Area Report - Fish and Game Finder Magazine

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Area Report - Fish and Game Finder Magazine
765-473-6702
5686 E. 375 S., Peru, IN 46970
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Northern
Indiana
Big D’s Bait, Tackle & Archery is your
Premier bait shop in the Angola Area. They
carry All your Favorite Baits and Tackle for a
Fun Day of Fishing. They are conveniently
located on St. Rt. 127 on the North end of
Angola.
Well you can say good bye to Winter and the
messed up ice fishing season it gave us.
FINALLY, Spring is on the way and the Spring
bite has already started. Now is the time to catch
a mess of Delicious Blue-Gills and Crappies and
celebrate the start of another great fishing year.
Be sure you check out Big D’s for All your
Fishing Supplies, Live Baits and the Up to Date
Fishing Report.
Mississinewa
Dam
buck, check it in, and later pick up a top quality
mount commemorating the hunt of a lifetime,
garnished with back straps, chops, steaks, jerky,
and tasty sausage? Elkins also creates mounts
of birds, fish, African, and exotic game. Check
them
out
on
the
web
at
www.elkinsqualitytaxidermy.com.
Wow!!! Wait till you see the all new
Elkin’s Deer Processing Facilities. It is all
new and HUGE. Now they can process your
DEER even better (if that’s even possible). They
also have added a Big Smoker so they can even
Smoke your meats for you. Elkin’s Quality
Taxidermy is the place to take your Trophy
Deer this fall. They are known far and wide
for their GREAT WORK. They will do you
a mount that you will be proud to show your
buddies for many, many years.
Elkins Quality Taxidermy and Deer
Processing (574-654-8845) located near New
Carlisle is the place to go for top quality mounts
and packing. Elkins is the sportsman’s one stop
shop. Where else can you drop off your trophy
FISH-N-HUNT
INDIANA!
ELKINS QUALITY TAXIDERMY & DEER PROCESSING
7709 E. Lilly Ln., New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-8845
•Birds and Fish
www.elkinstaxidermy.com
•African & Exotics
•Large & Small Animals
Hwy 20
Emery Rd.
Stop Sign
700 E or Emery
Rd.
80
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650
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Yellow Flashing Light
Lilly Ln.
New
Carlisle
We Feature
Saugany Lake
Smokehouse Meat
Products For Your
Game Processing
Indiana Deer & Turkey Check-In Station
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Peru
Area Report
Woody’s Spillway Camp & Bait ( 765 ) 4736702 is your one stop bait and camp store, with
a Outstanding View of the Mississinewa Dam
in Miami County. Woody’s has been providing a
Family Campground and Bait shop for over 24
years. They have 120 Seasonal Camp Sites. All
the campsites are in a wooded area. Amenities
include clean restrooms and showers, dump
station, children’s playground and a pavilion.
Woody’s provides entertainment on Holiday
Week-Ends.
The Bait store offers a Full Line of fishing
tackle, featuring Name Brands such as Abu
Garcia, Zebco, Okuma, Marine metals,
Shakespeare, Quantum, and Eagle Claw. Stop
by to see Live target Lures, Northland Jigs, Eagle
Claw Hooks, Bee Jay Catfish Bait , Berkley
Power Bait, Kelly Worms, nets, baskets, and
other terminal tackle. If you need to fill a tackle
box, Woody’s is the place to visit.
The Store also offers handmade pizza,
sandwiches, fresh cookies, ice , grocery items
,camping supplies , snacks, soda and firewood.
They also sell Live Bait including night crawlers,
red worms, minnows, and bee moths ( wax
worms ). Even specialty baits like chicken liver,
shad guts, dough bait and shrimp.
Woody’s is open 7 days a week from April 15th
to October 31st. Their WINTER HOURS will
be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 Days a week. You can
check out Woody’s Camp and Bait at
www.woodyscamp.com.
Big D’s Bait and Tackle/Archery
AUTHORIZED MARTIN
ARCHERY DEALER
Summer and Ice Fishing Supplies
Now Featuring: Archery Services/
Supplies - We Can Order to your Needs
We can also order gun parts!!
JUST NORTH OF KOHL’S AND
MENARD’S IN ANGOLA
Remember to Take A
Kid Fishing!
2445 N. St. Rt. 127,
Angola, IN 46703
260-665-8414
Owner:
Derek Wyatt
Bow Technician:
Justin Elston
Take A
Kid
Fishing
OHIO
Alum Creek.............................................28
Brier Oak...............................................34
Clyde.......................................................34
Cold Creek Trout Camp.............................31
Columbus..............................................................50
Cowan Lake...............................................44
Dailey Double Pay Lakes............................48
Dayton & Caesar Creek..............................44
Delaware.........................................................28
Double “D” Ranch.......................................49
Grand Lake St. Mary’s................................42
Hamilton....................................................43
Harding’s Lake Monroe............................45
Indian Lake.................................................42
Lagoon Deer Park.......................................32
Lake & Ashtabula Counties.........................30
Lake Erie Western Basin............................39
Lake Logan..............................................50
Lake Loramie..............................................42
Lake White.................................................48
Lorain.....................................................31
Maumee River...........................................41
Mosquito Lake.............................................30
Mt. Vernon.................................................28
Northwest Ohio...........................................40
Peebles...........................................................47
Port Clinton & Marblehead.......................36
Pymatuning....................................31
Racine................................................50
Rocky Fork & Paint Creek............................46
Sandusky Bay........................................31
Sandusky River, Clyde & Green Springs.....34
Sprinfgield.............................................43
W.R. Hunt Club.......................................32
Wilson Run Fishing..................................51
SPORTING
GOODS
100 Norton Rd. Waldo, Ohio
GUNS - WE BUY - SELL - TRADE
LIVE BAIT - TACKLE - AMMO
FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES
DEER CHECK STATION
OPEN 7 DAYS (740) 726-2616
Darrin had a ball catching
lots of Monster Crappies at
Delaware Reservoir the end if
Feb. 2016. Photo by Norton
Sporting Goods.
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SPORTING
GOODS
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100 Norton Rd. Waldo, Ohio
GUNS - WE BUY - SELL - TRADE
LIVE BAIT - TACKLE - AMMO
FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES
TURKEY CHECK STATION
OPEN 7 DAYS (740) 726-2616
Delaware
Area Report
Norton Sporting Goods is located just off of
US 23 between Delaware and Waldo. They are
stocked full of new inventory for the 2016
Fishing and TURKEY SEASON. You’ll be
impressed with their selection of new and used
bows, shotguns, rifles, and muzzleloaders at
Norton’s. They can set up your bow for you and
take care of all your archery needs. They have
a great selection of fishing and hunting supplies
and an experienced staff to help you out. Be
sure you check them out for ALL of your
Spring’s Turkey Hunting Supplies or maybe
a NEW Shotgun.
Delaware Lake offers great chances to catch
Slab Crappies in the Spring of each year. Choose
a grub that offers plenty of visual action to put
on your jig head, such as a curltail. Target
reliable wood cover near the main channel.
Frank, Tyler, Steve, Terry & Russ are
celebrating their win in the 2016 Pheasants
Forever ? Waldo Sportsman’s Club Coyote
Round-Up. Photo by Norton Sporting
Goods.
Cheshire Market
Brad Beltz had fun catching these Delicious
Saugeyes at the end of Feb. Photo by Norton
Sporting Goods.
PIZZA - 10:30 am to 11 pm - Delivery, Pick-Up or Eat In
OPEN 7 DAYS - Mon-Thur 6am-10pm,
Fri & Sat 6am - 11pm, Sun 7am-10pm
Corner Of Africa & Cheshire Roads on Alum Creek
Galena, OH - (740) 548-6334
RICK’S
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm
Sat. 10am-4pm
SPORTING GOODS Sun. Call To See If
We’re Open
1326 Newark Road
Mt. Vernon, OH 43050 If lights are on past these
(740) 397-6555
hours, we’re open.
[email protected]
Large Archery Deptartment &
Custom Made Arrows
LIVE BAIT
Gift/Reward Cards Layaway Plan
Looking For An Item, Special Orders Welcome
Area’s Largest Archery Selection Inc. Hoyt Bows
Now Open - Indoor Archery Range
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Mt. Vernon
Area Report
Rick’s Sporting Goods is located at 1326
Newark Road on the south end of Mount Vernon.
They have become the Premier Sporting
Goods store for all your fishing and hunting
supplies in the Mt Vernon Area. You can trust
that you will get a fair price at Rick’s. No inflating
prices on guns and ammo here.
Not only does Rick’s have the products, but
they also have the know-how to help you get set
up the right way for success in the woods or on
the water. Don’t forget they also carry all your
favorite tackle, fishing gear, and hunting supplies.
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& Bait & Tackle
9Hot Breakfast 9Hot Subs & Sandwiches 9Groceries 9Deli 9Ice
9Beer 9Wine 9Live Bait 9Tackle 9Fishing & Hunting Licenses
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Alum Creek
Area Report
The first time (and every time) you stop in to
Cheshire Market, you will be impressed. Not
only do they have a top-notch restaurant serving
delicious wings, great hot breakfasts, soup,
sandwiches, and outstanding pizza, but they
also have a terrific store with everything you
need while you’re on the go.
The store has many essentials for hunters,
fishermen, and campers. They have a great
beverage selection, lots of snack food, ice,
tobacco products, and many more items for your
convenience.
If they don’t have what you need in stock, they
will be happy to order it for you. They offer gift
reward cards and a layaway plan. They are open
Monday through Friday from 10 am until 7 pm
and Saturdays from 10 to 4.
Rick’s Sporting Goods has a large selection of
Hoyt, PSE, and Barnett bows and
crossbows in stock. Rick’s is also a
Mathews Dealer. They carry a large selection
of muzzleloaders and supplies. Be sure to check
out the indoor archery range that is now open at
Rick’s. League shoots are going on now. Stop
by for more information about schedules.
Go to the back of the store to get to the bait
shop. They have any kind of bait you need. Talk
to them about where to go to have a great day in
the outdoors in the Alum Creek area. They know
where the fish are biting and how to catch them.
Cheshire Market loves to display customer
fishing and hunting pictures on their screen! If
you have a great picture of a fish you’ve caught
or game you’ve bagged in the area, email a
picture to [email protected].
What a CRAZY Winter. They were fishing
off the State Docks the 3rd week in Feb. and
they were catching lots of delicious BlueGills and Crappies.
FISH
OHIO!
For anglers, Rick’s also carries live bait including
night crawlers, minnows, gold fish, wax and meal
worms. Be sure to check out their huge fishing
selection, including all the rods and reels they
have for sale. Be sure to enter the drawing at
Rick’s to win a Remington 12 gauge shotgun.
Tickets are just $10 and benefit Toys For Tots.
Be sure you check out Rick’s Sporting
Goods for all your Turkey Supplies including
a new Call or Shot Gun for this years Spring
Hunt.
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 Mosquito Lake
Mosquito Lake
Restaurant & Carryout
Delicious Home Cooked
Meals - Broasted Chicken
New Owners / Newly Remodeled
Bait Shop
Deer, Goose & Turkey Check Station
Bait ·Tackle · Homemade Soups & Pies
Entrance on West Side of Building
6am -8pm / 7 DAYS A WEEK
(330) 638-5598
1241Greenville Rd. Courtland, OH 44410
Corner of St. Rt. 88 & Bazetta Rd) On the West Side of Causeway
Area Report
Monty’s Mosquito Lake Restaurant &
Carry-Out reports the Spring fishing should be
going strong when you read this in March.
