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Dan Dannenmueller’s Z521C Ranger boat is just like any other fishing boat. Maybe from the deck, but outside — it’s a brightly colored ‘wrapped’ boat with sponsor’s logos By Larry Claypool splashed end to end. Editor If it were a candy wrapper you’d want to eat what was inside. Fisherman instantly recognize Dannenmueller’s 21-foot craft as a crappie boat. His main sponsor — Bobby Garland Crappie Baits — is featured on the large ‘candy wrapper’. There’s photos of several large crappie fish swimming about too. And his attached shiny Ford truck features the same Bobby G logo. There’s also more fish pictures on the truck, and a life-size photo of Dannenmueller and his new partner, Garrett Steele. When this rig pulls into town, you know who’s coming. For Dannenmueller, and with his personality, he has a friend around every corner, or at least at every stop he makes. “This happens everywhere we stop,” said Steele, who’s been Dannenmueller’s teammate since 2013. “We stop to get gas and it’s at least another 20 minutes be-

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Pro anglers Dan Dannenmueller (left) and Garrett Steele of Crappie Country offer four of their largest fish catch during the PA Crappie Camp last month on Shenango River Lake.

cause Dan loves talking with people. And people love talking to him.” On the water, while fishing, it’s the same thing. “Are you Bobby Garland?” asked a fisherman as he pulled close to Dannenmueller and Steele on Shenango River Lake recently. “I use all your

stuff,” added the fisherman. “No, they’re our sponsor,” Dannenmueller said. “What baits do you like?” asked Dannenmueller of his new friend. And a 10 minute conversation ensued — all while catching fish with his spider rig. That conversation took place at

Shenango while Dannenmueller and Steele were participating in the PA Crappie Camp, a three-day media fishing event of outdoor communicators and representatives of several fishing tackle companies. I participated on Day 3 with Turn To Bobby Page 4

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New State Perch Record in Ohio

ODNR

Jena Leads UOVSAL

Cautions About Boat Fuel

Reloading and the .257 Roberts

Larry Claypool

Ralph Scherder

BoatUS

Kopf & Riggs New WV Blue Catfish Capture WMT Lorain Larry Claypool Record

10 Record Falls at WVDNR

Larry Claypool

Bass Classic

Stay Hydrated, My Friends Grey D. Berrier II

Spinners for Dirty Water Smallmouth

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3D Archery Shoots - June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18. Hosted by Mosquito Bowmen, 2535 McCleary Jacoby Rd., Cortland, OH 44410. Cost $10, Cubs under 12 free. For info. call 330-507-1212 or see website: www.mosquitobowmen.com. Ohio River Catfish Tournaments - June 25; July 9, 23; Aug. 6. Sponsored by Chester-Newell Sportsmen’s Club. Open to everyone. 7 p.m. Sat. to 7 a.m. Sun. Boundries Pittsburgh to Wheeling. $10 per fisherman. Visit Chaney’s Service Station or call 304-387-3982. Walleye Madness Tournaments (WMT) - June 25 at Lake Erie, Geneva, blow day June 26. Inland events 40-boat limit, Lake Erie events 50-boat limit. Entry fee $150. Visit their website: www.walleyemadness.net or call club president Adam Momirov at: 330-904-6446. 3-D Archery Shoots - July 3; Aug. 6-7; Sept. 4 at Beaver Creek Sportsman Club, 14480 Washingtonville Rd., Washingtonville, OH. All ages and equipment welcome; McKenzie Targets, 30 targets, no rangefinders. Reg. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Adults $10, Youth (10 & under) free. Contact Chuck York at 330-978-3253 or 330-716-3964. Scores posted weekly on Facebook.

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There is a reason people are called “Professionals”, the rest of us are “Amateurs”. The fishing world is no different. Yes there are several levels in each category, but the Pros still have to know what they’re doing because By Larry Claypool they have to earn a payEditor check. I like my amateur status as a fisherman. It’s casual, how I like it, and there’s less pressure. We all like to catch fish, and the BIG fish is what we seek most. Pros are no different. I learned that first hand recently — on two occasions — while taking part in the PA Crappie Camp at Shenango River Lake and Muransky Companies United Way Bass Classic on Pine Lake. At the Crappie Camp I fished aboard crappie Pro Dan Dannenmueller’s boat and at the Bass Classic I was a judge on Bill Byers’ boat during the competition. Byers, and his teammate Scott Cremeans (he was the Amateur but competes some times on the Pro circuit), competed hard for eight hours to finish fourth in the event (see story on Page 10) on Pine Lake with 12 fish. There were two times the bass slayers sat in first place. They really were not ‘slaying’ fish but managed to find a couple hot spots during a very tough day of fishing. The wind and weather played havoc with the fish, in what turned out to be a ‘tough bite’ kind of day. Since it was a ‘tough bite’ on Pine Lake for the Byers/Cremeans team I got to witness most of their arsenal as far as bait presentations. Yes, they essentially threw everything but the kitchen sink during this tournament. They had to! And yes I didn’t get to fish on this day, but I learned a few tricks. I won’t tell though. Since we were fishing for bass in the Bass Classic everything else quickly got chucked

