Eskimo Fatfish 949i I had been looking for a nice hub-style fish house ever since they came out. I bet I looked at every brand that is out there. Every time I was near a sporting goods store I had to stop. I felt like a little kid because I had to go into every house. So then it was decision time. Do I get the Clam or the Eskimo? I had narrowed my options down to those two houses. Eskimo Fatfish 949i Wins! Why that model? I'll tell you why I chose that model over all the others Eskimo has...

Being a lady outdoor enthusiast I have found it quite hard to find proper attire to stay dry and warm. Water inevitably leaks through.  Living in Northern Minnesota, the elements pose serious challenges. And keeping them from spoiling a great day on the ice is every fisherman's goal.I was amazed and very happy with the newest addition to my winter gear this season. The Lady's "Prism Suit" by Striker Brand LLC.Providing quality, warmth, and functionality. It has been the lightest suit as a whole I've ever worn. Never a feeling of being weighed down. Waterproof not just water resistant, not a...

This is so simple: egg wash your fillet dip in fine ground Saltines. fry in oil of your choice 8-10min until done   *key, grind crackers super fine!  

This past Spring I was asked to try out the Ribz Front Pack from Ribz Wear and do a product review on TFO. I'll admit I had only briefly seen or heard of the Front Pack via social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. First thing I did was check out the Ribz Wear website to see what this nifty little pack was all about. They have a nice, well built  website with lots of great information. At first I thought the pack looked a little goofy, maybe a glorified fanny pack? Then I noticed on the site that they were...

After an awesome weekend of fishing on Upper Red Lake it is hard to come back to reality, work and the real world.  Six of us headed up after work on Thursday 6.6.13 for some superior walleye fishing.  We camped at West Wind Resort, which I highly recommend.  Beautiful on the water campsites, fire rings, full hook up, docks and harbor protected from the lake.  They have bait, a fish cleaning house, cabins, a restaurant/bar and it is all very nicely kept.  Friday was overcast for most of the day, but fishing produced.  We were catching fish in that 4-5' range,...