The Spring Crappie Fishing at Mosquito
Lake can’t be beat. You can catch a cooler
full of these delicious fish right off the Causeway,
which is less than a ½ mile from Monty’s. Once
Spring is here, Monty’s will once again be
carrying minnows and all the rest of your favorite
live baits. Don’t forget the FANTASTIC
Walleye Fishing at Mosquito Lake. They call
it a miniature Lake Erie for a reason. That’s
because of the unreal number of Walleyes
caught here EVERY YEAR . A limit is the
Normal not the Exception.
Be sure you stop by Monty’s for a hot, delicious
breakfast before heading to the lake or out Spring
Turkey Hunting. Or you might want to stop by
at lunch or dinner and try one of their
DELICIOUS HOME-MADE Specials. Be sure
you save room for some of their Home-Made
Pie. YUM ! YUM !
Kathy McDaniel shot this Delicious Doe.
Photo by Monty’s Mosquito Lake
Restaurant.
FISH-N-HUNT
OHIO!
Harbor Bait & Tackle
Jo Ellen Busi shot this 8 point Buck on 1011-15. Photo by Monty’s Mosquito Lake
Restaurant.
786 Richmond St., Painesville, Ohio
(440) 354-8473
•Lake Erie Shiner Minnows •Nightcrawlers •Crayfish •Chubs
•Red Worms •Steelhead Rods & Reels •Area’s Largest
Selection of Trolling Rods, Reels & Combo’s •Fly Tying Supplies
•Lots of Parking For Boats & Trailers •All Popular Walleye Lures
Inc. Reef Runners & Stinger •Nets •Ice •Pop •Snacks
Stop By And Check Us Out
Hours: Open Early 7 Days A Week!
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Lake & Ashtabula
Counties Area
Harbor Bait and Tackle is open and ready to
handle all your Spring fishing needs for the
Painesville and Fairport Harbor Area. Don has
his shop completely stocked with all new tackle.
He has everything from hand-tied flies, Walleye
trolling supplies, waders, fly-ting supplies, perch
and panfish tackle, fly fishing rods, Reef Runner
and Stinger Lures and much, much more. Harbor
Bait and tackle is a long needed solution to the
lack of a quality bait and tackle shop for this
area. Harbor Bait & Tackle also has the
Areas Largest Selection of fishing Flies and
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Live Baits.
They even have the AREAS LARGEST
HOLDING TANKS FOR LAKE ERIE
SHINER MINNOWS. Don’t forget they also
carry Big Fat Nightcrawlers, wax worms and
all your favorite live baits. Be sure you check
out Harbor Bait and Tackle the next time you
are in the Painesville Area.
Wow!!! The fishing this Winter has been
really GOOD when The Grand River wasn’t
frozen. There are STILL LOTS OF FIESTY
STEELHEAD just waiting to be caught .
The river should be in Perfect Shape when
you read this in early March.
Don’t forget the Annual Steelhead contest at
Harbor Bait & Tackle. There is a $20.00 entry
Mike Evanov caught this 42 ½” , 45 lb.
Shovelhead at Mosquito Lake last Spring.
Photo by Monty’s Mosquito Lake
Restaurant.
Thank Your Local
Distributor For
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fee and a 100% Payback. This FUN CONTEST
runs thru March 31st.You will want to also check
them out at: harborbaittackle.blogspot.com
for their always changing Sales, Water
Conditions, Inventory, Current Leaders in
Steelhead Contest and much, much more.
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Talk about Jumbo Perch. Pymatuning Lake
is known for its Huge Yellow Perch. Photo
by Jamestown Boat Rentals.
Pozzie’s Lakeside
Bait & Tackle
925 Colorado Ave., Lorain, Ohio
(440) 288-2002
Open 7 Days A Week - Open Year Round
•SPAWN SACKS •FRESH Salmon
Eggs •Maggots •Minnows • All your
Favorite Steelhead Baits & Supplies
•Custom Painted Lures & Worm
Harnesses •All Types of Live Bait
•Ice •Pop •Snacks
CHARTER TRIPS AVAILABLE
www.lorain-oh-fishingsupplies.com
•All Cottages are
Completely Furnished
•Cooking Facilities in
Each Cottage
•Shelter House on
Private Beach
Open
•Color TV -A/C
Year
Round
•Free Wi-Fi
Chris & Mike Gildenmeister - Hosts
Efficiency Cottages
& Private Beach
On Sandusky Bay
1/4 Mile Off Rt. 2 - North on Rt. 269
http://driftwoodohio.com
8114 Barrett Road
Bay View, Ohio 44870
(419) 684-9250
Pymatuning
Area Report
Jamestown Boat Rental , Inc.is the place to
rent a fishing boat or a pontoon boat at
Pymatuning Lake. They also have canoes and
paddle boats. They can help you out with
dockage, gas, oil, live bait, tackle, resident and
non-resident fishing licenses and the up to date
fishing report. Be sure you check them out on
your next trip to Pymatuning Lake.
By the time you would read this
Pymatuning will be starting to produce some
Delicious Crappies and Walleyes. They will
once again be catching Limits of Walleyes.
Limits of Spring Time Walleyes are the normal
not the exception at Pymatuning. (early morning
and late evening are the best fishing times.) Be
sure you stop by Jamestown Boat Rental, Inc.
for the up to date fishing report, to rent a Fishing
Boat or Pontoon and all your fishing supplies.
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Lorain
Area Report
Pozzie’s Lakeside Bait & Tackle is located
on Colorado Ave. in Lorain.( Just a few blocks
from Lake Erie ). They have All your Favorite
Live Baits, Tackle and Trolling Supplies, for
catching Walleye, Perch, Steelhead, Bass and
Panfish. You can also check out Pozzie’s
Lakeside Bait & Tackle at www.lorain-0hfishingsupplies.com. This site will show you
everything from the current weather conditions
including Humidity, Barometer and Wind Speed.
Be sure you check out Pozzie’s Lakeside Bait
& Tackle the next time you head out for a Fun
day of Fishing.
Be sure you check out the GREAT
WALLEYE BAITS being produced at Pozzie’s
Lakeside Bait & Tackle. Be sure you stop by
for all your fishing supplies and the up top date
fishing report.
Don’t forget Pozzies is open YEAR
ROUND and carries ALL YOUR
FAVORITE STEELHEAD BAITS and
SUPPLIES.
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Sandusky Bay
Area Report
If you haven’t stayed at Driftwood Cottages
you do not know what you are missing. My family
has enjoyed Many a weeks vacation at Driftwood
Cottages. We’ve stayed there for over 25 years
and we always enjoyed it. Their accommodations
are great. The fishing is fantastic and the people
are friendly. Be sure you call Driftwood early
for your reservations. Don’t forget Driftwood
Cottages has their own sand beach. They
also have a shelter house and a fire-ring with
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First Stop For Great Fishing
at Pymatuning
JAMESTOWN
BOAT RENTAL, Inc.
(724)932-3267
Located at the South End
of Pymatuning Lake at
Pymatuning State Park
•Pontoon Boats
•14’ Boats w/Motor or Boat Only
•Canoes & Paddle Boats
•Docking •Gas •Oil •Bait & Tackle
•Resident & Non Resident
•Fishing Licenses
•Fishing Infromation
•Docking •Gas •Oil •Bait & Tackle
OPEN DAILY THRU OCT
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Cold Creek
Trout Camp
Cold Creek Trout Camp is located at the
mouth of Cold Creek and the Sandusky Bay,
right across St. Rt. 6 from Margaritaville. Cold
Creek never freezes and stays at 48 degrees.
This fishery is known for its healthy population
of rainbow, brook, and brown trout. During the
Spring the Steelhead work their way in
from the Sandusky Bay. You can fish for only
$5 a day. They have daily, weekly, monthly. and
yearly rates for RV and tent camping, and
dockage. They also have a boat ramp for your
convenience. They are located in the heart of
the vacation land. Be sure you check out Cold
Creek Trout Camp and its great fishing SOON!!
FLASH: Don’t forget to check out the year
round dockage at Cold Creek. Yep, you heard
me right - year round! Cold Creek never freezes
so it makes it perfect for late fall fishing and
duck hunting, or early spring fishing. Be sure
you check them out today.
The Steelhead and Brown Trout were really
hitting good at the end of February. THIS
WINTER HAS BEEN ONE OF THE BEST
RAINBOW TROUT FISHING TIMES
EVER AT COLD CREEK TROUT CAMP
AND THIS GREAT FISHING WILL
CONTINUE RIGHT THRU SPRING !!!
The Steelhead fishing was still going strong at
the end of February. As we all know SPRING
can be the BEST time to fish Cold Creek .If you
haven’t had a chance to fish Cold Creek Trout
Camp you don’t know what you have been
missing. Be sure you check out their web-site to
see what has been biting lately.
Don’t Forget, NOW IS THE TIME TO
BUY YOUR NEW YEARLY FISHING PASS
FOR COLD CREEK TROUT CAMP!!!!!
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LAGOON DEER PARK
St. Rt. 269 (Between St. Rts. 2 & 6)
Castalia, Ohio
419-684-5701 or 419-684-5627
4 FISHING LAKES
• Catfish
Bullheads • Crappies
Bluegill • L.M. & White Bass
Petting Zoo With Hundreds Of Animals
FISHING NOW OPEN FOR 2016
Open F
or N
ight Fishing On Fri.
For
Night
& Sat. Starting Memorial Day.
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W.R. Hunt
Club Report
W.R. Hunt Club is a hunting preserve that is
part of a family farm operation .They have an
abundant natural and grain crop residue cover
that provides excellent bird hunting. W.R. Hunt
Club has 400 acres which allow various
hunting operations. They are located in
Sandusky County near Lake Erie’s best fishing
and waterfowl hunting. They are approximately
10 miles from Fremont and 13 miles from
Sandusky. Their prices are very reasonable and
you can’t beat their setup for a fun day of hunting.
They also have a Sporting Clays Course that will
challenge all of your shooting skills. Be sure you
give W.R. Hunt Club a call today to book a fun
day of hunting with your friends.
If you have never had a chance to try pheasant
hunting you don’t know what you have been
missing. There is nothing like the sound of a flushed
cockbird. Your heart will instantly be racing and
your composure gone. It’s a fun day that you will
remember for ever, and they are delicious eating.
Congratulations to W.R. Hunt Club on
celebrating their 30th Anniversary. Did you
know they offered: Shooting lessons, Overnight
lodging, Delicious lunches on Friday, Saturday
& Sundays. My wife Kathy and I have had a
chance to eat there many times and the food
is always delicious and very reasonably
priced. The meals are not only DELICIOUS
but wait till you taste the Homemade Pies.
You owe it to your taste buds to try one of
their great meals. They also offer : Sporting
Clay Course Leagues, Pheasant Mounts, Tower
shoots and Hunter Safety Courses? Be sure you
check out W.R. Hunt Club today.
Be sure you check out W.R. Hunt Club at
www.wrhuntclub.com.
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plenty of firewood, so you can enjoy the beach
area at night. Lot’s of nights you can also catch
a stringer full of delicious channel catfish. For
all you fishermen with a boat, they have a boat
ramp about 200 yards from the cottages. This
is a good ramp and the daily ramp fee is very
reasonable. You can run thru the Bay out to Lake
Erie and catch a limit of Walleye or Perch. They
are also located about a 20 minute drive to
the Head Boat Fishing in Port Clinton.