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back into the lake. Ouch! That hurt when Cremeans hit a few streaks of very large crappie — and easily pulled in six or seven 15-17-inchers. And yes I was paying attention to what he caught those on. Now a few weeks earlier, as I was participating in the annual media event (PA Crappie Camp) hosted by fishing guru Darl Black at Shenango River Lake in PA, those 15-17inch crappie were the hit of the day. We took many photos of those fish. In fact, the largest fish taken on Shenango that day was a beautiful 17-inch, two-pound crappie aboard Dannenmueller’s boat. It was caught by fellow journalist Bill Decoteau. I caught several smaller crappie sitting alongside Dannenmueller as he employs a unique spider rigging system with eight 16foot rods expertly dangling from the bow of his 21-foot Ranger boat. (*Note: PA allows three rods in the water and we had three fisherman aboard.) I also caught a small northern pike and white bass on the crappie rig. I also learned a lot about crappie fishing from Dannenmueller, and his partner Garrett Steele. Being on board with professional fisherman for several hours can be a great learning experience. During my time with Byers and Cremeans we did some talking but I mostly listened, and learned. They were seriously in competition mode and I didn’t want to disturb them. Yes, they were competing and the new Major League Fishing scoring system we were using allowed them to know where they stood on the leader board. It actually made for some interesting fishing, and competing. Aboard Dannenmueller’s boat it was a more casual atmosphere since it was not a competition. I could definitely see how the team worked together though to catch fish. In Dannenmueller’s case he’s such a seasoned veteran on the water and most of his good fortunes come with preparation and knowledge of the fish, his boat and equipment.

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Dannenmueller and Steele and Garmin Electronics’ Mark McQuown on Shenango River Lake. The first two days the group fished on Pymatuning Lake and Conneaut Lake. Dannenmueller is not only a professional crappie fisherman, he loves the sport and promotes it at all times. He also has vested interest in the sport (in the digital world) as he’s the publisher and owner of the CrappieNow online magazine. It’s the No. 1 online crappie magazine. Together with Steele, they now work under the moniker of “Crappie Country”. Adding the word ‘Country’ to their title offers a dual meaning for Steele as he is an established country music artist and entertainer. In addition Dannenmueller and Steele have obtained representation from NY-LA-NASH Entertainment to spearhead their careers on and off the water. NY-LA-NASH is owned by 30+ year entertainment industry veteran TinaMarie Holland, who also happens to be married to Steele. Dannenmueller said it’s been a perfect fit, connecting with Steele, Holland and NY-LA-NASH. Dannenmueller’s an accomplished bass and crappie fisherman

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on the national scene, including winning the Crappie Masters Angler of the Year Team honors for both 2011 and 2012. At this writing the Crappie Country team sits in 13th place in the top 20 Crappie Masters team standings with three events to go. As Dannenmueller and Steele travel across the country fishing and promoting their team and sport, they do so by participating in media events (like the one in western Pennsylvania), do on-air interviews on television, radio and podcasts online, speaking engagements and offer seminars, including several at Bass Pro Shops, another sponsor. And Dannenmueller will still offer impromptu mini clinics in a truck stop near you. That could be why some have called the Crappie Country team the “Ambassadors” of crappie fishing. “We like that name. We’re honored by it,” said Steele. NOTES: • Contact Dan Dannenmueller via email at: dan@kms-inc.net, visit www.crappienow.com or Crappie Country on Facebook. See Steele’s website at: www.garrettsteele.com. • The Crappie Country team caught most of their fish during the PA Crappie

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Ohio Valley Outdoors–Photo by Larry Claypool

Pro anglers Dan Dannenmueller (left) and Garrett Steele fish with their special spider rig rods during the PA Crappie Camp last month on Shenango River Lake. The duo caught more than 60 fish during the day.

Camp using Bobby Garland Crappie Baits, specifically Baby Shad Swim’Rs in colors; Glacier, Bluegrass, Glitter Critter and Ice Out. They also use DDOutdoor Jigs (called P&S Jigs). • Dannenmueller’s Ranger boat is equipped with a Yamaha SHO 250 HP

motor and he uses Garmin electronics, Driftmaster Stalker rod holders with BnM 16ft BPJP trolling rods. • The PA Crappie Camp was hosted by Darl and Marilyn Black, the Crawford County Convention & Visitors Bureau Turn To Bobby Page 5

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Larew Lures) and Driftmaster/Division New Ohio State of Black River Tools. Record Perch and Visit Mercer County PA tourism. • A free crappie fishing seminar was Certified Other sponsors were: Pymatuning State also held in conjunction with the Crappie Park, TTI-Blakemore Fishing, BnM Camp. It was held May 19 at the COLUMBUS, OH — A new Ohio Poles, Gamma Fishing Lines, Garmin, Reynolds VFW in Transfer, PA. record Yellow Perch has been certified Bobby Garland Crappie Baits (Gene by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee. The new state record yellow perch, weighing 2.86 pounds, was caught by David Berg of Mentor, Ohio in Lake Erie in Lake County, Ohio. Berg caught the yellow perch April 18, 2016, using a minnow for bait, on a St. Croix spinning rod with 8 lb test braided line. Berg’s yellow perch is 15.75 inches long and 13.75 inches in girth. His catch replaces the previous state record yellow perch which was caught in Lake Erie by Charles Thomas on April 17, 1984 weighing 2.75 pounds and measuring 14.5 inches long. Ohio’s record fish are determined on the basis of weight only. Ohio’s state record fish are certified by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee with assistance from fisheries biologists with the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Fisheries biologist Carey Knight from the Ohio Division of Ohio Valley Outdoors–Photo by Larry Claypool Wildlife Fairport Harbor Research StaCrappie angler Garrett Steele shows one of the tion confirmed the identification of fine crappie caught during the PA Crappie Camp. Bobby From Page 4

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David Berg, of Mentor Lake, OH, set a new Ohio state record for yellow perch. The fish weighed 2.86 pounds.

