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Sports July 23, 2022 Panthers QB Baker Mayfield can earn $3.5 mil- Fishing Report lion in incentives. Here’s the breakdown NORTHWEST Canton: July 17. Elevation is below normal, water tempera- ture 90°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) White bass good on Ellis Williams, The Char- mentally more to the contract, pendent on a Pro Bowl bid. If gotiate numbers Mayfield has jigs and minnows around main lake and rocks. Report submit- lotte Observer according to those sources. he finishes top 5 in the NEC never reached. If he earns back ted by Brayden Hicks, game warden stationed in Blaine County. Foss: July 18. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal, water tem- Mayfield would have to play at in completion percentage or some of his $3.5 million, then all parties win. Owner David perature 75°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Walleye slow on For new Panthers quarter- least 50% of snaps in each of carries a top 10 NEL comple- live bait around the main lake. Striped bass hybrids good on back Baker Mayfield to earn the playoff games. tion percentage he'll make ‘Tepper and coach Matt Rhule topwater lures while they are surfacing in early morning and back the $3.5 million paycut ‘The remaining $1.4 million $300,000. would earn their first double- late evenings. Catfish fair on cut baits around the north side of he took to join Carolina, he'll is earned through a combina- Over his four-year career, digit win NFL season. Rhule the lake. Crappie slow to fair right now. Report submitted by have to achieve several on-field tion of playing time, total team the only mark Mayfield has would likely continue into Year Eric Puyear, B & K Bait House. thresholds, most of which he offense numbers, Mayfield’s surpassed is 10 or more wins. 4, and Mayfield would likely Fort Supply: July 18. Elevation is normal, water tempera- never did while in Cleveland. completion percentage and a He led the Browns to an 11-5 garner a lucrative $35 to $40 ture 85°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Channel catfish good The former Browns quar- Pro Bowl bid. record in 2020, culminating in million long-term extension, on hot dogs, punch bait, shad, and stinkbait around channels, If Mayfield plays 75% of from Carolina or another team. main lake, and shallows. Report submitted by Jason Badley, terback must play 75% of the a divisional round loss in Kan- If Mayfield earns all $3.5 game warden stationed in Harper County. team’s regular season snaps snaps and the Panthers have a sas City. His highest comple- million back, the Panthers SOUTHEAST and win 10 games to reach top five NEC total offense or a tion percentage finish is 17th would be Super Bowl champi- Arbuckle: July 16. Elevation is .5 ft. above normal, water the first $250,000 bonus, ac- top 10 NFL total offense then (63.8% in 2018). His highest ons, with a top 10 offense, led temperature 84°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Fishing is cording to multiple league he earns $300,000. He can total offense ranking is 16th by a top 10 Pro Bowl quarter- slow. Some bass being caught early morning to daybreak on sources. A divisional round win make another $300,000 if Car- in 2020. The Browns finished back. crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and jigs. White bass are chasing shad ($500,000), an NFC Cham- olina is a top five NEC scoring 14th in total points that same ©2022 The Charlotte Ob- near the surface in parts of the lake, mainly the dam area. pionship victory ($600,000) offense, or a top 10 NEL scor- season, another career-best for server, Visit at charlotteob- Crappie fishing fair early morning on deeper brush piles. Re- port submitted by Jack Melton. and a Super Bowl victory ing offense. Mayfield. server.com. Distributed by Tri- Blue River: July 19. Elevation is normal, water temperature ($750,000) would add incre- Mayfield has $500,000 de- Carolina was careful to ne- bune Content Agency, LLC. 83°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on jigs, plastic baits, and topwater lures around brush structure, creek channels, river channel, rocks, OU football: Ethan Downs embracing challenges and shorelines. Channel catfish good on chicken liver and stinkbait around brush structure and rocks. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, technician at the Blue River Public Fishing as a key player on Sooners’ defense and Hunting Area. Broken Bow: July 15. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 92°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, Jesse Crittenden, The Nor- end said during his breakout is a frequent guest at Chavis’ tools for the toolbox,” Downs plastic baits, spoons, and worms around brush structure, man Transcript sessions, “I don’t really feel home. said. “He's a young coach. But points, and standing timber. White crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, and minnows around brush structure, points, and stand- deserving of anything. But I Chavis even helped advise he tells me all the time he ing timber. