gengberg November 10th, 2008
gengberg November 10th, 2008
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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gengberg November 10th, 2008
BountyFishing.com holding charity fishing eventBountyFishing.com, home of the world’s largest fishing tournament, announced today that it will be holding a charity fishing event to benefit Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA), the only non-profit organization dedicated solely to patient support and advocacy for those living with or at risk for lung cancer. “Bounty Fishing for Lung Cancer” will take place from November 24-30th, during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and 100% of the proceeds will go to LCA. The tournament will follow BountyFishing.com’s usual “catch anywhere, submit online” format.
“My mother Marleen, a non-smoker, was diagnosed with lung cancer at age 49 and died six months later”, said Richard Shafter, founder and CEO of BountyFishing.com. “It was my painful, personal experience with this disease that prompted my desire to raise awareness and funds for Lung Cancer Alliance.”
Besides educating federal & state policy leaders on the need for greater resources for lung cancer research, LCA also works to raise national awareness, and offers free patient support programs. Among these programs are a toll-free information hotline, a toll-free clinical trials matching service, a peer-to-peer phone buddy program, and an on-line survivors community.
Anglers are encouraged to register at http://www.bountyfishing.com/tournament/select and to invite family and friends to support this very important cause.
Donations can be made at http://www.lungcanceralliance.org/donate/donate_online.htm where gifts should be made in honor of “Bounty Fishing for Lung Cancer”.
The species for this charitable tournament will be Largemouth Bass North, Largemouth Bass South, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Red Drum, and Sea Trout. Complete rules and restrictions are available at http://www.bountyfishing.com/enterprise/rules.
Some statistics about lung cancer:
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, taking approximately 1.2 million lives worldwide every year.
Lung cancer causes more deaths than the next four most common cancers combined (colon, breast, pancreatic, and prostate).
In 1987 lung cancer surpassed breast cancer to become the leading cause of cancer deaths in women.
Lung cancer will kill nearly 70,000 women in the U.S. this year, which is more than breast and ovarian cancers combined and over 90,000 men in the U.S., which is more than colon and prostate cancers combined.
Lung cancer is deadlier to women than breast cancer yet breast cancer gets almost 10 times more research funding per death than lung cancer.
gengberg November 7th, 2008
Welcome to Gary Yamamoto’s Ezine NewsletterNovember 7, 2008 ~ Vol. 9 No. 35
Gary Yamamoto’s Ezine is the best way for our customers, friends, anglers, tackle shops, retailers, distributors, the press and the media to find out first about the newest Yamamoto products, press releases, hot new colors, top pro tips and industry-leading research on innovative fishing tactics.
New Colors Added to 7-inch Senko
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In recent years, anglers have been making an overall trend toward bigger lures of every kind - heavier, bulkier jigs, longer 10-inch worms, beefy swimbaits, supersize jerkbaits, giant spoons and so on. Everything’s gotten bigger.
It wasn’t long ago that such massive baits would’ve been considered way too big to be bass lures. The swimbait craze is what’s helped change that thinking, and now bigger and bigger baits of every variety are in vogue. We’re rewriting the book on what’s practical in terms of lure sizes for bass fishing.
Part of the overall trend to ‘big up’ baits has been that our 7-inch Senkos are being used by more anglers in more situations and places than ever before, which is good. Our 7-inch Senkos do catch a better grade of fish for you.
Double Up Your Swimbait Success with 7-inch Senkos
One special tactic used by swimbait anglers is to toss back 7-inch Senkos as ‘follow up’ baits when fishing big swimbaits.
Big bass that follow but do not strike swimbaits are a common (and heart-breaking) occurrence.
Swimbait anglers have been jonesing for some way to convert these frequent followers into strikers, and the 7-inch Senko is it.
It’s simple. Keep a big Senko rigged (either wacky, weightless or weighted Texas rig) and ready to throw back at big followers.
Toss one back into the area (either where the big bass was last seen, was coming from or headed to) and enjoy a second shot at finicky behemoth bass that follow but won’t bite swimbaits.
Some anxious anglers throw back right away with the Senkos, right in on the follower while the fish is still visible/active. Others coolly wait to calm their nerves. Let the brute begin to regret it missed the potential meal that got away… then lob the big, fat, succulent Senko in front of the sulking trophy after a wait of one to several minutes!
It’s always a gamble, but ’sleeping on them’ by waiting even longer - up to 5-10 minutes without casting before you follow-up with the big Senko can be intense - if you have the steely wherewithal to wisely wait.