Berg’s catch as a yellow perch. For more information on Ohio’s state record fish program contact Fred Snyder, Chairman, OWO State Record Fish Committee, 754 Co. Rd. 126, Fremont, OH 43420, phone 419-332-0777, email fnsnyder@gmail.com.

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Spinners for Dirty Water Smallmouth Bass OV Outdoor Times

Free-flowing rivers like the middle portion of the Allegheny furnish some of the best fishing in Pennsylvania for smallmouth bass, By Jeff Knapp with the poten- Fishing Editor tial for both numbers and size. Rivers, though, are subject to constant change, particularly given the whimsical weather patterns of recent years. One must be able to cope with a variety of river conditions, including high and dirty. Within reason, I like it when the Allegheny is up and off color. What’s reasonable? Using the USGS gauges at Franklin and Parker as a measuring stick, below 8 feet at the former or 7 feet at the latter; visibility-wise, at least six

inches. Higher flows push bass tight to the banks, meaning they are more concentrated rather than spread throughout various mid-river areas. It’s a perfect scenario for chucking spinnerbaits, a tactic that often results in a day that produces lots of quality-sized bass in the 15 to 20inch range, particularly if you follow these tips. • Target banks that aren’t getting blasted with hard current. These spots can be found along inside bends in the river, below points/bars formed at creek mouths (incoming clearer water often found below creeks is another draw for bass), in and around island complexes with are often feature diverse current situations and good shallow water habitat. • Bring you’re A-game, casting wise. Typically, bass will be tucked in right next to shore, likely intercepting food that comes close by.

As such, there’s a big difference between casts that land a few inches off shore, and ones that hit three feet from the bank. Expect a bass to bite within the first few turns of the reel handle. Unless we have a fish or two hit halfway back to the boat – indicating a willingness to move for a bait that particular day – I recommend to my clients that they burn the lure back to the boat once it’s 15 feet or so off the bank, so they can get another cast off, keeping the bait in the prime zone as much as possible. • Gear-wise, being proficient with a baitcaster is an advantage in this situation. You can thumb the spool to feather the lure’s splashdown next to shore. However, medium action spinning tackle works okay, particularly after the user has launched a few casts and gets the timing down. • In terms of actually spinnerbaits, I like Terminator’s T1 as well as Winco’s Custom Lures River Rascal Short Arm spinnerbait. When the water’s still quite dirty I prefer dark skirts and big thumping blades. In the case of the Terminator, this is a single gold Oklahoma blade in size Turn To Smallmouth Page 7

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Straight shaft spinners are just one type of spinnerbait that are effective on smallmouth bass.

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4 or 4.5 (for a quarter or three-eighths bait, respectively). With Winco’s bait, I opt for a size 4 Colorado blade rather than the size 1 or 2 that comes standard. As the water starts to clear (one to two feet of visibility) I notice a preference shift to lighter colored skirts, and flashier tandem blades like the willow leaf, options available on T1. • Retrieve-wise, a slow steady retrieve is often best within the first few feet of the bank, one that gives the bass plenty of time to locate and react to the lure. Also, in areas where deeper water tucks up close to the bank it often pays to allow the bait to spiral down on a semi-tight line for a couple seconds after splashdown, just like a jig or worm. It’s a tactic particularly well-suited to single-spin lures. • Larger straight shaft spinners – ones with size 4 or 5 blades – are also good dirty water lures for flowing water smallmouth bass. I especially like straight shaft spinners when the water is just cloudy. Make casts across the current, so they come slightly upstream during the retrieve. If the cast is upstream oftentimes the blade won’t “bite” in the current.

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Expired License Possession in PA Made Illegal

HARRISBURG, PA — When July rolls around, a new hunting license year will begin and those licenses carried over the previous 12 months no longer are valid. But the Wildlife Conservation Officers working for the Pennsylvania Game Commission sometimes encounter hunters and trappers who still are in possession of expired licenses and tags from the previous year. And in some cases, those in possession of expired licenses and tags are carrying them with the intention to use them unlawfully to tag an animal taken in the current season. The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners has addressed that problem, voting recently to make it unlawful to possess any license or big-game tag from a previous license year while engaged in hunting or trapping activities. Licenses and tags that have been fulfilled, revoked or suspended also have been made unlawful to possess in the field. Commissioners have noted the color of hunting licenses can’t be changed

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from year to year to make it easier for hunters to know which tags are valid. The PALS system through which hunting licenses are issued is operated jointly in Pennsylvania by the Game Commission and the state Fish and Boat Commission. Because the license years for hunting

and fishing licenses start and end at different times, hunting and fishing licenses for different licenses years are issued at the same time, meaning the color for each must remain consistent. Commissioners reminded hunters it is unlawful to possess the licenses or tags of junior hunters and mentored youth.

COLUMBUS, OH — New this summer, Ohioans will have the option to stay at more than 200 full-service campsites at select Ohio State Parks statewide. These new full-service campsites are now open at 10 state parks for the 2016 summer camping season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). All newly improved campsites are now available for reservation by calling 800OHIOPARKS (644-6727) or by visiting ohiostateparks.org. Reservations may be made up to six months in advance. The list of Ohio State Parks offering more full-service campsites are: Alum Creek State Park, Findley State Park, Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Indian Lake State Park, Lake Alma State Park, Mt. Gilead State Park,

Mohican State Park, Punderson State Park and Salt Fork State Park. Additionally, Mary Jane Thurston State Park added 23 electric sites, and South Bass Island State Park added 53 electric sites. Ohio State Parks received an unprecedented $88.5 million for capital improvements to strengthen the infrastructure and modernize facilities in the 2014 capital budget. Ohio has 74 state parks, 56 with campgrounds and nine with lodge and conference centers. The Buckeye State is one of only seven states in the nation where admission and parking at state parks are free. Many Ohio families and out-of-state residents turn to Ohio State Parks for hiking, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, biking, horseback riding and more.