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden sta- Editor's note: This is the feel like it's an opportunity to Downs with his decision to tioned in McCurtain County. wants to be the best. He wants first installment in a series continue to grow, continue to propose to his girlfriend, Caro- Eufaula: July 15. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and fall- focused on potential impact give back, continue to prove line. The two got engaged on to be the best he can be. He's ing, water temperature 83°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) players for the Sooners in myself to [OU coach Brent] July 3. going to be the best d-end Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, 2023. This installment focuses Venables that I can be and I “Coach Chavis is more of in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, lipless baits, plastic baits, and coach. And that’s very admi- worms around brush structure, channels, main lake, points, on sophomore defensive end will be a leader, even if I'ma a friend than a coach,” Downs rable to see his determination, and rocks. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, Ethan Downs, who has been sophomore. I will be a player said. “And he’s got my back. his confidence. It’s easy to re- goldfish, live bait, live shad, shad, and sunfish around chan- a standout player during the he can trust, he can count on. He wants what’s best for me, nels, main lake, river channel, and below the dam. Crappie fair spring and offseason. I will be a face that he can put not just me individually. He semble [and] want to imitate.” on hair jigs, minnows, and spoons around brush structure, ARLINGTON, Tex. — in front of the camera and will doesn’t have any favorites. All Downs’ growth as a player channels, rocks, and below the dam. Report submitted by Jake Ethan Downs sees everything resemble the program. the [defensive ends] are his re- haven't gone unnoticed by his Rowland, game warden stationed in McIntosh County. Hugo: July 15. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and falling, as a challenge, and that in- “I want to be trustworthy. sponsibility to look after each teammates, either. OU receiver water temperature 88°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue, cludes his spot at Big 12 Media And the only way I can be trust- and every one of us and to pre- channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, Marvin Mims said Downs’ ma- Days. worthy is if I'm honest. ... So I pare us as best he can. dough bait, live bait, punch bait, shad, stinkbait, and sunfish The true sophomore was have to be disciplined in how I “He's been able to give me turity as a young player has around main lake, river channel, shorelines, and below the the only Oklahoma underclass- live. And that’s a challenge.” advice and wisdom on so many stood out during the offseason. dam. White crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, channels, main lake, river channel, standing timber, men to participate in the an- That's the challenge for aspects that I just look up to “Ethan is just a sponge,” and below the dam. Report submitted by Andrew Potter, game nual media event. Out of the Downs — to be a leader both him [and] want to be more like OU quarterback Dillon Gabriel warden stationed in Choctaw County. other nine Big 12 schools, only on and off the field. One key him.” said. “He really wants to get Robert S. Kerr: July 15. Elevation is normal, water temper- one other underclassmen at- thing that’s helped is Downs’ On the field, Chavis has ature 87°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and better, really wants to be the spotted bass good on buzz baits, minnows, plastic baits, small tended along with Downs. relationship with new defen- helped push Downs during the lures, spinnerbaits, and spoons around brush structure, chan- But for the Weatherford sive ends coach Miguel Chavis. offseason. Downs has made best version of himself. [It’s nels, coves, points, rocks, and shorelines. Striped bass good on native, being selected to attend ‘The two built a good re- such large strides on the field been great] seeing him being jerk baits, jigs, spoons, and topwater lures around tailwater isn’t an excuse to be content. lationship soon after Chavis that the 33-year-old coach isn’t able to [use] this summer and and below the dam. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on It’s a sign that he has more was hired by Venables back in afraid to consult him regarding grab it, really make it his. You chicken liver, hot dogs, minnows, shad, shrimp, sunfish, and work to do. December. The duo has made the younger players in the po- worms around channels, main lake, points, river channel, river can see it in his body, you can mouth, shallows, shorelines, tailwater, and below the dam. “I don’t feel deserving [to a point to eat together every sition group. Report submitted by Logan Shimp, game warden stationed in see it in the film room and you be here],” the OU defensive couple of weeks, and Downs “He's just given me all the Haskell County. can see it when we're doing Sardis: July 15. Elevation is normal, water temperature