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The Year Of The Sexy Fisherbabes…

… and of course FISHERGUYS!!! This Fisherbabe is on a mission to find the sexiest gear around!!! Hats, shoes, boots, tackle, baits, lures, hardware, reels, makeup, waders, rain gear…it’s all included~!! So if you have some great gear that you want included on my list of “2009’s sexiest gear” feel free to comment and let me know so that I can check it out.

Now sexy means lots of things to lots of people. If you like the way your girl looks in a certain pair of boots…or if you think the sleek new design of your brand new favorite reel is so hot it is certain to make me break a sweat, comment and tell me all about it!!!

Soon I will compile a list of 2009’s sexiest gear!!!

Also…WOLFY over at http://www.wolfwaters.blogspot.com/ is running ANOTHER contest!!! This time for a great selection for BASS anglers. Head on over there to check it out!!!!

Ok…so get those sexy thoughts processing and tell me some gear to check out!!!

Happy Commenting ~

LIZZY aka The Fisherbabe

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10 Fishing Tips & Techniques to Stay Green While Fishing

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Hey everyone!

Here are some tips to ensure you stay Green while fishing:

1. Bring your own thermos for coffee – it helps eliminate plastic and styrofoam cups from ending up in the lake. It’s also a good idea (and in the long run, more cost effective) to bring snacks in reusable containers instead of plastic bags

2. Clean up after yourself – don’t leave your garbage. Bring a garbage bag or two so that you can bring home all of your left over remains from the day

3. Use barbless hooks – they’re less damaging to fish and it also makes the catch more difficult, and we all love a challenge :)

4. Considering timing – there are certain times of year that fish spawn and lay their eggs, so we should all be aware of when those times are so we can allow them to populate as necessary. And don’t forget a tape measure so you can make sure the fish you do catch are of proper size

5. Consider your gear – use lead-free tackle, biodegradable fishing line and recycled waders

6. Maintain your boat – keep gas and oil spills out of the water

7. Use the whole fish – whatever you don’t eat, put the rest in the compost or backyard. Plants will benefit from decomposing fish

8. Try canoe or kayak fishing – it saves on gas and oil which saves you money, it’s a great workout, and you’ll get to try something new

9. Catch your own bait – less carbon footprint and helps save money too

10. Removing lures – use a damp towel when removing lures from the fish so handling is kept to a minimum

Thanks to everyone on GetREELed.com, our www.GetREELed.com and Ultimate Fishing Directory Facebook fan pages for participating!

If you have any other tips, feel free to comment on this article here: Ultimate Fishing Directory Blog or share with us on GetREELed.com

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A Look Inside My Tackle Box

My WorkshopNow that winter is here time to reorganize my gear for storage. Here is a look inside my tackle box and some of the lures and tools I use for spring, summer, and fall fishing.

Cank baits Here is a collection of crank baits, my Favorite ones being the two cranks that look like small perch. I’ve had alot of success with all the cranks shown, the strike king itsy bitsy minnow works great for crappie, the fire tiger color works best in any lighting condition, the blue fox minnows work well on the crappie, blue gill, and perch. The perch cranks that i mentioned before work on everything from bass, crappie, pike, pickerel, and big perch. I love feeling the strike of fish when reeling in a crank bait.

Luck "E" Strike Ring Worm KitHere Is the Luck “E” Strike ring worm kit. I purchased this kit from Bass Pro Shop and as I’ve said before this is the best plastic worm set and at a sweet price $5.99. We were very success full with this kit especially the blue colored worms in both sizes in fact a 3lb bass hammered the smaller ring worm and it seemed like the 2lb bass were hitting the larger ones, could there be a pattern here? Either way the verity this kit comes with I believe will catch fish anywhere. This is also a great kit for someone who hasn’t used plastic worms before. It’s easy to use and comes with every thing you need to rig many different ways. (Highly Recommended)

Topwater FrogsThis top water frog set was something new I’ve never tried before and I’m still learning how to use them. We’ve had many hits with these frogs but have yet to land one. This Was a Great buy All frogs shown came in one kit can’t remember which store I ordered this kit from but I can tell you it was either Bass Pro Shop or Cabela’s.

other luresHere are other lures which we’ve used over and over, such as the banjo minnow. The banjo minnow catches fish and has great action but I find those weed guard rubber bands a pain in the butt. The plastic lizards are great lures we use them without weights and run them over the top of lillypads and the fish just hammer them, also if you let them sink just bellow the surface and slow retrieve you’ll catch those lazy fish that are not in feeding mode. in this box there is a chatter bait and other odds and ends.

tube kitThis box contains another kit by Luck “E” Strike, It’s there tube kit i bought this for two reasons. One I’ve never used them before and two there being used more and more in the ice fishing world. Again this kit comes with everything you need to start fishing with tubes, cost a little bit more than the ring worm kit but worth every penny to learn something new. Also pictured here are some bobbers that were on sale at Walmart for twenty five cents, and a Lindy worm blower.

rods and reelsHere are a few of my rods and reels all cleaned and ready for storage, (Not all rods shown) Now that My gear is organized and ready for the spring and summer months it’s time to prep all the ice fishing gear .

