Friday, May 20, 2011
Ice Out!
The ice went out on May 10th and we are busily preparing for the season. The camp wintered fairly well for the most part. There are some repairs to be made still, but we plan to be ready for the first guests next weekend. Thanks to fast shipping from Cabela's, out new boat seats arrived today and we will be working on installing them. Walleye opens tomorrow so we plan to give the waters a test to see how hungry the fish are. We'll provide some fishing updates soon!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Big Fish 2010
The excitement is building as the 2011 fishing season approaches. We're less than a month away and patiently waiting on the ice to melt in the Great White North. This year isn't going to be a repeat of the record setting ice out we experienced a year ago. Hugh Carlson from Viking Outpost measured only 15" of ice remaining in front of his place on April 21st. We're expecting the ice out to occur in mid-May this year.
We're making preparations for our departure in a few days and thought this would be a great time to review the BIG fish caught & released during the 2010 season.
Lake Trout
36.5" David Wein (pictured above)
24" Kari Marquardt
We didn't have too many people fish for lake trout in 2010 although many big lunkers still reside in the lake. You can still fish for them with single barbless hooks and no live bait and they remain catch & release only.
Walleye
29.5" Dennis Meyer
28.5" Mary-Jane Owen (pictured above)
28" Jeff Zwieg
27.5" Dave Mertes
27.5" Micke Juillerat
27" Grant Peterson
27" Grant Peterson
27" Dave Swan
27" George Matykowski
27" Travis Mack
Numbers of fish were great once again although 2010 was a little down for what I would consider really really BIG fish. Considering the number of total fish caught especially in the 20" - 26" range really has me looking forward to what this summer will bring.
Smallmouth Bass
18" Jared Oehrke (pictured above)
You won't find smallmouth bass listed as a species in the Red Lake system in any of the guides. But here's all the proof you need. Albeit this one was the only one caught.
Northern Pike
47"* Hays Griswold
45" Larry Andris
44" Jeff Zwieg
43.5" Randy Modra (pictured above)
42.5" Carson Mack
42" Bob Gouge
42" Andy Zwieg
42" Grant Peterson
41.75" Larry Andris
41" Kevin Smith
41" Jack Hughes
Alright...time to explain the asterisk. While Hays did catch & release a 47" Northern it wasn't by rod and reel. He happened upon a fish struggling on the surface near the boat. No evidence of disease or propeller marks was visible, but considering they were able to boat and measure the fish with ease I'm guessing this fish either ate an extra large meal and was having some digestion trouble or was close to succumbing of old age. Neat to see fish this big in the system though.
Rock Bass
9" Luke Nelson
Congrats to Luke for the biggest rock bass of the year! These little guys are capable of a great fight and I love hooking into them.
I'm hope you are as excited about the 2011 season as we are. See you soon!
We're making preparations for our departure in a few days and thought this would be a great time to review the BIG fish caught & released during the 2010 season.
Lake Trout
36.5" David Wein (pictured above)
24" Kari Marquardt
We didn't have too many people fish for lake trout in 2010 although many big lunkers still reside in the lake. You can still fish for them with single barbless hooks and no live bait and they remain catch & release only.
Walleye
29.5" Dennis Meyer
28.5" Mary-Jane Owen (pictured above)
28" Jeff Zwieg
27.5" Dave Mertes
27.5" Micke Juillerat
27" Grant Peterson
27" Grant Peterson
27" Dave Swan
27" George Matykowski
27" Travis Mack
Numbers of fish were great once again although 2010 was a little down for what I would consider really really BIG fish. Considering the number of total fish caught especially in the 20" - 26" range really has me looking forward to what this summer will bring.
Smallmouth Bass
18" Jared Oehrke (pictured above)
You won't find smallmouth bass listed as a species in the Red Lake system in any of the guides. But here's all the proof you need. Albeit this one was the only one caught.
