Guess The Lake, Win The Map!

SuperUser Account — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:34:06 GMT

Do you recognize the lake featured in "Postspawn Largemouths," on page 43 of the April issue of North American Fisherman? Guess right and you could win the actual Navionics HotMaps Premium map that guide Edwin Evers marked for the article. Please e-mail your guess to insideline@namginc.com.Also, please do NOT post the name of the lake as a comment on this article page. Thanks!

Ranger Boats Promo

SuperUser Account — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:10:46 GMT

What do a fishing boat and a house have in common? There’s never been a better time to buy one.The economic factors that make this the ultimate buyer’s market on the housing front mean it’s also the best time in recent history to take home the ultimate fishing rig. As if all the great pricing and financing options aren’t enough incentive, the NAFC has been working with Ranger Boats to offer an even bigger deal to NAFC members worth an incredible $1,275.It’s easy to take advantage of this new member benefit. When visiting your local Ranger dealer, just show ’em you’re an NAFC Club member and Ranger will give you a deluxe boat cover worth $900 to protect your new rig. Plus, you’ll get $250 in Rapala, Storm, Suffix, Trigger-X and Storm tackle, and Pro Staff pricing on these baits for the rest of the year. Picture your fishing partner’s face when you say, “Yeah, Ranger’s got me on their pro staff. No big deal.”On top of everything, you get FREE access to Ranger Boats’ Owners Group, which is worth another $125.Indeed, membership has its privileges. And ultimately, you’re an NAFC member because you’re a fishing addict. For diehards like you, there’s another similarity between a boat and a house: You live it in.You’re going to buy a new fishing rig sometime – why not do it now and save a boatload of money? FREE TOUR Get A Free Tour Of A Ranger Boats PlantCOOL VIDEO Watch Ranger Boats Flying At Top Speeds

Tazin Lake Lodge

SuperUser Account — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:10:54 GMT

CorrectionIn the March 2009 issue, North American Fisherman magazine showcased Saskatchewan’s Tazin Lake Lodge as a top pike and lake trout destination. Since that magazine was mailed to NAFC members, however, we’ve learned from Tourism Saskatchewan that the resort is no longer in operation.Although the lake itself remains an excellent far-north fishery, the resort was the only lodge on Tazin and could be accessed exclusively by floatplane, making the lake at least temporarily inaccessible. We apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused Club members.

Outstanding Catch: February 2009

SuperUser Account — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:44:51 GMT

The NAFC staff has carefully chosen 10 finalists for the February Oustanding Catch Awards contest. Now it's up to you! Vote for the catch you feel is the most outstanding, considering not only the fish's size, but also the body of water, geographic location and method used. Review the finalists and their photos (click on the thumbnail to enlarge), and then cast your vote below. David Saunders 28-inch walleye Ice fishing; jig-and-minnow Lake of the Woods, Ontario Bill Hegyi 34 1/2-inch steelhead Tip-up, spawnbag Lake Michigan, Wisc. Sammy May 31-inch redfish New Penny Gulp! Shrimp Chassowitzka River, Fla. Scott Haire 21 1/2-inch largemouth bass Texas-rigged paddle tail Worm Lake Talquin, Fla. Brian Granger 26-inch largemouth bass Crankbait Private lake, S.C. Bob Boovy 52 1/4-inch redfish Sparkle beetle w/1/8 jig head under a popping cork Airplane Bay, La. Bill Sneden 26 3/4-inch largemouth bass Live shiner under float Lake Rodman, Fla. Ubaldo Corona 48 3/8-inch redfish Live finger mullet on bottom Galveston Channel, TexasJenny Davis 44-inch chinook salmon Backtrolling a Spin-N-Glo Kenai River, Alaska Jon Pemberton 44-inch striped bass Eel under float Chesapeake Bay, Va. Fill out my Wufoo form!

State-Fish Art Contest

SuperUser Account — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:38:17 GMT

Students across the United States have the opportunity to win prizes and national recognition while learning about state-fish species, aquatic habitats and conservation. The State-Fish Art Contest uses art to catch the imagination of youth while teaching youth about the outdoors. The 11th Annual Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest is open to all students in grades 4 through 12. A talented artist in grades 10 through 12 will be selected as the national “Best of Show” winner and will receive a $2,500 tuition scholarship to attend The Art Institutes International Minnesota (Ai Minnesota), a leading creative college for design, culinary and media arts education located in downtown Minneapolis. The first-runner up nationally in grades 10 through 12 will receive a $1,000 tuition scholarship to Ai Minnesota. To enter, young artists nationwide must create an illustration of their chosen state-fish. A short written composition on its behavior, habitat and conservation needs is also required. Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2009. Winners will be announced May 1, 2008. Winning contestants from each state will be honored in three grade categories, 4 through 6, 7 through 9 and 10 through 12. All winning designs will receive national recognition on the official State-Fish Art Web site and during the Expo. The 11th Annual State-Fish Art Expo will be held at Mall of America on Aug. 1st, 2009. Winners who attend the Expo will receive FREE Trees from the U.S. Forest Service and a special rod and reel compliments of Wildlife Forever. Contest winners and their families will also enjoy a free field trip to a local National Wildlife Refuge and fishing event with staff from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The following day, Aug. 2nd, the winners and their families will be treated to a “special” Minnesota Twins baseball game. For more information or to send entries contact: Pat Conzemius Wildlife Forever 2700 Freeway Blvd., #1000 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 (763) 253-0222pconzemius@wildlifeforever.org

Monster Pike Photo(2)

SuperUser Account — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:19:42 GMT

You studied it. You debated it. You drooled over it. But you never quite believed it, did you? No pike picture in history blazed through the Internet faster or more often than this photo. Most e-mail chains claimed the fish came from Rainy Lake, Ontario, and was caught when it attacked a 36-inch pike that had already been hooked. Wrong. The monster fish, which weighed an amazing 42.9 pounds, was caught in 2004 on a lake in southern Holland by Dutch angler Ewout Blom.He was trolling a perch-pattern Rapala Super Shad Rap when he noticed his rod bend slightly. It straightened, then bent completely. He set the hook and battled for five full minutes, including a few tense moments when the giant thrashed at the surface. The pike measured 50 inches (127 centimeters if you’re Dutch).“The mystery is over,” says NAFC Executive Director Steve Pennaz. “You can tell by its coloring and the shape of its fins that it’s a European pike.”

Guess The Lake, Win The Map!

SuperUser Account — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:38:55 GMT

Do you recognize the lake featured in "Marked Map: Southern Reservoir," on page 54 of the March issue of North American Fisherman? Guess right and you could win the actual Navionics HotMaps Premium map that guide Brad Whitehead marked for the article.Please e-mail your guess to insideline@namginc.com.

North American Fishing Club

Guess The Lake, Win The Map!

Ranger Boats Promo

Tazin Lake Lodge

Outstanding Catch: February 2009

State-Fish Art Contest

Monster Pike Photo(2)

Guess The Lake, Win The Map!