Lagoon Deer
Park Report
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Lagoon Deer Park will be opening on April
1st. for your fishing pleasure. Jeff’s Cat Fish
Lake will be stocked full of Delicious Channel
Cats . You can catch dinner by using night
crawlers, stink baits or by fishing a shiner
minnow with a bobber. This makes for a great
trip to take your kids on. Imagine how excited
they will be to catch your supper. Jeff will also
be stocking LOTS of Delicious White Bass
in Early-Spring.
Lagoon Deer Park is conveniently located
west of Sandusky on St. Rt. 269. They are a1/2
mile south of St. Rt. 2 or a mile north of St. RT.
6.
Don’t forget the animal park will open in May.
This is a great place to take the kids. They have
over 200 animals and it’s really fun to feed them
and watch them play.
YOU’RE ON
TARGET WITH
THE FISH
AND GAME
FINDER
MAGAZINE
WR Hunt Club
5690 C.R. 237
Clyde, Ohio 43410
(419) 547-8550
www.wrhuntclub.com
Licensed Shooting Preserve
Pheasant, Quail & Chukar
Lodging, Lunch and Licenses Available
Hunting Sept. Thru March
Member NAGA
Lunch Open To Public
Pheasant, Chukar and
Quail Hunting At Its Best
Scenic Wooded Sporting Clay Course
For More Infor & Reservations Call Club House
Closed Mondays,
New Year’s Day
Christmas & Easter
Cell Phone 419-656-4107
Manager - Jamie
Here’s a shooter targeting sporting clays
at W.R. Hunt Club.
NOW CELEBRATING
OUR 30th SEASON
Fishing and Hunting In
OHIO Can’t Be Beat!
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Your family will ALWAYS have fun feeding
the animals at Deer Park while your having
FUN catching fish. It’s a perfect day for the
whole family.
Wow ! This site is enough to get any Bird
Hunters heart beating a lot faster. You will
get to enjoy this sight many times during
your Pheasant Hunt at W.R. Hunt Club.
Attention Fishermen
FISH ON!
Get your fishing passes
while they last!
2016 Fishing Passes On Sale NOW
Trout Fishing/ Rainbow/ Brown/ Steelhead & Pike
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND...WE NEVER FREEZE
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Includes fishing pass and park amenities
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Hunt Club
-Sunday HuntingPheasant • Chukar • Quail
Sept 1 - March 15 - OPEN 6 Days
A Week Closed Tuesday
(MANY FIELDS TO CHOOSE FROM)
Call Kevin Schaeffer at
419-483-4953
5316 Sandhill Rd - Bellevue, OH 44811
5 miles East of Bellevue or 2 miles East
of ST.RT 4 ON St.Rt. 113 OR 2 Miles
West of ST.RT. 99 On ST.RT. 113
BRIER OAK
SPORTING CLAYS
48 Simulated Hunting Stations
Skeet and 5-Stand
Open Year Round
Weekends til 4PM - Weekdays By
Appointment Only
CLOSED TUESDAYS
Brier Oak Hunt Club is conveniently located
about three miles east of Bellevue, Ohio and only
ten minutes from the Ohio Turnpike Exit 6A.
Head East on St. Rt. 113 until you see the signs.
If you and your friends are looking for a fun but
challenging day, try their Sporting Clays Course,
It will eat you alive!!! Brier Oaks Sporting
Clays Course has a total of 42 shooting
stations now available to challenge your
shooting ability. Don’t forget the Sporting Clays
Course is open year round.
Now is the time to call your hunting buddies
and plan a fun day of Pheasant hunting. Pick a
date and call Brier Oak today to book your hunt
for next Fall.. Brier Oak has 12 different fields
for your hunting pleasure. You can bring your
own dog or they have guides and dogs available.
You must call ahead for hunting reservations,
don’t forget they are closed on Tuesday.
If you have never had a chance to hunt
pheasants you don’t know what you have been
missing. Give it a try and you will be hooked
instantly. The Holidays are over and you are done
buying presents for everybody else in the family,
NOW IS THE TIME TO TREAT YOURSELF
TO A FUN DAY OF HUNTING AT BRIER
OAK HUNT CLUB!!! Don’t wait, call today
for a reservation.
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This is a familiar site while hunting at Brier
Oak Hunting Club.
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Clyde
Area Report
Wow!!! If you have been looking for a New Shed,
Garage or Cabin, you have been looking for Hall’s
Wine-R-We & Country Market. They carry
a Full Line of Dura-Built Portable Storage Units.
If you have never had a chance to check out these
HIGH QUALITY buildings you won’t believe
them . if their High QUALITY wasn’t enough,
they are priced even lower than the inferior quality
sheds on the Market. Stop by and you will see
why everybody has been checking out the rest of
the sheds in the Sandusky , Seneca and Erie
County Area but actually driving to Clyde to buy
a Quality Dura-Built Building . They have a great
selection of both Treated Wood and Vinyl Sided.
Be sure you check out the ALL NEW Hall’s
Wine-R-We & Country Market. They have
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Brier
Oak Report
Sandusky River,
Green Springs
Area Report
The Spring Walleye Run will be going
STRONG in the Sandusky River when you
read this, early March. It usually Peaks
around March 20th to the 27th. If you have
never had a chance to fish the Sandusky River,
you don’t know what you are missing. Many of
the Fishing Experts think there are a lot
more Walleyes going up the Sandusky River
than the Maumee River. Be sure you check
it out THIS SPRING !!!
Bernie at Angler’s Supply in Fremont has the
Areas Largest assortment of Jig Heads (
including Floating Jigs ) , twister tails and All
your Favorite Walleye lures. He also carries a
Large Variey of live baits, waders, nets, line, rods
& reels and whatever you need for a FUN DAY
OF FISHING. Be sure you check out Angler’s
Supply for All your fishing Supplies. Best of all,
continued on page 36
added a whole new addition with Wine and Beer
Gardens, Fireplace, Delicious Food, and they have
over 500 Wines and over 200 Craftf Beers. They
usually have live entertainment on Saturday nights
also. This has been a Great addition to the
Fremont-Clyde Area. Be sure you check them
out the next time you are in the Clyde Area.
This happy group of hunters had a great hunt
at Brier Oak Hunt Club.
Tony Lynch caught these Delicious Walleyes
last Spring in the Sandusky River. Photo by
Angler’s Supply.
Angler’’ss Suppllyy
Located in East Fremont
(Behind Lee’s Famous
Recipe Chicken)
Large Selection of
Bait (year round) &
Fishing Tackle
•Lake Shiners •Wax Worms
•Rods & Reels •Leeches
•Waders •Red Worms
•Ice •Meal Worms
•Craws (In Season)
Area’s Largest Selection of
Fishing Tackle, Live Bait.
Stop by for the Up to Date
Fishing Report for Your
Favorite Reservoir,
Sandusky Bay
and Lake Erie
319 Howland Street • Fremont, Ohio 43420
(419) 332-6071
Hours: 6 am - 9 pm
7 Days A Week Year Round!
Hall’s Wine-R-We & Country Market
1430 W. McPherson Hwy (St. Rt. 20), Clyde, OH 43410 (419)-547-4255
Open 7 Days A Week For Your Convenience
Check Out All The DURA-BUILT, LLC
Portable Buildings NOW In Stock - Everything From 8’ x 8’ to 14’ x 40’
Utility Shed
Lofted Barn
Lofted
Cabin
Garden Shed
Garden Shed
Vinyl
NEW FOR SUMMER 2015
¾” TONGUE & GROVE
FLOORING AT NO EXTRA COST
Free Delivery
In A 50
Mile Radius
Portable Garage
Side Lofted Barn
Side Lofted Barn,
Vinyl
Don’t Forget Hall’s Garden Gate is Open Year Round With Fresh
Produce, Amish Baked Goods, Amish Cheeses, a Large Deli,
Frozen Meats by Saums, Tanks and Roots Poulty and Much, Much More.
Check Out All Our NEW WINE & BEER GARDENS. Over 500 Wines &
200 Craft Beers in Stock. Both Wine & Beer Sampling is Available.
April 2016 - Fish & Game Finder 35
Pa Pa Jimmie’s
115 Madison St.
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 301-3663
Tues-Thur 11am-10pm
Fri & Sat 11am-midnight
Sun noon - 9pm
Closed Monday
Dine In or
Carry-Out
Available
•Bar-B-Q Ribs, Chicken,
Wings & More
•Homemade Pizza
With Our World Famous
Potato Crust •Subs
•Sandwiches
•Foldovers
•Homemade Deserts
By Latoya
Fishing In
OHIO Can’t
Be Beat!
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CHARTERS
Per GUIDED CHAR
L ake Erie
WALLEYE
April Through October
Fishing the Western and Central Basins
of Lake Erie-Ohio and Canadian Waters
Three Fully Equipped Boats
Two 32 ft. Blue Hills - 28 ft. Bertram
LICENSED GUIDES
SPIN CAST - DRIFT FISH
continued from page 34
Bernie opens early and is open till 9 p.m.
7 days a week for your convenience.
Papa Jimmie’s Bar-B-Q and Pizza is known
far and wide for their DELICIOUS Bar-BQ brisket, pulled pork and chicken. If that isn’t
enough, wait till you taste their delicious baked
beans, cole slaw, pea salad (my favorite) and
if you are lucky, Mama might have made up a
batch of her great grape salad. Papa Jimmie’s
also has the best pizza that you have ever
tasted. Also subs, spaghetti, veal, burgers, hot
dogs, soups, salads, and a cold beer to wash it
all down. They also have daily specials. They
are open 7 days a week for your convenience.
They even serve breakfast on Sunday from 9
a.m. till Noon. Papa Jimmie’s also offers
carry-out food. They even have delivery
service.
Next time you are in the Green Springs
Area, do your taste buds a favor, plan on
eating a DELICIOUS meal at Papa
Jimmie’s Bar-B-Q and Pizza. Best of all,
Papa Jimmies is only about a 10 minute
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Rich Olhms caught these Walleyes last
Spring in the Sandusky River. Photo by
Angler’s Supply..
drive from the Sandusky River at the
Ballville Bridge.
Port Clinton
Area Report
Jim’s Taxidermy is known far and wide for his
quality work and fair prices. Most of his clients
consider Jim an artist, not just a taxidermist. If
you finally catch or shoot that trophy take it to
quality - take it to Jim’s Taxidermy.
Check out the large selection of south west
pottery, painted skulls and dream catchers. They
also have nautical gifts and collectibles.
Be sure you check out Jim’s Taxidermy at
www.jimstaxidermy.com
Peninsula Motel has been a fisherman’s favorite
since 1975. They have great rates and they are
located close to Hi-way Bait Shop, a restaurant,
and boat ramps. Their rooms are air conditioned,
have HBO, freezer storage and a fish cleaning
area .What more can you ask for? Right-nothing.
Call them today to book your reservations. Best
of all, The Peninsula Motel is 100%
AMERICAN OWNED and OPERATED.
The Sassy Sal Charters are located by the
Jefferson Street Pier in downtown Port Clinton.
They offer some of the best fishing on Lake Erie
with their Walk-On Headboats. They run 2
trips daily, 7a.m. till 3p.m. and 3p.m. till 9:30p.m.