Northern Pike
47"* Hays Griswold
45" Larry Andris
44" Jeff Zwieg
43.5" Randy Modra (pictured above)
42.5" Carson Mack
42" Bob Gouge
42" Andy Zwieg
42" Grant Peterson
41.75" Larry Andris
41" Kevin Smith
41" Jack Hughes
Alright...time to explain the asterisk. While Hays did catch & release a 47" Northern it wasn't by rod and reel. He happened upon a fish struggling on the surface near the boat. No evidence of disease or propeller marks was visible, but considering they were able to boat and measure the fish with ease I'm guessing this fish either ate an extra large meal and was having some digestion trouble or was close to succumbing of old age. Neat to see fish this big in the system though.
Rock Bass
9" Luke Nelson
Congrats to Luke for the biggest rock bass of the year! These little guys are capable of a great fight and I love hooking into them.
I'm hope you are as excited about the 2011 season as we are. See you soon!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
New Exploration Site
This summer check out the West Red Lake Mining Museum. We found out about the site last fall from our friends Dan & Brenda at Bow Narrows Camp. It's definitely worth a visit if you find yourself fishing the west end of Red Lake.
Directly after traveling west through the West Narrows, hang a left and you'll see the museum with its own dock. The musuem is actually a cabin from the 1920s gold rush that was a part of Bow Narrows Camp at one time. Volunteers took it apart, moved the pieces, and reassembled the cabin at its present location. It is free to visit and features some very interesting pieces about the gold rush on the west end of Red Lake. There is also a huge glacial erratic behind the cabin.
The Heritage Center is also an interesting stop in the town of Red Lake, but it doesn't focus much on the history of the west end of the lake. Hundreds of people once inhabited the west end of Red Lake at the height of the gold rush. The cabin that now serves as the museum was even the home of the postmaster for the western population. The west end of the lake is one of the rare areas that once was bustling with activity and now has been largely reclaimed by nature. The scenery is gorgeous and it's well worth the trip!
Some people may wonder why I'm always popping up in the photos on the blog and you don't see too many of Carrie. She may be somewhat camera shy, but she is excellent as a photographer and certainly beats me trying to do self-portraits.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
How to Fish Lindy Rigs
Now that you've built your lindy rigs, you're ready for tactics on the water this season. On Red Lake early in the season, you'll find many walleye in 6-12 feet of water in the bays along weedlines, points, rock piles, breaks, or other structure. Depth finders are very handy to have for all of the fishing you will do and even an inexpensive one can lead to a much more successful fishing trip. There are several areas on Parker Lake that will hold fish in the 6-12 feet depth range all summer. For this time of the year I would select a 1/4 oz. or 3/8 oz. sinker for your rig. Later in the season on Red Lake you may need to add some weight to get your bait down to the bottom since you will be fishing deeper water. Now you're ready to select your bait.
Now what to use - night crawler, minnow, or leech? All have proven successful and it's really a matter of your preference. Most of the time I back troll or drift lindy rigs. For this type of fishing I insert the 1st hook on a night crawler through the "collar" and the 2nd hook where it rests on the crawler. If your bait is spinning in the water, adjust one of the hooks to take some of the slack out of the crawler to achieve a more natural presentation. I would also encourage you to try inflating crawlers with a Lindy Worm Blower. This will float your bait above your sinker helping to reduce snags and make the crawler more lively. Hook minnows just behind both lips from below so the hook point is on top. This keeps the minnow alive and improves your presentation to the fish. Hook leeches through the sucker. For minnows and leeches, I either use one hook rigs or allow the 2nd hook to dangle behind.
A slow presentation is key to lindy rigging. Once you have selected an area to try fishing, start by back trolling your boat at an idle speed. Let out enough line until you can feel the sinker bouncing along the bottom. At that point reel in just enough line so you can see slack line or feel your sinker start bouncing again if you point your rod tip down toward your bait. I usually start trolling into the wind to slow the boat down even more. If the wind is strong enough, I'll let the boat drift back across a stretch of water that was producing bites and then back troll across into the wind again. Don't forget to vary your speed by shifting into neutral occasionally. Another trick is to raise your rod a couple feet and gradually let the line ease back into the water.
