A Poor Man's Downrigger for Deep Water Walleyes
The article traces evolution from three way swivels to lead core line and then to wire line for deep trolling. It notes gear specifics such as rods, eyelets, reels, and line tests, and explains depth gauging by line markings and depth finders. It cites a Magnum Wiggle Wart at eight-pound wire in 78 feet of water north of Rocky River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm
Bill Norman
Bomber
Rocky River
Angiers
Amherst angler Becky Leahy nets giant walleye dream
Becky Leahy and husband Richard fished near Sherrod Park using a red and white spinner and worm harness. After two hours they landed a six pound walleye and entered it in Fish Ohio, still chasing a larger dream. The couple plans another trip, hoping to beat the six pounder before summer ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Becky Leahy
Richard
Becky
Sherrod Park
Ohio
Getting Even Named On Sonar of Elyria Mariner Boat
Sonny Washburn of Elyria carved Getting Even on his 19-foot boat and led a Beaver Park to Vermilion tournament run. His crew including son Larry and friend Greg Pounders landed the day’s largest walleye, a nine and a quarter pound fish, securing first in the largest fish category and second overall in the Invocare Lake Erie Walleye Tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny Washburn
Elyria
Sonny
Sam
Larry
Greg Pounders
Lorain
Beaver Park
Vermilion
Lorain County
Ohio
Central Basin
Vermilion buff lands trophy walleye
Vermilion angler Ken Bach relates a Lake Erie walleye trip using a four pound test line on a 14 foot cartopper. He casts from Cranberry Creek toward Sherrod Park, lands a dandy eight and a half pound fish after a long fight, plans to mount it for his office. He also recalls a 10 pounder last summer and notes entering the eight and a half pounder in Fish Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Bach
Vermilion
Lake Erie
Cranberry Creek
Sherrod Park
Willie Sprnn
George Garwell
Ohio
Ohio 1988 Boating Adventure Camp invite for youth
Ohio youth ages 12 to 16 are invited to the 1988 Boating Adventure Camp at Ohio University July 17 to 22. ODNR with Ohio University Sports and Recreation Department offers water sports, small craft training, prizes, and certificates. The $160 fee covers lodging, meals, equipment, and supervision. life jackets are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ODNR
Division of Watercraft
Ohio University Sports and Recreation Department
Ohio University
American Red Cross
ODNA
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Chronicle-Telegram
Aes Me
Sain Gruli
Washburn
Vermilion Buff Lands
Walleye
Ani
Department of Natural Resources
Odnr Division of Watercraft
Fountain Square
C-2
Columbus
Pam Dillion
Lorain County Central Basin
Old Milwaukee Beer
Visitor's Bureau
IMC
Miece
NCPC
Larain
Nemie
Ontaris Kettle Marina
Starcraft
Imperial
Erie Ave
Aoakin
Jammer
Trade & Spor
Norwalk
Whittlesey Ave
North
Thurs
Sun
Hubers
Sandusky
Milania
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