They can not only put you on the Walleye, Perch,
or Smallmouth Bass but they also have a
complete bait and tackle store for your
convenience. They have everything from the
hottest lures to all your live bait needs. They
even have fishing licenses, fishing equipment
rental and fish cleaning is available. They can
even book you a private charter for any size
group. The Sassy Sal also offers Fall Fishing
Specials from Aug. thru Oct. These are Ladies
Day on Tuesday and Thursday and Kid’s Day
on Mon., Wed. and Friday. They also offer a
10% discount for weekday private charters. The
best thing about Sassy Sal Charters is that THEY
CATCH FISH. If you have never fished a head
boat, you don’t know what you have been
missing. Give your buddies a call and book a day
continued on page 38
Boytim Charter
Service
Ned Boytim
502 E. Main St., Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-5445
Toll Free 1-877-798-5445
“Over 50 Years Experience”
www.walleye.com\boytim.htm
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The Ken Rushton Group, Glenwood, Indiana, are shown with 3 “Fish Ohio” (28” or
Larger) Walleyes they caught on a Lake Erie Charter with Boytim Charter Service.
"Comfortable Rooms,
Sensible Prices"
www.thewhitecapsmotel.com
The White Caps Motel & RV Park is known
for their “ Comfortable Rooms with Sensible Prices”.
I think the Big Grin says it all about a Fun
Walleye trip on the Sassy Sal Head Boat.
419-734-3816
•MOTEL ROOMS
•RV SPOTS
•COTTAGES
•BOAT DOCKAGE
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE
MARINA DISTRICT JUST MINUTES
FROM DOWNTOWN PORT CLINTON
The smile say it all. Yes a couple of delicious
Walleye dinners were caught on the Sassy Sal.
The WHITE CAPS
now has canoes, kayaks,
bass buggies and paddle
boats for rent to explore the
Portage River
www.thewhitecapsmotel.com
For More Info
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I’ll bet these guys are still telling their fishing
buddies about the GREAT LAKE ERIE WALLEYE FISHING on the Sassy Sal Head Boat.
“Walk-on Headboats”
Private Charters for any size group
Pier Fishing Information
Fishing Equipment Rental
Fish Cleaning Available
Fishing Licenses
This great Whitetail was mounted by Jim’s
Taxidermy in Port Clinton, OH.
FISH
OHIO
Docked at
Jefferson Street Pier
40 Jefferson St
Port Clinton, Ohio
These “Happy” Walleye Fishermen
can’t wait to go back out fishing
with the Sassy Sal Head Boats.
For Reservations & Information call
419-732-7755
www.sassysalcharters.com
BAIT & TACKLE STORE
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(419) 734-4778
Peninsula Motel
& RV Trailer Park & Campground
6930 East Harbor Rd.
Lakeside - Marblehead, Ohio 43440
AMERICAN OWNED
A FISHERMAN’S FRIEND
SINCE 1975
•Fish Cleaning Area •Freezer Storage
•Ice •Extra Clean Rooms
•TV with HBO •Pool •Air Conditioned
•4 Marinas From 200 ft. to 1 Mile with
Ramps and Docks
•Fishing Licenses, Bait & Tackle,
Restaurant Within Walking Distance
RV Trailer
Park & Campground
•240 Full Hook Ups
•Shower Room •Picnic Tables
•Fire Rings •Playground
1 Mile From East Harbor Park
14 Miles From Cedar Point
This Trophy Walleye is just a Sample of the
Quality Work done by Jim’s Taxidermy.
JIM’S TAXIDERMY INC
N.W. OHIO’S LARGEST STUDIO
AND WE’RE STILL GROWING.
Come Check Our New
1500 Sq. Ft. Log Cabin Showroom
Jim Wendt, Master Taxidermist With A
Full Crew of Professionals To Make
Your Mount The Best It Can Be
OPEN YEAR ROUND
“QUALITY IS #1 IN OUR SHOP!”
Jim Has Over 32 Years Experience
www.jimstaxidermy.com
Email: [email protected]
2133 E HARBOR RD
(St. Rt. 163 - 1/2 mile E. of P.C.from Rt. 2 exit)
PORT CLINTON, OH 43452
(419) 734-4224
April 2016 - Fish & Game Finder 38
continued from page 36
of great Lake Erie fishing with Sassy Sal Charters.
It’s best if you make a reservation, so you know you
will be able to get on their head boat. Reservations
are recommended. You can call (419)-732-7755.
The Sassy Sal also has a Complete Bait &
Tackle Shop. This way you can be sure you have
your favorite lure or be able to pick up the hottest
lures or colors on your way out to the lake.
The White Caps Motel and RV Park is
conveniently located in the Marina District of Port
Clinton. Their clean and spacious rooms are
sensibly priced. They also have cottages and
DOCKAGE. They are the true haven for Lake
Erie Fishermen. Best of all they are located close
to restaurants, and fish cleaners. If you are looking
for a nice place to stay or park your RV in the
port Clinton Area, you are looking for The White
Caps Motel and RV Park. The RV lots have full
hook ups with city water, sewer and electric on
wooded lots. They also have new sites with
concrete pads and paved streets in a wooded
setting. You can check out everything The White
Caps Motel and RV Park has to offer on their
website at www.thewhitecapsmotel.com.
Don’t forget they also have Bass Hunter Fishing
Boats with electric motors for fishing the Portage
River. They also have Fishing Kayaks, Canoes and
Paddle Boats available for exploring the Portage River.
Boytim Charter Service is now booking
Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Smallmouth Bass
charters for 2016. They have over 50 years
experience of guiding on Lake Erie. Boytim’s
have 3 fully equipped boats (2) 32 foot Blue Hills
and a 28 foot Bertram. All their guides are licensed
and fully insured. Their boats are docked at
Shrock’s Marina in Marblehead, so they are close
to all the Lake Erie hotspots. Call your buddies or
family friends today and book a fun day of fishing
with the quality guides at Boytim’s Charter Service.
The Port Clinton area is known as the Walleye
Capital of the World and The Rock Ledge Inn
Cottages’ location on the western shores of
Catawba Island is perfect. This is a Great Fishing
Area with both whole or half-day warm weather
fishing trips by professional guides. Incredible
WALLEYE Fishing in May and June, and
Great Fall Yellow Perch Fishing. Our cottages
are located just minutes from the Jet Express ferry
or the Miller car ferry to the islands of South Bass
(famous for Put-in-Bay) and Middle Bass for a
more serene environment if you prefer. Just 15
minutes away is the village of Marblehead, and the
car ferry to Kelley’s Island—one of the most
beautiful of the Lake Erie islands with its pristine
beaches, marshes, wildlife areas, wineries and
breweries. Also located in Marblehead is the
famous Marblehead Lighthouse. We are only 30
minutes from Cedar Point, Magee Marsh wildlife
sanctuary, Bellevue train museum, Milan (the
birthplace of Thomas Edison and his museum), and
just an hour from the Cleveland Rock & Roll Hall
of Fame. When looking for a vacation to Lake Erie,
let us be your host.”
ROCK LEDGE
INN COTTAGES
2772 E. Sand Rd, Port Clinton, OH
419-734-3265
1 & 2 Bedroom Lake Erie lakefront
Cottages, Full Baths, Heated
and Air Conditioned
Open March - November
for your enjoyment
Stay for a week or a
weekend in the Walleye
Capital of the World!
Close to all amenities!
Visit our website at
www.scenicrockledgeinn.com
2016 Fish Ohio
Qualifying Fish &
Minimum LLengths
engths
Blue Catfish.....................35”
Brown Trout.......................25”
Carp...................................26”
Channel Catfish.................26”
Crappie............................13”
Flathead Catfish................35”
Freshwater Drum..............22”
Hybrid Striped Bass..........21”
Largemouth Bass..............21”
Muskie..............................36”
Northern Pike...................32”
Rainbow Trout...................28”
Rock Bass........................10”
Sauger............................16”
Saugeye...............................21”
Smallmouth Bass..............20”
Sunfish..............................9”
Walleye............................28”
White Bass.......................16”
Yellow Perch...................13”
Sabrinas Hook
or Bait
BUTCH & DENNY’S
BAIT & TACKLE
9648 Jerusalem Road Curtice, OH 43412
10408 Corduroy Road, Curtice, OH
Minnows -Canadian Nightcrawlers
Wax Worms -Tackle -Fishing
Licenses -Pop -Snacks -Ice
•FISH CLEANING
•PROPANE
Minnows - Nightcrawlers
Carry Out Beer
Groceries - Ice - Pop - Snacks
Fresh Fish
Lake Erie Yellow Perch
419-836-7351
(419) 836-2554
“Our Bait is Guaranteed to Catch
Fish or Die Trying”
Coming Soon :Ohio Lottery
Owner
OPEN 7 DAYS
Sabrina Garrett
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Andrew Rose is shown with this 28” 8.4 lb.
“ Fish Ohio” Walleye he caught. Photo by
Butch & Denny’s Bait & Tackle.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
www.butchanddennys.com
Lake Erie
Western Basin
Inc. Oak Harbor, Curtice & Toledo
Sabrinas Hook or Bait is located at 9648 St.
Rt. 2. they have a big parking area right out front
for all you fishermen pulling your boats. Sabrina
carries All your favorite Live Baits including
Lake Erie Shiner Minnows and Canadian
Crawlers. He also has a Complete line of Tackle,
Ice, Pop and Snacks. Best of all, Sabrinas Hook
or Bait opens EARLY 7 days a week for your
fishing convenience. They also close late for
you fishermen that want to buy your bait the
night before so you can really get out on the
water early or for you Night Fishermen. Be sure
you check out Sabrinas Hook or Bait the next
time you are fishing the Curtice Area. Don’t
forget Sabrina’s Hook or Bait will soon be
carrying ALL THE OHIO LOTTERY GAMES.
Meinke Marina has all the supplies you need
for a super day of fishing on Lake Erie. They
carry a complete line of tackle, bait, picnic,
supplies, beer, pop and ice. They also have a
boat ramp. Now is the time to call Meinke’s for
this season’s dockage.
Don’t forget Meinke’s also offers camping lots
by some of their docks. You won’t find a nicer
or cleaner marina anywhere. The best part is
they are only minutes from Lake Erie on the
Cooley Canal.
Meinke Marina has all deep water docks
and all deep water channels directly to Lake
Erie.
Flash - If you want to enjoy the great walleye
and perch fishing but didn’t know where to dock
Blackberry Corner
Tavern
5975 N. Elliston Rd.
Martin, OH Jim & Brenda Lowe
•Beer •Wine •Sandwiches
•Soup •Pies •Pizza Made to Order
Breakfast W
ed - Sun 6am to 11pm
Wed
•Good Drinks •Good Food •Good Times
•Eat-in or Carry-out
•Catering Available
Sun 6am-9 pm; Mon, Wed & Thur 10am-10pm; Fri & Sat 6am-11pm; Closed Tues
- call Meinke’s TODAY. The great fishing is
straight out the channel. You can call (419) 8367774 or (419) 836-8610 for dockage info.
Now is the time to call to reserve a dock for
this season. Don’t wait, their 1800 dock spaces
fill up fast. Meinke Marina has been a family
owned business since 1979 they pride themselves
on offering the BEST facilities possible. If you
are looking for a great place to dock your
boat, you are looking for Meinke Marina.
Blackberry Corners is the place to stop and
swap stories after a fun day of fishing or hunting.
They have everything for you, cold beer, pop,
ice and great carryout foods. They are well
known for their fantastic pizza. Be sure to stop
in say “hi” to all the friendly folks at Blackberry
Corners.
Be sure you try a slice of Brenda’s HOMEMADE PIES. Did you know Blackberry
Corners is now open for breakfast Wed. thru
Sunday from 6 a.m. till 11 a.m.