Inevitably you'll find walleye using this technique. When you feel a tap on the line or see the rod tip twitch, feed line back to the fish and slowly count to 5. This allows the fish to grab the bait and prevents you from pulling it out of its mouth. For this reason I usually keep my bail open with my finger on the spool to hold the line in place while trolling. It makes it easier to quickly feed line back to the fish. After your 5 count, give a good hook set and get ready to battle your fish.
Lindy rigging is a very effective way to catch walleye and many other species of fish for that matter. I mainly use lindy rigging as a technique for locating fish and then I enjoy switching to jigs when I've found a nice school. Many guests find lindy rigging so successful they will primarily fish lindy rigs during their entire stay. Whatever method you choose you're bound to have a great week of fishing. See you this summer!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Tie Your Own Lindy Rigs
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 need (2) hooks per rig (I prefer Gamakatsu)
Monofilament or fluorocarbon line - 3' per rig (I've had success with Berkeley Vanish 8-10 lb. test)
Beads of choice - figure (8) small 5mm size beads or (6) medium 6mm size beads per rig (my favorite colors are yellow, chartreuse, white, & red)
Medium size Quick Change Clevices w/ keeper - (1) per rig (colors are usually limited - white clevice in picture)
Barrell swivels size 7 or 8 - (1) per rig
Duolock snaps size 2 - (1) per rig (these snaps are tied to the line on your rod and will connect your finished lindy rig)
Spinning blades size 3 or 4 - (1) per rig (I use Indiana or Colorado shaped blades)
Sinkers 3/8 oz. - (1) per rig (I like tear drop or egg sinkers)
You can usually find some of these items at your local sporting goods store, but selection greatly increases when you start looking online or in the lure building sections at Cabela's or Bass Pro. If you can't find a particular size or color, don't worry about it. Go with the next best option and you'll be fine.
When trying to plan for the number of rigs to tie, it helps to determine what kind of fisherman you are. Some people only use lindy rigs sparingly and some use them the entire week. As a guest, I usually tied about 15-20 of them for my week. That's a good number to get you started with good selection and a few backups. Once you get the hang of tying them, it's easy to pack the supplies in your tackle box and spend a few minutes tying a couple extra rigs of the hot color that your fishing partner was using all day.
Step 1
Cut a length of line approximately 3' long.
Step 2
Tie one of your hooks on the end of the line - start by standing the hook upright. Insert the line "down" through the eye and pinch along the straight part of the hook shaft.
Wrap the line 7-8 times around the hook shaft over the pinched line. Now run the free end of the line "up" through the eye of the hook again. Moisten the line carefully (don't give yourself any unwanted lip piercings), cinch the knot, & trim excess line below knot.
To recap - the line went down through the eye of the hook, wrapped around the line, and then the free end of the line went back up through the eye (with the hook standing upright).
Step 3
Tie the 2nd hook on the line about 2" above the first hook or nearly the length of your pinkie finger. Run the line "up" through the eye of the 2nd hook until the hook is in position.
Now pinching the line against the hook again, wrap the line 7-8 times around the hook, and run the free end of the line "up" through the eye again. Moisten & cinch.
To recap - the line went up through the eye of the hook both times while tying the 2nd hook.
Step 4
Now it's time to choose your bead colors. Put yourself in the scales of a walleye and picture what color food you'd like to eat. I end up with a pretty steady assortment of white, yellows, & reds, but of course my sister will always catch a monster with some hideous combination of pink, purple, & glow-in-the-dark blue so don't get bogged down here. This is part of the fun - finding your own variation that will outfish everyone else.
Step 5
Add your clevice. Make sure you have the correct side up where the spoon or spinner will snap in.
Step 6
Tie a swivel on the other end of the line using your favorite fishing knot.
Step 7
Congratulations! Your rig is ready for action. For your final preparation you will tie a duolock snap on the line on your rod. You attach the swivel to this as well as a sinker. I carry sinker sizes between 1/4 ounce - 1/2 ounce, but most often use a 3/8 ounce tear drop or egg sinker. Snap your spinning blade onto the clevice. Make sure the curve of the blade bends in toward the rig. Select your favorite live bait or try Berkley Gulp and thread onto the hooks and you're ready to fish! Note...if you prefer fishing minnows or shorter baits then you will want to reduce the distance between the two hooks or even try a single hook.
