Pehrsons Lodge Announces Redesigned Web Site for 2012 Featuring Easy Access to All the Information You Need to Vacation on Lake Vermillion in Northern Minnesota!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by | Comments Off

Cook, Minnesota (PRWEB) April 16, 2012

Visitors to the website will find the latest fishing reports, boat rental availability, resort upgrades as well as special spring and fall fishing packages.

Now that spring has arrived, fishing fever becomes infectious at Pehrsons Lodge. The ice on beautiful Lake Vermillion is making its retreat, reopening the crystal blue waters full of hungry fish to fishermen and nature lovers. The new website contains all the information needed to select a particular lodging perfectly suited to guests needs. Its now possible to book one of our pet friendly cabins which for some turns a good vacation into a great vacation.

Not only can guests find video tours of each of our cabins and lake homes, but will also find plenty of information about our surroundings and local opportunities to experience nature, first hand.

The Spectacular Grand Vermilion Chalet, a grouping of four gorgeous townhouse-style units, all under one roof makes the perfect Minnesota reunion cabin and can now be booked for summer rentals.

With the new web capabilities, it will be possible to release news about special last minute deals as they become available for our guests. The Hansons will also use the new website to post photos and news of the seasonal events at the resort. Information on fishing, fishing tips, spring bird migration, area happenings and events that appeal to families, and much more!

The Hansons will also be highlighting new additions to their fleet of watercraft. Pehrsons offers a complete selection of watercraft for guests, with pontoon boats, fishing boats and ski boats available for rent, plus free use of kayaks, sailboats, hydro bikes, canoes, paddleboats and wind surfers.

Minnesota vacations are spectacular any time of the year and Pehrsons location in the heart of Minnesotas pristine, natural environment provides a true north woods experience for vacationers. Keep up to date on all the news from Pehrsons Lodge by following the resort blog.

Pehrson Lodge is known as one of the finest Minnesota Resorts. The Hansons and resort staff are dedicated to high quality guest services. Vacationers come as guests, but they leave as friends, some coming back year after year for family vacations.We love to see our guests sharing in the fun, relaxing, enjoying the resort facilities, and making new friends in our amazing natural setting. Visit the site, select a lodging option and make reservations for an unforgettable Minnesota vacation on spectacular Lake Vermillion today!





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Wild Game Network to Form Foundation to Benefit Illinois Resort Owners

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Ankeny IA (PRWEB) March 30, 2012

Where have all the outdoorsmen and women gone? Competition from organized sports programs, the internet, computer games and a shortened summer vacation season (from 12-15 weeks to as little as 8 weeks) have all resulted in the reality that Illinois Resort Owners are left with a very small window to generate business.

In todays world, changing circumstances have impacted the family vacation. School now starts earlier, with opening dates moving back from Sept 1st to Aug 15th, eliminating half of August for family vacations. In August 2011 the Sports Letter reported that participation in sports by youth increased for the 22nd straight year. Sports such as soccer, softball, hockey, and golf have created travel teams which have led to an increased commitment of family time for sports. With this growth family activities have changed. Now, weekend and summer plans are made to travel to remote cities and states to participate in tournaments and club events. The net result is that the get-away vacation to a cabin or resort for the family has evolved into attending events at ball fields, sports complexes and gymnasiums. As youth sports rotate throughout the year, weekend and vacation family time has shifted away from quality time at lakes, resorts and campgrounds all of which negatively impacts Illinois Resort Owners.

The mission of the Wild Game Network Foundation is to invest in marketing and communications to motivate children and their parents to get off their seat and on their feet to enjoy the great outdoors by a lake, on a river or in the woods at a Illinois Resort.

Wild Game Network will partner with other organizations that have similar goals and will utilize all forms of advertising, including internet, print, radio, newspaper and television to educate and excite both kids and parents into planning a trip to the great outdoorshealthy, family focused activities.

Who is Wild Game Network?