Ron’s Trailers, Inc. is located at 4400 Bayshore
Drive in Oregon, Ohio. You can also check them
out at www.ronstrailers.com. Ron’s is the place
to take your old trailer to be fixed up so you can
use it again, or he can design a new trailer and
make it for you. They do all your trailer repairs
and modifications in their huge service
department. Ron’s Trailers has a full line of parts
and accessories. They also sell new and used
trailers. Ron’s can do it all from: equipment
trailers, bobcat trailers, car trailers, lawn trailers,
boat trailers, sailboat trailers to enclosed
contractor trailers, hydraulic dumps and storage
boat trailers. Don’t forget Ron’s motto, IF
WE DON”T HAVE IT, WE’LL MAKE IT!
Be sure you check out Ron’s Trailers, Inc.
for all your trailer needs.
Butch & Denny’s Bait & Tackle will soon be
open for the 2015 Fishing Season. Be sure you
continued on next page
Jack Buck caught this 27" Walleye. Photo by
Butch & Denny’s Bait & Tackle.
MEINKE MARINA
Office - Curtice, Ohio 43412
(419) 836-7774
Open 7 Days A Week May-Nov
We now have over 1800
docks...and there’s
one that’s just perfect
for your boat!
Home Port of the West Sister
Charter Boat Association
•Showers & Campsites Available
•3 Bait Stores•Dock Rental
•Boat Lifts•Emergency Towing Service
•Outside Winter Storage•Pop-Ice-Beer
•Public Ramp•Fishing Supplies
Family Owned &
Operated Since 1979
MEINKE MARINA - EAST
State Route 2 • Curtice, Ohio
1-419-836-8610
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Charloe Store
20144 Road 138, Oakwood, OH
Corner of 138 & 171
Joe & Angel Marvin
Many Sizes - from 12' to 40' - and Many Options
Single, Tandem and Tri Axles
Full Service Repair and Parts Department
Other Trailers Available
(419) 594-2311
•Gas •Pizza •Lotto
•Beer •Liquor •Bait
•Hunt & Fish Licenses
Deer & Turkey Check Station
Open 365 Days A Year
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Northwest
Ohio
Ebel’s Butcher Shop in Grover Hill, Ohio is
known far and wide for their “great” custom
butchering. People come from the tri-state area
including Fort Wayne, IN for their special deals
on unique meats as can only be processed by
Ebel’s. This includes beef, pork, poultry, venison,
turkey, sausage of various flavors, roaster hogs,
and snack sticks. You can count on quality
processing of your deer by calling Ebel’s at
419-587-3523. Be sure to check out the
delicious jumbo quail and rabbit that are now
being sold at Ebel’s. They also carry many
varieties of fish including Yellow Perch.
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4400 Bayshore Drive
Oregon (Toledo), OH
(419) 691-7667
www.ronstrailers.com
continued from previous page
call them at (419) 836-7351 for their EarlySpring Hours.. They have a reputation for
Excellent Fish Cleaning and Great Live
Bait. It doesn’t matter if you have a cooler full
of Perch or Walleye, they will do an excellent
job for you.
Butch & Denny’s has a large selection of
Walleye and Perch tackle, plus Big, Fat
Nightcrawlers and Lively Shiner Minnows.
They also have picnic supplies, ice, carry-out
beer, and they can fill your propane tanks. Be
sure you check out Butch & Denny’s for all your
fishing supplies. Best of all, if you have a bad
day of fishing, you can still stop at Butch &
Denny’s and pick up a couple of pounds of Fresh
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FISH
OHIO!
Frozen Lake Erie Yellow Perch for dinner. They
are Delicious and priced right. I know, I buy
LOTS of their Perch every year to feed all my
visiting relatives, that just have to have a Lake
Erie Yellow Perch fish fry before going back
home.
Charloe Store is located on Road 138 at Charloe
in Oakwood, OH. They have everything from
gasoline and delicious pizza to fishing and
hunting licenses and ICE COLD CARRYOUT BEER.Charloe Store also carries LIVE
BAIT. They basically are your one stop fishing
stop for the Auglaize River. Best of all they are
open 365 days a year for your fishing and hunting
convenience. Don’t forget the Charloe Store is
also a Deer and TURKEY CHECK
STATION. Be sure you check them out the
next time you are in the Oakwood Area.
Custom, Retail, Wholesale
Ebel’s Butcher
Shop
419-587-3524
17146 SR 114
Grover Hill, Ohio 45849
Butcher & Process
Cattle, Hogs, DEER,
Chickens, Turkeys, Venison
Summer Sausage,
Snax Stix (Hot or Reg) Bratwurst
or Regular Cuts., Rabbit
Jumbo Quail
Hours: M-F 8:00 - 5:30; Sat. 8:00 - 1:00
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Maumee River
Area Report
Maumee Tackle has the areas largest selection
of tackle for both River and Lake Erie Fishing.
The nice thing is you are actually dealing with
fellow fishermen. When they’re not working,
they are out fishing. They can tell you what’s
hot and where you should be fishing.
CHECK US OUT FOR
ALL YOUR RIVER &
WALLEYE TACKLE
104 W. Wayne St., Maumee, OH
Open 7 Days A Week
Big
ges
Jac t Jac
Tackle Only $ kpot k
per 10.0
Tea 0
m
•Waders
•Complete Line of
•Live Bait
•Open 7 Days A Week
•Up-To-Date Maumee River Fishing Report
WALLEYE TOURNAMENT
Sunday, April 10th, Sunrise To 3 P.M.
Entry $50.00 Per 2 Man Team
100% Payback - Door Prizes inc. Rods & Reels - Food
Free Food During Weigh-In
Winning Team Will Be Decided By Total Weight of 5 Walleye
(Jacks Only) Per 2 Man Team
HELP WANTED
Here’s a great Walleye caught by a customer
of Maumee Tackle.
This customer of Maumee Tackle shows off
a Maumee River Walleye.
A tasty nice Walleye caught by a customer
of Maumee Tackle.
www.maumeetackle.net
For River Conditions &
Much-Much-More
(419) 893-FISH
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The 2016 Spring Walleye Run will be going
strong in the Maumee River when you read
this in March..
Maumee Tackle has the Areas Largest
Selection of Rods, Reels, Floating Jig Heads,
Waders and Much Much More. Their prices
BLOW AWAY the prices from the Big Box
Store, even if it is a national brand.
Maumee Tackle has everything that you need
from waders to a new rod and reel or the hottest
lures for bass fishing or catching pan fish. They
also have the areas largest selection of live bait.
You can check the up to date fishing report by
calling (419) 893-FISH or by checking out their
web site at www.maumeetackle.net.
By the time you read this the Maumee River
will be full of delicious Walleye.
Don’t forget Maumee Tackle’s Annual
Walleye Derby that will be held on Sunday
April 10th. This is a 2 Man Team Contest.
The entry fee is only $50.00 per team. There
is also a jackpot for Biggest Jack, this is an
additional $10.00. Check out this months
ad for Maumee Tackle or stop by or call
them for additional information.
MAUMEE TACKLE
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FOR EXPERIENCED
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This customer of Maumee Tackle shows off
a Maumee River Walleye.
April 2016 - Fish & Game Finder 41
Hecht‘s Landing General Store
8583 St. Rt. 219 (Located at Hecht’s Landing
Campground - South side of Grand Lake St. Mary’s.)
Celina, Ohio - (419) 305-0469
•Ice Cold Carry-Out Beer & Wine
•Live Bait inc, Minnows
•Tackle •Ice Cream
•Propane Exchange
•Ice •Pop •Snacks
Open Tuesday thru Sunday - Closed on Monday
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Hecht’s Landing General Store is located on
St. Rt. 219 on the South Side of Grand Lake St.
Mary’s. They are located inside Hecht’s Landing Campground. They have everything from
your Favorite Live Bait including Minnows to
Ice Cold Carry-Out beer & Wine. They also have
propane exchange, ice cream , pop, ice, snacks
and much, much more. Be sure you check them
out the next time you are at Grand lake St.
Mary’s. Hecht’s Landing General Store reports it’s about time to start catching some
nice catches of Big Crappie and Channel
Catfish. Don’t forget to buy your NEW
FISHING LICENSES !!!
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Bobby Hickerson caught these HUGE
Walleyes on 2-04-16 in the Spillway at Grand
Lake St. Marys. Photo by Spillway Bait &
Tackle.
YOU’RE ON
TARGET WITH
THE FISH
AND GAME
FINDER
MAGAZINE
Spillway
Bait & Tackle
Home of Big Mike’s Jigs
12201 St. Rt. 362 - Minster, OH
(419) 628-3981
•Hand Crafted Jigs
•Tackle •Customized Baits
•Pop & & Jigs Made To
Snacks Order
•All Types of Live Bait
•Up To Date Fishing Reports
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Owner - Mike Campbell
www.bigmikesjigs.com
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Grand Lake
St. Mary’s
Indian
Lake
Mike’s Bait & Tackle, reports the Spring
Saugeye, Crappie and Bluegills fishing should be
starting by the time you read this. Mike always
has the right bait and the up to date fishing report
to put you on the fish. Check Mike’s out today,
they are conveniently located on St. Rt. 235 on
the north side of Indian Lake
Don’t forget Mike’s Bait & Tackle carries
ALL YOUR FAVORITE LIVE BAITS. He
also has a large assortment of flies and Vibes in
stock. He can also put you on the fish. Mike is
an experienced fishermen and he knows Indian
Lake, plus the other area lakes and reservoirs
like they were his own backyard.
If you have never had a chance to Ice Fish
Indian Lake, you don’t know what you have
been missing. It is 1 of the HOTTEST
FISHING LAKES IN OHIO.
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Bob caught this nice Channel Cat at Hecht's
Landing in September. He said this was his
biggest yet. He said he found some secret
Bait. Way to go Bob !!!!
Mike’s
Bait & Tackle
St. Rt. 235
North Side of Indian Lake
•Complete Line of Tackle
•All Types of Live Bait
•Up To Date Fishing Report
937-843-2261
OPEN Tuesday Thru Sunday
Closed Mondays
Lake Loramie
Area Report
Lake Loramie is one of Ohio’s BEST KEPT
SECRETS. Spillway Bait & Tackle is the
place to find out about all of this lakes great
fishing treasures. Lake Loramie is known for
it’s Slab Crappies, “Big” Blue-Gills, and great
Saugeye fishing. Yes, you can catch all the
delicious Channel Cats that you want. This lake
is heavy on fish populations and light on fishing
pressure. Most of the fishing pressure is on the
big Largemouth Bass that this lake is also known
for. Spillway Bait & Tackle is open 7 days a
week for your fishing convenience. They
carry all your live bait and tackle needs for a
great day of fishing at Lake Loramie. Spillway
also has pop, snacks and ice. HIP HIP
HOORAY- The Ice Fishing was finally off
and running around the 20th of January. The
Another Trophy Buck is checked in at
Hirn’s Corner Bait & Tackle.
Blue-Gills and Crappies all appeared to be
starving for some wax worms and minnows.
So grab your ice fishing gear and had to
Lake LOramie for a FUN DAY OF ICE
FISHING.
The ice fishing was wrapping up the 3rd week
of Feb Lots of Crappies and Blue-Gills were
being caught. Some nice catches of Saugeyes
and Yellow Perch were also being reported. The
West Side of Lake Loramie was really producing
some nice fish. By the time you read this in
March the Spring Fishing should be starting
to heat up.
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Preston proudly displays a stringer of
Crappies he caught last Spring ( 5-02-15 )
at Cowan Lake. Photo by The Fishing Pole
Bait Shop.
Springfield
Area Report
Lakeside General Store is now open for all
your Winter FISHING and HUNTING NEEDS.
