2010 Spring and Summer
Fishing review ...
It's time to hit the waters and start to enjoy catching some fish.
So, with that, please capture the moment with your camera and send
in those great photos. We'll build a gallery from all over the country
of great people and the fun they have playing in the rivers, lakes,
ponds, or oceans across our wonderful country.
So, ... send in your fishing trip photos !
Julie Ball flashes a smile as she releases this little flounder.
But here is one ... that was a keeper !
Fishing on Montana ... for the Kompel boys, sure has been fun.
And here ... the biggest Kompel boy ...
Dad-Bob, shows off a stringer of some tasty fish.
They've been hitting a water all summer.
Edwin Shirts sent in this photo of his nephew
out getting serious with the Blue Gill.
This photo could have land in the Girls of Summer Gallery.
( Or should have )
But, ... the FISH is too impressive to leave out of this gallery!
More fishing fun with kids !
Now, ... that Bass looks good !
The Kropp's ... having fun with "Carp on a Stick"
Quincy, IL men Steve Thompson (L) and Tom Dawson (R) enjoy
some Asian Carp shooting with Captain Les ... out on the Illinois River.
Here's a photo of Jarod Mayhall with one awesome trophy fish ...
Jarod hold a huge Smallmouth ... 6 pounds 7 oz !
And Aaron Mayhall holds up another dandy !
Gary bergum hold a beauty ... he's from Middleton, Wisc.
Sam shows that fishing this summer has been good for him too !
Draw back ... aim, ... and Shoot !
And Jason pulls another from the water !
Gene ... scores on a recent Bow fishing trip on the Illinois River.
Here ... Gene shows the "Shot of the Day" ... the jumping
head shot with a recurve. Very impressive indeed.
Christina shows off a nice bass ... she is also Monday's July 26th daily fishing photo too. If you haven't checked ... maybe you should !
Les continues to enjoy the summer bow fishing time
with wife Connie and granddaughter Maddy.
Les Davenport continues to haul in fish and fish ... the man's a machine !
Boomer Freesen holds up his "Trophy" Carp.
Carp and Gar ... the flooded waters are full of both.
Geri Kisses it good bye ... a little carp fell to her arrow.
WOW ... that bass is as big as that boy !!!
Melissa Bachman and one nice Northern Pike ! To see more
John from Virginia likes fishing with Les.
Mason and Trey handle a nice size Blue Gill. I think Trey is asking to hold it.
Here, John really likes this size of the Crappie in this local area farm pond.
Les and Connie enjoys some gar fishing in the Illinois river.
Water creatures ... call it fishing or hunting ... it's still cool
Those are a pair that will impress anyone !
A child's first fish !!!
There is no better trophy than that fish or ... THAT SMILE.
( thanks Les for sending this one in ! )
Boomer Freesen while Bow fishing recently ... sticks a large Asian Carp.
And ... he even sticks a Billy Gar.
Above ... Julie Ball, out on a recent trip in the Atlantic off the coast of Virginia lands a nice Cod. This is one inspiring Lady. She simply impresses me.
Here, Julie and the Cod stop to smile for the camera !
Julie, our January 2010 Outdoor Girl of the Month ... is one amazing lady ! See more of Julie by CLICKING HERE or HERE !!!
Les Davenport shows off a pair of Black Crappie ...
and those are some honking big ones too !
And, ... why not catch some Bass too !
Les's fishing partner Terry gets into the action as well, ...
landing a nice bass of his own.
And this Black Ear Blue Gill caught by Les needs two hands to hold it ! WOW ... this thing is a monster for a Blue Gill !
Fish from all over are being sent in ...
And you gotta love the girls hitting the water too ... keep sending them in.
I don't even know all the different types, ... I only know ... it sure is fun.
Julie Ball got into the Drum recently ...
with Capt. Skip Feller getting into the action as well.
These two gals appear to landed some nice fish too !
While these two ladies are trying ...
And this gals ... she smiles with her catch.
This Sturgen was reportedly caught in North Dakota ... and released by
law. That's cool ... because these are rare indeed. It's amazing they
exist and where you might ask ? ... in the Missouri River.
Our March Outdoor Girl Nichole Boatman is taking time to catch
some fish in 2010. That appears to be big ole Texas large mouth.
Sure makes me want to get my line wet. I'm going to have to take
a break from Turkey hunting so I can reel in a beauty like that !
Nice Bass Nichole and keep the photos coming !
This photo was sent to me stating " Future Outdoor Girl ".
I'd say Lil Miss Taylor is well on her way to that !
( Is big sister jealous of her kissing that Blue Gill ? )
These two photos are provided by www.huntingwithahero.com and www.ultimateshotTV.com or namely, ... Ron Godding. Thanks Ron
for providing and please send more of your success photos.
Kelley, ... from Pennsylvania holds up a bass she caught. If anyone
thinks Kelley would make a great Outdoor Girl of the Month ... let me know. Maybe I could twist her arm ???
Mmm Mmmm Mmmmmm ... now there's a good day of fishing.
And this photo was sent in as a fishing photo. So, ... thanks Tammy !
Good Ol' Grif is bringing in another Mahii from a recent trip to Hatteras, NC.
Good buddies, .. Grif and Larry enjoy some great fishing, fellowship and fun !
Check that out ... your guys did great !
Larry Fair had a great time too ... awesome you two ... thanks for the photos !
Les Davenport continues to haul in those big bass !
WOW ... that's a reel hog !
Fishing or Hunting ??? Either way ... gators come out of the water. This
was sent in by Capt. Phil Walters ... from www.gatorguides.com and
the Capt. who made it happen last year. Joe's 13' 5 1/2" gator was the
largest taken in the State of Georgia for the year of 2009. That's right ... TheLodgeman.com is the home of the BEST gator in GA for 2009 !!!
If you haven't seen this photo ... this was a real monster ... Nearly
broke the GA State record. Only falling short by 1 1/2 inches.
Your photo goes here !
If you have some success out fishing ...
please, send in those photos to ... jeff@thelodgeman.com
and we'll get then posted !