skills and drills, He’s working Providing comfort and, Supportfor End of Life cholces his butt off and I'm very proud 78°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on buzz baits, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits around coves, points, and riprap. Blue catfish fair on cut bait around channels, creek of him. channels, and river channel. White crappie fair on jigs and min- Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- His work on and off the nows around brush structure and standing timber. Report sub- sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer field earned him a spot as one mitted by Eric Barnes, game Warden stationed in Pushmataha County. or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical of the players at Big 12 Media Texoma: July 17. Elevation is normal, water temperature details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. Days. And for Venables, Downs 90°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass good on live shad, slabs, and topwater lures around channels, dam, main stood out amonga list of play- lake, and points. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on live For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: bait, live shad, and sunfish around channels, coves, creek chan- ers that have impressed this nels, docks, points, river channel, and below the dam. Crappie Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator summer. fair on grubs, jigs, minnows, and nymphs around brush struc- ture, channels, coves, discharge, points, rocks, and standing “It's about the work they Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Ca put in, the consistency of the timber. Comments: Fishing this week has been good. Striper are feeding very well on live shad near Platter Flats and the last seven months,” Venables Denison Dam. They are also biting on topwater baits right now. Some of the most common conditions ar said. “It’s about the buy-in — Crappie are biting on jigs and powerbait and minnows near brush piles in 12-23 ft. of water. Blue cats are biting on live * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) the buy-in to the culture, the shad near river channels. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic work they put in, the leader- game warden stationed in Bryan County. Wister: July 14. Elevation is normal, water temperature Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ship. It’s about how you play... 96°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth It’s earning the right to be ¢ + End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV bass slow on jigs and plastic baits around brush structure, river + End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s here. It has to be a big deal. channel, and river mouth. Channel catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, and hot dogs around channels and main lake. “You have to represent White crappie slow on grubs and tube jigs around brush struc- the place, the university and ture, main lake, and river channel. Report submitted by James carrie Perry, RN Professional, Passionate our team the right way. He's Williams, game warden stationed in Le Flore County. SOUTHWEST Advance, Attentive... earned that opportunity.” Altus-Lugert: July 17. Elevation is 26 ft. below normal, Downs has worked to gain water temperature 79°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) White bass, white crappie, and walleye slow on bill baits, crankbaits, Our Difference Is Our Care the respect of his coaches and and jigs around dam, main lake, and rocks. Channel catfish 1 teammates. Now, it’s about slow on chicken liver, punch bait, stinkbait, and worms around continuing to earn that trust. main lake, rocks, and sandbar. Report submitted by Brandon Lehrman, game warden stationed in Greer County. Have you ever considered becoming “Pm extremely grateful,” Ellsworth: July 18. Elevation is normal, water temperature a hospice volunteer? Downs said. “And I want to 85°F and stained. ( USGS Lake Level) Channel and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver and cut bait around main lake and A fulfilling experience in the spirit show that by how I work ev- points. Report submitted by Justin Cornett, game warden sta- ery day. I want to show that by tioned in Caddo County. of giving and receiving. Fort Cobb: July 18. Elevation is normal, water temperature how I represent them. Coach 85°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish Venables invited me to be here fair on chicken liver, cut bait, dough bait, and shrimp around and speak. What an honor. creek channels and main lake. Crappie good on jigs and small lures around docks. Report submitted by Justin Cornett, game And I want to exemplify what warden stationed in Caddo County. it means to be an OU football awtonka: July 18. Elevation is normal, water temperature 85°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie fair on jigs and athlete. I want to exceed expec- minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted tations... and set a standard.” by Justin Cornett, game warden stationed in Caddo County.