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 it was the size of a large Grizzly bear.
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World Record Fish Caught in Freshwater
Posted in Fishing, Outdoors, tagged World Record Fish on June 30, 2009| Leave a Comment »
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
Learning to Fish Starts with Knowing What Fish to Keep
Posted in Fishing, Outdoors, tagged Diet, Fish, Fishinng, Lake Superior, Minnesota, Omega 3, Salmon, Staying Healthy, Whitefish on June 30, 2009| 1 Comment »
150 years ago, Lake Superior Whitefish was called the daily bread of the Ojibwe anglers, as it was very abundant. Sue Erickson Staff, writer for the Wisconsin Mazina’igan paper, says that today’s wholesale market prices are well below what they were twelve years ago or more. Prices of salmon and whitefish are low, but both are a wanted and needed commodity. More on the website: www.lakesuperiorwhitefish.com
Information on whitefish, lake trout and lake herring can be found there, and information on the health benefits of N-3 (omega-3) fish oil and how to protect your heart and protect your family from dangerous chemical contaminants like mercury found in local and state fish and imported fish such as walleye from Canada as reported by the Chicago-Tribune story, Toxic risk on your plate, found at: www.chicagotribune.com/news/specials
Women who may be pregnant or nursing, and young children should eat types of fish lower in mercury. 1-888-SAFEFOOD for more information. Alternatively, go to: www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/admehg3.html
For a great source for A to Z fish recipes, go here: www.justseafoodrecipes.com or www.justsalmonrecipes.com
*At the above website, more recipes can be found like: Beaver, deer, muskrat, opossum, rabbit, squirrel, turtle and many more.
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 just south of Lake Mille Lacs, hunting Grouse around clearcut logged fields and clover lined hunting trails. (more…)
BWCA 101, Part 4: Take a Good Tent
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Boundary Waters Canoe Area, BWCA, Camping, Canoe, Canoeing, Minnesota, Most Popular Tents, Paddling on June 28, 2009| 1 Comment »
Chris Walden continues his quest to help others plan and prepare trips to the majestic waters and rugged lands of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
If the canoe is not the most important piece of gear on a BWCA trip, your tent is. Anyone who has sat inside a tent during a rainy night understands this completely. Whether you were wet or dry, you understood the value of a quality tent.
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 the canoe itself. Let’s discuss some of the materials and lengths to consider, and a few other important features to keep in mind. (more…)
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 »
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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 below) and I’ll get right back to you as soon as possible!
A great way to relive and archive precious moments with family and friends.
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 a espresso in the neighboring town of Decorah, Iowa. Everyone recovered and is feeling OK now.
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 decide the better. So, what should you consider when deciding where to go?
This article was submitted by Chris Walden. Follow Chris, as he provides helpful tips and techniques for planning your BWCA Canoe trip. More great information to come!
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.
BWCA 101, Part 1: How to Plan a Canoe/Camping Trip
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Boundary Waters Canoe Area, BWCA, Canoeing, Minnesota, Paddling on June 11, 2009| 1 Comment »
By Chris Walden
A few summers ago a friend invited me on on a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for a six night trip. I had not been camping in twenty years, and never in a wilderness setting like BWCA. Reluctantly, I agreed. Fortunately, I loved it! I’ve been there a few times since and am eagerly awaiting my next trip later this summer.
Having a good plan is paramount to a successful trip.
I’ve learned a lot about what to do (and not to do) while in the BWCA — some thing’s I wish I would have known before heading out. Having a good plan is paramount to a successful trip. In this series of articles I will to share some tips about wilderness camping.
Articles will include how evaluating your group and planning a route. How to choose a canoe — including: materials, types of canoe, sizes, and just enough technical information to understand rocker and weight distribution and even a video about paddling basics and what do if you capsize. We will talk about tents, tarps, and other necessary equipment. I will discuss choosing a good campsite and how to pack enough food without having too much.
With good plans and correct expectations — you can have great trip. A bad plan can ruin a vacation quickly. Fat Man’s Landing wants you to enjoy your wilderness adventure and we are here to help. Check back soon for the next article.
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