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Reloading and the .257 Roberts OV Outdoor Times

For Christmas when I was 13, my parents bought me my own rifle, a Remington .257 Roberts. It was the Mountain Rifle edition, with a slender stock and a quick bolt, and it fit By Ralph Scherder me well. My dad also Hunting Editor hunted deer with a .257 Roberts, which he got as a gift from his parents in the 1960s. When I started shooting my own rifle, I quickly realized why he’d always reloaded ammunition for his. There aren’t many great factory rounds available for that caliber. U n like ammunition for the .270 and .30-06, factory ammo for the .257 is limited to only a handful of options, and none of them even come close to doing the caliber justice. The velocities are well below what the cartridge is capable of handling. Learning to reload ammunition fascinated me. I watched my dad reload shells, the care taken to properly prepare the case, measure out the powder, seat

the bullet, and double check the final product. In a way I felt it was a rite of passage, what young girls must feel like when watching their moms bake cakes. That’s what reloading ammunition was like for me. I was being entrusted with family secrets and in the process adding my own discoveries to the overall story. Reloading, for me, was empowering. I didn’t have to settle for off-the-shelf factory rounds, which didn’t have the killing power or the accuracy I desired. I could tinker and fiddle one grain at a time until I found the ideal load. I invested a little bit of myself in every round, and that made it more gratifying, too. I had a say in how things were put together. From my dad I learned that a 90-grain Sierra with 42 grains of IMR 4064 shot around 3,000 fps from my .257 Roberts. The same load from his rifle shot about 50 fps slower. That was an interesting lesson for a kid, to have two rifles of identical caliber shooting the same load, yet shoot it differently. It was a lesson that would serve me well later in life when shooting all types of weapons,

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from rifles to shotguns to bows. Viewing every weapon as an individual is the first step to using that particular weapon to its fullest capabilities. How tightly a rifle is chambered will dictate velocity of certain loads. My dad’s rifle, for instance, has a slightly bigger chamber, primarily because his model is much older. When a shell is fired, the brass expands to the size of the chamber. Brass that has been used in his gun will not fit in mine, which is chambered much tighter. When reloading for multiple rifles of the same caliber, be aware of which brass gets used in which rifle. It doesn’t take as much of a charge to generate pressure in guns that are tightly chambered. Brass ending up in the wrong rifle can cause too much pressure and result in a stuck casing, blown primer, or any number of bad results. When caution is exercised, though, reloading is a safe and fun hobby. You can reload a box of ammunition for about half the cost of factory rounds – considOhio Valley Outdoors–Photo by Ralph Scherder ering the cost of ammo nowadays, that’s Getting started reloading is easy. If you a substantial savings. Also, and perhaps know someone who reloads their own ammumore importantly, reloads are generally nition, ask to sit in on a session. Even if you more accurate and can kill game more don’t know anyone personally, hang out at efficiently than factory rounds. For me, the rifle range often enough and you’re bound to meet someone. killing a deer with a reload is akin to catching trout with flies I tied myself. There’s a little extra satisfaction involved and many times they’re just as eager to in knowing you developed an accurate pick up a pointer or two from you. load that dropped the animal in its tracks. Various websites such as ReloaderAnd of course, you can reload for more sNest.com offer great advice for reloadthan just rifles. Any firearm can be re- ing. The websites for powder and bullet loaded for, including handguns and shot- companies, such as Hodgdon’s and guns. Nosler, also offer recommendations for Getting started reloading is easy. If using their products. Many of them pubyou know someone who reloads their lish hard copy books or online charts feaown ammunition, ask to sit in on a ses- turing best loads for specific calibers. Of sion. Even if you don’t know anyone course, not to be overlooked is actually personally, hang out at the rifle range talking to a spokesperson from a comoften enough and you’re bound to meet pany that sells reloading products, such someone. Don’t be afraid to ask ques- as Redding Reloading, Midway USA, tions and take notes. In my experience, people who are really into reloading and Turn To Reloading Page 9 shooting are free with their knowledge,

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and Graf & Sons. All are great resources for novice or seasoned reloaders. At first, reloading can seem confusing. When you take into account that almost everything can impact a bullet’s accuracy, where do you begin? How do you know how many grains of which powder will produce the most accurate load using a certain bullet, casing, and primer? That’s where these resources come in handy. They eliminate the guesswork and provide a general starting point. In a way, they’re like recipes in a cookbook,

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proven to turn out successful a high percentage of the time. What you do from there is totally up to you. Just remember to always take it slow and increase loads in small increments, one grain at a time, and always err on the side of caution. My dad has always been a believer in getting the most out of your rifles. By default, I’m the same way. Yes, 41 grains of IMR 4064 will shoot just fine in my .257 Roberts, but if I can get the same accuracy and more velocity with 42 grains, why not? The higher velocity will translate into better killing power and flatter shooting at longer ranges. One year, in my early 20s, I bought a box of factory rounds for my .257 Roberts because I was too lazy to reload my own. Keep in mind that factory loads for the .257 often chronograph about 200 fps slower than my reloads. Anyway, I went groundhog hunting and missed several at long range, 250+ yards. I just couldn’t hit them, which was weird because I’d never had that problem before with my reloads. This went on for two weeks before I finally got frustrated and ended up reloading a box of shells. At one point, with the reloads, I had a string of 17 consecutive kills on groundhogs over 300 yards. The farthest was 580 yards. Need I say more?

