Lindy rigging is an excellent technique for catching walleye. You don’t have to buy those pre-packaged rigs selling for $2-$3 either. By purchasing a few “ingredients” and following these simple steps you can customize your own rigs for much less. Here’s what you’ll need to get started: Sharp size 6 octopus hooks – you will …
I know a few of you were able to make it out ice fishing this winter, but for the rest of us spring equals the start of fishing season. Before you head for the nearest water, check out our list of recommended equipment to give you some ideas when you find yourself in the middle …
Hello everyone! Just wanted to remind you all that Eagle Falls Lodge will be at the Mid-Iowa Bass Masters Sports Show in Des Moines, Iowa this weekend. It is located in the 4H building on the Iowa State Fair Grounds this Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 26 & Feb. 27) You can find more information on …
I’m amazed by how many people have expressed interest about spending time at the lodge during the winter months. Sure, the ice fishing is terrific as long as you don’t mind chewing through 36″ of ice and snowmobiling is a blast when you have 3-4′ of the white stuff. But don’t forget about the cold! …
Hello everybody, We are finally enjoying a warmer day here in Illinois. A balmy 45 degrees, but you’d think it was 70 out there. I sure as heck didn’t wear my coat when I was out running errands. I’m sure I speak for most when I say “come on spring!” Here is a picture of …
Yesterday we wrapped up the 2011 Illinois Fish & Feather Expo here in Bloomington, IL. It was a great show and well-attended. We were rookies in the sports show world last year and we made some valuable upgrades to our display this year including a new banner, photo book, poster, & excerpts from our stellar …
Our Bait of the Year award for the 2010 season goes to Nubaits for their line of fish dominating lures. These lures boasted a better catch ratio than any other Northern or Muskie lure we tried this past season so needless to say, we were impressed! Check out their website – www.nubaits.com They have five …
2010 By the Numbers 4 months of fishing 1 lightening struck generator7 new 20hp motors2 fish hooks removed from fingers136 sunsets overlooking Parker0 search & rescue missions3 added weeks to the season48 trips to town45 boat oil changes4 portages1 eagles nest2 visits from grandmas5 pairs of ruined work pants for Travis2 pairs of remaining pants …
We had a first for the Mack family during our last week here at Eagle Falls. Cosmo got SKUNKED!! It is probably more of a surprise that it hasn’t happened before, but let me tell you…he got it good. The smell immediately came into the kitchen as I was doing dishes after BBQ Chicken night …
As summer progresses you may encounter more weed growth during your fishing exploits. Don’t shy away from these areas since many big northerns love to ambush baitfish in the weeds. Instead try these surface baits. Here are my top 5 from this season. 5. Floating Rapala Rapala makes a great lineup of baits and you …