In a few days, I'll follow up with another post detailing how to fish lindy rigs. In the meantime, post your comments or questions below. There are several variations for tying these rigs so if you have a method that works well please share!
Here's what you'll need to get started:
Sharp size 6 octopus hooks - you will need (2) hooks per rig (I prefer Gamakatsu)
Monofilament or fluorocarbon line - 3' per rig (I've had success with Berkeley Vanish 8-10 lb. test)
Beads of choice - figure (8) small 5mm size beads or (6) medium 6mm size beads per rig (my favorite colors are yellow, chartreuse, white, & red)
Medium size Quick Change Clevices w/ keeper - (1) per rig (colors are usually limited - white clevice in picture)
Barrell swivels size 7 or 8 - (1) per rig
Duolock snaps size 2 - (1) per rig (these snaps are tied to the line on your rod and will connect your finished lindy rig)
Spinning blades size 3 or 4 - (1) per rig (I use Indiana or Colorado shaped blades)
Sinkers 3/8 oz. - (1) per rig (I like tear drop or egg sinkers)
You can usually find some of these items at your local sporting goods store, but selection greatly increases when you start looking online or in the lure building sections at Cabela's or Bass Pro. If you can't find a particular size or color, don't worry about it. Go with the next best option and you'll be fine.
When trying to plan for the number of rigs to tie, it helps to determine what kind of fisherman you are. Some people only use lindy rigs sparingly and some use them the entire week. As a guest, I usually tied about 15-20 of them for my week. That's a good number to get you started with good selection and a few backups. Once you get the hang of tying them, it's easy to pack the supplies in your tackle box and spend a few minutes tying a couple extra rigs of the hot color that your fishing partner was using all day.
Step 1
Cut a length of line approximately 3' long.
Step 2
Tie one of your hooks on the end of the line - start by standing the hook upright. Insert the line "down" through the eye and pinch along the straight part of the hook shaft.
Wrap the line 7-8 times around the hook shaft over the pinched line. Now run the free end of the line "up" through the eye of the hook again. Moisten the line carefully (don't give yourself any unwanted lip piercings), cinch the knot, & trim excess line below knot.
To recap - the line went down through the eye of the hook, wrapped around the line, and then the free end of the line went back up through the eye (with the hook standing upright).
Step 3
Tie the 2nd hook on the line about 2" above the first hook or nearly the length of your pinkie finger. Run the line "up" through the eye of the 2nd hook until the hook is in position.
Now pinching the line against the hook again, wrap the line 7-8 times around the hook, and run the free end of the line "up" through the eye again. Moisten & cinch.
To recap - the line went up through the eye of the hook both times while tying the 2nd hook.
Step 4
Now it's time to choose your bead colors. Put yourself in the scales of a walleye and picture what color food you'd like to eat. I end up with a pretty steady assortment of white, yellows, & reds, but of course my sister will always catch a monster with some hideous combination of pink, purple, & glow-in-the-dark blue so don't get bogged down here. This is part of the fun - finding your own variation that will outfish everyone else.
Step 5
Add your clevice. Make sure you have the correct side up where the spoon or spinner will snap in.
Step 6
Tie a swivel on the other end of the line using your favorite fishing knot.
Step 7Congratulations! Your rig is ready for action. For your final preparation you will tie a duolock snap on the line on your rod. You attach the swivel to this as well as a sinker. I carry sinker sizes between 1/4 ounce - 1/2 ounce, but most often use a 3/8 ounce tear drop or egg sinker. Snap your spinning blade onto the clevice. Make sure the curve of the blade bends in toward the rig. Select your favorite live bait or try Berkley Gulp and thread onto the hooks and you're ready to fish! Note...if you prefer fishing minnows or shorter baits then you will want to reduce the distance between the two hooks or even try a single hook.