Good Luck And Happy Fishing

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Christmas Gifts Any Angler Will Love

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Here are a few of my favorite gifts I’ve enjoyed and I know any angler would love to unwrap on Christmas morning.

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Angling Edge Instructional/Educational DVDs

These DVDs are packed with tips and tricks and amazing Techniques. There’s a DVD for everyone. They can be found at the Website Below.

www.anglingedge.com

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Luck “E” Strike 43-Piece Ring Worm Kit

This is the best worm kit I have found. It comes fully loaded with everything you need to catch Bass, Pike, pickerel, and more. I’ve used it And Caught all my bass on it this year, and at only $5 . 99 WOW! you can find this kit at the following websites…

www.basspro.com

www.cabelas.com

For Those Times When You Can’t Get Out On The Water

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This game rocks and is full of all you favorite Rapala lures. I own this one and It satisfies the fishing fever when I can’t get out to the lake. I Hope you Find This in your Stocking this holiday season.

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This Game Is Very Realistic (Don’t let the cover fool you) use your favorite rapala lures to land the big one, and unlock more rods and lure through the campaign mode, or fish for the fun of it. I own this one to and got to say so far my favorite fishing game.

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The Strike combines authentic environments based on real lakes, engaging gameplay with accurate fish and lure behaviors, and a highly interactive fishing pole controller that allows players an immersive fishing adventure. This baby is on my wish list this year…

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A game for the true outdoorsman! Incredible variety Three games in one: Hunting, Fishing, Bird Shooting. This is also on my wish list. These game can be found at cabela’s, Bass Pro Shop, and any video game store ie. Gamestop, EB Games, F.Y.E. , ECT.

Hope this helps You find the perfect gift for The holiday season, Also the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Christmas Catalogs are out now, Great gifts for your little anglers in the catalogs, And if your lucky enough to live near a Bass Pro Shop Santa’s Wonderland is now open with Free Games and activities for the kids Check out basspro.com for more info.

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Happy Holidays From My Family To Yours!

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Dear Santa…

How are you? How is Mrs. Claus…and the elves? I have been a very good girl this year and hope that you will come visit me on Christmas Eve this year. Lots of things have happened this year…like I started this really awesome fishing blog called “From The Fisherbabe” and have met some really awesome people. I really hope that you visit them, too!!! They are all only a little naughty and are all really mostly nice ;)

Lots of other things have happened to me this year, as well. For example, today I was mentioned on http://www.thefishingwire.com/ and I “facebook met” Alan Clemons. He is a super nice guy!!! Also, I broke my freshwater fish record with a 25 pound Lake Trout at Mackay Lake this year!!!! I also broke my Pike record with quite a few 43.5 inch Pike, as well!!! I hope that next year I get to tell you that I broke those records AGAIN!!! That is one thing I wouldn’t mind happening to me year after year…(you know…in case you have an “in” with Mother Nature)!!

Anyways…back to my list :) I have really been doing some thinking about what I want this year, and I think it would be great if you could get me a show on WFN. I hear you have connections over there and that would just be the most awesome present ever!!! If that isn’t possible…then a deal with Cabela’s that includes all the Orange Hammers I could ever want would be okay too!!! Oh yeah…and could you tell Plano Molding Company to PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring back the 8505…or at least any hip roof box that includes more than 4 trays????? (Thx on that!!)

If none of those things are possible, here is a list of a couple of other things that I would like:

  1. Pomegranate Colored Under Armour
  2. The North Face Denali Jacket in Aurora Pink Heather
  3. Mad Bomber Hat in Natural or Hickory
  4. Gore Tex Guide Tech Bibs in Red/Light Onyx
  5. SmartWool Socks…and LOTS of them!!!
  6. Under Armour coldgear Hitch Socks
  7. Cabela’s Winter Sport Boots in White/Pink (of course!!)
  8. Keen Women’s Betty Boot in Madder Brown (and yes Santa…I need 2 pairs of boots!!)
  9. A Plano Molding Company anything…I like whatever you can bring me from there…but maybe especially a new rod case (UGH…I have to share the hubbys…I think I need my own…in PINK)…
  10. Pretty much anything on page 291 in the Cabelas Christmas Catalog…
  11. Anything in any fishing catalog that Cabelas has put out since the start of the company…

I hope that I have not asked for too much, Santa. If you can’t bring me any of the above things then World Peace would be nice ;) or maybe you could just grant all my awesome friends all the huge fish they could possibly want this next year…that would be cool, too…although I would totally take the show on WFN over any of this…(sorry guys…and world :) LOL!!!)