New WV Blue Catfish Record Set

SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — A state record blue catfish was caught recently from the Ohio River, according to Robert A. Fala, Director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The record blue catfish was caught by Mark Blauvelt of New Lebanon, Ohio. Blauvelt caught the 44.88-inch, 59.74pound fish from the Ohio River on May 14, 2016, using cut bait. Blauvelt’s catch establishes a new West Virginia record for weight. The blue catfish length record of 47.75 inches held by Austin Hoffman since 2014 still stands. Anglers who believe that they have caught a state record fish should check the record listing in the 2016 Fishing Regulations brochure. The brochure also outlines the procedure to follow for reporting their catch. This information is also available online at www.wvdnr.gov.

Ohio Valley Outdoors–Photo courtesy of Mark Blauvelt

Mark Blauvelt of New Lebanon, Ohio, holds the new West Virginia record blue catfish he caught in the Ohio River recently.

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Expired License Possession in PA Made Illegal

system through which hunting licenses are issued is operated jointly in Pennsylvania by the Game Commission and the state Fish and Boat Commission. Because the license years for hunting and fishing licenses start and end at different times, hunting and fishing licenses for different licenses years are issued at the same time, meaning the color for each must remain consistent. Commissioners reminded hunters it is unlawful to possess the licenses or tags of junior hunters and mentored youth.

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Record Falls at Bass Classic OV Outdoor Times

It took a state record of fish for Bill Orr and Dave Rankin to win the 17th annual Muransky Companies United Way Bass Classic on Evans Lake on June 4. Pro- By Larry Claypool fessional angler Orr, Editor and his Amateur partner Rankin, caught 24 bass for a total weight of 65 pounds, 11 ounces to claim the Evans Lake top prize, and set a state mark. According to Bass Classic organizer Jack Wollitz the duo of Orr and Rankin are the first bass tournament fishers to weigh-in more than 60 pounds of fish during a one-day event in the Buckeye State. Fellow fisherman Brad Shultz (Pro) and Paul Shultz (Am) also set the mark during the event with 60 pounds, 8 ounces of fish recorded, and finished second. The one-day fundraising event also hosted a mirror tournament on nearby

Pine Lake, also part of Aqua Ohio. The team of Joe Discerni (Pro) and Sean David (Am) won that event with 40 pounds, 10 ounces of fish. That total came from 15 netted fish. The Bass Classic used a different scoring system for the first time, one based on the Major League Fishing catch, weigh and release format. That required additional volunteers for the event; a marshall/judge stationed on each boat. The onboard judge was responsible for helping to weigh each fish and record it on a paper chart and online (via a Smartphone) using an ActionTally website. The new “instant” scoring system allowed all competitors to see how the other teams were doing, essentially in “real time”. That twisted the competitive spirit of the anglers, as they were able to keep tabs on where they stood in the competition. Most — if not all — of the competitors approved of the new scoring system. Pro Bill Byers, of Columbus, OH, said it changed how he and his co-angler Scott

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The Pro/Am team of Bill Byers (right) and Scott Cremeans net a nice largemouth bass during the Muransky Companies United Way Bass Classic on June 4. The duo finished fourth in the Pine Lake event.

Cremeans fished, “it can really get into your head when you know exactly what everyone else is catching on the lake in real time!” “This was an entirely new experience

and I really think this format has a bright future in conservation based tournament fishing,” added Byers. The new scoring system is about conTurn To Bass Page 11

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servation. The key feature is to release the fish just minutes after it’s caught, and save fish from being in a livewell for several hours, risking some may die before a weigh-in period following the competition. Other top prizes went to: Mike Macovitz, Big Bass (Am) with a 5 lb-0 oz fish on Pine Lake; Dave Williams, Big Bass (Pro) on Pine Lake with a 4 lb-6 oz fish; Brad Shultz, Big Bass (Pro) on Evans Lake with a 4 lb-11 oz fish and Dave Rankin, Big Bass (Am) on Evans Lake with a 4 lb-13 oz fish. The results: Evans Lake (Top 10) — 1). Bill Orr (Pro)/Dave Rankin (Am) 65lb-11oz, 24 fish; 2). Brad Shultz/Paul Shultz 60lb8oz, 28; 3). Tony Holzer/Charles Yourstowky 54lb-3oz, 21; 4). Wayne Wells/John Phillips 44lb-12oz, 22; 5). Richie Chapman/Frank Reno 31lb-13, 16; 6). Joe Harbert/Russ Werner 36lb15oz, 14; 7). Frank Bartholomew/Nick Cutrone 35lb/4oz, 15; 8). Rory Franks/John Breedlove 33lb-9oz, 13; 9). Jameson Lecon/Mark Williams 27lb1oz, 12 and 10). Calvin Wagner/Mike Migletts 26lb-7oz, 12. Pine Lake (Top 8) — 1). Joe Discerni

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(Pro)/Sean David (Am), 40lb-2oz, 15 fish; 2). Ray Halter/Al Hustosky 34lb13oz, 12; 3). John Yohman/Brian Petrosky 33b-14oz, 14; 4). Bill Byers/Scott Cremeans 31lb-4, 12; 5). Steve Zarbaugh/Mark McMurray 28lb-14oz, 11; 6). Ron Voitus/Jim Holmes 25lb10oz, 11; 7). Steve Evans/Ricky White 23lb-11 oz, 9 and 8). Kevin Corder/Anthony Donofrio 22lb-4oz, 9. NOTES: • The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley raised close to $30,000 during this event. Roxann Sebest chaired the event. Sponsors were: Muransky Companies, Fin, Feather and Fur, Total Generation Services, Wedgewood Pizza, Outback Steakhouse, Byers, Minton and Associates and St. Croix Rods. • I served as a judge for this event on the Bill Byers/Scott Cremeans boat. They ended up finishing fourth on Pine Lake after what I would consider a decent day on the water. It was tough fishing for their standards though. Byers changed his bait several times, trying to hone in a favorite. During the warmer part of the afternoon a lipless crankbait was successful. Cremeans also pulled in several monster crappie with the crankbait, but those didn’t count.

