Ultimate Fishing Directory - Blog » Travels http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:23:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 The Fisherbabe’s Guide To Gettin’ Away… http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/10/the-fisherbabes-guide-to-gettin-away/ http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/10/the-fisherbabes-guide-to-gettin-away/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:20:49 +0000 the fisherbabe http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/?p=492 is something that I am SO SUPER EXCITED to tell you all about!!! Its a brand new addition to my blog, and I cannot wait to get started. Let me tell you how it all began:

Everyday I get correspondence and comments on how LUCKY I am to experience all of my wonderful and amazing Canadian Fishing Adventures. People tell me, “Oh my gosh…that is something I have always dreamed of doing,” or “Wow…that looks like a trip of a lifetime!!” Well…let me tell ya…it is!! If you love to pull in monster fish as much as I do, fishing in Canada is something you should definitely experience!!

More often than not, when I ask why these folks do not go on a Dream Canadian Fishing Trip, they all reply with the same answer…”It is just too expensive for me and my buddies to pull off.” So…I reply to them, “PSHHHHHHHHHHHTTTTT. That is a lame excuse.”

There is a common misconception that fishing in Canada has to be expensive to be good, and this is just not true. Granted…there are A LOT of lodges and camps that ARE quite expensive AND offer great fishing opportunities. BUT…there are also MANY, MANY less expensive alternatives that also offer great chances at catching that fish of a lifetime. I mean…honestly…just by wetting your line in one of Canada’s many lakes, rivers, or streams you up your chance of catching a monster by 1000%!!!

So…in honor of all you folks out there that want that dream vacation and just do not know quite how to get it, this series is for YOU!!! Every Friday, I will feature a new camp that offers great fishing and great lodging for under $1000.00 per person. Now…I know that $1000.00 is still pretty high…but no worries. There will be camps featured at all price ranges under that $1000.00 mark with most falling in the mid-range!!

I want you to see that that dream vacation is well within your reach. All it takes is a little bit of research and a Fisherbabe that totally Rocks Out for leading you all in the right direction!!!

PLEASE NOTE:  All of these post can be found in one place here: “The Fisherbabe’s Guide To Gettin’ Away“.

DON’T FORGET to enter the “A Fishy Tale” contest by CLICKING HERE!!! Leave me a comment under that post telling me your favorite fishing memory to be entered to win OVER $150.00 in FREE GEAR!!!

Happy Travels ~

LIZZY aka The Fisherbabe

]]> http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/10/the-fisherbabes-guide-to-gettin-away/feed/ 0 And The Winner Is……..MACKAY LAKE IN NORTHWEST TERRITORIES http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/08/and-the-winner-is-mackay-lake-in-northwest-territories/ http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/08/and-the-winner-is-mackay-lake-in-northwest-territories/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:18:00 +0000 the fisherbabe http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/08/and-the-winner-is-mackay-lake-in-northwest-territories/

Yes that’s right folks…The Fisherbabe is headed to fish Mackay Lake during the Lake Trout Spawn in the first weeks of September. There are a couple of reasons why this lake rocks with the first and most important being the potential for TROPHY LAKERS. There are also big grayling in this lake which excites me more than I can possibly say.

Another rockin’ piece of trivia about this awesome lake is that it is part of the ice road in the hit show “Ice Road Truckers.” Now…I do not know how many of you watch that show, but I am totally hooked on it. I love Lisa who is new to the show this season (which is in Alaska), but I sincerely hope to see her truckin’ on Mackay someday. I am super excited to get to fish in a place where one of my favorite shows was filmed.

Now, I have never been this far North. That’s another reason I am extremely excited about going to this lake. Mackay Lake is only 150 miles from the Arctic Circle and on the tundra. How cool is that????? Also, if there is a clear night, I will finally get to see the famed “Northern Lights” otherwise known as Aurora Borealis. Seeing this natural wonder is on my “To Do Before I Kick It” list, and I am stoked to cross it off. Also, I get to visit Yellowknife which will be pretty special, as well.

