taylor
Elyria
Northwood
Huron St
Vermilion
Eddie Coulombe
Northern Pike
Sudbury
Onaping Lake
Charles Menear
White Oak Dr
Troy Turner
South Abbe Rd
Sam Liles
South Logan
Luther Hodges
Crossville
Tenn
Johnny Kewas
Houdini
Nautical notes and coastal chatter from the harbor
A lively column recounts the Tresneys yacht trip to the islands aboard their 23 foot Lyman with toolless repairs and sun compass fixes. It also notes a Valley Yacht Harbor smorgasbord for Cooper owners departing to Florida and a Coast Guard move on small craft distress signals.
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Ralph
Nancy Tresney
Lyman
Vermilion
Vermilion Harbor
Yacht Club
Valley Yacht Harbor
Charles
Nome Cooper
Florida
Coast Guard Merchant ‘Marine Council
Huron Celebrations Cancel Summer Boat Races
The Huron Celebrations, Inc. said no boat races will take place on the Huron River this summer after a Cleveland Coast Guard official stated navigation on the river could not be stopped for any reason. Vermilion Harbor involvement noted.
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The
Huron Celebrations, Inc
Huron River
Cleveland Coast Guard
Vermilion Harbor
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Don Miller
Sandusky Area
Larry
Middle Avenue
Sport Shop
Fedders
Gibson
Ryan
Avenus
Phone Fairfax
Canadian Lake
Hunt
C-T Outdoor
Dayle Rodgers
USCGA
Riverview Marina
Veronilion Boat Club
Sam Steele
Mary Ann
Alice Wakefield
Alice
Wyonegonic
Lake Sebago
Maine
Portland
Red Cross
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Arnel & Rayon Wash ’N Wears
Ragistaren
Robert Mall
Rhee
Turnpike
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