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The Pro/Am team of Joe Discerni (left) and Sean David topped the field at Pine Lake in the annual Muransky Companies United Way Bass Classic.

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The Pro/Am team of Bill Orr and Dave Rankin topped the field at Evans Lake in the annual Muransky Companies United Way Bass Classic.

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Stay Hydrated, My Friends

There it was again. If you’re a fan of televised sports, you’re probably familiar with the long-term advertising campaign of Dos Equis Beer featuring “the Most Interesting Man in the World”. By Col.(Ret.)Grey D. Berrier II These commercials FIN Pro Staff seem to regularly run during professional football, baseball, and hockey games, and always conclude with their catchy marketing pitch, “Stay Thirsty, My Friends”. Now, planting the seed to have adult viewers associate thirst with the need to purchase their product may be a brilliant strategy for that particular brewing company, but it is extremely poor, and downright dangerous, advice for active outdoorsmen, women, and youths; especially as we enter the late spring and summer months when extremely hot and humid conditions prevail in our area. For those individuals who are going to be outdoors hunting, fishing, hiking, or paddling in warmer weather, “Stay Hydrated, My Friends” is definitely better advice to abide by. There are many professions, such as agriculture, construction, and utility work, where being outdoors conducting hard physical labor year-round in all weather and temperatures comes with the job. The military definitely makes this list since “going to the field” for training exercises and on deployments means dealing with OV Outdoor Times

the elements 24/7/365, no matter what conditions prevail. Because of its importance, the U.S. Army has dedicated considerable time, effort, and resources into researching how to keep soldiers safe when operating in a hot and humid environment and this knowledge base was published by the Soldier Performance Center back in April 1999 in a succinct, pocketsized reference titled: Preventing Heat Injuries: A Commander’s Guide. Throughout my military career, I frequently consulted this consolidated source and it contains a lot of practical advice for all outdoor-oriented individuals. A good starting point is: Don’t wait until you are thirsty to start drinking fluids. Thirst is not a reliable indicator of dehydration and in fact, the onset of thirst may be too late to preclude the arrival of some symptoms of dehydration. Your body may suffer dehydration of 1-2% of bodyweight and perform less effectively before a feeling of thirst is even noticed. With water weighing 8 lbs. per gallon, that means a 200 lb. man may sweat out a quart or halfgallon of perspiration before they even begin to feel thirsty. By definition, dehydration refers to the reduction of body water content to that below the normal physiological (and safe) level. Some degree of dehydration is inevitable when working in a hot and humid environment. This is primarily due to water loss through sweating and necessitates the regular consumption of fluids. Pure, cold drinking Turn To Hydrated Page 13

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The author offers many potential hydration sources (canteens, water bottles, and hydration packs) that are available for use while being active outdoors during the upcoming hot and humid months.

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water is the best choice for restoring body fluids by volume. While quality sports drinks in limited quantities offer replenishment of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, etc.) and sugars the body needs. Contrary to what some advertising may lead us to believe, caffeinated and alcoholic beverages have diuretic properties, which increase the risk of dehydration through increased urination, and should be avoided until after you’ve finished exerting yourself outdoors and have the opportunity to relax. Dehydration affects your physical, as well as your mental capabilities. Some of the physical indicators of dehydration are readily apparent, while others have to be carefully watched for. Probably the easiest to identify is the higher sweat rate. As long as you are sweating, that is a good thing. If sweat production suddenly stops during continued heat exposure, dehydration has reached a dangerous level and requires immediate medical attention. You may have never noticed it, but your skin becomes less elastic when dehydrated and a simple pinch test, in which the skin slowly regains its shape, is a sign of dehydration. Your physical work capacity will go down when dehydrated, resulting in re-

duced endurance and an accelerated onset of fatigue. While not readily apparent to others, dehydration will cause a higher heart rate, thereby work seems increasingly more tiring. Additionally, dehydration can cause appetite suppression and initiate an unhealthy cycle where food intake is reduced during water deprivation and water intake is reduced during starvation; which combine to deprive the body of needed calories when actively working in hot and humid conditions. Though often not discussed in public, a good common sense indicator of dehydration every individual can watch is the color of their urine. The U.S. Army and many medical professionals employ a urine color test scale with eight shades, ranging from clear (1) up to brown (8). The shades proceed from clear through progressively darker yellows, continue through ever darker tans, before reaching brown. U.S. Army protocol, and wise advice for everyone, is that levels 1-3 are safe, with level 4 (a dark yellow) being an indicator that there is a potential dehydration problem. A good memory aid when it comes to the color of your urine is “clear and copious”, which means it is at level 1 and you are producing substantial amounts. To maintain that optimal level