7-inch Senkos Mexican Style Continue Reading »
gengberg October 30th, 2008
Fishing is finally picking up. More fish have been caught in the last couple of days then all fall I think. The water temperature is getting a lot colder, around 52 degrees and should continue to fall with the colder weather. Walleye and sauger are hitting on hair jigs, blade baits and floating jigs. Most people are using minnows with their jigs, the fish seem to want the live bait right now. Still a lot of small fish, one fisherman said he caught 60 small sauger and walleye. Northern are still around too and even some crappie have been coming in. Looks like we are having a late fall run this year. Weather looks good too, nice and brisk with some cloudy days. Perfect walleye fishing weather.
Mark Clements
www.clementsfishing.com
gengberg October 30th, 2008
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Cranking king crushes at Clarks Hill
by Rob Newell - 25.Oct.2008
David Fritts dominates wire to wire at FLW Series Eastern Division event
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Rikard takes co-angler title at Clarks Hill
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South Carolina co-angler wins $20,000 at final Walmart FLW Series BP Eastern
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Wick wins FLW Series Western Division Angler of the Year
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Back on Delta for big payday
by Vince Meyer - 11.Oct.2008
Ishama Monroe’s home waters serve up first FLW victory
http://www.flwoutdoors.com/r_enews.cfm?path=/article.cfm?id=149236&nid=91 Continue Reading »
gengberg October 27th, 2008
Check out some of these great packages for fall and early winter fishing and hunting opportunities at some great locations. There is still some great open water fishing from now till freeze-up. Sportsman Lodge is a great place to go this time of year. These people want your business and will please you making your trip something “special.”
Northwoods Specials and Packages, as of October 27, 2008:
(Updated weekly. Several new events are marked as “NEW”):
– Sportsman’s Lodges, Baudette, Minn.;
– Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River, Wis.;
– Granite Peak Ski Area, Wausau, Wis.;
– Jefferson Street Inn, Wausau, Wis.;
- - Wausau/Central Wisconsin area;
***Specials at Sportsman’s Lodge and Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge on Lake of
the Woods and The Rainy River, Baudette, Minnesota. Sportsman’s Lodge and
Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge: 3244 Bur Oak Rd., NW, Baudette, MN 56623;
phone: 800-862-8602, or 218-634-1342; e-mail: info@sportsmanslodges.com;
web: www.sportsmanslodges.com
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Different special promotional packages are continuously offered throughout
the year at Sportsman’s Lodges. And Sportsman’s Lodges will happily tailor
packages to fit your exact needs, regardless of group size: Fishing,
hunting, snowmobiling, family vacations, reunions, special events, weddings,
and business meetings, etc.:
NEW:- - Fall Lund Alaskan fishing trips on the Rainy River. Fabulous
fishing in spots that bigger boats cannot access. Our brand new 18 foot
Lund Alaskan boat gets you into fishing that you’ve never experienced.
Guide, bait, tackle and fish cleaning, for up to four people, only $325 per
day.
- -Lake of the Woods walleye on sale at Sportsman’s Lodge. No boat needed.
No fishing gear needed. We’ve got everything you need from guides to fishing
gear, bait, boat and everything in between. Plus great food, and
entertainment. All you need is clothes and a camera. Don’t have to waste a
dime paying for gas to pull your boat. Unhook, and let us do it all for
you. Affordable, fun, and great fishing! Just call and we’ll make it
happen.
– Keep a close eye on Sportsman’s “new” website (www.sportsmanslodges.com).
Many changes and great packages available.
– Discounts at Sportsman’s Lodge: Free drink or appetizer, glossy photo,
gas voucher, with Special, VIP PLUS discount package for repeat visitors to
Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge. Your VIP status as a past guest automatically
gives you and each person in your party 5 per cent off any package. In
addition, you will receive two free drink chips or a free appetizer; one 8 x
10 glossy picture of your group; PLUS a voucher for $25 in gas at one of our
local stations. Great fishing. For details and information: Sportsman’s
Lodge and Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge, 3244 Bur Oak Rd., NW, Baudette, MN
56623; phone: 800-862-8602, or 218-634-1342; e-mail:
info@sportsmanslodges.com; web: www.sportsmanslodges.com
– NEW at Sportsman’s Lodge: Treat your lady to a day at the spa. When you
and your lady stay at Sportsman’s, you both can fish the first day. On the
second day of your trip, treat her to a day at the spa with Reiki by Design,
a local salon, while you continue to fish. Here’s how it works: Purchase
any package with two or more days of fishing, then substitute one day for a
spa package. Sportsman’s Lodge, 3244 Bur Oak Rd., NW, Baudette, MN 56623;
phone: 800-862-8602, or 218-634-1342; e-mail: info@sportsmanslodges.com;
web: www.sportsmanslodges.com
– Sportsman’s Lodge Sweetheart Special. Companion package, which includes
3 nights/2 days fishing, lodging, meals, PLUS basket filled with champagne,
chocolates and gift certificate for Sportsman’s gift shop. As low as $355.
