Where are the Ohio Fisherman?

[bayvalle]

Hey guys post up who you are and where you are located in Ohio. I feel we should try to make a push for bassresource to add a Midwest fishing forum so that we aren't lumped together with all the states in the Northeast. Let's hear your thoughts.

[Bassman37]

I hear you. I am in Illinois and we are lumped into the Northeast as well.

 

Seems like someone thinks the midwest is in the northeast!

[Arobb2012]

Southwest here waiting for the rivers to drop in hopes of catching a smallie or two.

[Hower08]

North east Ohio here. A Midwest section would be sweet. And hopefully not as many cry babies as a couple other forums I visit 

[Brent Christian]

Im in Ky right across the river from Portsmouth And Ironton! Im game to all get together

[JG233]

I'm part time in Ohio - tomorrow will be my first outing in the state this year. I'm also hoping to catch my first bass of the year. The weather looks like it's going to be great.

[bayvalle]

On 3/13/2019 at 4:53 PM, Arobb2012 said:

Southwest here waiting for the rivers to drop in hopes of catching a smallie or two.

Fished GMR Wednesday. Water high, chocolate and moving fast No bites

[Arobb2012]

7 hours ago, bayvalle said:

Fished GMR Wednesday. Water high, chocolate and moving fast No bites

They are calling for rain this weekend so the gmr is going get higher,faster and muddier. I'm gonna try to hit the gmr by Downton Dayton here soon. I am ready to hit the mad river soon too. 

[bayvalle]

Fished GMR north of Dayton Saturday and it was much more fishable. Less flow, still muddy and still no bites. I was targeting SM.

[bayvalle]

On 3/13/2019 at 4:53 PM, Arobb2012 said:

Southwest here waiting for the rivers to drop in hopes of catching a smallie or two.

I'm fish north and south of Dayton mostly fishing lakes. How has river fishing been lately?

[PourMyOwn]

On 3/28/2019 at 9:30 PM, JG233 said:

I'm part time in Ohio - tomorrow will be my first outing in the state this year. I'm also hoping to catch my first bass of the year. The weather looks like it's going to be great.

I'm also a part timer living in New Hampshire and going to southeastern "Ahia" in the summer. Probably going to scoot up to Erie and St Clair around July 1st, otherwise it's Seneca and Dillon for me.

[Arobb2012]

1 hour ago, bayvalle said:

I'm fish north and south of Dayton mostly fishing lakes. How has river fishing been lately?

My first trip was yesterday. River was slightly muddy and got worse as it rained more. I did catch 3 smallies on soft plastic craws.

[Hower08]

On 6/10/2019 at 8:09 AM, PourMyOwn said:

I'm also a part timer living in New Hampshire and going to southeastern "Ahia" in the summer. Probably going to scoot up to Erie and St Clair around July 1st, otherwise it's Seneca and Dillon for me.

Forget Seneca head to wolf run

[bayvalle]

On 6/15/2019 at 9:35 AM, Hower08 said:

Forget Seneca head to wolf run

What's the advantage of Wolf Run over Seneca? I haven't fished either one yet.

[PourMyOwn]

10 minutes ago, bayvalle said:

What's the advantage of Wolf Run over Seneca? I haven't fished either one yet.

I really dislike Seneca, but my uncle camps there so it's convenient.  If it weren't for family, I'd never go back. Lots of work for a bunch of 14 inch fish. I'd much rather fish it for white bass, at least they keep me busy.

[Hower08]

4 hours ago, bayvalle said:

What's the advantage of Wolf Run over Seneca? I haven't fished either one yet.

Smaller amount of water to cover and bigger fish

[JG233]

On 6/10/2019 at 8:09 AM, PourMyOwn said:

I'm also a part timer living in New Hampshire and going to southeastern "Ahia" in the summer. Probably going to scoot up to Erie and St Clair around July 1st, otherwise it's Seneca and Dillon for me.

