by Doug Clifford | Jul 24, 2025 | Bass Fishing, Fishing, Tips & Tricks
Somewhere, OH — If you like to fish soft plastics, I have a one-two punch system that has worked well for me this summer. The first is the classic wacky rig with a five-inch Senko worm. A Yum Dinger also works well in this setup. Be sure to use the O-ring on this rig,...
by Doug Clifford | Jul 23, 2025 | Bass Fishing, Fishing, Kentucky Lake, Lake Erie Fishing, Lake Fishing
Summertime, OH — I vaguely remember when July 4th marked the halfway point of summer vacation. Retirement from a teaching career blows that marker away now that my calendar only registers Saturdays. My fishing season had a later start than previous years when I...
by Doug Clifford | Jul 11, 2025 | Bass Fishing, Fishing, Ohio Fishing, Youth Fishing
NEW LEXINGTON, OH — The Perry County Gun Club Lake was the site for the 2025 version of the Perry County Sheriff’s Office Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) Youth Fishing Derby. Taking place on Saturday June 14, the event drew 189 young anglers who received a...
by Doug Clifford | May 27, 2025 | Fish Camp Life, Fishing, Kentucky Fishing, Kentucky Lake, Lake Fishing, State Fishing, Youth Fishing
THE MOORS — “Hey Dad, are you at Kentucky Lake?” The call was from my daughter Stacy who lives in Nashville with her husband, Rudy, and their three kids. When I confirmed my earthly location, Stacy explained that their plans to make a sweep through the Buckeye State...
by Doug Clifford | May 11, 2025 | Bass Fishing, Fish Camp Life, Fishing, Kentucky Fishing, Kentucky Lake, Lake Fishing, State Fishing
Captain’s Log 41625: After a very successful Day 2 at Kentucky Lake, confidence was high and angling spirits were soaring. For whatever reason… falling lake, rising barometric pressure, too sunny, not enough wind, too much wind, moon phase, and any and off of...
