“No one deserves it more!” Our esteemed fishing buddy and this years 2009 Eelpout King showed off his talents, once again, with this 15-pound song-of-a-catfish. Eye witnesses to the event commented that landing this fish and beaching the boat on a mid-river sandbar, could have been handled better with a net! Do I see a [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Posted in Fishing, Outdoors, tagged Fishing, Minnesota, Mississippi River, Monster Fish on June 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
World Record Fish Caught in Freshwater
Posted in Fishing, Outdoors, tagged World Record Fish on June 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This humongous catfish still holds the record for being the largest Freshwater fish in the world! It weighed 646 pounds. The fish was caught in the Mekong River Basin, Southeast Asia by researchers studying and identifying large fish around the world. It was not caught by rod and line but with a net. They say [...]
Posted in Fishing, Outdoors, tagged Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, Muskie on June 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“Personal Best!” You know it’s going to be a great night when you forget the net at home. This 52-1/2 inch Muskie was caught at night on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. It’s about time Brian shows-up his old man! This fish was released for you! Lake Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota’s Ruffed Grouse Population Is Up!
Posted in Hunting, Outdoors, tagged Grouse, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, Pheasant Hunting on June 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Hikers enjoying this years fall foliage will not be alone! Drumming counts increased 44-percent over 2008 numbers. Last years average drum count was 1.4. This year the state average is a staggering 2.4! When I was 14, my dad gave me a single-shot 410. We’d travel north to Central Minnesota’s, Mille Lacs Wildlife Management Area [...]
Posted in Outdoors, tagged Canada, Fishing, Monster Fish, Northern, Ontario on June 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Odd?…No water skiers on this lake.” This 36-inch Northern persuaded to consume their bait, as they were fishing for Walleyes on Birch Lake, Ontario, Canada. Nice Catch Greg!
BWCA 101, Part 3: Choosing the Right Canoe
Posted in Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Boundary Waters Canoe Area, BWCA, Camping, Minnesota, Paddling on June 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
By Chris Walden (Shown left to right) Aluminum, ABS and Kevlar canoes. Continually renting from an outfitter is like golfing with rental clubs. It’s OK the first few times, but you end up needing your own custom gear selected for your own needs. The first – and arguably most important – piece of equipment is [...]
Fatmanslanding.com Releases Big Fish & Goodwill Hunting Stories
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Canoeing Videos, Fishing, Fishing Videos, Hunting, Hunting Videos, Outdoors, Recipes, tagged www.fatmanslanding.com on June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Good Times Had By All Do you have a memory of your father fishing or perhaps an old hunting story that gets a few laughs each year at deer camp? I invite others to share your experiences, tips and pictures that will help others appreciate and enjoy the great outdoors. Please respond within Comments (shown [...]
Fatmanslanding.com Finds Vikings Defensive End, Jared Allen, Spear Hunting Elk Video
Posted in Hunting, Hunting Videos, Outdoors, tagged Elk Hunting, Jared Allen, Spear Hunting, Video, Vikings on June 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Exploring the BWCA with U.S. Congressman Erik Paulsen
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Canoeing Videos, Outdoors, tagged Boundary Waters Canoe Area, BWCA, Camping, Canoeing, Minnesota, Paddling on June 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
On this trip — Avid outdoorsman, Erik Paulsen and I, along with our two daughters, planned a three-day weekend on Lake Four within the BWCA. We enjoyed all kinds of weather from 50-mph squalls to sunny 60° blue skies. In the BWCA you have to plan for just about everything. The week before it snowed!
Warning! Content Not Suitable For Hardcore Campers
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Camping, Canoeing, Paddling, Upper Iowa River on June 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The story behind these pictures… On this years spring canoe trip to the Upper Iowa river we experienced something called, “Fresh-Air Apnea” a condition sometimes brought on by over-paddling, staying up late and consuming numerous beers by the fire. What’s the cure? Apparently, a good dose of antiquing, breakfast at the local bakery and an [...]
BWCA 101, Part 2: Choosing Your Entry Point and Route
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Boundary Waters Canoe Area, BWCA, Canoeing on June 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The first thing to do when planning a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is to plan your entry point and route as soon as possible. This should be done several months in advance allowing you to reserve the desired entry permit. Some points only allow one access per day, so the earlier you [...]
BWCA Canoe Trip
Posted in Outdoors on June 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Campfire Cooking Recipes Kids Love!
Posted in Camping, Outdoors, Recipes, tagged Campfire, Donut Holes, Kid Recipes, Outdoor Cooking, Recipes on June 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Buttermilk Donut Holes This recipe came to me at a good time! Thanks Betty! My family planned a local one night camping trip. In the morning, we cooked donuts over the fire. It’s quick and easy and my daughter loved the hole process! Click here for the recipe.
















