Elyrian anglers and outdoor ventures noted in Lake Erie roundup
The outdoor page highlights Frank Kelch of River Retreat Port Clinton and his 25 foot Sandy Kay, competing as an amateur in a Lake Erie Pro Am Walleye Tourney. It mentions Elyrian Tom Weese and Bud Claypool placing 23rd, contact details for Kelch, and local lure producer Dan Kale with Nite Mare and Dragon Head lures. Also covered are Greg Plate’s Expedition Institute selection, an Ohio edition of Fins and Feathers magazine, and a reader reaction favoring Ohio Fisherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelch
Sandy Kay
Portage River
Port Clinton
Lake Erie Charter Boat Association
Elyrian
Tom Weese
Bud Claypool
North Eaton
Elyrian Dan Kale
Lowell St
Lake Erie
Ohio
Thomas €. Billig
Billig
Turtle cooking and hunting tips from Ohio laws to feast
A guide on snapping turtle preparation from catching and cleaning to pan frying and turtle soup. It notes legal methods in Ohio, required fishing licenses for 16 and over, and offers a simple six-piece meat breakdown plus a basic soup recipe using turtle meat, tomatoes, potatoes and carrots.
Sharp hooks boost catches in angling advice
The article stresses verifying hook sharpness even with new lures. It advises using an automobile point file or a hone to maintain a sharp edge and prevent missed catches. The guidance emphasizes proactive maintenance for reliable results.
Feltman leads Lake Erie crew to Cedar Point Walleye title
Jim Feltman Sr and brothers Bull and Jim Murphy skippered the Reef Runner to a 3912 pound two day catch, setting a tournament record and earning a Starcraft boat Mariner outboard EZ Loader trailer and 1500 dollars. Ken Foster Earl Deveraux and Charles Smith placed second with 3757 pounds and 3500 dollars in prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Feltman
Toledo
Bull Feltman
Jim Murphy
Starcraft
Mariner
Feltman
Lake Erie
Ken Foster
Vermilion
Earl Deveraux
Wellington
Charles Smith
Grafton
Foster
Fostoria
Paul Williams
Steve
Tim
Harry Moyer
Cleveland
Elyrian al Plas
LaGrange Road
Ins
Robert O'Connor
Buckingham Dr
Bill Reaser
Bob Lucas
Olmsted Township
Tony Denslow
Elyria
Feltman Long
Lucy
Lou
Lake Erie angling stays mixed across basins with walleye focus
Lake Erie sport fishing shows a split pattern with western basin action strong at Crib and Niagara Reef and around West Sister Island while central basin remains slow. Walleyes dominate reefs with some smallmouth chatter, perch disappointing in Lorain area, channel catfish visible at river mouths, crappies near Sandusky Bay and East Harbor pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
West Sister Island
Lorain
Bob Sidler
Hot Waters Marina
Crib
Niagara Reef
Locust Point
Walleye clinic planned for July in Lorain County
The Ohio Sea Grant Extension Program will run a walleye fishing clinic focusing on the Central Basin of Lake Erie east of Huron. The event starts at 7 30 p m at Lorain County Community College with 175 seats, pre registration required, and five guest speakers including Carl Baker Bud Riser Harry Gunter and Sea Grant staff. For reservations call 233 5259 in Lorain or 322 0127 in Elyria area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Huron
Lorain County
Lorain County Community College
Lorain
Uled
Carl Baker
Lake Erie Fisheries
Ohio Division of Wildlife
Bud Riser
American Walleye Association
Harry Gunter
Lowrance Electronics
Ducks Unlimited aims to raise 30 million in 1981
Ducks Unlimited announces a 1981 fundraising goal of 30 million dollars to expand habitat. President Robert D. Marcotte notes last year’s 25 million plus and 80 percent reinvested in wetland restoration, with plans for 75 000 new acres in Canada where most waterfowl hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducks Unlimited
North America
Robert D. Marcotte
Marcotte
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Kelch
Brook Valley Dr
Mike Hlustzi
Eee
Greg Plate
Washington Ave
Expedition Institute
National Audubon Society
Plate
Admiral King
New England
Pennsylvania
Florida Keys
David H. Plate
Fins and Feathers
Columbus
P.O
Minneapolis
Don Miller
Mr. Mean and Ugly
Lake
Amherst Area
Richard and
David Socha
Lou Hyster
Coble
Hoyt
Tocalitian
Rocky Mountain
Walleye Clinic
Fred Snyder
Sea Grant
Jeff Reuter
Ohio Sea Grant
Dave Kelch
Art Bishop
Hughes Road
Oberlin
Bishop
Coshocton
Generebs
DU Aim
Garwell
Lele
George
Erie Ave
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