For these reasons, a 5 ½- to 6 ½-foot light to ultra-light rod is ideal for spin fishing for trout. Shorter rods will not only let you work in tighter quarters, but they’ll also do a better ...

Look for all of the Lake Erie tributaries to open up in the coming days and offer good trout fishing fairly soon.

City of Eaton Parks & Recreation invites families to Kids Fishing Day on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m.-noon at Crystal Lake Park, located at 101 Water Street, Eaton.