Time to clean your fishing gear

Bass fishing is on the way in the north its still cold so now is the time to get your fishing gear ready. Get your fishing rods and tackle boxes out and start to get them in shape for the upcoming bass fishing season.Check your fishing line for wear and tear and replace it with new fishing line.Your fishing reels will need some attention such as cleaning and oiling.Continue reading

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Smallmouth Bass Ohio Fishing

Smallmouth bass fishing in 2009 is expected to be fair. Although bass abundance remains below desired levels, those caught should be of excellent size (15 to 22 inches, weighing 2 to 6 pounds). Bass fishing is best in areas with good bottom structure, which is available across much of the entire Ohio near shore area.
A closed season remains in effect from May 1 through June 26, 2009, during which all black bass (smallmouth and largemouth) must be immediately released. Beginning June 27, 2009, the daily bag limit for bass will remain at five fish, with a 14-inch minimum length limit.Bill Dance Bass Fishing Course

Western Basin_Ice fishing

Western Basin_Ice fishing for walleye in the western basin has continued to be good at times over the past week. Most of the activity has been in the Catawba and Bass Islands area. Success has varied from day to day, but some limits are being caught. Good ice was reported in the areas being fished, but anglers should still be extremely cautious of isolated areas of poor ice. Walleye fishing success has also been reported west of "A" can of the Camp Perry firing range; however, there are also some areas of dangerous ice between the mainland and "A" can. Check with local ice guides or tackle stores before heading out. Remember that shifting winds can cause large cracks to open up between sheets of ice. Currents below the ice can also eat away at the thickness of the ice and cause thin areas that aren't obvious from the surface.