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FML Outdoors Video Reaches 1 Million Views!

Posted in All Videos, Fishing, Fishing Videos, Northern Pike, Outdoors, Sauger, Walleye, tagged Arnesen’s Rocky Point Resort, Big Northern, Big Walleye, FML Outdoors, Ice Fishing, Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, Monster Fish, YouTube Video Reaches 1 Million on August 18, 2010| 1 Comment »

WOW! I can’t believe it! Just a few weeks ago, I announced to our members that the YouTube video, “Monster Fish Caught On Video” was within 25,000 views of a million! And TODAY it has reached 1-Million views! This is very exciting, especially when you think twenty hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute; in turn, users stream 75 billion videos per year. With all those videos, what do you think our chances were of making a dent in YouTube and reaching, 1 million hits?

1 of every 3.1 million YouTube videos ever receive 1 million hits!

Source(s): Book of Odds estimate based on data from: Wilson, Chris. Slate YouTube Study. 07/02/2009., Appendix Slate YouTube Study Data.

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FML Outdoors YouTube Video Close to ONE-MILLION Views!

Posted in Fishing, Fishing Videos, Northern Pike, Outdoors, tagged Big Walleye, Fat Man's Landing, FML Outdoors, Ice Fishing, Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, Monster Fish on August 6, 2010| 1 Comment »

Almost there! 976,567 views and counting!

Well, this is exciting! Posted nearly two years ago, Fat Man’s Landings first-ever video climbs to 976,567 views and almost 500 comments! I’m very pleased to see so many sportsman still out there who can appreciate a day-on-the-ice! Keep your eyes on this video and other great stories only on FML Outdoors!

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High-tech Crankbaits vs Low-priced Scented Baits

Posted in Fishing, Muskie, Northern Pike, Outdoors, Sunfish, Tiger Muskie, Walleye, tagged Berkley, Catch More Fish, Crankbaits, Deep Water, Fat Rap, Flat Rap, Gulp, Magnum, Max Rap, Normark, Original Floater, Rapala, Rattln' Rap, Shad Rap, Troll-to Series, Trolling, X-Rap on June 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Now, there’s a billboard I’d like to see!

The original floating lure, first invented in 1936 by Laurie Rapala, eventually becoming Normark fishing industries by 1959. Back then, catching more fish
was the game — and still is today!

This Worlds Leading manufacturer of crankbaits, created the most realistic lure on the market. Considered a classic — today there are many more advanced options.

We all want to catch more fish and tell stories about the-big-fish-that-got-away. So, how is it that soft bait manufacturers are able to keep pace with the number one high-tech lure manufacturer?

Have an idea for a Rapala sign? Send me your ideas
and I’ll post it here on FML Outdoors!

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2010 Lake Minnetonka Crappie Contest a Great Success!

Posted in Black Crappie, Fishing, Outdoors, tagged 2010, Contest, Crappies, FML Outdoors, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, Spring Crappies on April 26, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Rain and Wind Made Fishing Challenging!

I decided to fish, instead of video record, this year’s crappie contest. It’s always fun to watch the boats come in and see kids faces light-up, as they proudly carry their prize-winning fish!

My friends (Brian and Ryan) and I planned to get up early and meet at the launch in Spring Park. It was 6:20 a.m. when we pulled into the Holiday gas station. We grabbed some coffee and donuts and in no time we were in the water!

I was surprised to see very few boats at the landing? The weather for that day called for 70% chance of rain. Perhaps, the threat of rain kept fair-weather fishermen off the lake? (more…)

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Posted in Black Crappie, Fishing, Outdoors, tagged Crappies, Fat Man’s Lake, FML Outdoors, Minnesota, Spring Crappies on April 16, 2010| Leave a Comment »

“Blue-sky Bluegills!”

It was a beautiful night! My neighbor Steve tied into this monster Bluegill!
Fishing in waders is like sitting in the seat of a fast-moving race car…your immersed right into the action!

Fat Man’s Landing, MN

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2010 Contestants Prepare For Hot Crappie Action!

Posted in Black Crappie, Fishing, Outdoors, tagged Captain Jacks, Crappies, Fishing, Lake Minnetonka Crappie Contest, Lindy Little Nipper, Prior Lake, Prior Lake Crappie Contest, Spring Crappies on April 15, 2010| 3 Comments »

“I Got One!” Or should I say? “Two”
great crappie fishing events!

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43rd Annual Lake Minnetonka Crappie Contest

Many of us have fished the Annual Crappie Contest on Lake Minnetonka.
Gander Mountain is no longer a major sponsor to this event, but the folks
at Lord Fletchers will continue to hold-the-net until they receive support.

This is one of the largest fishing events in Minnesota!
Event Times:, Saturday, April 24 at 12 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fish must be submitted before 2:00 p.m. $5 pre-registration/$8 event day registration
On-site registration for the contest will be conducted between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.

11th Annual Crappie Contest Tournament on Prior Lake

Somewhat new to the waters, when you consider Minnetonka has 32-years
of experience — but don’t let that stop you! This event is full of prizes!
Local businesses stepped forward and contributed a wide variety of donations
in support of this community event! Now that”s what I’m talking about!

The contest will be held at Captain Jacks. Event Times: Sunday, April 25,
Registration 7 – 9 a.m., Fishing begins 9:00 a.m., Final weigh-in at 2:00 p.m.
$30 per boat, Maximum of 2 adults per boat and as many kids as you like.
Each boat will be allowed to weigh-in 10 crappies.
$ for Top positions, $ for biggest fish and FREE Grab bag for kids!