Wil d Game Network was created by sportsmen for sportsmen and women who wanted an easy to use on-line travel website for the hunting, fishing and camping industry. Through their own personal experiences, the founders recognized that an organized single resource did not exist to meet the needs of both potential customers and resort owners. The creative result is http://www.wildgamenetwork.com, a web-site that caters to all North American and Canadian outdoor enthusiasts. Plans are in place to expand WGNs marketing reach to regions throughout North America and Canada. With resort owners support, costs can be minimized to promote individual resorts many features, provide for opportunities to list properties for sale and enable maximization of creative web-site content. Thanks to the founders of Wild Game Network, Illinois Resort Owners now have the ultimate resource to network with all sportsmen and women to help them locate their next “wild” adventure and help resort owners profitably grow business.





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Waters of the World Threatened By Dumping of 180M Tonnes of Toxic Mine Waste

Posted on March 24, 2012 by | Comments Off

Washington/Ottawa (PRWEB) February 28, 2012

Each year, mining companies dump more than 180 million tonnes of hazardous mine waste into rivers, lakes, and oceans worldwide, threatening vital bodies of water with toxic heavy metals and other chemicals poisonous to humans and wildlife, according to report released today by Earthworks and MiningWatch Canada, two leading mining reform groups.

The investigation identifies the worlds waters that are suffering the greatest harm or at greatest risk from the dumping of mine waste. The report, Troubled Waters: How Mine Waste Dumping is Poisoning our Oceans, Rivers, And Lakes, also names the leading companies that continue to use this irresponsible method of disposal.

Mine processing wastes, or tailings, can contain as many as three dozen dangerous chemicals including arsenic, lead, mercury, and cyanide. The report found that the mining industry has left mountains of such waste from Alaska and Canada to Norway and Southeast Asia.

Polluting the worlds waters with mine tailings is unconscionable, and damage it causes is largely irreversible, said Payal Sampat, international program director for Washington, DC-based Earthworks. Mining companies must stop using our oceans, rivers, and lakes as dumping grounds for their toxic waste.

The report says some multinational mining companies are guilty of a double standard.

Some companies dump their mining wastes into the oceans of other countries, even though their home countries have bans or restrictions against it, said Catherine Coumans, research coordinator for Ottawa-based MiningWatch Canada. We found that of the worlds largest mining companies, only one has policies against dumping in rivers and oceans, and none against dumping in lakes.

There are safer methods of disposing of mine tailings, including returning the waste to the emptied mine. In other places, dumping of any kind is too risky. No feasible technology exists to remove and treat mine tailings from oceans; even partial cleanup of tailings dumped into rivers or lakes is prohibitively expensive.

We are really suffering because of the millions of tons of mine waste that Barrick Gold dumps in and around our river system every year, said Mark Ekepa, Chairman of the Porgera Landowners Association. Our rivers run red, our houses have become unstable, we have lost fresh drinking water and places to put our food gardens, and sometimes children get carried away by the waste.

A number of nations, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, have had restrictions on dumping mine tailings in natural bodies of water. Even these national regulations, however, are being eroded by amendments, exemptions, and loopholes that allow destructive dumping in lakes and streams. Even though U.S. law long banned lake dumping, in 2009 the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Coeur DAlene Mines of Idaho to dump 7 million tonnes of tailings from the Kensington Gold Mine in Alaska into Lower Slate Lake, filling the lake and destroying all life in it.

In its August 2011 project description, Taseko Mines Ltd. proposed to the federal Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency to reclassify Little Fish Lake and Fish Creek in British Columbia as a tailings impoundment for its proposed Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine. The watershed is home to grizzly bear and highly productive rainbow trout, and is an important cultural area for the Tsilhqotin People. After being refused environmental approvals for the past 17 years, the company has re-applied with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency with plans to build a tailings impoundment to dispose of 480 million tons of tailings and 240 million tons of waste rock in the basin of the creek and lake, burying the ecosystems under a hundred meters of waste.

To download a copy of the report, and for more information, including print-ready photos, please see: http://www.nodirtygold.org/troubledwaters.cfm

EARTHWORKS’ No Dirty Gold campaign works to educate and motivate consumers and jewelry retailers to push the mining industry towards more responsible practices. Over 80 jewelry retailers have committed to switching to cleaner gold sources when available, and more than 100,000 consumers have joined the effort.