The only thing that concerns me at this point is the cold. It is gonna be freeeeeeezing up there at that time of the year. As you all can imagine, this princess is not fond of the cold, and I am pretty sure the cabin walls aren’t painted pink for my pleasure. As of right now, I am pushing the thought of the cold out of my mind…now if I can just get my hubby to quit asking me if I am ready to freeze my a** off, all will be good. I mean…I just have to pack right and I will stay warm…I hope. Maybe I should start packing…

Since becoming a bona-fide fishin’, exploring, and all around adventuresome babe, my idea of what luxury means has changed drastically. I used to think that I could only be happy if my bed was turned down and a mint was cheerfully placed upon my pillow. Now…there is no better feeling than walking into that cabin for the first time and seeing an ancient wood burning stove and a hot shower. You would be surprised at how a hot shower each night and a running indoor toilet can feel like your own little piece of heaven. Fishing has definitely transformed my idea of what is fun!!

There are so many things about this trip that excite me. It will be an adventure, for sure, as I will be exploring and experiencing things that I have not before. I will for sure find out if I am as hard core as I claim to be when I wake up to 35 degree mornings and the guys are waiting for me at the boat. There will be no staying in the cabin if it is too cold and no complaining if it snows. I will be the only woman fishing on this trip, and it is my goal to keep up with the guys. I mean…I have to REPRESENT!!!

I am pretty confident in my ability to out fish them…even if the only pink I see is on my raincoat!! If you wanna check out where I will be spending the first weeks of September (we will be fishing for 8 FULL days!!), check out http://www.truenorthsafaris.com/.

How Lucky Am I…

Lizzy aka The Fisherbabe

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]]> http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/08/and-the-winner-is-mackay-lake-in-northwest-territories/feed/ 2 The Fort for the Fourth… http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/07/the-fort-for-the-fourth/ http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/07/the-fort-for-the-fourth/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:34:00 +0000 the fisherbabe http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/07/the-fort-for-the-fourth/

I am actively trying to talk my Fisherhubby into moving out west. There is just something about Western Nebraska that takes me back to the 1900’s and makes me wanna stay home, catch dinner, churn butter, and bake bread all day.
This year we spent the Fourth of July at Fort Robinson in Western Nebraska. Here is my attempt at Nature Photography…Enjoy :)

I love the windmills in the middle of the pastures and the gravel roads that lead to wonderful spring fed ponds. The bluffs that you can climb and the wild antelopes that graze freely are so peaceful.

The west offers the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen…it does not get better than pink sky and an ice cold beer!!!

One of these days I am going to talk him into it. He is a farmer at heart anyways…I have always known that. Someday we will have our own home on our own pasture with our own spring fed ponds. Ahhhhhhhh…dreams :)

Happy Day Dreaming ~
LIZZY aka The Fisherbabe
]]> http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/07/the-fort-for-the-fourth/feed/ 4 I Want You To Please Note… http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/06/i-want-you-to-please-note/ http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/06/i-want-you-to-please-note/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:22:00 +0000 the fisherbabe http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/06/i-want-you-to-please-note/ THE ABSOLUTE AWESOMENESS OF THIS NET JOB!!!! So there is no footage of me fishing on our recent trip. However, I did come across this great footage of my hubby catching a really nice northern. However…this is not the most important part of this video. Notice the nice way I “twirl” the net then slowly lean over his shoulder while patiently giving the greatest, sexiest net performance in history.
The moral of this story is…LOOK AT HOW AWESOME I AM WITH A NET!!! :)

Another thing to note is the sounds of agony as the fish flaps around and C’s hand gets caught in the gill rakers. LOL…this was the theme sound from our trip…these fish were fiesty. Also note…my awesomeness with the camera. My slow deliberate movements as C yelled for me to hurry the hell up made this catch more entertaining. I really did an awesome job with this fish if I do say so myself…lol :)