Thanks Santa…you know…in advance for whatever you bring me…I am sure the year to come will be full of great friends and great blessings even if I don’t receive a single present (but seriously…the lifetime supply of orange hammers would be awesome…oh yeah and the Rod Case from Plano!!)… ;)

Lots of Love ~

LIZZY aka The Fisherbabe

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Santa Baby…I’ve Been An Awfully Good Girl…

I am still pouring over my Cabela’s Catalog that I got yesterday…they really have some great deals in this years catalog. I have been pleasantly suprised. Of course, this only makes me more excited for the super duper discount party on Sunday night. My hubby keeps telling me to calm down and that I can’t buy anything for me…buuuut I am pretty sure I can talk him into just a little present for myself…

like maybe another Shimano Cardiff 200A??? I really love this reel…it is a great price for great quality!!! I also have the 400A which I personally do not enjoy using as much, because it is bigger and harder for my girlie hands to handle…however, you need the 400A for trout fishing up in the North like we did this fall…soooo maybe I should ask for one of those…TOO!!!!! Plus, it is also a super awesome reel…great price and great quality.


I have to admit when I first started reading the catalog I was not expecting to find a million things I wanted. But by the last page I was like this!!! ————–>

My eyes were full of lures, reels, rods, rainwear, boots, and overcoats that I LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! Not to mention all the cute clothes and hats and scarves and…EVERYTHING!!!

I am soooooooo excited to go to the sale!!! YAY CABELAS!!!

I am still working on my list for Santa…no worries…I will share it when I am done!!! I hope you guys are having as much fun with your Christmas catalogs as I am with mine!!!!

Happy Catalog Perusing ~

LIZZY aka The Fisherbabe

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How Much Do I Love…

Cabela’s? Well….hmmmmmmmm…lets see…can anyone say A TON!!! And…guess what we got in the mail today??? Come On…Come On…Guess!! Guess!!! Ok…you will never guess!!!

My special Cabela’s Club Employee Discount Shopping Invitation Only Sale…YAY!!!! My hubby and I go to this sale every year and it could be the very best sale I have ever been to…and THAT is saying a lot because this Fisherbabe is the QUEEN of sales. Seriously!!!

But at THIS sale…well…its Cabela’s so thats a major plus right there…but they also have BEER guys!!! REAL, AWESOME, FREE beer right there while you shop…plus they feed you and give you the great employee discount…which is really big!!!! OMGsh…I have to go start making my list of all the things I want…oh yeah…and they have BEEEEEER~!!!!

This sale is only open to Cabela’s Club Visa Members…so if you don’t have one, I would recommend it. My husband used his points to completely outfit me with all new equipment when I really started getting into fishing (I know…what a great guy!!) and the points really add up super fast!!!

Besides…it is freakin’ Cabelas…just do it…there isn’t a better company in the world AND it all started right here in our little state of Nebraska…

OMGsh…ok gotta get to that list…and no worries…I will take pictures and let you all know how it goes!!!!

Happy List Making ~

LIZZY aka The Fisherbabe

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What A Great Feeling It Is…

… to know that there are really amazing, really kind, and really FABULOUS people in the world. In case you do not recall, a few weeks ago I ran a contest called “A Fishy Tale” in honor of reaching 10,000 visitors here on my blog. You guys all posted your SUPER AWESOME fishy stories, and http://www.random.org/ randomly selected a winner…who turned out to be InBassAngler (aka Derek).

After winning, Derek asked me to donate the majority of his prize to a local charity of my choice, and I came to you guys asking for suggestions. You gave me great feedback, and today I donated Derek’s prize to the Big Brother/Big Sister Program here in Lincoln!!!

Last week, I called up the program and spoke to a super sweet lady named Melinda. She sent out some emails asking for any pair of big/little’s that enjoyed outdoor time/fishing together, and got a great response!!!

This afternoon, I donated Derek’s prize to Big Brother Kyle and Little Brother Paul who I am certain will put the products to good use…and as it turned out, Kyle is a tournament angler himself!!!

The Big Brother/Big Sister Program does such FABULOUS things for both the youth as “littles” and for the adults as “Bigs”. It really made me happy to be able to give these guys some really great products from really great company’s!!!

Thank you all so much for your suggestions and for participating in the contest. Thank you even more for reading my blog and for being such great outdoor friends!!!