MiningWatch Canada is a pan-Canadian initiative supported by environmental, social justice, Aboriginal and labour organisations from across the country. It addresses the urgent need for a coordinated public interest response to the threats to public health, water and air quality, fish and wildlife habitat and community interests posed by irresponsible mineral policies and practices in Canada and around the world.

CONTACT:

Payal Sampat, Earthworks, (202) 887-1872 x110, psampat(at)earthworksaction(dot)org

Ramsey Hart, MiningWatch Canada, (613) 569-3439, ramsey(at)miningwatch(dot)ca

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Alaska’s Halibut and Black Cod Season Opens Tomorrow

Posted on March 21, 2012 by | 1 Comment

Juneau, Alaska (PRWEB) March 16, 2012

The 2012 wild Alaska halibut and black cod (sablefish) season opens tomorrow, March 17, 2012. Statewide catch limits for Alaska halibut and black cod are set at over 25 million pounds and over 35 million pounds, respectively (NOAA, 2012).

Alaska is home to over 95% of the Pacific halibut, and over 60% of the black cod caught in the U.S. Alaska halibut and black cod, like all seafood from Alaska, are wild and sustainable seafood choices. Alaska is the only state in the nation to have sustainability language written into its Constitution and is considered a model for the world.

“Most of the halibut and black cod in our sustainable fisheries are harvested on small vessels owned by families with generations of history in Alaska, says fisherman Julianne Curry. Each fish is individually caught, hand-cleaned and iced at-sea to provide people with the highest quality seafood. As a fisherman, I appreciate that the careful management of both the halibut and black cod fisheries in Alaska is based on the science of stock status and geared towards sustainability so that we are able to enjoy these fish for years to come.

Wild Alaska halibut and black cod are delicious whitefish choices. Alaska halibut is a lean, mild whitefish with a sweet, delicate flavor. Alaska halibut is suitable for numerous cooking applications and, thanks to its firm flesh, is particularly great for grilling or roasting. Wild Alaska black cod has a rich and succulent flavor thanks to its high oil content, making it an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3s. Alaska black cods velvety texture makes it perfect for poaching, smoking and roasting.

About Alaska Seafood

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a partnership of the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry. ASMI works to promote the benefits of wild and sustainable Alaska seafood and offer seafood industry education.

For more than 50 years, Alaska has been dedicated to sustainable seafood. Its so essential to our way of life that our constitution has a mandate that fish be utilized, developed and maintained on the sustained yield principle. The seafood industry is Alaskas largest private sector employer. As a result, Alaskans understand the need to protect the fisheries and surrounding habitats for future generations. Were proud of our leadership in sustainable management, which has led to an ever-replenishing supply of wild seafood for markets around the world.

For more information, please visit http://www.alaskaseafood.org.

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Utahs Canyon Country Announces First Day of River Rafting SeasonWild River Expeditions Offering First Ever Annular Eclipse Trips on the San Juan River

Posted on March 19, 2012 by | 112 Comments

Monticello, UT (PRWEB) March 07, 2012

San Juan County, Utahknown as Utahs Canyon Countyannounces the March 7th start of its celebrated river rafting season on the San Juan River, which cuts through the heart of the Colorado Plateau, offering natures front row to extraordinary land formations, 300 million years of geology, archaeology, rock art and numerous National Parks and Monuments. With runoff measuring at 83% of normal and late storms possible, this season is off to a tremendous start. San Juan County has one of the longest rafting seasons in the North America, lasting from March through October, with Bluff, Utah (near Monument Valley) serving as its base. With over 50 years experience, Wild River Expeditions is announcing its first ever annular eclipse trip this May.

Wild River Expeditions offers one to ten day trips traveling through the upper canyon, lower canyon or bothspanning 26 to 84 miles of river and includes many specialty trips focusing on different aspects of the area, two of which are planned to highlight the Annular Solar Eclipse of 2012, as this area is one of the prime spots in North America from which to view it. This specialty trip from Mexican Hat to Clay Hills is 5 days and 4 nights and planned to allow you one of the best views of the new moon moving in front of the sun, with special glasses for eclipse viewing. An annular eclipse occurs when the sun and moon are exactly in line, but the apparent size of the moon is smaller than that of the sun and it appears as a very bright ring, or annulus, surrounding the outline of the moon.