They have the areas largest selection of rods,
reels and tackle. They also have a large selection
of live and artificial baits. Lakeside General Store
is open 6 days a week for your convenience
(closed on Sundays) and I’m sure you will all be
pleasantly surprised with their large Tackle and
Live Bait Selections. Lakeside General Store reports the end of October was producing some
Dandy Walleyes and Crappie. Some Big Bass
and Blue-Gills have also been caught recently.
Lots of Delicious Channel Cats were also being
caught at C.J. Brown.
Lakeside General Store has the area’s Largest selection of CROSS-BOWS. They carry Winchester, Barnett and SA Sports Cross-Bows. They
are also carrying Compoud Bows, Shot Guns.
Rifles, Pistols, and AMMO. Be sure you check
out Lakeside General Store for all your Archery
and Hunting Supplies.
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Your Free Fish & Game Finder Magazine!
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Lak
eside
Lakeside
Gener
al Stor
e
General
Store
1919 Croft Road Springfield, Ohio 45503
(937) 323-4344
[email protected]
NEW NAME — NEW OWNER
RE-ST
OCKED & READ
Y T
O GO!!!
RE-STOCKED
READY
TO
WE are NOW carrying HUNTING SUPPLIES
including CUSTOM MADE ARROWS &
CROSS-BOW BOLTS.
(Outdoor Recreation/Outdoor
Equipment Store)
Areas Largest selection of
Tac
kle and Liv
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AITS
ack
Live
BAITS
LARGE Parking Lot, Boat & Trailer Friendly!
Like Us on Facebook!!!
Current Hours : Mon thru Sat 8 am till 5 pm,
Closed Sunday
Mary L. Shuman ~ New Owner
Lure More Business
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der
419-547-9638
Hamilton
Area Report
Hamilton Bait & Tackle is located on the side
of building for Wholesale Bait at 1405 Pleasant
Ave. This Great Bait Shop has everything that
you need for fishing your favorite pond or pay
lake to the Ohio River or Lake Erie. Man, you’ve
got to see their large selection of Ambassador
reels. If you are a pay lake fishermen you will
be in heaven when you see their great selection
of rods and reels at GREAT PRICES. You’ve
got to check this shop out the next time you are
going fishing. Or just stop by and see everything
new for 2016. Be sure you check out their 24
HOUR LIVE BAIT MACHINE.
Wholesale Bait has been the Live Bait specialist
since 1955. They are centrally located to all the
Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana fishing Hot Spots.
(It’s worth the drive). They have everything from
wax worms and night crawlers to bass and
crappie minnows to pay lake tackle and big baits.
Be sure you stop by or call them today for all
your bait store or pay lake baits.
NEW!!! NEW!!! NEW!!! NEW!!! NEW!!!
NEW!!! NEW!!! FOR 2016 Hamilton Bait
& Tackle has a NEW LOCATION!!!
THERE NEW LOCATION IS 2619 Bob
Meyer Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45014. Wait till
you see their new shop, it is even BIGGER and
BETTER than before.
Located at
Wholesale Bait Company, Inc.
2619 Bobmeyer Road, Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) – 869-BAIT (2248)
OUR BRAND NEW LOCATION IS
NOW OPEN !!!
•More Space •More Products •More Selection
•Less Than 2 Miles From Our Original Store
Location in Hamilton
W
•Complete Line of Live BaitIncluding Crickets, Rosy
Reds and much much more!
•Frozen BaitIncluding Skip Jack, Frozen
Shad and other catfish baits!
•One of the largest selections of
fishing tackle in the area!
•Rods and Reels
•Catfish Specialists
•Fishing/Hunting Licenses
•Vacation and Fishing Trip Packs
A
OU TCH
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O P G R OR
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“It’s Worth The Trip!”
I N ND
24 Hour Live Bait G
& Tackle Vending Machine
“It’s Worth The Trip!”
April 2016 - Fish & Game Finder 43
B & B
t
Carryou
B Carryout
&B
2028 East St. Rt. 73
Waynesville, OH 45068
(513) 897-3685
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(½ Mile East of Rt. 48, on the way to Caesar Creek)
“THE BRADLEY’S”
Sandwiches • Deli • Meats
Full Line of Groceries • Party Supplies
Live Bait Year Round
Large Selection of Tackle •Beer • Bait
TURKEY & DEER CHECK
STATION
OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY
7 DAYS A WEEK!
ATM
B & B Carryout is located on St. Rt. 73 right
on the way to Caesar’s Creek. Be sure you stop
by B & B for a winning lotto ticket, fishing
supplies, the latest fishing report, picnic supplies
or gasoline. Whatever your needs, B & B
Carryout is there to help you. They have the
largest tackle selection in the entire Caesar
Creek Area.
On your way to the lake stop by B & B for a
great breakfast. Be sure you try one of their
delicious omelets.
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Here’s a Sample of the Great Spring Cra[pie
Fishing at cowan lake. ( these beauties were
caught on 5-28-15 ). Photo by The Fishing
Pole Bait Shop.
Dayton,
& Caesar’s
Creek
Don’t forget B & B Carryout is also a deer
and TURKEY CHECK STATION.
FLASH - B & B Carryout is now open 24
hours a day - 7 days a week for you
convenience.
B & B Carry-Out is still wowing all the
locals and visitors to Caesar Creek. It is
over twice their old size of their old store
and is stocked with lots of new items and
an even bigger eating area. You will be
amazed and pleasantly surprised. Be sure you
check out their Delicious menu. I personally
LOVE the Spicey Fried Catfish. It is FLAT OUT
DELICIOUS!!!
Cowan Lake
Report
Be sure you stop by The Fishing Pole Bait
Shop for all your fishing supplies and the up to
date fishing report or a Cold 12 pack of your
Favorite beverage.
The Fishing Pole Bait Shop is open year round
for all your fishing and hunting needs.Lots of
Large Mouth Bass, Big Crappies and BlueGills are caught every March. Don’t forget
The Fishing Pole Bait Shop always has the up to
date fishing report.
FLASH - The Fishing Pole Bait Shop is
now selling CARRY-OUT BEER on
Sundays ! For all the FISHERMEN in the
Cowan Lake Area remember you can stop by
The Fishing Pole Bait Shop to load up on all your
favorite snacks, lunch meats and cold beverages.
They even sell gasoline for your convenience.
Be sure you check out their HUGE
SELECTION of Craft Beers. At last count
they had Over 100 Brands in stock. You can
even buy single beers if you don’t want to
buy a 6 pack just to try out a new beer.
Kuran caught these Blue-Gills last Spring (
5-18-15 ) in a Farm Pond. Photo by The
Fishing Pole Bait Shop.
Fisherman’s Information
FISHING POLE BAIT SHOP
BIGGER BAIT & TACKLE AREA
•Fishing and Picnic Supplies
•Ice •Soft Drinks
•Groceries •Gas
Carry Out Beer
Phone 937-289-8027
1 ½ Miles West of Cowan Lake
on State Route 350
New Owners Patty Daley & John
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Hrs: Sun-Thur 6am-8pm,
Fri & Sat 6am-8pm
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[email protected]
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Harding’s Lake
Monroe
Harding’s Lake Monroe is located at 7308
Linn Road, in Liberty Township. This is just south
of Monroe (off Cin-Day Rd.). Has an aggressive
stocking program that stocked tons and tons of
catfish last year. They also have catfish and carp
jack-pots, large selection of tackle, all types of
live bait and some of the best food you will find
anywhere. Their kitchen has been enlarged and
is ready to satisfy the hungriest fisherman. Sherry
always has lot’s of Delicious Food to fill your
bellies.
Lake Monroe will be open EVERY
SATURDAY and SUNDAY in March FROM
DAYLIGHT TIL DARK. Their days and hours
will expand as the weather improves. Call for
April hours.Their Jackpots will start on April 1st.
They will once again be holding both Catfish and
Carp Tournaments this year. Check out their
web-site at www.lakemonroeoh.com for
additional information.
Be sure you check out their LARGE
SELECTION OF 2016 RODS and REELS.
Don’t forget Lake Monroe not only has Clean
Indoor Restrooms but also DELICIOUS
FOOD and they ALWAYS have Fresh Hot
Coffee.
Don’t forget that now you can rent out their
Private Farm Pond for your family reunion,
company picnic, church group outing, birthday
party, or any group gathering.
If you have never fished Lake Monroe,
you don’t know what you have been missing.
Sherry runs a 1st class operation and they
are known as “ The Friendliest Pay Lake in
South-West Ohio”.
Lake Monroe
7308 Linn Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 777-9851
www.lakemonroeoh.com
Open weekends in March
Daylight til Dark Saturdays and Sundays
Hours will expand in April as the weather improves!
Our Cat & Carp Jackpots are open now too! Check out
our website at www.lakemonroeoh.com to view our 2016
Schedule of Events for updated hours of operation, as
well as tournament info, special events, and more!
Closed to the public Sunday March 20th for a Northern
Paylaker Qualifier Tournament. Call the baitshop for
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John Mills just caught this 40.65 pound Blue
Cat. Photo from Harding’s Lake Monroe.
Mike Newman caught this 50.90 pound
Shovelhead. It paid out $443. Photo from
Harding’s Lake Monroe.
This big Carp was caught at Harding’s Lake
Monroe.
Another monster caught at Harding’s Lake
Monroe.
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PARAGON INN
(U S. Rt. 50), 883 W. Main St., Hilltboro, OH
Phone 937-393-4730 , Fax 937-393-8166
•Close Proximity to Both Rocky
Fork Lake and Paint Creek
•Large, Clean Rooms w/ 2 Double or a King Bed
•Large Parking Lot w/ Space for Boats
•Cable TV -Free Wi-Fi
•Heat & AC in all Rooms -Bathtub w/ Showers
•Microwave & Mini Fridge in All Rooms
What a Trophy. This Buck was checked in
at Hirn’s Corner Bait & Tackle.
14489 U.S. 50
Bainbridge, OH 45612
COLE’S
BAIT & TACKLE
(937) 365-1436
Jean & Leon - Owners For OVER 30 Years
PAINT CREEK LAKE
Call For Up To Date Fishing Reports
Large Selection Of Tackle - Live Bait
Ice - Pop- Snacks
Fishing & Hunting Licenses
Matt Greene & Joseph Woods caught this
Channel Cat in the Paint Creek Spillway.
Photo by Cole’s Bait & Tackle.
CEDAR HILL MOTEL
838 W. Main St.
Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
(U.S. Rt. 50)
(937) 393-3547
Enroute to Rocky Fork & Paint Creek Lakes
Cable TV Showers Heat
Free Wi-Fi Air Conditioning
 Efficiency Units
www.cedarhillmotel.com
April 2016 - Fish & Game Finder 46
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HIRN’S CORNER
BAIT & TACKLE
“The One Stop For All Your Needs”
Hours: Mon-Fri. 5am-9pm •Sat. 6am-10pm
Sunday 7am-9pm
CARRY OUT BEER
GUNS NEW & USED AMMO LICENSES LIVE BAIT
ALL FISHING TACKLE NEEDS  CAMPING ITEMS
BLACK POWDER SUPPLIES DEER CHECK STATION
SEE US FOR ALL YOUR MARINE ITEMS
AREAS LARGEST ARCHERY DEPARTMENT
3504 U.S. 50 West • Bainbridge, OH 45823
(740) 634-3286
Rocky Fork & Paint Creek
Area Report
The Paragon Inn is located at 883 W. Main
Street in Hillsboro, Ohio. They are in close
proximity to both Rocky Fork Lake and Paint
Creek Lake. They have large clean rooms with
either 2 double beds or a king bed. They also
have a large parking lot with plenty of room for
boats. They also have cable tv and Wi-Fi., air
conditioning, microwaves and mini-refrigerators
in their rooms. Be sure you check out The
Paragon Inn the next time you are in the Hillsboro
Area. The Paragon Inn is conveniently located
to the Rocky Fork and Paint Creek State Public
Hunting Areas. They have lots of clean
rooms, but you will still want to call early to
reserve your room. . Be sure you check out
the HUGE parking lot at the Paragon Inn. It
is big enough for Full size RV’s, Buses ans SemiTrucks to park in and even to turn around with
no problems.
