Hello everyone! Last weekend Travis and I traveled to Des Moines, IA to attend the Mid-Iowa Bass Masters Swap Meet. This is a fun 2 day show where we are one of the few lodges being promoted; it is a smaller show exhibitor wise, but gets a TON of traffic. We also got to catch …
Thanks to everyone who posted reviews for us at fishingtraveler.com. This site offers reviews, photos, and stories about the best fishing lodges in Ontario & Quebec. These reviews are a valuable tool for prospective guests considering a Canadian fishing trip. If you haven’t posted a review, please take a couple minutes to do so. We …
I am blown away by how beautiful the wilderness is in Canada. The infinite beds of moss and rock. The trees so tall, so green, and aged. The wildlife that roams its lakes and woods. It amazes me how wonderful it is at Eagle Falls Lodge. The two lakes on either side of the Lodge …
We wanted to add some additional perspectives to our blog so in the near future you will be able to read posts written by my brother Carson and sister Whitney. Carson has been a guest at Eagle Falls Lodge for the past 10 years and Whitney has been a guest for the past 15 years. …
Carrie put her culinary skills to the test this past weekend and ended up winning the Bloomington Chocolate Challenge. She was awarded 1st place in the amateur division for her dish – Pistachio Chocolate Baklava. I can attest it does, in fact, taste as good as it looks. I cannot say whether or not this …
Topwater trolling is certainly an unconventional, yet highly effective, technique for catching Northern Pike. First and foremost I love casting for Northern Pike and I still spend most of my Pike time slinging lures across the water. However, casting all day can be tiresome and this technique provides a much needed rest for achy shoulders …
Hello all! Can you believe it is already January 19th? Crazytown. In four short months we will be back north working our tails off (Cosmo already did this…ha!) getting ready to welcome our first group over Memorial Day. So naturally Travis and I are starting to think about everything we hope to accomplish, both before …
What’s your favorite part of a fishing trip to Canada? I was one of the lucky ones who was fortunate enough to start visiting Canada at a young age and continue a family tradition year after year. What was my favorite part? All of it! Seriously. The anticipation of the trip made the …
Hello Everyone! I’m sure if you asked Cosmo what the ultimate Christmas gift is, he would want the ability to click his heels three times, open his eyes, and be overlooking Parker Lake. With a full summer of roaming around and napping in the great Canadian wilderness ahead of him, of course. I guess he …
Our blogging hiatus has finally come to an end. Carrie and I have been very busy this fall settling back into our “winter” lives in Illinois. We hope you had a terrific Thanksgiving and are enjoying the holiday season. Many of you will be happy to learn you can now renew your Outdoors Card and …