This is a rare opportunity to see one of natures most fascinating events, in one of North Americas richest archaeological areas, said Nathan Sosa, office manager at Wild River Expeditions.

With a few lively rapids but mostly mild waters, the San Juan is perfect for families and others who think boats are the best way for traveling through Colorado Plateau canyon country. Upper Canyon trips, 26 miles in one to five days, explore its famed rock art, cliff dwellings and surface sites that together tell the story of the now-departed Ancestral Puebloan civilization. Highlights include lower Butler Wash rock art panel, River House cliff dwelling, and its geology of exposed rock layers, evidence of 150 million years of the Earth’s history, and one of the most dramatic red rock landscapes in the world. Lower canyon trips, 58 miles in four or five days, include hikes onto historical trails and into side canyons reveal stunning views and water sculpted canyons with pools, waterfalls and hanging gardens. Full Canyon Trips, 84 miles in seven to ten days, combine the prehistory and geology of the upper canyon with the serenity of the lower canyon, and make for an unparalleled experience with a more leisurely pace and more time to visit prehistoric sites, explore side canyons, abandoned meanders and historic trails.

San Juan County offers an excellent selection of motels, lodges, RV parks, campgrounds, resorts, fine dining and family restaurants to complement the visitor experience. Cultural and natural history experiences abound in Canyon Country. Edge of the Cedars State Park & Museum highlights the Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) culture with the largest display of artifacts in the Four Corners. Newspaper Rock Recreation Site offers a large petroglyph panel. Cowboy and Mormon history add color to the county’s foundation as do Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Ute artisans whose work is available at local trading posts and galleries.

About San Juan County

Located in the Four Corners region of the southwest United States, Utahs Canyon County is the heart of the Colorado Plateau with the textbook geology that created its breathtaking canyons and majestic mountains. San Juan County provides a perfect, centralized base of travel to the world-renowned features that surround us. National Parks and Monuments, including the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Canyonlands, Arches, Lake Powell, Natural Bridges, Hovenweep, and Mesa Verde are all within Canyon Country or easy driving distance. State parks include Edge of the Cedars Museum and the great Goosenecks of the San Juan River. All of this and more is easily visited from our excellent selection of motels, lodges, RV parks, campgrounds, and resorts. Fine dining as well as family restaurants complement the visitor experience.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Padilla

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Marriott Salt Lake City Utah Hotel Undergoes Renaming

Posted on March 19, 2012 by | 89 Comments

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

The Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown Hotel will be changing names. To reflect the evolving landscape of downtown Salt Lake City, the hotel will be known as the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek officially on February 15.

The name change comes after six years of development completely revitalized and changed the downtown Salt Lake City area. The new City Creek Center consists of shopping, dining and residential units across 20 acres. Due to its proximity to the City Creek Center, the Marriott Salt Lake City Hotel felt it appropriate to undergo a change of its own and be known under its new name.

This Marriott Salt Lake City, Utah hotel has been a fixture in the downtown district for 30 years, bringing in business and economic growth as the city flourished. Entering its fourth decade, the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek Hotel hopes to continue being a fixture in the downtown district. Being so close to the brand new downtown district, it only made sense to evolve along with the city.

The City Creek Center is part of the Downtown Rising Project, fueled by the efforts of Property Reserve, Inc. and Taubman Centers, Inc. The movement aims to revitalize the beautiful four-block area that constitutes as the core of Salt Lake City.

