Dayton Area

[Senko_Kid]

Indian lake is an hour north which is probably your best bet for ok bass fishing. Good numbers. Get used to 10lbs being a really nice bag.

There are 2-3 tourneys at Rocky Fork every weekend starting in spring. 10 lb bags on some days won't touch top 10. Best chance at a 20 lb bag in Ohio outside of Erie. Multip 22 lb bags last year.

[mactlman]

There are 2-3 tourneys at Rocky Fork every weekend starting in spring. 10 lb bags on some days won't touch top 10. Best chance at a 20 lb bag in Ohio outside of Erie. Multip 22 lb bags last year.

Aaron is fibbing, there are no big fish south of I 70 in ohio!!!

[bassnpro1]

There are 2-3 tourneys at Rocky Fork every weekend starting in spring. 10 lb bags on some days won't touch top 10. Best chance at a 20 lb bag in Ohio outside of Erie. Multip 22 lb bags last year.

10lbs most of year will get you a check at Rocky. There are a handful of tournaments where you need more. In general, in Ohio, 10lbs is a really nice bag. Sad but true.

[smokin'dually]

Get yourself a Jon boat, some oars and a skullin paddle and find kaiser lake. It's about 30-35 min north on 235.

Thank me later....

[smokin'dually]

There are 2-3 tourneys at Rocky Fork every weekend starting in spring. 10 lb bags on some days won't touch top 10. Best chance at a 20 lb bag in Ohio outside of Erie. Multip 22 lb bags last year.

And the locals that know every nook caught them..

[Senko_Kid]

And the locals that know every nook caught them..

It can be tough because the locals practice that lake and work their proven patterns. I'm not a local and cashed 4 of 7 tourneys last year. Multiple days with over 30 keepers.

[bassnick513]

Kaiser is the best thing Ohio has going...

[Senko_Kid]

Cowan lake is a lot of fun if you dont
mind trolling motor only with the big boat.

[omcforever]

Cowan lake is a lot of fun if you dont
mind trolling motor only with the big boat.

I fish Cowan 100% at night and have caught many over 5 and seen a few caught 6 and up,,,,and not seen another boat. I usually fish during the week after work( 12 am til sun up)

[Senko_Kid]

I fish Cowan 100% at night and have caught many over 5 and seen a few caught 6 and up,,,,and not seen another boat. I usually fish during the week after work( 12 am til sun up)

Yep if you want to have fun it's a tone of 14.5 inch fish and some hogs when biting. Won a 3 hour tourney with 13 plus in first 30 minutes.

[Chris M]

Thanks for the info guys. Looks more and more like we'll be there by the end of May. Then I'll be in the market for a 225 motor to get my rig going.

[Bullet Bling]

Ok hope to meet you

[omcforever]

I miss Germany,,,,,have to chase some bass when yah get here.

[200xp]

Nothing specific to add, other than to second the above comment...I miss Germany as well.

[Chris M]

I miss Germany,,,,,have to chase some bass when yah get here.

I can honestly say that I won't miss anything about the place. I will take you up on your offer for sure.

[Whitaker201]

Art, just don't take Chris to all my spots and catch all my fish!

[snmccabe]

I'm on base at HQ IM when you get in and I will give you my email.
Steven... Unless your an officer... LOL

[Chris M]

Art, just don't take Chris to all my spots and catch all my fish!

He's already sent me the coordinates.

[Gill_Taps]

I have been all over with my time in the AF, and there is nowhere I miss other than home. I recommend Brookville Lake in Indiana. Not to far and is better than all listed so far. Smallies and Largemouth. Cowan Lake is cool if you want to pond fish, 5-7lb fish. I didn't buy a boat to troll around ponds. I think you will find Ohio fishing is pretty terrible for the most part. If you catch 10lbs consistently you will be winning a lot of money. Even on the Big circuits.

[omcforever]

He's already sent me the coordinates.

Sorry Brad,,,