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of hydration may require consuming up to a quart of water per hour, if you are forced to be active outdoors when it is 85° F or more, and approaching 100% humidity. It isn’t only your physical abilities that can be sapped by dehydration, but your mental faculties as well. You may be more inclined to notice the mental impacts in others, such as family members or friends, before perceiving them in yourself; since even mild dehydration can alter moods and deplete energy levels. Some of the more common mental indicators of dehydration include: less alert, increased lethargy, difficulty in concentrating, confusion, and irrational behavior. Without vigilance, dehydration can become a twoedged sword where the mental impacts can result in poor decision-making and the physical impacts can degrade your ability to respond to a hazard or emergency. Clearly a deadly combination you’ll want to avoid while afoot or afloat outdoors. Individuals tend to not sense that they are dehydrated and must therefore be consciously reminded to replace water that is lost through sweating. Proactive hydration is the key and the secret is having water readily available for consumption. If you are at home, up at camp, on the boat, or with your vehicle, cold water in ample quantities is normally obtainable

from the faucet, in the refrigerator, or in a cooler. It’s when you get away from civilization on foot or paddling, and the weight of the water you have to carry becomes a practical concern. Since a fluid ounce weighs one ounce, a gallon (128 ounces) weighs in at 8 lbs. and can become a major portion of a pack’s load on an extended trip. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of canteens, water bottles (insulated and non-insulated), and hydration packs available to meet your volume requirements and weight-bearing capabilities. Often, on longer multi-day back-packing trips or paddling excursions, fresh drinking water sources are a primary concern when deciding the events and route of the day. Fortunately, water purification means, both portable physical (filtering) and chemical methods are readily available and may be a good subject for a detailed piece at some point in the future. As we move into the hot and humid period of the year in our area, it is vital to remain hydrated when you are working outside, participating in your favorite outdoor activity, or just going about your daily routine. Taking a water bottle with you in order to regularly consume fluids before you feel thirsty is the best way to avoid dehydration and prudently “Stay Hydrated, My Friends”!

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Jena Leads UOVSAL Sophomore Season By Larry Claypool

Last year a local group of serious bass fisherman from eastern Ohio started the Upper Ohio Valley Student Angler League, a high school based fishing league. The events are run like actual bass tournament events — under the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) format — only with high school and middle school kids participating on regional waters. This year, in its sophomore season, the UOVSAL is enjoying another great year. The league currently has four teams in the high school division (East Liverpool, Beaver Local, Hopewell, PA and Springfield Local) and two (East Liverpool and Columbus Worthington) in the junior high group. Not forgotten in the success of UOVSAL is the hard work behind the scenes by league organizer Harry Emmerling and several volunteers who offer their bass boats and time to host the young fisherman on each outing, including practice sessions. Currently one angler has stood above the others this season with several big fish in the livewell. Sophomore Curt Jena of Hopewell High School has taken first

place and ‘big bass’ honors during the first two events. He leads the Tim Horton’s Angler of the Year race with 22 points. Jena won the Heritage Thermal Big Bass Award in the first event at Aqua Ohio Evans Lake with a 4 lb-8 oz largemouth (three total fish at 10 lb-1oz) and a 3 lb-7 oz. bass at the Mosquito Lake tournament (three fish total at 8 lb-1 oz). To recognize Jena for his two early wins this year we posed eight questions to the young angler, with the help of Emmerling. Here they are: OVT: What Grade are you in? CJ: 10th OVT: How long have you been fishing? CJ: 10 years OVT: What is the biggest bass you have caught? CJ: A 6.5 lb largemouth OVT: What is your favorite bait? CJ: A hollow body frog OVT: Where is your favorite lake or river to fish? CJ: Chickamauga Lake, TN OVT: Do you play any other sports? CJ: Ice hockey OVT: Do you plan on going to college? CJ: Yes OVT: Do you plan on fishing at the college level? CJ: Yes, I’m interested

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Curt Jena has been the top angler this season in the Upper Ohio Valley Student Angler League.

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What’s in a Boat Name?

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A boat name can reveal much about the personality of a boat owner. Are they into fishing? Reel Therapy on the boat’s transom certainly shows it. Do they have kids in school? What College Fund? says it best. Like to sing? In Harmony is a popular choice. Work in the finance industry? Liquid Assets is suitable. Regardless of lifestyles, families or careers, choosing a name can be difficult. To help boaters with this task, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers a list of over 9,000 boat names given by boaters across the country over the last 20 years, and today officially releases it’s 2016 list of Top Ten Boat Names. They are: 5. Island Time 1. Happy Ours 6. No Regrets 2. Freedom 7. Liberty 3. Grace 8. At Last 4. Serendipity 9. Blue Moon 10. Aqua holic “Happy Ours may be the most popular boat on a Friday night at the marina,” said BoatUS Boat Graphics Manager Greg Edge. “Names like Freedom and

Liberty show boaters’ patriotic side, but they also like their boat names to remind themselves to slow down and relax, such as the ever-popular Island Time.” For a look at all of the boat names, go to BoatUS.com/boatnames. The BoatUS Graphics service offers an online design tool to easily create custom boat graphics with fast turnaround times. All graphics come with a 30-day “Oops Assurance Guarantee” that allow a buyer to receive replacement decals free of charge if the graphic was damaged during installation. Simple video instructions show how to remove or add graphics. For more, go to BoatUS.com/boatnames. About Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS): Celebrating 50 years in 2016, BoatUS is the nation’s largest organization of recreational boaters with over a half million members. We are the boat owners’ voice on Capitol Hill and fight for their rights. We help ensure a roadside breakdown doesn’t end a boating or fishing trip before it begins, and on the water,