Yeah. I'm not a big fan of Ohio fishing, but I've only fished the southeast part of the state. I'm happy to be home fishing in New England. Water on the Quabbin and Cape always treat me well. 

[Hower08]

The se Ohio lakes have some amazing bass fishing it can be very challenging though. Generally Ohio as a whole is tough fishing but I also believe that is why the few pros from Ohio are very  successful on the big circuits

[drew4779]

I'm in Cincy.

On 6/19/2019 at 11:32 AM, Hower08 said:

The se Ohio lakes have some amazing bass fishing it can be very challenging though. Generally Ohio as a whole is tough fishing but I also believe that is why the few pros from Ohio are very  successful on the big circuits

I would agree, Ohio is not a bass fishing mecca by any means (except maybe for Erie and/or AEP).  However, I will say that the tough fishing in Cincy has made me better when I travel to other parts of the country. 

[bayvalle]

On 7/29/2019 at 11:47 AM, drew4779 said:

I'm in Cincy.

I would agree, Ohio is not a bass fishing mecca by any means (except maybe for Erie and/or AEP).  However, I will say that the tough fishing in Cincy has made me better when I travel to other parts of the country. 

Bass fishing in SW Ohio is difficult but I've learned fishing off a kayak has improved the experience for me. Most of the time I'm fishing alone since my brother had a stroke.  As a result it's easier for me and gives me more flexiblity to use a kayak plus I can throw it in the back of the truck anytime I'm traveling . I have never been to AEP, can I get a kayak on those lakes?

[FishinBuck07]

35 minutes ago, bayvalle said:

Bass fishing in SW Ohio is difficult but I've learned fishing off a kayak has improved the experience for me. Most of the time I'm fishing alone since my brother had a stroke.  As a result it's easier for me and gives me more flexiblity to use a kayak plus I can through in tha back of the truck anytime I'm traveling . I have never been to AEP, can I get a kayak on those lakes?

Yes you can get a kayak into most of them.  Some are going to be a whole lot more work than others though.  You will definitely need a cart to drag the yak behind you.  We use float tubes to fish them, they are slow but a whole lot lighter and easier to hike into the remote ponds with.  It is a beautiful place for sure, just watch out for the ticks as they are really bad down there.

My avatar picture is a picture of one of the ponds down there.  I caught my PB out of that pond four years ago, it was almost 7 pounds

[drew4779]

2 hours ago, bayvalle said:

Bass fishing in SW Ohio is difficult but I've learned fishing off a kayak has improved the experience for me. Most of the time I'm fishing alone since my brother had a stroke.  As a result it's easier for me and gives me more flexiblity to use a kayak plus I can through in tha back of the truck anytime I'm traveling . I have never been to AEP, can I get a kayak on those lakes?

Yes.  Kayaking is big there, but as @Fishinbuck07 said, float tubes are more efficient. Some ponds you can drive right up to and some even have ramps but those tend to be the ponds that are highly pressured.  I've seen guys in kayaks at some of the more remote ponds but their kayaks must be a lot lighter than mine or they're in a lot better shape than me.

[Harbor Hunter]

 I'm from north-central Ohio,I mainly fish Lake Erie the Detroit River and Lake Saint Clair for smallmouth and largemouth.

[bayvalle]

On 9/2/2019 at 5:42 PM, Harbor Hunter said:

 I'm from north-central Ohio,I mainly fish Lake Erie the Detroit River and Lake Saint Clair for smallmouth and largemouth.

That's a great list of waters for fishing. 

[bayvalle]

On 7/29/2019 at 11:47 AM, drew4779 said:

I'm in Cincy.

I would agree, Ohio is not a bass fishing mecca by any means (except maybe for Erie and/or AEP).  However, I will say that the tough fishing in Cincy has made me better when I travel to other parts of the country. 

I'm just south of Dayton. I can get to Erie in 3hrs and AEP in 2 1/2 hrs. These days I fish from a Hobie Kayak while I'm in Ohio so I stay in the Harbors when fishing Erie. Since I have never been to AEP, I am curious if it be the better option for me.