- - Sportsman’s Oak Island Adventure Trips are available at wonderful
discounts. Contact Sportsman’s Lodge for this new and unique opportunity to
enjoy the wilderness in total Sportsman’s Lodge comfort, while taking part
in some of the best fishing available in North America.
– NEW: Go to Sportsman’s website (www.sportsmanslodges.com) or call us to
check out all the upcoming specials on the upcoming dates.
- -Fall Fishing Sale at Sportsman’s: Consider planning one of your fishing
trips for the fall on Lake of the Woods. Not only is the fishing great, but
so are the deals with 10% off all
fishing packages, September 7 - December 1.
- - Fall Fishing Blowout at Sportsman’s: Bring your own boat and chase down
the sturgeon and lunker walleyes of the Rainy River. Fall into our lodge
rooms for $35 per person/night (doubleoccupancy) or $55 per person/night
(single occupancy). Offer Valid September 7 - December 1. All deals
mentioned are for the specific dates listed only. Some
restrictions may apply. Not valid with any other offer. All rates are based
on double occupancy.
– Any one of Sportsman’s Lodges exclusive packages can be “converted” and
set up for Canadian visitors. The main lodge on the Rainy River, or
Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge (40 miles out on the Lake of the Woods — like
a remote fly-in destination with all the amenities). Call us and we’ll work
a super package out for you. Sportsman’s Lodge and Sportsman’s Oak Island
Lodge, 3244 Bur Oak Rd., NW, Baudette, MN 56623; phone: 800-862-8602, or
218-634-1342; e-mail: info@sportsmanslodges.com; web:
www.sportsmanslodges.com
– Sportsman’s Lodge is now offering air charter service to Baudette, MN
directly from the Anoka County (Twin Cities) airport on eight passenger
jet-prop aircraft from Wilderness Air Service. About an hour’s flight –
fast and convenient. Sportsman’s Lodge and Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge,
3244 Bur Oak Rd., NW, Baudette, MN 56623; phone: 800-862-8602, or
218-634-1342; e-mail: info@sportsmanslodges.com; web:
www.sportsmanslodges.com
– Fish For Free at Sportsman’s Lodge. Plan a trip with your friends,
family, club, church group, or any affinity group and when you book for 24
or more people at Sportsman’s Lodge, organizers receive their trip FREE!
Sportsman’s Lodge and Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge, 3244 Bur Oak Rd., NW,
Baudette, MN 56623; phone: 800-862-8602, or 218-634-1342; e-mail:
info@sportsmanslodges.com; web: www.sportsmanslodges.com
– VIP Club: Stay at either Sportsman’s Lodge, or Sportsman’s Oak Island
Lodge two or more times in one calendar year, and you will receive a 5 per
cent discount off of any package on your second stay, plus a free VIP hat.
– For those who crave a true get-away with all the amenities, try
Sportsman’s Eagle Ridge property 40 miles out on Lake of the Woods. (Like a
remote Canadian fly-in destination). Secluded on Oak Island, but easily
accessible and served by Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge, with great food,
beverages, supplies, gas, liquor, tackle, maps and grocery items. Eagle
Ridge has two cabins with accommodations for up to16 and is available for
extended stays. Sportsman’s Lodge and Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge, 3244
Bur Oak Rd., NW, Baudette, MN 56623; phone: 800-862-8602, or 218-634-1342;
e-mail: info@sportsmanslodges.com; web: www.sportsmanslodges.com
– Sportsman’s Lodge has a variety of meeting facilities, providing a
private setting with scenic views, and all needed facilities. Groups up to
300 can be accommodated. With year-round outdoor activities, and unmatched
beauty, along with lodging, food and beverage, entertainment, and staffing
unmatched anywhere, Sportsman’s Lodge is the perfect setting for business
meetings, family reunions, special events, weddings and celebrations.
Sportsman’s can help plan and tailor a package specific to your needs.
