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 | 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...
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 | Apr 3, 2025 | Bass Fishing, Fishing, Lake Fishing, Ohio Fishing, State Fishing, Youth Fishing
PERRY COUNTY, OHIO — The Perry County Sheriff’s Office has scheduled its annual Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) event for Saturday June 14, 2025, at the Perry County Gun Club Lake. Registration for this outstanding day dedicated to young anglers will be from...
by Doug Clifford | Feb 26, 2025 | Expos & Trade Shows, Fishing, Youth Fishing
Columbus, Ohio – The 2025 National Fishing Expo took place in Columbus at the Ohio State Fairgrounds on February 7-8-9. Nearly all of my Expo experiences took place in the 10×10 Ohio Outdoor News booth where I worked selling subscriptions. I may not have covered...
