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4 days ago | 
outdoornews.com | Doug Clifford
In Northeast Ohio, two bass fishing clubs – one comprised of predominantly white anglers, the other predominantly black – have come together, not just to share the water, but to forge a perfect union. Their story is not limited to fishing; it’s about camaraderie, breaking barriers, and proving that passion for the sport of fishing can bridge any divide. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com.
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1 week ago | 
outdoornews.com | Doug Clifford
The seventh annual Blue Rock Big Bass Bash at Ohio’s Burr Oak Lake had a full field of 50 boats for the sixth consecutive year when the tournament took place on Sunday, April 27. A foggy morning gave way to a sky that looked like it had invented the color blue as the team tournament format began at 7 a.m.Instead of one winner at the day’s end weigh-in, the Bash awards a first place angler and a runner-up at the bottom of the hour for eight hours.
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2 weeks ago | 
perrytribune.com | Doug Clifford
BURR OAK LAKE, Ohio — One of the best bass fishing events in southeast Ohio took place at Burr Oak Lake on Sunday, April 27. The Run ’N’ Gun Bass Busters’ seventh annual Blue Rock Custom Tackle Big Bass Bash had a full field of 50 boats for the sixth straight year. Boats launched from Burr Oak’s Dock 4 at 7 a.m. in a two-man team format although individual anglers could pay the entire entry fee of $100 and compete without a partner.
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3 weeks ago | 
outdoornews.com | Doug Clifford
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Bill Lowen entered the 2025 tournament season carrying the memory of his disappointing performance on the 2024 Bassmaster Elite tour. Instead of focusing on a bass on the end of his line, he feared the weight at his line’s end could be his career. “My finish for the 2024 season standings was the worst of my career,” acknowledged the Brookville, Indiana, resident who is a Buckeye native.
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3 weeks ago | 
outdoornews.com | Doug Clifford
One of the best family events of the summer is returning to Perry County on Saturday, June 14. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office will present the Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs Youth Fishing Derby at the Perry County Gun Club located at 4957 Township Road 149, New Lexington. There is no admission fee and the event is open to the public. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com.
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4 weeks ago | 
perrytribune.com | Doug Clifford
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio — Of all the monthly designations, April’s Autism Awareness has never been necessary for my family. We had to embrace autism every minute of every day after my son, Matthew, was diagnosed as autistic. The part of Matt’s diagnosis that proved most painful were the words “severely and profoundly.”That description sentenced Matt to a life where he would never be able to verbally communicate. His mother, Peggy, studied early childhood development as a college major.
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1 month ago | 
outdoornews.com | Doug Clifford
Anglers constantly tinker with tackle in an attempt to outwit their competition, be it fish or fisherman. Most times these adjustments are performed on already-manufactured products. However, access to materials and equipment has given rise to garage “factories” where anglers with another full-time job have turned to making everything from baits to rods. Southeast Ohio is a hotbed for these fishing entrepreneurs. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com.
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1 month ago | 
perrytribune.com | Doug Clifford
PERRY COUNTY — If turkey hunting and trout fishing are two of your favorite outdoor pursuits in southeast Ohio, April is the time to get it done. The Ohio Division of Wildlife is stocking 85,000 rainbow trout all over the state with several lakes in our area receiving a portion of these tasty fish. Wild turkey season starts April 19 and the one-month season ends May 19 with a youth hunt taking place April 12. Turkey hunting is one outdoor addiction that I have been able to avoid.
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1 month ago | 
logandaily.com | Doug Clifford
PERRY COUNTY — If turkey hunting and trout fishing are two of your favorite outdoor pursuits in southeast Ohio, April is the time to get it done. The Ohio Division of Wildlife is stocking 85,000 rainbow trout all over the state with several lakes in our area receiving a portion of these tasty fish. Wild turkey season starts April 19 and the one-month season ends May 19 with a youth hunt taking place April 12. kAm%FC<6J 9F?E:?8 :D @?6 @FE5@@C 255:4E:@? E92E x 92G6 366?
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1 month ago | 
perrytribune.com | Doug Clifford
NEW LEXINGTON — One of the best family events of the summer is returning to Perry County on Saturday, June 14. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office will present the Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs Youth Fishing Derby at the Perry County Gun Club located at 4957 Township Road 149, New Lexington. There is no admission fee and the event is open to the public. The lake at the Gun Club is directly across from the Perry County Country Club.
