Portage....Independence week of 2024

Good day on Portage Lakes, OH

[@dinkfishing7135]

Jim, nothing like being on the water when that sun is coming up! Well done.

[@matzdavid1]

I fished last Friday, and talked to several people who also fished Thursday who did very well as you. this was on North Reservoir and Hower Lake. It seems as though we don't get to choose when those fish decide to cooperate---- they do. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jimbaumgardner1436]

@@matzdavid1 very true

[@LoganKnoebel]

Hell ya Slim Jim slamming on portage. Fisherman Centrals one of a kind. -from Your bestest friend Dom ;) P.S this is playing on a loop on the TV at FC

[@jimbaumgardner1436]

@@LoganKnoebel lol. Thanks dude

[@Declan2Drippy]

So I used to fish with my dad when I was like 6 and 7 but then we got busy and never really fished again until now and I’m 13 turning 14 and i am getting back into fishing and I live near Punderson State park and I’ve gone there and got night crawlers and I have some lures but im not catching any bass and I can’t stop catching bluegill and all year I’ve probably only caught 20 bluegill and a black crappie but it was tiny but my dad has caught a bunch of bluegill but he did catch a nicely sized channel catfish which was 1.5 pounds (estimate) but yeah if you could give me some advice on lures or bait or fishing spots in the area but I don’t have a boat or canoe.

[@jimbaumgardner1436]

@@Declan2Drippy this time of year throw a worm or any type of soft plastic. Work them on the bottom slowly. Anything in black and blue color and green pumpkin color. You should be able to get some bass bites. It’s definitely a little tougher from shore

[@Declan2Drippy]

@@jimbaumgardner1436 thank you for the advice