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Cautions About Boat Fuel

WASHINGTON, DC — As we kickoff the summer boating season, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) and National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) urge boaters to be mindful when selecting fuel for their boats, especially as the federal government’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is increasing the risk of consumer misfueling. Even one mistake at the pump can be the source of expensive, warranty voiding repairs and dangerous engine failure. “Boaters can’t assume that every fuel sold at gas stations will work in marine engines,” said BoatUS President Margaret Podlich, “Boats can only run on 10% or less ethanol content (E10) fuel and we know many boaters prefer to use ethanol-free (E0) when possible. Unfortunately, as a result of the federal ethanol fuel mandates (RFS), boaters may face a much harder time this summer finding the E0 fuel they want. And with more E15 (gasoline with 15% ethanol) forced into the fuel supply by the RFS, the threat of accidental misfueling-especially at gas stations with blender pumps-is growing.”

“Our priority is always to keep boaters safe,” said NMMA President Thom Dammrich. “By increasing the share of fuels in the marketplace that are unsafe for marine engines, the federal government’s RFS is putting boaters at risk. Research shows the costly price of accidentally misfueling a boat with E15 can include stalling, corrosion, fuel leaks, damaged valves and complete engine failure - each of which could put boaters and their safety in jeopardy. Now more than ever, with E15 on the rise, the threat of misfueling is real.” An estimated 95 percent of boats are filled at retail gas stations, but a 2016 Harris Poll commissioned by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute found a startling 60 percent of consumers believe any gas sold at retail stations is suitable for all engines and products. Further, only 36 percent know E15 is harmful to some engines - with just five percent aware that its use in those engines is also illegal. The federal ethanol mandates, known as the RFS, require increasing amounts of biofuels-including corn ethanol-to be blended into the US fuel supply every

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year. This growing mandate forces higher quantities of fuels such as E15 into the marketplace, often at the expense of E0 ethanol-free fuel, and even though fuels with more than 10 percent ethanol are illegal to use in marine engines, motorcycles, outdoor power equipment and cars model year 2000 and older. Though the government is aware that the RFS is changing the makeup of the fuel supply, it has undertaken no serious education campaign-beyond requiring small warning labels on fuel pumps-to inform boaters and other consumers about the problems they may face from Photo courtesy of BoatUS improper or accidental fueling. The boating industry and others have sought An estimated 95 percent of boats are filled at to fill the gap and inform the public retail gas stations, but a recent poll found a startling 60 percent of consumers believe about the need to be vigilant when fuelat retail stations is suitable for ing and not assume that just because a any gas sold all engines and products. gas station sells several fuel types from the same pump that each is suitable for marine engines. United States (BoatUS): For more information on proper maCelebrating 50 years in 2016, BoatUS rine fueling, fuel-related maintenance, is the nation’s largest organization of and boating industry efforts to reform recreational boaters with over a half milfederal ethanol mandates and the supply lion members. We are the boat owners’ of E0 fuel, visit BoatUS at BoatUS.com voice on Capitol Hill and fight for their and the National Marine Manufacturers rights. We help ensure a roadside breakAssociation at NMMA.org. down doesn’t end a boating or fishing About Boat Owners Association of The trip before it begins.

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Kopf and Riggs Capture WMT Lorain

LORAIN, OH — Jason Kopf and Rodger Riggs captured the latest Walleye Madness Tournaments event in Lorain, Ohio with a weight of 40.92. The event was held May 28 on Lake Erie. With a calm Lake Erie and hot temperatures fishing would be tough for most anglers. Jason and Rodger pulled Reef Runners near Avon Point. On top of their first place finish the duo captured a paid spot for the 2017 National Team Championship in Lorain. “It feels good to capture a spot for the NTC, huge relief off our shoulders.” Kopf said. Twenty-five teams battled it out in the biggest NTC Side Pot in Ohio. On top of their paid spot they will receive NTC plaques, custom jerseys, $100 in Cabela’s gift cards and $200 in travel money. Jason and Rodger take home $3500 in cash and prizes. Coming in second place was Mitch Shipman and Chad Fenstermaker with 40.02lbs. Mitch and Chad trolled worm harnesses at varying depths near Avon and Lorain. They also captured a paid 2017 NTC Spot and were the highest Mercury owner for a total earnings of $1900. Doug Fair and Todd Johnson fin-

ished third with 39.44 pounds for $950. Sam Cappelli and Ted Jackson lands 4th for $775. Rounding out the top 5 was Rico Mixon and Marina Leydiker. The $300 Lund Boats Bonus was captured by the 6th place team of John Allen and Jason Maraskine. Buckeye Big Fish of the day was a 10.36 caught by Frank Murphy and Steve Borowske. Walleye Madness Tournaments are sponsored by Buckeye Sports Center, Lund Boats, Mercury Marine. The series offers no-membership fee required 100% payout tournaments, plus $700 per event in sponsor bonuses. Cabela’s National Team Championship qualifying is provided by the series affiliation with the national organization The Walleye Federation. Contributing sponsors are: Mepps, Reef Runner, Surf Monkey Gear, Oakley, Opti-Tackle, Vibe, Rednek Outfitters and AirWave Pedestal. Next up on the Walleye Madness Tournaments schedule June 25th Lake Erie in Geneva. For more information visit www.walleyemadness.net. Email info@walleyeMadness.net or call 440390-8054.

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Jason Kopf and Rodger Riggs captured the latest Walleye Madness Tournaments event in Lorain, Ohio with a weight of 40.92. The event was held May 28 on Lake Erie.