Hot line Launches for Lake Erie Fishing Reports
Flora's Marina introduces a hot line for Lake Erie reports at (419) 898-1572. Capt. Jim Fofrich Sr. says reefs west of Niagara Reef, notably Crib and Flatrock, lead walleye catches while pink and white Fuzz-E-Grubs lure white bass and smallmouth bass along Bass Islands shores. Perch and catfish activity noted near Toussaint River mouth and Port Clinton fleets.
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Flora
LaCarne
Niagara Reef
Lake Erie
Floro’'s
Bass Islands
Toussaint
Port Clinton
Plastic worms named best all around bass lure by poll
A Sports Afield backed computer poll crowned the plastic worm the top all around bass lure. Traditional favorites like Jitterbug Mepps and Rapala followed, with the worm praised for realism weedless rigging and broad color options. The list also includes spinner lures and other notable baits ranked by anglers.
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Big Brain
Sports Afield Magazine
Jitterbug
Rebel
Mepps
Rapala
Ohio
Ravenna Archery Tournament Set For September
The APCO Fish and Wildlife Conservation Club schedules the 20th annual Archery Tournament at Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant for September 12 19 and September 19 20. Entries with a $3 fee are due by August 31. The event serves as a deer hunt permit qualifier with 20 top shooters receiving permits and 490 more drawn. Bow hunts run October through November with five dates. Registration opens 8 a.m. first come first served. Last year drew 3 451 shooters.
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Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant
Apco Fish and Wildlife Conservation Club
APCO
Sanford Road
Rootstown
Ohio teen nets new black crappie record at Shreve Lake
Ronald Stone, 16, of Wooster, caught a 4 ?pound black crappie from Shreve Lake on May 24, aiming to beat the state and approach the world mark. The fish measured 18 ?inches and may receive a Fish Ohio award after verification by the Record Fish Committee.
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Ohio
Ronald Stone
Wooster
Shreve Lake
The
Ohio Outdoor Writers of Ohio
Ronald
Division of Wildlife
Ronald’s Fish
Fish
Elyrians land big walleye run on six-foot waves
Four Elyrians on a first season trip fished from Catawba State Park to North Bass Island catching 18 walleye and 45 pounds total. Terri Terrell, Tim Terrell, Jack Beal, and Maggie Beal reported suspended catches and a 50-pound largest fish, with perch also biting between drifts.
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Jack
Maggie Beal
Brandtson Ave
Tim
Terri Terrell
Winckles St
Catawba State Park
North Bass Island
Terrell
Bears
Eric Dearies
Beal
Catawba
Maggie
Jack Beal
Mallard nests on wood chip pile above home yard
A wary hen mallard chose a wood chip pile about 10 or 11 feet high across from Mrs. Norman Bowman’s Chestnut Ridge Road home to build her nest. The site, photographed by Bob Bailie, drew attention from observers tracking Susie Mallard.
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Norman Bowman
Chestnut Ridge Road
Susie Mallard
Bob Bailie
New Lake Erie skipper and summer sport notes in Lorain County
Mark Foglyano of 1057 E River Road skipped a walleye outing last Friday to avoid risk, then fished a 17 inch smallmouth weighing about 24 pounds on the Black River near Miami Avenue. Lorain Countian Mike Hinstzi now operates the Mari 27 foot Century charter from Midway Marina Catawba Island, booking Fridays through Sundays and daily in late June and July. Clare-Mar Lakes Campground remains active near New London Eastern Road two miles west of Route 58, preparing for a July professional rodeo on July 17 18 and 19. The LaGrange Hunting and Fishing Club plans its Farmers Hunters Picnic for Sept 27 at Lions Park LaGrange with 10 am start and 1 pm dining. The Lorain County Casters meet Tuesday at 7 pm at Maude Neiding Park Amherst.
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Mark Foglyano
E. River Road
Foglyano
Black River
Miami Avenue
Clare-Mar Lakes
New London Eastern
Clare-Mar
C-T
LaGrange
Afloat and afield activities and upcoming club events
Elyria figures Ralph Capasso and Tim Anderson organize a Lake Erie Jone 14 walleyes tournament with 15 inch minimum fish from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the islands area. Members order caps from Mike Bohlever in Amherst. Lorain Polish Fishermen meet at United Polish Club at 7 30 p m to fund raise. South Cuyahoga Sportsmen’s Association plans an Annual picnic June 21 at Ridge Road North Royalton. Small fry derby starts 1 30 p m with games and prizes. Ridge Road grounds host a work party tomorrow at 9 a.m and an archer work party at 9 a m on June 27. Chatham grounds host trap and skeet on Sunday, muzzle loaders on Ridge Road June 13 14 and a June 28 trap shoot at Ridge Road grounds.
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Lake Erie
South
Ridge Road Grounds
Chatham Grounds
Ridge Road
Earthworms Prove Versatile Snack And Research Tool
The June issue of Sports Afield touts the common earthworm as 70 percent protein and fully edible. It notes 90,000 worm farmers in the U.S. support anglers and that worms are used in medical research, with entertaining claims about strength and maintenance.
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U.S
Nightcrawler
375 Degrees Is The Secret For Frying Fish
A chef notes that frying fish at a steady 375 degrees yields best results. Ensure the oil is deep enough to cover the fish pieces and avoid overcrowding to keep the temperature from dropping.
Attracting Tiny Hummingbirds With Flowers And Feeders
Hummingbirds favor brightly colored tubular flowers with red and orange hues. Annuals such as delphiniums morning glories and salvia. perennials like impatiens penstemon phlox cardinal flower columbine coral bells beebalm. A trumpet honeysuckle trellis helps privacy and nectar. Weigela adds late spring blooms. Feeders work best with many birds but require daily upkeep.
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Ohio
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Jim Fofrich Sr
Crib
Flatrock
Lindy Little Joe
Walleye
Mallard
Don Miller
Mike
Walleyes
Elyria Telephone Co
Osom
Lorain County
Maude Neiding Park
Amherst
Mike Bohlever
Polish Fishermen’s Club
United Polish Club
Lorain
Coble
Pia
Winston-Salem, N.C
Garwell
PEPSI
West
Erie Ave
Lorada
Orie
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