Benjamin Mott Fishing
Tournament Bass Angler, Steelheader, Conservationist, Volunteer, Trout Bum, and Avid Outdoorsman in Northeast Ohio.
Sharing adventures, events, and conservation info with like-minded folks.
04/24/2026
If I turn into Spiderman...this was the culprit. Was about the diameter of a Morgan/Peace silver dollar (because I couldn't come up with a more obscure size reference).
04/21/2026
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF "WORM GRUNTING"? Sounds like some next level worm harvesting voodoo, lol. We always just went out in the yard with flashlights and an old coffee can after a good rain. What will they think of next? Article below:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/in-this-tiny-town-in-floridas-panhandle-fishermen-are-hooked-on-worm-grunting-and-the-worms-are-still-taking-the-bait-180988579/
04/21/2026
Lot's of d***s from a heavily pressured public lake near Cleveland. Probably caught a dozen over a few hours, but sadly this was the best of them. Handful of kids got to touch/hold their first fish though which was fun, and told their parents about the upcoming Cleveland Metroparks youth fishing derbies.
04/21/2026
Social media shout-out! 📣 While I don't necessarily agree with him, it's refreshing to see someone using their internet connection for something other than naked self-promotion. Check it out.
Never A Goose Chase - It's not what you take that matters—it's what you get. It's not what you take that matters—it's what you get. It’s not about what you take, it’s about what you get.
04/20/2026
If you're looking to learn more about Northeast Ohio's migratory smallmouth...mark your calendars for this weekend.
04/15/2026
Coming to a river near you...this weekend!
04/14/2026
Northeast Ohio prespawner...
04/11/2026
04/11/2026
Two weeks from today! Mark your calendar for the 30th Annual Medina County Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 25.
04/09/2026
Part of getting older...
Once-Adventurous Salmon Can’t Believe She Ended Up Moving Back To Birthplace, Having A Bunch Of Kids
Once-Adventurous Salmon Can’t Believe She Ended Up Moving Back To Birthplace, Having A Bunch Of Kids PENOBSCOT RIVER, ME—Recalling numerous thrill-seeking exploits and fearless endeavors, a north Atlantic salmon confirmed Monday that, having always lived an adventurous life, she couldn’t believe she ended up moving back to her birthplace and having a bunch of kids. “I was carefree and always ...
04/08/2026
Insight into the process behind the how the ODNR sets limits on Walleye, Perch and othe sportfish in Lake Erie...
Total Allowable Catch decided for Lake Erie’s walleye, perch - Outdoor News The TAC, whether set by numbers or weight, is not a target or goal to catch but a scientifically recommended cap on the level that can be safely harvested in a season.
04/08/2026
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, consider checking out the Maumee River Fest or the MAC Memorial Fishing Tournament & Fundraiser. Details for both below:
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