Sportsman’s Lodge and Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge, 3244 Bur Oak Rd., NW,
Baudette, MN 56623; phone: 800-862-8602, or 218-634-1342; e-mail:
info@sportsmanslodges.com; web: www.sportsmanslodges.com
– Sportsman’s Lodge’s “traveling fish fry” takes their “show” on the road,
doing walleye feeds for all size groups. Gregg Hennum and his Sportsman’s
Lodge crew, do walleye feeds for corporate get-togethers, special events,
celebrations, promotions, meetings and “happy times” of all sorts.
Sportsman’s Lodge and Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge, 3244 Bur Oak Rd., NW,
Baudette, MN 56623; phone: 800-862-8602, or 218-634-1342; e-mail:
info@sportsmanslodges.com; web: www.sportsmanslodges.com
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***Entertainment and Dining Room Specials at Sportsman’s Lodge:
– Live music/entertainment in the Sandbar most every weekend.
– Friday night is Women’s Night at Sportsman’s Lodge. Limo transportation
and drink specials for all the gals.
– Sunday night Karaoke at Sportsman’s Lodge.
- - Wii games nightly at Sportsman’s Rainy River Lodge (unless band of DJ is
scheduled).
– Dining Room Specials at Sportsman’s Lodge: Fridays: stuffed pork loin;
Saturdays: prime rib; Sundays: blackened prime rib.
Call 218-634-1342 for reservations at Sportsman’s Lodge’s excellent dining
room.
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For more information on any of the above, Sportsman’s Lodge and Sportsman’s
Oak Island Lodge, 3244 Bur Oak Rd., NW, Baudette, MN 56623; phone:
800-862-8602, or 218-634-1342; e-mail: info@sportsmanslodges.com; web:
www.sportsmanslodges.com
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***Special Events and Packages at Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River, Wisconsin
(on the Eagle River Chain of 28 Lakes Largest chain of freshwater lakes in
the world).
NEW: Now until golf course closings: Wild Eagle Lodge Northwoods Fall
Golf Getaway Package. Includes five courses within 45 minutes. Two nights
lodging in a lakeside lodge home, two rounds of golf per person, and $25 in
resort bucks, per person. Two players $618, three players $743, four
players $868. Best deal anywhere! Reserve now. Wild Eagle Lodge: phone:
877-945-3965 or 715-479-3151. E-mail: info@wildeaglelodge.com; web:
www.wildeaglelodge.com
NEW: - -Now through May, 2009: Performing Arts Packages at Wild Eagle
Lodge. Package includes one or two nights lodging in a deluxe lakeside
lodge home for up to four guests. Two tickets to selected performance.
Complimentary shuttle service to and from auditorium. Bottle of cranberry
wine. Listen, laugh and enjoy a wide variety of first-rate entertainment in
the North Woods. Wild Eagle Lodge is proud to be a sponsor of the
Headwaters Council for the Performing Arts. Contact Wild Eagle Lodge for
dates, details and information on performances. Wild Eagle Lodge: phone:
877-945-3965 or 715-479-3151. E-mail: info@wildeaglelodge.com; web:
www.wildeaglelodge.com
– Boondockers Lounge now serves delicious food. Choose from a grand variety
of special sandwiches, ranging from chicken quesadillas to a Philly cheese
steaks, fabulous Boondocker’s burgers, a traditional Reuben — and
everything in between. You can also select a classic Caesar salad or great
pizza. All kinds of delicious appetizers include hot chicken drummies,
Wisconsin cheese curds, and potato skins. A special “kids stuff” menu
includes mac and cheese, chicken strips and corn puppies.
– Sweetheart Special: 2 nights lodging in a one-bedroom deluxe whirlpool
lakeside home at Wild Eagle Lodge. Dozen red roses. Bottle of Wisconsin
Cranberry Wine, assortment of delicious, fine chocolates, $50 gift
certificate for the Riverstone Restaurant in Eagle River. Prices start at
$399 per couple. Wild Eagle Lodge: phone: 877-945-3965 or 715-479-3151.
E-mail: info@wildeaglelodge.com; web: www.wildeaglelodge.com
– NEW: Wild Eagle Lodge Honeymoon Special: Package includes 2 nights
lodging in a one bedroom deluxe whirlpool lakeside lodge home. One dozen
red roses. One bottle of Wisconsin cranberry wine. An assortment of
delicious fine chocolates. $50 gift certificate for the Riverstone
Restaurant in Eagle River.
