After a particularly dreary off-season, it is time to hit Buckeye State waters once again. This year we have arranged to list our top five locations for each of the 10 most popular Ohio species, including angler tips for each and a listing and phone number of the most respected bait and tackle outlets and phone number for each. Many thanks to the ODNR, our reporting stations, and ongoing reports into both the Buckeye Angler Facebook site and buckeyeangler.com from so many of you. LARGEMOUTH BASS Jack Kiser with a largemouth bass at Mogadore Reservoir. 1. Mogadore Reservoir: Consistent productivity, for both numbers and size, continues to impress. Bait: spinnerbait. Mogadore Bait & Tackle: 330-628-9872. 2. Portage Lakes: Revered Ohio bass fishery continues to produce despite ongoing tournament activity. Bait: lipless crankbaits. Fisherman’s Central: 330-644-5346. 3. Lake Erie: Near shore bite continues to impress over time. Bait: tubes. Real Sport…
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