In a few days, I'll follow up with another post detailing how to fish lindy rigs. In the meantime, post your comments or questions below. There are several variations for tying these rigs so if you have a method that works well please share!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Spring = Fishing
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 of a spring fishing sale. You certainly don't need everything on the list to have a great week of fishing. Everything suggested is basic tackle and colors we have found to be consistently successful so you won't be wasting money. Good luck fishing near home and good luck planning your Canada trip. We'll see you soon!
Eagle Falls Lodge Suggested Bait, Tackle and Gear
Walleye:
ROD: Light to medium action
LINE: 6 lb. test for jigging
8-10 lb. test for trolling
LURES: Jigheads from 1/8 to 3/8 oz
3” Mister Twister tails
Little Joe live bait spinners (use 1/8 oz split shot sinkers for different depths)
Lindy Rigs (we use 3/8 oz egg sinkers)
Swivels for use with Little Joe and Lindy Rigs
Live Bait (Night Crawlers / Leeches) or Berkely Gulp
Rat-L-Traps
Rapalas (or similar minnow imitating lures)
COLORS: Chartreuse, Orange, White and Yellow
Northerns:
ROD: Medium to heavy action
LINE: 10 to 14 lb. test
LURES: Mepps Spinners #5
Spoons
Large Rapalas (or similar)
7” Suick (9” if your using a heavy enough rod)
Spinner baits / buzz baits
6” STEEL LEADERS
Additional Equipment:
Personal life jacket required by law (we have 50 life jackets at the lodge)
Fishing net
Rope / Nylon stringer (large fish will break metal stringers)
Fillet knife
Portable depth finders can also be handy
Gear:
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
Beverages and snacks
Camera
Rain Gear, rubber boots
Extra shoes
Insect repellent and sunscreen
Ice chest (to take fish home in)
Fishing license
Please note the camp will provide our guests with:
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Freezing of fish
- Comfortable modern cabins
- Boat cushions & life jackets
- Beds with fitted sheets and pillows
- Unlimited gasoline for camp boats and if you choose to bring your own boat
- 14ft and 16ft boats
- Dependable Honda 15 & 20hp motor
- A great fishing experience!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Sports Show Weekend
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 their website by clicking here. Travis will be there talking up the lodge and would love to have anyone in the area stop by! Cosmo will be spending the weekend with Grandma and Grandpa Mack and I am making a quick trip to Missouri to visit friends and family. The Eagle Falls Lodge family will be covering 3 states, lets just hope more nasty weather doesn't get in our way!
Cosmo update: He gets his stitches out tomorrow morning and has continued to heal well. Personally, I have grown quite fond of his new look!
Reminder: We will continue booking new guests at the sports shows, so if you still need to reserve your fishing trip for 2011 let us know.
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 their website by clicking here. Travis will be there talking up the lodge and would love to have anyone in the area stop by! Cosmo will be spending the weekend with Grandma and Grandpa Mack and I am making a quick trip to Missouri to visit friends and family. The Eagle Falls Lodge family will be covering 3 states, lets just hope more nasty weather doesn't get in our way!
Cosmo update: He gets his stitches out tomorrow morning and has continued to heal well. Personally, I have grown quite fond of his new look!
Reminder: We will continue booking new guests at the sports shows, so if you still need to reserve your fishing trip for 2011 let us know.
Winter Wonderland
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! It gets pretty darn chilly in Red Lake during the winter months. I think anytime the mercury climbs above 0 it's considered a warm day. Just in case you were wondering what Eagle Falls looks like during the winter here is a photo courtesy of our friends - The Aikens.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day & Cosmo update
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 Cosmo a few weeks ago after our big snowstorm in Central Illinois. He had trouble figuring out where he was supposed to go "do his business" outside when everything was obviously cleared and the rest he couldn't really see over the snow piles.
During the recent bitter cold days Cosmo has been fighting a tail injury. When he was a pup he injured the tip of his tail and since then if he hits it just right and with enough force it will open back up. You wouldn't think this is a problem, except that the time Cosmo spends each day NOT wagging his tail is about 6 seconds. So to try and heal this mess is next to impossible. He is constantly swinging into chairs, tables, doorways, Travis and myself, you get the idea. Well, we tried everything, We had it wrapped for over a month, most of which Cosmo spent with one of those cone collars on as well to keep him from bothering his poor tail. After countless trips to the vet (and countless dollars, not that it stopped us - but still!) we came to the very hard decision to have his tail removed. Our vet had recommended this as an option during our first Operation Troubled Tail visit back in January. Our biggest concern was making sure that Cosmo's ability to navigate and swim in the water wouldn't be affected. Travis is probably the most thorough researcher I know, so I can confidently say that we considered and researched all options.
