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...
by Doug Clifford | Apr 22, 2025 | Bass Fishing, Fish Camp Life, Fishing, Kentucky Fishing, Kentucky Lake, Lake Fishing, State Fishing
CAPTAINS LOG 41525: Bass #1 of the trip fell for a weightless Yamamoto Yamatunuki grub as I walked the marina shoreline shortly before the sun climbed over the Land Between the Lakes treeline. The 13 inch largemouth bass was tight to the flooded brush that normally...
by Doug Clifford | Apr 21, 2025 | Fish Camp Life, Fishing, Kentucky Fishing, Kentucky Lake, Lake Fishing, State Fishing
Star date 41425 Captain’s Log: Chased the sun until we somehow located Moors Resort at Gilbertsville, Kentucky. Actually, we found Gilbertsville on accident because Moors Resort is not located in this small Bluegrass State village. Besides a couple guys in the duplex...
by Doug Clifford | Apr 12, 2025 | Fish Camp Life, Fishing, Lake Fishing, Life Lessons, Ohio Fishing, Salt Fork State Park, State Fishing, Youth Fishing
CAMBRIDGE, OH — Of all the monthly designations, April’s Autism Awareness has never been necessary for my family. We had to embrace autism every minute of every day after my son, Matthew, was diagnosed as autistic. The part of Matt’s diagnosis that proved most painful...
by Doug Clifford | Dec 16, 2024 | Fish Camp Life, Fishing, Life Lessons, Lures & Tackle, Reviews
BEARFIELD TWP, OH — Let’s be truthful here. Most outdoor stories about hunting and fishing are aimed at guys. However, this article is not. I am specifically casting this lure at the women of the world who have a husband, son, grandson, nephew, or boyfriend who is an...
