by Doug Clifford | Jan 26, 2026 | Expos & Trade Shows, Fishing
COLUMBUS, OH—Once the current winter storm blows across the Buckeye State, the National Fishing Expo will be in Columbus, Ohio January 30 through February 1. Scores of fishing experts on nearly every fish with fins will be presenting seminars on how to trick them into...
by Doug Clifford | Jul 24, 2025 | Bass Fishing, Fishing, Lake Erie Fishing, Lake Fishing, Ohio Fishing, State Fishing
MARBLEHEAD, OH — Thanks to an invitation from Bob and Pat Davis, Mary Kayser and I were able to make a two night stay at Little Ted’s Cottages located on Lake Erie’s East Harbor. Fishing, grilling, and dining out were our primary activities for two days. Bob and Pat...
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...