Happy Fishing ~

LIZZY aka The Fisherbabe

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Ice Fishing Safety

Ice Fishing Derby 2009

Ice Fishing Derby 2009

As the anticipation of ice fishing season fast approaches, I can’t stress enough the importance of ice safety, here are a few tips that could save your life or the life of a fellow fisherman.

* Attach a long cord to your sled. Not only does this make the sled easier to pull but should someone fall through the ice you can push the sled to them holding onto the line.
* Carry two picks – spikes protruding from wooden hand holds – to help pull your way out if you should fall in.
* If you should fall through the ice, once you spike your way out or are pulled out, don’t stand – roll across the ice in the direction you came.
* Carry a throwable seat cushion. It’ll add to your seating comfort and give you something throw to someone fallen through.
* Keep your auger covered. The blades are sharp, and can easily cut you, your dog or your children.
* Spray vegetable oil on your auger and snowshoes. Snow won’t stick and you won’t cut yourself cleaning off the show.
* Wear creepers. Slip on, or spiked shoes will keep you from slipping and falling on the ice.
* Bring a phone to call for help.
* A first aid kit
* Watch for weak spots. Weaker ice often looks different than strong ice.
* Carry a spud and test, test, test.
* Watch out for weedy areas. Weeds produce heat and the ice is weaker around them.
* Watch the bottom. If it moves, LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!
* Use your brain when evaluating the conditions and decisions. Never let a desire for fishing incite you to do something hazardous.
* Keep your eye on what direction the wind is from, the speed, the topography of the area, and the condition of any cracks you cross.
* Keep in mind that no number or size fish is worth your life.
* Learn when you make a mistake so you don’t repeat them.
* Wear wool clothes a few layers out from your body. It retains it’s insulating properties when wet and, after your body warms up the water soaked in between your body and the wool, the water will also insulate you from the cold.
* Watch the temperature. While it may not be warm enough to melt the ice, it may very well weaken it substantially because soft ice is much weaker than hard.

When the ice is questionable:

* Go only in waters you or somebody you’re fishing with know.
* Remember to go out only as far as you can make it back if you’re wet.
* Exercise extreme care if you go in water over your head or in a current.

These tips and more can be found here: https://www.lake-link.com/icefishing/IceFishingSafety.cfm

Remember be safe and Happy Fishing

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Fishing Safety Tips

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Fishing is a great way to spend the day, but it’s important that you and your fishing companions keep safe.

Here are some guidelines and tips so that you can stay safe out on the water:

a) Always keep your PFD (personal flotation device / life jacket / life vest) close to you at all times. Even better, wear it – especially if you’re wading. Even if you or your fishing partner(s) can swim, PDFs can help if you fall unconscious or get swept up in a strong current.

b) Remember REACH, THROW, ROW and GO when rescuing someone who may potentially be drowning:
1) REACH = reach out with a long pole or oar if the person is close enough and try to pull them over

2) THROW = throw them a life-saving device such as a lifejacket or life preserver
3) ROW = row your boat to the person in need, as it’s quicker and safer than trying to swim to them
4) GO = as a last resort, try to swim out and save the person.

c) Take your cell phone with you in case of emergency. You’d be surprised at how many areas now allow you to pick up a signal.

d) Carry a pocket knife (safely and securely!) in case you get tangled in your rigging.

e) If you’re wading, make sure you’re wearing your PDF, carefully check the area, and take one step at a time making sure you’re feeling for any drop-offs. Always be aware and considerate of the current and how it changes.

f) Bring a first-aid kit with you for any unexpected cuts or scrapes. And don’t forget to clean those wounds with antiseptic! It’s also a good idea to carry bug repellent in your kit – bug bites are really annoying, but most importantly remember that bugs can also carry diseases.

g) Make sure kids and family pets are well-secured any time the boat is moving.

H) Wear proper attire while fishing; try to find clothing that will help you stay cool in hot weather and warm in cold weather. And don’t forget your raincoat to keep dry in unexpected rainfall.

h) Apply sunscreen before and many times during your time on out the lake. The sun reflecting on the water can really increase the amount of sun you get, and we all know that the longer you keep that sunburn away, the longer you’ll have to actually stay out and enjoy your day.

i) Remember to eat and stay hydrated while outside, especially on those long hot days in the summer. Always take a few snacks and lots of water.

j) Handle your fishing equipment and gear responsibly. Look around you while you’re casting to ensure you don’t accidentally hit something or somebody.

k) Lastly, but most importantly, bring a buddy (or two) with you. It’s safer and more fun! At the very least, tell someone where you’re going and how long you plan on being gone. Someone should know where you are at all times and be able to find you if necessary.

Thanks to everyone that contributed on www.GetREELed.com and on our GetREELed.com Fan Page and Ultimate Fishing Directory Fan Page!

Please add any other tips or guidelines into the comments section. It’s up to all of us to keep each other safe!

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