Happy Viewing and Tight Lines ~

LIZZY aka The Fisherbabe

PS…Don’t judge my outfit…it was freakin’ cold :)

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]]> http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/06/oh-yes-there-is-so-much-more-to-see/feed/ 2 I Am Now A Northern Pike Specialist And A Manitoba Master Angler… http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/06/i-am-now-a-northern-pike-specialist-and-a-manitoba-master-angler/ http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/06/i-am-now-a-northern-pike-specialist-and-a-manitoba-master-angler/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:43:00 +0000 the fisherbabe http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/06/i-am-now-a-northern-pike-specialist-and-a-manitoba-master-angler/ or at least I will be soon!!! I just gotta mail in all the massive records of the fish I caught!! YAY!
I just got back a few days ago…and I must say first and foremost…this was the best fishing trip of MY LIFE!!! I do not know where to even start…seriously!!! I guess I should start with day 1…

As previously mentioned…the camp had no running water and…an outhouse!!! We arrived at camp around 11:00 am and therefore set about getting our gear ready for a half day of fishing!!!
We weren’t expecting too much…half days sometimes do not produce as much for the obvious reasons…but can you believe we caught 7 Master Angler sized Pike that day…
SERIOUSLY!!!!
This was my first big one on that first day. I could not believe what it felt like to haul in that huge of a fish. I mean, last year I caught an 8 pounder and that was it!!! Although I have to say that my first fish was a huge Walleye and I did win the beads for having the biggest Walleye!!!
This pike was only 42 inches long…and yes I say only because the next fish my hubby caught
was a whopping 44.5 inches long and 24 pounds…
He was happier than I had ever seen him (including our wedding day…lol) and you could tell the adrenaline was rushing with being afraid the big hog would somehow throw the hook or snap the line.
But he got it in (and if I do say so myself…my net job was AMAZING) and we measured and weighed and he got the beads that day. It was the biggest fish caught that day and boy was it FAT. This fish was healthy and LARGE.
We also caught two 44 inchers, two more 42 inchers and a 41.5 incher that day!! We did not think that it would be possible to top a 44.5 inch fish that weighed 24 pounds but…

The very next day my Father in Law caught a 48
INCH PIKE that weighed 27 POUNDS…
We could not believe the size of that monster. Needless to say, the beads went with him and stayed with him. He won the prize.
That fish was beautiful and large. I have never seen another pike like it!! What A Fish ~I sure hope that someday I have the opportunity to catch a fish like that :) We caught 4 Master sized fish the second day!!
On the third day we caught 11 Master sized Pike and we were amazed. We had never seen anything like this type of fishing before and my father in law and husband have been fishing for a combined 40 plus years. It was CRAZINESS!!!!
These fish are HOGS…
In fact, I am still in shock from the amount of fish we caught!!! On the fourth day we caught 13 MASTER SIZED FISH. It was amazing…the most amazing thing we had ever seen…we were just reeling them in!!!
The fifth day was even better with us catching a whopping 15 MASTERS!!!
Day six and seven produced 9 total and my sister in law and I did not fish one of those days because it snowed on us…yes it SNOWED!!!
It was so cold I seriously had on 8 layers of clothing…I wore:
1: a tank top
2: thermal undies (2 pairs)
3. sweatshirts (2)
4. T-shirts (2)
5. Flannel Jacket
6. Raingear!!
I looked like a stuffed pig. I really did!! You cannot even tell
that this is me because I am so covered…LOL!!
This trip was by far the most fun I have ever had!! The lake was unmatched for trophy pike fishing and I really hope that we get to go back again one day!!
One really special thing about this trip is that the lodge let us in special because they do not have an outpost set up on this camp. Therefore, we got to do a once in a lifetime trip that no one else gets to do. That made it that much greater!!
Overall we caught a WHOPPING 59 Master Angler sized Pike (over 41 inches)!! That is truly amazing and we were all stunned!!
My father in law also caught a 46 incher and my sister in law reeled in a 45 inch 20 pounder!! These were some large fish!!!
Overall, I caught 11 Master Angler sized fish and I am proud to add Northern Pike Specialist and Master Angler to my resume. What at trip of a lifetime.
Oh…by the way…to all you disbelievers out there…that 48 inch pike, the 46 inch pike, and the majority of the rest of them were all caught on that #1 lure you are all so unwilling to believe is the best…THE ORANGE HAMMER DID IT AGAIN!!! LOL ~
Tight Lines and Happy Trails~
LIZZY
aka THE FISHERBABE
]]> http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/06/i-am-now-a-northern-pike-specialist-and-a-manitoba-master-angler/feed/ 2 YAY…Its Gonna Be The Best Trip EVER!!! http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/05/yay-its-gonna-be-the-best-trip-ever/ http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/05/yay-its-gonna-be-the-best-trip-ever/#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 04:13:00 +0000 the fisherbabe http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/05/yay-its-gonna-be-the-best-trip-ever/ GOOD NEWS…We are leaving tomorrow to head out on our big trip to Canada. Lake Waskiaowaka is still frozen solid. The last time we heard there was still 24 inches of ice out there. That is A LOT. A CRAZY LOT.
Luckily, however, we found another lake to fish on and this could turn out to be the BEST fishing adventure of my life!!! I am so excited. We have decided to travel to a different lake and WOW is it gonna be awesome. Now…the first week in June of last year, there were about 27 Master Anglerson this new lake. For those of you who do not know what that means…its a Pike over 41 inches long. Since we will be the only people on this lake for this whole week…I am extremely excited at the prospects.

