Tag: fishing
There’s a sucker born every minute
Looking for a challenge that doesn't involve the walleye crowds? The spring sucker run is officially on! From the common white sucker to the elusive redhorse, these feisty bottom-feeders are a blast to catch and—if prepared right—make for a delicious meal. Check out Jim Abrams’ latest guide on how to identify them, where to find them and how to cook them up.
The Adams Fly: How a legend was born
Tracing the history of the world's most versatile dry fly at the Adams Fly Festival, from its 1922 roots to meeting the legends of bamboo rod building.
Old Ugly and the great divide: Two sides of a 50-year-old...
Two classmates, two wildly different stories. Read Jim Abrams and Mike Batchelor’s hilarious conflicting accounts of a legendary day at the fishing hole.
ODNR fish hatchery open houses coming up
Hatchery open houses are free of charge and provide time for visitors to see fish up close before they are stocked into one of Ohio’s many public lakes and rivers.
Lake Erie daily limits announced for 2026 fishing season
All Lake Erie angler daily harvest limits remain unchanged in Ohio for 2026 and will be in effect through April 30, 2027.
Successes, failures and lessons learned in Ohio wildlife management
From steelhead "home runs" to the Sichuan pheasant strikeout, outdoors columnist Jim Abrams explores the hits and misses of species introduction and the law of unintended consequences.
The blue pike: Fact vs. fiction of Lake Erie’s “Loch Ness...
Is the blue pike extinct or just hiding? Explore the history, the massive harvests, and the science behind why this legendary Lake Erie fish disappeared.
2025 walleye hatch ranks among largest in Lake Erie history
The ODNR reports a massive win for Lake Erie fishing: walleye and west zone yellow perch hatches hit the top 10 of the last 38 years. See what this means for your next catch.
Stalking winter steelhead in the between months
Beat the winter blues! Learn to catch trophy steelhead (lake-run rainbow trout) in Ohio's streams using fly, spinning, and centerpin gear. Find hot spots and tackle tips.
Happily going mad
A warm November day on Ohio’s Mad River brings lessons in patience, humor and the timeless art of fly fishing for trout with a classic royal coachman.