Cosmo had surgery last Thursday and is doing great! He came home on Friday night and Travis' brother Carson and our good friend Matt Dillon came to visit and brought a giant bone for Cosmo. He is still taking it easy and has a follow up appointment on Wednesday. We are all getting used to Cosmo's new look, but he is still just as sweet and eager as ever. The decision to remove his tail will ensure that he doesn't face future tail injuries which will be great for him and for us. Someone told me "the silver lining was that we could put stuff on our coffee table now," and I said " are you kidding, now we can GET a coffee table!"
So, for Valentine's Day we will snuggle up with Cosmo and eat our heart-shaped Papa Murphy's pizza with smiles all around. Operation Troubled Tail made me realize how much we love Cosmo regardless of his appendages. We can't wait for him to test out his new and improved rudder this summer at Eagle Falls Lodge!
REMINDER: For those who have yet to send in deposits, please do so as soon as possible. We are offering up remaining weeks at our sports shows, but want to ensure that previous guests get their preferred week. Thanks!
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 Cosmo a few weeks ago after our big snowstorm in Central Illinois. He had trouble figuring out where he was supposed to go "do his business" outside when everything was obviously cleared and the rest he couldn't really see over the snow piles.
During the recent bitter cold days Cosmo has been fighting a tail injury. When he was a pup he injured the tip of his tail and since then if he hits it just right and with enough force it will open back up. You wouldn't think this is a problem, except that the time Cosmo spends each day NOT wagging his tail is about 6 seconds. So to try and heal this mess is next to impossible. He is constantly swinging into chairs, tables, doorways, Travis and myself, you get the idea. Well, we tried everything, We had it wrapped for over a month, most of which Cosmo spent with one of those cone collars on as well to keep him from bothering his poor tail. After countless trips to the vet (and countless dollars, not that it stopped us - but still!) we came to the very hard decision to have his tail removed. Our vet had recommended this as an option during our first Operation Troubled Tail visit back in January. Our biggest concern was making sure that Cosmo's ability to navigate and swim in the water wouldn't be affected. Travis is probably the most thorough researcher I know, so I can confidently say that we considered and researched all options.
Cosmo had surgery last Thursday and is doing great! He came home on Friday night and Travis' brother Carson and our good friend Matt Dillon came to visit and brought a giant bone for Cosmo. He is still taking it easy and has a follow up appointment on Wednesday. We are all getting used to Cosmo's new look, but he is still just as sweet and eager as ever. The decision to remove his tail will ensure that he doesn't face future tail injuries which will be great for him and for us. Someone told me "the silver lining was that we could put stuff on our coffee table now," and I said " are you kidding, now we can GET a coffee table!"
So, for Valentine's Day we will snuggle up with Cosmo and eat our heart-shaped Papa Murphy's pizza with smiles all around. Operation Troubled Tail made me realize how much we love Cosmo regardless of his appendages. We can't wait for him to test out his new and improved rudder this summer at Eagle Falls Lodge!
REMINDER: For those who have yet to send in deposits, please do so as soon as possible. We are offering up remaining weeks at our sports shows, but want to ensure that previous guests get their preferred week. Thanks!
Monday, January 31, 2011
2011 Fish & Feather Expo
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 reviews on fishingtraveler.com thanks to current guests.
The opportunity to talk about the lodge is getting us excited for the 2011 season. Don't forget to visit us at the Mid-Iowa Bassmasters show in Des Moines, IA on February 26-27 or the Northwest Sports Show in Minneapolis, MN on March 30 - April 3. We'd love to have you stop by. We're eagerly anticipating the chance to share all the reasons to visit Eagle Falls Lodge with more potential guests!
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