There are some set backs for this princess, however. There is no running water and I am

pretty damn sure the outhouse is not painted pink. However, I think that I can go without a shower for a week if it means that i am pulling some monsters out of that Lake.

I am very excited about this lake. There will be no wireless so you will all have to wait to see my photos of giant fish. :)

Tight Lines and Happy Travels~

LIZZY aka The Fisherbabe

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I know its a long shot…but this is a great lake and I really want to go. We have a couple of other options but I don’t know much about those lakes because most of my research has gone into Waskiaowaka.
Last night, I got out the Travel Manitoba book and looked at the Master Anglers Awards from last year. I wanted to check out how many came from other lakes in the area, but all I could see was the HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS that came out of Waskiowaka…
Therefore….I really, really need a little crack ~
LIZZY aka The Fisherbabe
]]> http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/05/i-just-need-a-little-crack/feed/ 0 Unbelievable… http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/05/unbelievable/ http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/05/unbelievable/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 01:42:00 +0000 the fisherbabe http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/05/unbelievable/ So…the guys from the camp we were heading to next week just called and said that the ice is not off yet :( OMG…seriously guys…last year this happened too. We actually booked our camp on the way up to Canada because the one we booked a year in advance was not ready because of ice. I am not happy with ice in Canada right now.

The good news is we have one or two other options…but please…I beg of you all…pray to whatever God you pray to that the ice will be off Lake Waskiaowaka by Saturday of next week :(

I am an UNHAPPY fisherbabe right now…

LIZZY aka The Fisherbabe :(

]]> http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/05/unbelievable/feed/ 2 For Your Viewing Pleasure… http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/05/for-your-viewing-pleasure/ http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/05/for-your-viewing-pleasure/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 22:22:00 +0000 the fisherbabe http://www.ultimatefishingdirectory.com/blog/2009/05/for-your-viewing-pleasure/ I have created a video documenting my husband’s recent trip to Northwest Territories. Now…as much as I would like to do so, I cannot tell you the lodge he was visiting…its one of those Lay Family Secrets. The lures are one thing…This special camp is another. I am certain that my revealing it would end up in at the least the silent treatment…and at the most D-I-V-O-R-C-E!! You know how those men can be about their best secret spots…LOL!!!

Enjoy and Happy Viewing ~

LIZZY aka The Fisherbabe

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