by Doug Clifford | Apr 7, 2026 | Bass Fishing, Fishing, Lake Fishing, Ohio Fishing, Perry County Anglers, Rocky Fork Lake, State Fishing
ROCKY FORK LAKE—March 29, 2026 saw the Perry County Anglers make the long drive to Rocky Fork Lake near Hillsboro, Ohio, for the season’s first club tournament. Reports of low water at the lake led the club to take an hour delay for an 8 a.m. start instead of the...
by Doug Clifford | Mar 19, 2026 | Bass Fishing, Fishing, Life Lessons, Youth Fishing
HEBRON, OH—When a friend lives over a thousand miles away, making a connection can be a rare occasion. That is the case with Shaw Grigsby, the recently retired professional bass fisherman from Gainesville, Florida. We usually cross paths at a national fishing event or...
by Doug Clifford | Mar 14, 2026 | Fishing, Lures & Tackle, Reviews, Tips & Tricks
OHIO – There’s a new bait company in town, and its name is Cull Logic. The man behind the logic is a Central Ohio bass tournament angler by the name of Bob Schinker. Soft plastics are Bob’s specialty. With no shortage of soft plastic baits on the market, I asked Bob...
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,...