Hirn’s Corner Bait and Tackle is located at
St. Rt. 41 & U.S. 50, and they are the area’s
largest bait, tackle, and camping supply store.
They offer gasoline, propane, snacks and pop.
They also have an excellent selection of
fishing tackle. Don’t forget the Spillway at
Paint Creek is a Hot-Spot for Saugeyes and
channel Cats. It’s worth a stop at Corner Bait
& Tackle to pick up your supplies for your fishing
trip.
They also have the areas largest selection
of guns and archery supplies. Be sure you
check out their large selection of Hunting
Supplies.
The Saugeye fishing was going strong at Paint
Creek at the end of January. By the time you
read this the Winter fishing will be winding
down and the Spring Fishing should be starting.
Be sure you check out their large selection of
TURKEY Hunting Supplies. They have
everything from shotgun or choke tubes to a new
rod or reel. Don’t forget Hirn’s Corner has the
areas largest selection of Bows and ALL YOUR
ARCHERY NEEDS. If you are trying to find
that perfect gift for your outdoorsman check out
Corner Bait. They have everything any hunter
or fisherman could want right in stock. Don’t
forget Hirn’s Corner is also a TURKEY
CHECK STATION.
Cedar Hill Motel in Hillsboro is a great place
to stay and relax after a day of fishing or hunting.
They have also two efficiency units, so plan on
staying at the Cedar Hill Motel.
All of their rooms are modern, clean rooms
with cable TV, phones and air conditioning. What
more can you ask for, oh yea - the prices can’t
be beat. That’s why I always stay at Cedar Hill
Motel. Don’t forget you can check out Cedar
Hill Motel at www.cedarhillmotel.com. This
Motel has also become a favorite spot for
out of the area hunters. It seems like all
the out of state hunters go home with lots
of deer when they stay at Cedar Hill Motel.
Call today for your reservations if you will
be hunting in the Hillsboro, Rocky Fork or
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11104 N. Shore Dr
Hillsboro, OH
45133
937-393-3119
•ON ROCKY FORK•
YEAR ROUND CAMPING & LODGING
Check Out Our
Tackle Selection
Summer Hours:
Sun-Thur:
6am-9pm
Fri & Sat:
6am-10pm
Gold Fish
Izzeys
Chubs
Bass & Crappie
Minnows
Wax Worms
Night Crawlers
Red Worms
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Paint Creek Areas.
This Trophy Buck was checked in at Hirn’s
Corner Bait & Tackle.
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Peebles
Area Report
Dailey’s Outfitters LLC. is ready for this
years Turkey Hunting Season and they
carry ALL your favorite hunting supplies,
camping and dog supplies PLUS that new
gun that you have been looking for.
They are open 6 days a week for your
convenience. Dailey’s also carries Rocky
clothing. Black Gold Dog Food. They even carry
Pepper Spray. Tazers and other Personal
Defense Items. Be sure you check out Dailey’s
Outfitters LLC for all your Hunting, Camping,
Fishing and Dog Supplies.
You won’t believe their HUGE SELECTION
of both New and Used Guns. They also have
the BEST GUN and BOW PRICES in the
Peeble’s Area.
They also have all your ammo and favorite
slugs in stock. Be sure you stop by Dailey’s
Bayview Campground is conveniently located
on the North Side of Rocky Fork Lake, right by
the FREE boat ramp. They not only offer year
round camping with a heated showerhouse and
cottages but also lively Bait, tackle and marine
and camping supplies. They also have a full
service store with all your favorite hunting and
fishing supplies and plenty of parking, including
boat parking. Be sure you check out The New
Bayview Campground for all your lodging,
camping and fishing needs at Rocky Fork Lake.
Don’t wait to reserve your campground and
cottages for a relaxing get away with family and
friends!! The Winter Crappie and Bass fishing
was going strong at the end of December. Don’t
forget Bayview Campground also carries
Hunting Supplies. Be sure you check them
out this Hunting Season.
Cole’s Bait and Tackle is all geared up and
ready for this years great SPRING Saugeye
and Crappie fishing. Cole’s has the areas
largest selection of live bait, and fishing tackle.
Best of all, they are located right on the way to
the Paint Creek Lake boat ramp. Leon and Jean
Outfitters for all your hunting supplies or that
new gun TODAY !!! Don’t forget Dailey’s
Outfitters when it comes time for this years
Fishing Season. They carry the AREAS
LARGEST SELECTION OF RODS,
REELS and Fishing Supplies. You won’t
believe their Great selection of LIVE
BAITS, including THE BIG BAITS FOR
PAY LAKE FISHING. You owe it to yourself
to check out Dailey’s Outfitters for ALL your
Fishing and Hunting Supplies.
Wow!!! This Dandy Buck was checked in at
Hirn’s Corner Bait & Tackle.
take pride in their up to date fishing report and
lake fishing conditions. After all, they have
been doing this for 30 years. If you want an
Honest and Up to Date Fishing and Lake
Condition Report, you need to be checking out
Cole’s Bait and Tackle.
Hopefully by the time you read this the
Spring Saugeye and Crappie bite will be
starting to heat up.
Dailey’s
Outf
itt
er
Outfitt
itter
erss
Hunting - Fishing
Trapping Supplies
-Clearance on ALL in-stock Compound Bows
-Limbsaver Bows were $549.00
NOW only $ 399.00 + tax.
-20% off Bear Bows
-Foxpro Spitfire Electronic Call only $79.99 +tax.
-We now carry AR barrels, muzzle breaks,&
other accessories
-Palmetto S.A. stripped lower only $59.99 + tax
-10% off Muck Boots
Other Specials Throughout
The Store
Large Selection of Guns and
Ammo at Great Prices!!!
These “Happy” Hunters from New Jersy took these 2 Monster Bucks on 11-30-15 ,within
1 hour of each other, while hunting at Dailey Farms. The Buck on the left scored over 170.
Naturally Nathan ( center ) had to sneak into the picture. Photo by Dailey’s Outfitters.
At Dailey‘s Outfitters, we are a Firm Believer in
your 2nd Amendment Rights. We understand
the Frustration with the Gun and Ammo
Situation. Our Promise to you is that we will not
take Advantage of the Situation to Inflate Our
Prices. We Appreciate Your Business and will
Continue to Treat you Fairly.
Located just off St. Rt. 32
at 110 Branscome Rd, Peebles, OH
(937) 587-DEER (3337)
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Dailey Double
Pay Lakes
RE-OPENING
FOR THE 2016
SEASON on
FRIDAY
APRIL 1st at
NOON !!!
Off St. Rt. 32 - 1 Mile West of St. Rt. 41 Peebles, OH
(937) 587-3535
Noon Thurs. Till Noon on Sun.
(24 Hours A Day
Starting April 7th, 2015)
FAMIL
AMILYY FRIENDL
FRIENDLYY
ATMOSPHERE
Live Bait •Tackle •Snacks •Sandwiches
Weekly Jackpot •Tag Jar •Jackpots
$14 for 12 Hours - $10 for 6 Hours
24 Hours for $20
Kids 7 - 12 - ½ price - Under 7 Free W/ Pd. Adult
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Dailey Double Paylake will open for the
2016 season on Friday April 1st at noon.
The 2015 season closed with a bang with the
55# & over jar being hit on the last weekend
and a lucky fisherman taking home over $2600
in winnings. Almost weekly last year at least one
fisherman landed a fish over 50#. We are looking
forward to another exciting season this year.
New this year, to simplify ticket pricing, Dailey
Double Paylake will now offer 2 types of tickets:
A Sportsman’s ticket, that is only good for 6 hours
of fishing and NO jackpots for $10, And a Pay
Laker’s ticket, that is good for 12hrs of fishing
with ALL jackpots included for $20, or a 24hr
Pay Laker’s ticket with ALL the jackpots for
$25. Youth ages 7-12 can fish with a $5
sportsman’s ticket, and kids 6 and under are still
FREE with a paid adult.
Dailey Double Paylake is a family friendly
lake, and the owners encourage families to come
out for a day or night, of family fun!
The popular Saturday night tournaments will be
held again this year from 8pm to midnight. The
entry fee is only $10 in addition to your pay
laker’s ticket, with 100% of the entry fees being
paid back for biggest fish caught each hour.
Dailey Double Paylakes are stocked full of fat,
healthy fish that are ready to put up a fight on
the end of your line. These are spring fed lakes
which experience very little fish kill. The big ones
are still in there just waiting to be caught. The
lakes and grounds are kept clean, and the
baithouse is open during all lake hours, and
stocked with a variety of snacks from chips to
sandwiches to pizza. Hot coffee and other drinks
are always available, and there is always
someone ready to get bait, weigh your fish and
take a picture of you and your catch.
Operating hours are Thursday noon to Sunday
noon, and we look forward to seeing you this
season!
Remington Throckmorton caught this 48 lb.
10 oz. Shovelhead on 6-04-15 at Dailey
Double Pay Lakes.
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9Ammo 9Guns 9Muzzleloaders
9Ice 9Live Bait
9Tackle 9LP Gas
9Full Line Archery Supplies
9Hunting Supplies
9Turkey & Deer Check Station
924 Hour Live Bait Machine
Hours: Sun 9 - 5, Sat & Mon 9 - 6,
Wed - Fri 9 - 8, Closed Tues.
4308 St. Rt. 220 - Waverly, Ohio 45690
(740) 947-2542
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Dailey Double
Pay Lake
Lake White
Area Report
Bill’s Bait House has a wide selection of live
bait and tackle for everything you want to catch.
Unfortunately Lake White will still drained for
at least 2 more years, WHILE THE STATE
MAKES MORE REPAIRS. You would think
they would have done it several years ago when
they were making the other repairs. But we all
know how efficiently the state runs its programs.
Bill’s Bait House also has the area’s largest
selection of bows, archery supplies, guns, ammo,
and fishing tackle. Bill’s has a large selection of
tree stands, handguns, crossbows, muzzleloaders,
and TURKEY HUNTING SUPPLIES. They
also have the area’s largest selection of
“SHOW ME THE MONEY” Daryl
Marshall broke the Dailey Double Jackpot
Jar on 5-03-15 with a catch of a 43lb. & a 45
lb. 12 oz. Catfish. He took home $4,390.00.
Photo by Dailey Double Pay Lakes.
Nick caught this Beautiful 45 lb. 12 oz. Blue
Cat at Dailey Double Pay Lakes.
John Savage shot this 157 3/8 “ Buck in
12-04-15 while hunting near Dailey’s Outfitters.
This Space
Available!
First Come...
...First Serve
For Information
Call:
1-419-547-9638
compound bows and accessories at prices that
can’t be beat. Be sure to stop by Bill’s Bait
House to see what’s new for 2016.
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Double “D”
Ranch Report
If you’ve always wanted to hunt for big game
exotic animals, Double D Ranch is the place
for you. Call your hunting buddies, pick a date,
and book your trophy hunt today. Dannie has
prices that can’t be beat and plenty of trophy
animals. Check them out on the internet at
www.DDRanch.com to get an idea what they
have to offer.
