Fishing Videos
Can walleye, perch possibilities get any better on Erie?
For the second consecutive year, Ohio’s numbers point to an exceptional walleye hatch, the second-highest in the history of the survey, and the yellow perch hatch was also strong, well above its long-term average.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Sept. 13, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking and Perry counties) - Anglers are chasing channel catfish here with some success. The successful set up has been to simply drift fish with chicken livers. When you find a hot spot, anchor down…
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Aug. 30, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking and Perry counties) - Largemouth bass, saugeyes, and channel catfish are all being caught by anglers right now. Some anglers are trolling crankbaits, while others are drifting nightcrawlers to produce the bite. Saugeyes have…
Angling Buzz: Cracking the fishing rod code [video]
Making sure you’re geared up with the right rod for the presentation can make a huge difference in how you perform on the water. The folks at Angling Buzz share a quick hack that can help less-experienced anglers find the…
Angling Buzz: Choosing crankbait colors – day vs. night [video]
When it comes to crankbait colors, the difference between daytime and nighttime selections can be as different as, well, day and night. The folks at Angling Buzz explain. One tip: Be ready to have a plethora of colors on hand.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Aug. 16, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, Perry counties) – Anglers are catching hybrid striped bass, saugeyes, channel catfish, and largemouth bass here. For the stripers and catfish, fish the bait deep. Troll Flicker Shad or similar type baits for saugeyes,…
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Aug. 2, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, Perry counties) – Fishermen are catching saugeyes and channel catfish in mid-level waters using crankbaits. The catfish have been of the small variety, but the saugeyes have ranged up to a respectable 17 inches.…
Angling Buzz: The great line debate – mono vs. fluoro vs. braid [video]
What’s the best fishing line? Monofilament? Fluorocarbon? Braided line? For beginners, this can be a daunting, confusing subject. Each line type has it’s own unique characteristics – floating/sinking, stretchiness, abrasion resistance, opacity, etc. Yes, there’s a lot to consider, and the…
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – July 19, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, Perry counties) – The catfish bite continues to go strong. Anglers are utilizing cut shad to catch channels upward of 20 inches. Fish the bait deep for better results. Also, some saugeyes and crappies…
Experts puzzled by Lake Erie walleye boom
After a decades-old roller-coaster ride with the walleye population, the number caught in the U.S. waters of Lake Erie increased from nearly 417,000 in 2011 to almost 2 million in 2018.
Increase to three lines per angler on Ohio portion of Erie?
That was one of the proposals received by the Ohio Wildlife Council for 2020.
Mayflies and high water, oh my!
High water on Lake Erie a bit of a "downer," but these masses of mayflies are a delicacy for the walleyes to savor.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – July 5, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking and Perry counties) - Anglers are finding channel catfish biting well here. Angler reports indicate the fish are deep, and are reacting to any type of bait with a little twitch in it. Saugeyes…
