Mohican River

I gotta chance to hit  the Mohican in North-Eastern Ohio. I had been down this river a a kid but didn’t remember much of it. I got down their Sunday afternoon and found this was an off-week time to go. The crowds were leaving and the water was clearing out Read more…

Clear Creek metro park

I’d actually planned on doing the Zaleski South loop again , and decided to pull in here and check it out. 12 miles of trails total. I happened to walk the flat low portions. They were pretty muddy. as most are after all the rain we’ve had. I fished along Read more…

Marvin Sparks 2011

I just returned from an annual bass fishing tournament in southeast Ohio . The bass seemed to be in prespawn , were skittish and not terribly protective of their beds yet. Jim’s reworked signage looks good. The weather cleared Thursday afternoon for scouting and mushroom hunting. A morel mushroom hiding Read more…

Hoover Reservoir

First day of Kayaking was pretty uneventful. No Fish , no pictures , and I didn’t get wet. A  few pictures after kayaking – Hoover Reservoir , Columbus , Ohio. I probably get a better work out,  getting the kayak in and out of the water than actually paddling. Random Read more…

New Knives

Picked up 3 knives from http://www.gofastandlight.com/ I’m comparing weights to see If I can part with my trusty Buck 102. Old Buck knife- 4.6 oz Feels the best in my hands. Guessing about $35. Stainless Steel. Mora classic- 2.7 oz . Feels a little cheap , and it is @ Read more…

Marvin Sparks 2007

Marvin Spars Fishing Classic 2007 This years total weight winner , Rick takes the trophy from Jim. Big bass was taken by Rocky, again from Jim This years take was less than spectacular. I don’t have the specifics, but it’s under 100 lbs. Team shroom award goes to Jeff @ Read more…