At Double D, your price includes a guide and
caping of your animal. They also offer lodging
with a full kitchen so you can prepare your own
meals. Meat processing is also available at a very
reasonable price.
If you haven’t hunted at Double D previously,
be sure to visit them in McArthur to see all their
improvements and changes made to the ranch.
Danny and the Boys are always doing everything
possible to keep offering you “ The Best Hunt
of Your Life “.They also have an excellent
selection of all different Exotic Rams and Goats
available at Double D, PLUS plenty of Wild
Boars. If there is anything special you would
like to hunt, give them a call at 740-596-7411 or
email them at [email protected]. They can
make certain to have it on hand for your once in
a lifetime hunting experience. I’ve been lucky
enough to hunt at Double D Ranch many
times over the years and believe me
EVERY HUNT is Exciting and FIRST
Class. Some of my Hunting Buddies are
talking about going down for a Wild Boar
Hunt. I told them I’m all in. Nothing taste
better than some whole hog sausage or
tasty pork chops from a wild boar that you
took yourself.
Don’t you think it’s time to quit dreaming and
actually call Double D Ranch and book the hunt
that you have been wanting and talking about
doing for the last how many years.
This TROPHY White fallow Deer was taken
at Double D Ranch.
This DANDY Red Stag was taken at Double
D Ranch.
Wow !!! This Beautiful Black Hawaiian Ram
was taken at Double D Ranch.
(Guaranteed Best Prices)
Wild Boar Elk
Buffalo Exotics
If You Haven’t Hunted With
Us, You Paid Too Much!!!
(740) 596-4711
[email protected]
www.DDRanch.com
This HAPPY group of hunters had a GREAT Hunt at DD Ranch.
Call your hunting buddies and book a hunt today.
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53160 Nu Beginning Rd. (St. Rt. 124 & US 33)
Portland, OH 45770 - 740-843-5484
Open 7 Days A Week: 6am-10pm
•Always
Always The Best Price On Gasoline
•Kerosene •Coldest Carry-Out Beer
•Deli •Pop •Snacks •Pizza •Ice
•All Ohio Lottery Games •Hunting & Fishing Licenses
•Fishing Tackle •ATM •Deer Check Station
DOWNS
BAIT & GUNS
Nite Lite Products
Deer Check Station
Fishing Tackle • Live Bait
Guns • Ammo • Hunting Supplies
New Boats & Used Jon Boats
Buy - Sell - Trade
Open 7 Days A Week
(740) 385-7722
30586 Lake Logan Rd.
Logan, OH 43138
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Lake Logan
Area Report
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Racine Area
Report
The Roadside Hotspot is your 1 stop for all
you sportsmen that hunting and fishing in the
Racine area. They are not only a Turkey and
Deer check station but they also sell all Ohio
hunting and fishing licenses. They always have
the best price on gasoline. They are known for
their ice- cold carryout beer, deli and pizza. If you
need some extra $ they have a ATM for your
convenience. They also carry fishing tackle, and
all your favorite snacks and pop. Don’t forget to
play the Ohio lotto while you are there, they carry
all of the lotto games. You can even pick up
Kerosene now that the cold weather is finally
here. The Roadside Hotspot is definitely the
right spot. Be sure you stop by and get a picture
of your trophy deer put up on the Wall of Fame.
There is no better place to take the kids fishing
than Lake Logan. Downs Bait and Guns can help
you get your tackle box ready for your next fishing
trip. They carry a LARGE SELECTION of live
bait year round, including ALL your favorite Big
Baits for Catfishing. They also have have a terrific
selection of fishing tackle in stock. Be sure you
stop by and check out all the NEW TACKLE
that John brought in for 2016.
You can find all your hunting and fishing supplies
at Downs, including guns, ammo, camo clothing,
and accessories (not to mention your license).
Be sure you check out their Large Selection of
Turkey Supplies. Downs Bait & Guns is
conveniently located on your way to the lake on
Lake Logan Road.
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Jace Irwin from Albany, Ohio shot this Trophy Buck. Photo by Riverside Bait &
Tackle.
THE GUN WORKS, LLC
2354 London-Groveport Rd.
Grove City, Ohio 43123
614-871-8291
Toll Free (866-420-1792)
•Blueing
•Checkering
•Stock Work
•General Repair
•Screw-in Chokes
•Complete
Machine Shop
3 Gun Smiths
Over 37 Years Experience
FULL TIME
SHOP
We Buy & Sell Guns
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Columbus
Report
The Gun Works LLC is located on LondonGroveport Road in Grove City. They have 3 full
time gunsmiths with over 40 years of experience.
They are known for their quality stock work,
general repairs, checkering, and blueing. They
have a complete machine shop. They do
everything to fix up your favorite gun. While The
Gun Works is known for their gunsmith work,
don’t forget they buy and sell guns, too. They
have a fine selection and can help you find the
right gun at a reasonable price. Hunters
preparing for deer season should stop by and
see what they have to offer. If your gun needs
fixed or you have been thinking about a new
scope, check with The Gun Works today. They
are now buying and selling guns. They also
accept Visa and Mastercard for your
convenience.
You talk about being good. The Gun Works
just added iron sights on a new slug gun
that I bought. I’m from the Old School, I
want a back up plan in case my gun falls and
it only has a scope. Anyway they added the
Kameron Reed is still Grinning after taking this 8 Point Buck. Photo by Hirn’s Corner Bait & Tackle.
fiber optic sights and raised my scope . Then
they reblued my gun and you would swear
it just came out of the box straight from the
factory. THESE GUYS ARE REALLY
GOOD. Now you know why they do almost
All of the gun repairs for the other gun
shops in the Columbus area.
This Space
Could Be
Yours!
For Info
Call:
1-419-547-9638
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Aaron Barett & Son Jake, caught this 32
lb. 2 oz. Shovelhead in Early-July at Wilson
Run Pay Lakes.
Doug Ramsey brought to net this fine 38
pound shovelhead at Wilson Run Pay Lake.
Sometimes the Best Lure
Action Is No Action
By Babe Winkelman
Whether you're jigging, rigging, cranking, spinning, spooning, worming or popping, there are literally infinite ways that you can impart action on
your bait. For jigging you can swim it, drag it, hop
it, drop it, twitch it and everything in between.
The same thing applies to retrieving soft plastics.
When casting or trolling crankbaits, there's no
end to what you can do with those either. Rip 'em
fast, slow-roll 'em, wobble 'em at the surface, the
list goes on. And with topwater poppers, prop baits
or "walkers," you can work them violently or with
subtle finesse.
The savvy fisherman is always tinkering with
little nuances in the retrieve, to dial in the precise
presentation that fish respond to on a given day.
Sometimes they want it fast and furious. Other
conditions will call for slow and lazy.
However, there's another presentation that I
haven't yet mentioned, and it's often the best one.
That, my friends, is to do nothing at all. Before I
get into ways you can do nothing, let's first consider the creature we're after: the fish.
Fish must eat, that's obvious. And like every
other predator on planet earth (humans included),
fish want their meals to be easy. It is a natural
instinct to expend as little effort as possible when
feeding (or attempting to feed). Survival depends
on maintaining body mass and energy levels because let's face it, when a fish isn't eating he's
basically trying not to get eaten himself!
With that said, ask yourself: would the average
fish rather chase a racing, zig-zagging minnow or
eat one that's just hanging around? Most of the
Wilson Run
Pay Lake
Wilson Run Pay Lakes and Carry-Out has 2
clean lakes with well-groomed, grassy banks
stocked with blues, shovelheads, and channel
cats. They also have a carry-out with tackle,
pop, snacks, lunch meat, picnic supplies, and ice
cold beer. Both the Fishing Lakes and Store are
open 7 days a week for your convenience.
Wilson Run is the place to have a big ‘ol time
catching big ‘ol catfish! The owners, Bill and
Charlotte, make sure everyone has fun before
they leave the place.
Are you an Outdoorsman that wishes
you had your own business. Well now is the
time to become your own boss. Wilson Run
Pay Lakes and Carry-Out is now up FOR
SALE. The best thing about this is the house
also goes with the business. This is a
GREAT OPPURTUNITY for the right
person. If you think you might be that
person, give Wilson Run a call,
TODAY!!!!!”
time, they'll take the easy meal. So next time you're
fishing, serve up a simple snack.
This is really easy to do when jigging or fishing
with soft plastics. In a walleye scenario with a
jig-and-minnow, pitch the jig to your chosen spot
(let's say it's 16 feet down on a rocky hump). Let
the jig reach bottom and let it just sit there. Assume a walleye has seen it drop and has rushed
in to investigate. Maybe he inhales it right away,
or maybe he's nosing it and waiting for it to make
its next move. During this period, pay very close
attention to "feeling" a bite or seeing your fishing
line twitch. If nothing happens after 10 seconds
or so, give the jig a hop and let it go motionless
again. If fish are there, and they're hungry, you
will get bit!
Do-nothing soft plastics for bass can be especially deadly. A lot of bass guys call this "deadsticking." I remember a particular day on a good
bass lake when every largemouth I caught was
on a dead-sticked Senko rigged "wacky style."
I'd make a cast, reel up the slack, and just wait.
Sometimes it took several minutes before a roaming bass came upon the bait and sucked it in, even
though it was just lying there on the bottom.
Dead-sticking is particularly effective when
catching bass and panfish on spawn beds too.
Find a bed, pitch a soft plastic into it, and eventually the fish guarding that piece of real estate will
pick up the lure to get it the heck out of there.
To dead-stick crank baits, there are two lure
styles involved: floaters and suspenders. With
floaters, simply twitch or retrieve the lure and
then stop. Let it float to the surface and sit there
for several seconds. You'll be amazed at how
many strikes you'll get when it's sitting still. It's
the same drill when you're working topwater baits
(poppers, prop baits, etc.).
For suspenders (or neutrally-buoyant)
crankbaits, retrieve the lure down to its desired
Wilson Run
Pay Lakes & Carry-Out
1095 Wilson Run Road, Chillicothe, Ohio
(740) 947-9540
DEER
CHECK
STATION
•Shovelheads •Blue Cats
•Channel Cats •Tackle •Pop
•Carry-Out Beer •Snacks •Ice
•Picnic Supplies •Fishing Lakes
•Primitive Camping
w/ Electric Hook-Ups
•New Shelter House •Tagged Fish
This Property is FOR SALE
Owners - Bill & Charlotte (Bandy) Hopkins
WOW !!! This HUGE Bull Elk was taken
while hunting sat Double D Ranch.
depth, stop, and let it hang there. Try this just
beyond the outside edges of thick underwater
weedlines. Gamefish will tuck into those edges
for cover, then dart out for unsuspecting baitfish
that get caught loafing around.
Even spoons and spinners, especially when
fished vertically, can be dead-sticked. And naturally, any type of live bait presentation underneath
a bobber (float) is a fairly motionless bait and an
easy target for a hungry fish.
Next time you decide to get out there and do
something about catching fish, try doing nothing
instead. It's a proven method for capitalizing on a
fish's tendency to be a lazy, opportunistic predator.
Good Fishing.
Babe Winkelman hosts "Good Fishing" and "Outdoor Secrets," the most-watched fishing and hunting programs on television. Tune in on NBC
Sports Network, Destination America, Velocity,
Time Warner Sports Texas & New York and many
local broadcast channels. Visit Winkelman.com
for air times and more information.
Take A
Buddy Fishing!
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An Outdoor Wonderland
Fish - Hunt - Enjoy
up-to-date Fishing Reports
1-877-8-OSCODA or www.oscoda.com
“Where The Mighty AuSable River Meets
Beautiful Lake Huron on the
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