About the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek Hotel

The Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek is a luxury hotel located in the heart of the city and features scenic views of the area skyline with easy access to all of the exciting activities in Salt Lake City. Guests can enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding at nearby Snowbird and Alta or experience the energy of Downtown Salt Lake City. Multiple nearby reservoirs offer excellent fishing, hiking and boating in the summer. This Salt Lake City hotel is situated just steps away from historic LDS Temple Square, Symphony Hall and Salt Palace Convention Center. Take in a Utah Jazz basketball game or concert at ES Arena. Enjoy shopping at the expansive Gateway mall or attend a performance at Gallivan Plaza. All are within short walking distance. Guestrooms at our Salt Lake City hotel feature Marriott’s new Revive bedding, work area and fine amenities. Dine at the on-site restaurant, lobby lounge or Starbucks cafe. Just 15 minutes from the airport, the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek Hotel is the perfect place to stay for business or leisure travel.

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Montana Angler Fly Fishing Announces a New Fly Fishing Lodge Package With the Double T River Ranch

Posted on March 7, 2012 by | 122 Comments

Bozeman, MT (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Montana Angler Fly Fishing recently announced a new Montana fly fishing lodge partnership with the Double T River Ranch near Clyde Park, MT. The new Double T packages will cater exclusively to fly fisherman. The ranch is located directly on the Shields River and within close proximity to the Yellowstone, Boulder, Stillwater and Smith Rivers as well as several famous private spring creeks near Livingston.

The ranch offers a restored ranch house, a cottage and two new riverside log cabins for guests. With eleven separate bedrooms the ranch can easily accommodate twenty anglers. The heart of the ranch is the restored barn that offers a huge kitchen and rustic dining room on the first level and a massive game space in the loft complete with pool table, shuffle board, ping pong, poker table, entertainment system, karaoke and video arcade. Outside trails, basketball, a swimming pond, bocce ball court and twin horse shoe pits await guests looking for more entertainment options.

The Double T River Ranch is the perfect location for large groups or families to connect, stated outfitter Brian McGeehan. The location of the lodge is ideal for accessing some of the best fisheries in Southern Montana. What we are excited about is the quality of the experience guests will experience once they are back at the ranch. The accommodations are luxurious without loosing that rustic Montana feel and there is no shortage of recreation opportunities that folks can engage in.

Montana Angler Fly Fishing specializes in designing customized Montana fly fishing vacations for serious anglers. They work with a wide variety of lodges, hotels and vacation homes. In addition to traditional fishing packages they also offer overnight river camping trips and back country horse pack adventures. Montana Angler Fly Fishing (http://www.montanaangler.com) is based in Bozeman, MT just north of Yellowstone National Park.

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Fly Fish Northern Spain on a Northern Exposure Spain Tour

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Bill| 295 Comments

Santander, Cantabria, Spain (PRWEB) January 19, 2012

Northern Exposure Spain provides custom tours in Northern Spain catering to client specific interests, now including fly fishing. Day outings with a world class fly fishing guide are now an option on Northern Exposure Spain tours of the Cantabria area of Green Spain.

 

Northern Exposure Spain has partnered with A Mosca Cantabria to offer guided fly fishing outings to clients as part of a unique travel experience. From April through October, clients can opt to spend a day fishing with Cantabria local, and world class fly fishing guide, Oscar Quevedo Iglesias. Oscar has over 20 years experience fishing area rivers and streams and holds over a dozen national and international fly fishing titles. Anglers can fish primarily for native brown trout with seasonal opportunities for other species. The clear waters of Northern Spain allow for a variety of fishing techniques, including sight casting, using dry flies and nymphs.

 

It is exciting to team up with A Mosca Cantabria to expand our offering at Northern Exposure Spain. Giving fly fishermen an opportunity to learn new techniques from a champ and enjoy a relaxing day on the water is perfect for our varied groups. Combining our unique tour options with the special interest of fly fisherman opens a new dimension for travelers that find it hard to blend fishing and cultural travel. A new facet for our company, allowing fishermen and their non-fishing counterparts to travel together without having to go on a fishing trip, stated Charles Schwalbe, Northern Exposure Spain CEO (Chief Experience Officer).