– Mon. Dec. 1-Thurs. Dec. 26, 2008: Old Fashioned Christmas at Wild Eagle
Lodge. Lighted tree, snow-covered scenery and relaxing fire. Includes hot
chocolate and egg nog, Christmas cookies, and horse-drawn sleigh ride.
Celebrate your family holiday with us. Contact Wild Eagle Lodge: phone:
877-945-3965 or 715-479-3151. e-mail: info@wildeaglelodge.com; web;
www.wildeaglelodge.com
– May through November, 2008 (weather permitting): The Fishing Frenzy
Package at Wild Eagle Lodge in Eagle River consists of two or three nights
lodging in a Deluxe Lakeside Lodge Home. Full or half day fishing excursion
with a professional guide. $25 in Chamber Bucks per person for use at
participating restaurants, stores, and other Eagle River Chamber members.
14-foot fishing boat with motor and/or complimentary dockage for your boat.
2-hour pontoon boat rental. 20 per cent discount in gift shop, and two drink
tokens per person for Boondocker’s Lounge. Cost depends on number of guests
and lodging type. Package pricing is not available from mid-June thru
mid-August. Wild Eagle Lodge is the premier resort on Eagle River’s chain
of 28 lakes — the largest inland chain of lakes in the world. Wild Eagle
Lodge: phone: 877-945-3965 or 715-479-3151. e-mail: info@wildeaglelodge.com;
web; www.wildeaglelodge.com Continue Reading »
gengberg October 24th, 2008
Though I’ve had my shad tank bungied in the boat for a few weeks now, I have
yet to throw my cast net to catch any shad to use for live bait. Not only has
it not been necessary to catch fish, I’m not even sure that live bait would be
more effective right now. They guys I’ve talked to that are using/trying to use
live bait have reported that 1) decent sized bait has been hard to catch, and
2) they haven’t been catching many smallmouths on the shad they have used. But
I know the day is coming, as the water continues to cool, that it will be
necessary to break out the live bait gear to have the best chance at catching a
nice string of bass.Joseph Poole and I felt sure as we launched yesterday that Monday would be the
day. The strongest cold front of the year had just passed through, temp was
down in the upper 30’s and, once the thick fog burned off, it was a bright
bluebird day with a slick mirror finish on the water’s surface; classic post
frontal conditions, considered some of the toughest to catch fish.
The thick fog kept us from making our first scheduled run, so we went to an
area near the ramp and started throwing grubs. Joseph caught a really nice spot
and a nice smallmouth on a green pumpkin grub before the fog lifted, along with
a couple of big drum and a big rock bass. Then the fog thinned out, we could
run, and the fun began!
We ended up boating 40-45 bass, with almost all of them on topwater baits, and
a handful of others on that green pumpkin grub. Joseph could not believe how
active the fish were up on top with that bright bluebird sky, and I was
surprised with it being right after that big cold front. Can’t have any more
fun than we did yesterday. This has been the best, and most sustained good
topwater bite I have ever seen on Pickwick. I have never gone this deep into
the fall without using/having to use live shad, but it just has not been
necessary this year. Continue Reading »
gengberg October 24th, 2008
Dear Outdoors Media,
The following attachment is for the next Speaker for Walleyes Unlimited. The new location is The Gurnee American Legion Post 771. The address is 749 Milwaukee Ave. in Gurnee, IL. 60031. It is located approximately two miles east of the 132 (Grand Ave.) exit and the toll road.
The meeting begins promptly at 7:00pm. Please check our web site, www.walleyesunlimitedusa.org for more information. You may call Eric Skell at (414) 745-3855 or David Vincent at (847) 223-2398. The Illinois Meeting is on the last Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome.
October 29, 2008 The speaker will be Jim Templin on Illinois bass fishing around the Fox Chain of lakes.
gengberg October 24th, 2008
Fishing is finally picking up. More fish have been caught in the last couple of days then all fall I think. The water temperature is getting a lot colder, around 52 degrees and should continue to fall with the colder weather. Walleye and sauger are hitting on hair jigs, blade baits and floating jigs. Most people are using minnows with their jigs, the fish seem to want the live bait right now. Still a lot of small fish, one fisherman said he caught 60 small sauger and walleye. Northern are still around too and even some crappie have been coming in. Looks like we are having a late fall run this year. Weather looks good too, nice and brisk with some cloudy days. Perfect walleye fishing weather. Mark Clements
www.clementsfishing.com
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