Tag: fishing
Why fall Is the best time to stock and manage your...
Fall is the ideal time to evaluate water quality, balance fish populations, and prepare your pond for spring. From stocking rates for bass and bluegill to controlling weeds and muck, learn key pond management tips from Ashland SWCD to keep your fishery thriving.
History of the Ohio Division of Wildlife: The birth of conservation
As deforestation, dam construction, and industrial pollution threatened Ohio's natural resources in the 19th century, public outcry forced state leaders to take action. Jim Abrams traces early game laws, fish passage mandates, and the 1873 founding of the Ohio Fish Commission.
History of the Division of Wildlife: The Ohio Country
In part one of a series on the history of the Ohio Division of Wildlife, Jim Abrams explores how 19th-century settlement, bounties, and the Great Hinckley Hunt depleted native species—leading to Ohio's very first wildlife protection laws in 1829.
Creatio Ex Nihilo: Creation out of nothing
What happens when your spouse asks what you are thinking about? Instead of saying "nothing," launch into a convoluted rant about bird feeders, grape jelly stock markets and midsummer solstice math. Here is how Jim Abrams turned an over-explanation into a brand-new fishing reel.
Lake La Su An and the one that got away
Looking for giant bluegills and aggressive largemouth bass? Former wildlife officer Jim Abrams shares humorous angling tales from northwest Ohio's Lake La Su An Wildlife Area, along with the specific rules, limits, and season dates you need to know before planning your next trip.
Choosing fly fishing over golf did not save me any money
Former wildlife officer Jim Abrams looks back at his decision to skip golf and take up fly fishing instead. Inspired by Bing Crosby, a winter trip to an East Palestine sports shop started a lifelong passion that proved a "simple" rural hobby can still empty your wallet.
From sonar to apps: Fishing tech at the fingertips
Technology has revolutionized fishing. From advanced sonar fish finders to Ohio's interactive digital tools like the DataOhio Portal and HuntFish OH app, anglers can now use data-driven insights to map out their next successful trip and locate the state's best fishing spots.
The best fishing partners have a wagging tail —and a closed...
From learning when to keep his "beak shut" about secret honey holes to mastering the classic fish story, Jim Abrams reflects on a lifetime of angling. Discover why human partners often talk too much, and why a loyal dog makes the ultimate, trustworthy fishing companion.
Leaving the best flies behind
A fly-fishing trip to Michigan's Au Sable River brings humor, lost lures, and a deeper reflection on a late friend. Angler Jim Abrams shares a moving essay on the "best flies" left behind in trees and trout streams, and the holy waters of the Manistee River where memories endure.
Drowning worms, coaxing cats and catching memories
Relive the magic of summer nights with outdoors columnist Jim Abrams and discover Ohio’s top spots for channel, blue, and flathead catfish. He shares expert tips for night fishing success and record cats.