 

I am thrilled to be part of the mix of what Northern Exposure Spain offers its clients, said A Mosca Cantabria owner and guide, Oscar Quevedo Iglesias. Northern Spain has so much to offer, on and off the river. It

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Glacier Bay Country Inn Unveils New Amenities Not Common to Alaska Lodges

Posted on February 29, 2012 by | 113 Comments

Gustavus, AK (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

An impressive new 2000sq foot recreation room awaits those staying at the Glacier Bay Country Inn near Gustavus, Alaska. Built to highlight 18ft high ceilings with exposed beams, the rec room is a showpiece featuring floor to ceiling windows with beautiful views and enough activities within to keep travelers entertained for hours after a sumptuous meal, strenuous hike, or full day of Alaska fishing. The recreation room comes equipped with pool tables, ping pong, gaming tables including dual-screen Xbox gaming and a sound-proof theater room. Movies will be shown on a 10 x 6ft 1080p HD projection screen with surround sound. The theater accommodates 20 people comfortably in recliners with terraced seating.

During the summer, it remains daylight until 11pm so we wanted to provide some extra activities for our guests to enjoy after they arrive back from their day adventure, said owner Jim, Plus, the kids and teenagers will love watching movies in the theater room and playing games in the spacious rec room.

Exterior improvements include a ramada for the outside deck. Conversation wont be dampened around the fire pit or in the newly installed hot tub when inclement weather makes a visit to the inn. Rain or shine, guests can now enjoy hot tubbing and picnicking or just sitting around the fire on the outside deck with views of wildflower meadows.

A two-bedroom cabin is another added highlight for the coming season (estimated completion date mid-summer). Built to overlook the expansive meadow, it contains two large bedroomseach with its own bath. There is a common area between them with floor to ceiling windows. For added convenience and comfort, the owners have added a small refrigerator, sink, microwave, television and internet service. Plus, a fireplace has been added. The two-bedroom cabin can accommodate a family, two couples, six guys or just a couple.

All the cabins have state of the art Infrared Heaters, flat screen High Definition TVs, Cable and Wireless Internet. The kitchen is newly remodeled. The lodge has a fresh coat of paint. Theres a newly cemented walkway with landscaping to the front door and newly-built disability accessible ramps. Even the website is new.

About Glacier Bay Country Inn

Glacier Bay Country Inn is a luxury vacation and Alaska fishing lodge located in Gustavus, Alaska. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of adventures including kayaking with the whales, scenic hiking, tours into Glacier Bay National Park and world class Halibut and Salmon fishing. Minutes from Glacier Bay National Park on its own 163 acre piece of Alaskan Paradise, this is no ordinary Lodge. Alaska Airlines has direct flights into Gustavus, Alaska. Glacier Bay Country Inn welcomes guests from late May through early September.

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Lake Trout

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Bill| 106 Comments

The Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush) lives in cold deep North American lakes Also known as Mackinaw, lake char, Touladi, and Grey Trout. This type of Trout grows very slowly, and is dependant on cold oxygen rich water. One place to find this type of fish is in Jackson Lake, Wyoming. I decided to take a trip to see for myself what catching a Lake Trout entailed. My wife and I hired a fishing guide at the Coulter Bay Marina, and set out for our adventure on the lake. Jackson Lake is a man made lake built in 1911. Some of the water from this lake is used to irrigate farmland in Idaho. It’s a good chance that the potatoes in your supermarket were raised on water from Jackson Lake. With the Grand Teton Mountains in the background this lake looks like something out of every anglers dream, and the lake is full of Cutthroat, Brown, Rainbow, and of course Lake Trout.  We started out trolling at a depth of about 47 feet using a Cannon Downrigger to keep us at an even depth. We were using some type of minnows the guide had brought with him, each about 2 inches long. After about 5 minutes my rod went down fast and hit the water. The force of the strike caused the line to release from the downrigger on it’s own. I put a great deal of tension on the rod, now bent almost in half, and watched as the line peeled off the reel as if I had hooked into a rocket headed straight for the bottom of the lake. After a brief fight the line went limp. I looked around in disbelief. The battle was over and I had lost. As I was lowering my bait back down to trolling depth I hooked up again right away, only this time I could tell it was a smaller fish. We ended up catching several more within about four hours.
My Grandfather once told me,” you might remember the fish you’ve caught, but you’ll never forget the ones you didn’t”. Boy was he right. We will be going back to Jackson Lake again, only this time it’s personal!

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