by Doug Clifford | Aug 17, 2024 | Fishing, Lake Fishing, Ohio Fishing, State Fishing, Youth Fishing
NEW LEXINGTON, OH — Perry County Sheriff William R. Barker recently took time to recognize Doug Clifford for his continued efforts to support youth fishing. Clifford has participated in the Sheriff’s annual Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) youth fishing day...
by Doug Clifford | Aug 14, 2024 | Fishing, Lake Erie Fishing, Lake Fishing, Ohio Fishing, State Fishing
MARBLEHEAD, OH — When the opportunity arose for a two day Lake Erie camping trip, I packed the tent, hooked up the boat, and headed north for East Harbor State Park at Marblehead, Ohio. Instead of my usual solo escape, I had a crew of two who enjoyed the comfy August...
by Doug Clifford | Jul 28, 2024 | Fishing, Lake Erie Fishing, Lake Fishing, Lures & Tackle, Ohio Fishing, Reviews
LAKE ERIE – Late July in Ohio is my cue to head north to the Buckeye State’s best bass lake, Lake Erie. Pick your color white, green, or brown, our Great Lake has all these bass in abundance. However, this is not a Lake Erie promo ad. It is a product review mixed with...
by Doug Clifford | Jun 20, 2024 | Fishing, Lake Erie Fishing, Lake Fishing, Ohio Fishing, State Fishing
PORT CLINTON, OH — When the calendar flips to May, I start scanning the Weather Channel to read the forecast for Port Clinton, Ohio. The fishing at the Buckeye State’s ultimate fishery can be nothing short of the best catching of the season. Walleye limits are the...
by Doug Clifford | May 10, 2024 | Alum Creek Lake, Fishing, Lake Fishing, Ohio Fishing, State Fishing, Youth Fishing
DELAWARE, OH – If you can get to Alum Creek Lake, do so by all means! The crappies are in the shallows hanging around wood. Largemouth bass are hitting soft plastics like Zoom plastic worms and Venom Better beevers. Live minnows are great under a bobber for the...
by Doug Clifford | Apr 10, 2024 | Buckeye Lake, Fishing, Lake Fishing, Ohio Fishing, State Fishing
BUCKEYE LAKE, OH — April 7th saw the Perry County Anglers head to Buckeye Lake for the club’s second tournament of the 2024 season. Unlike the opening tournament at Rocky Fork where the club had an excellent weigh-in, Buckeye Lake proved to be uncharacteristically...