by Doug Clifford | Jan 29, 2024 | Fishing, Lake Fishing, Life Lessons
SOMEWHERE ON THE INTERSTATE, OHIO — They stand at attention, alone and silent at their final deployment. They are not standing in a faraway jungle or desolate desert. They stand guard along Ohio highways. Their uniforms have been replaced with signs bearing their...
by Doug Clifford | Nov 22, 2023 | Fishing, Ohio Fishing
DELAWARE, Ohio — Beautiful autumn leaves have parachuted to earth as rake bait, deer are heavily involved in trying to find a mate, and turkeys are about to find out their true purpose in life. That combination of events adds up to Thanksgiving and all the activities...
by Doug Clifford | Sep 6, 2023 | Fishing, Golf, Michigan Fishing
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, Michigan – “Maybe we should take our golf clubs,” was the final touch on the plans Danny Johnson and I had for a couple days of fishing at Michigan’s Lake St. Clair. Danny’s suggestion was born from the weather forecast for the Detroit area. The...
by Doug Clifford | Jul 26, 2023 | Fishing, Lake Erie Fishing, Ohio Fishing
MARBLEHEAD, Ohio – Where else can you see a performance by the eagles, lead a stock car race, and catch a dozen bass before breakfast? That three-part question has two answers. The stock car race is the State Route 13 North morning madness from New Lexington to I-70....
by Doug Clifford | Jul 5, 2023 | Fishing, Vermont Fishing
COLCHESTER, Vermont — Fishing adventures with a long drive and an overnight or two (or three) stay consistently produce chance meetings. The Jeopardy! category for this occurrence would be titled “Back Home Boys.” Trips to Lake Erie or Lake St. Clair in Michigan...
