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Articles, Seminars, Misc Events...
*I write for a variety of publications. Most of my articles center around fishing or other outdoor activities. If you have an idea for a story you'd like to see covered, please feel free to contact me. List of magazines I've written for can be found after the calendar of events.
I am available to present seminars at sport and trade shows, during group meetings or at special events. I offer PowerPoint Presentations for both fishing clubs and non-fishing groups (such as the Lion's Club). Topics can be discussed and assigned, however, my specialty lies in row trolling. Since it is my mission to get more women out on the water and outdoors, I also enjoy delving into how to make this happen. Rates vary depending on distance and venue. Please contact me to discuss specifics.
HAPPY 2010! And now let us welcome the New Year, full of things that have never been...Ranier Maria Rilke
(The calendar is ever evolving, please check back often)
Remember: How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives...
Dec-April: Fishing/researching for articles in and around Florida
Quail hunting, bass and redfish fishing near Suwannee River, www.gilchristclub.com
Wade/surf fishing in Tampa and Melbourne
Redfish, seatrout fishing near Tampa
Sailfish fishing on southeast coast, www.sportfishingpalmbeach.com and www.fightingladysportfishing.com
Swordfish fishing on southeast coast
Cobia fishing out of Stuart, FL
Kayak fishing canals for tarpon and reds (snook season closed this year)
Peacock bass fishing in southeast Florida
Visit several National Wildlife Refuges
Snorkel the coral reefs, Bonefish flats, reef and deep sea fishing in Bahamas
Jan. 3rd: Annual Outdoor Women's Group (Vilas County, WI) Snowshoe/Ski/Ice Skate Day
Razorback trails, Sayner, WI (ask me for details if interested)
January 8-10: National Professional Anglers Association annual conference in Bloomington, MN
www.npaa.net
Jan 18-21: SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference)
Las Vegas, Nevada www.shotshow.org
January 30: Electronics and Mapping Class with Doc Samson in Ham Lake, MN
www.hightechfishing.com
Feb 7: Outdoor Women's Group (Vilas Cty, WI) Snowshoe Eagle River Golf course
Contact me if interested.
Feb 10-14: St. Louis Boat Show, St Louis MO
www.stlouisboatshow.com
Feb 16-21: NANPA (North American Nature Photography Association) Summit; Reno NV
www.nanpa.org
Feb 18-21: National Wild Turkey Federation's Convention and Sport Show, Nashville TN
www.nwtf.org
Feb. 25-27: Annual Women in Aviation Conference, Orlando, FL
www.aopa.org
March 5-7: Central Florida Boat Show, Orlando FL
www.boatshowflorida.com
March 12: Hog & Coyote Hunt Spencer's Farm, Middleburg FL
www.womenintheoutdoors.org
March 27: Tampa Bay WITO (fishing, kayaking, etc.)
www.womenintheoutdoors.org
April 9-11: Minnesota Muskie Expo, Blaine MN
WWW.minnesotamuskieexpo.com
April 11: Outdoor Women's Group (Vilas Cty WI) Raven Trail hike & maple sugaring
contact me if interested
April 13-18: 36th Annual International Expo: Sun n Fun, Lakeland Florida
www.sun-n-fun.org
April 22: Celebrate Earth Day! www.ww2.earthday.net
End of April-mid May fishing/researching for articles in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas area
Fish for Redfish, catfish, bream, bass, stripers, trout, crawfish...
Hunt for quail, boar, and turkeys...
Bowfishing for carp and gator gar
Biking, hiking trails.
Canoe area rivers.
May 1: Full Fans (turkey hunting) on the Brazos, Sweeney Ranch, Weatherford Texas
www.womenintheoutdoors.org
May 2: Outdoor Women's Group...Sylvania Wilderness Hike in Michigan
contact me if interested.
May 14-16: Minnesota State Chapter WITO event, Lanesboro MN
www.womenintheoutdoors.org
May 21-23: Northwoods Ironwoman I: panfish and walleye fishing, 3-D archery range; St. Paul, MN
www.ablondandherboat.com
End of May-November fishing/researching upper Midwest & Canada
Fish for muskies, walleye, pike, bass, salmon, trout, catfish and panfish.
Hunt for squirrels, grouse, pheasant, rabbits, and deer.
Bowfish for carp.
Biking, hiking a variety of trails
June 5th: 7th Annual Bob Ellis Classic Row Trolling Tournament; Presque Isle, Wisconsin
www.ablondandherboat.com
June 6th: Outdoor Women's Group: Powell Marsh Birding Hike (Manitowish Waters, WI)
www.ablondandherboat.com
June 10-13th: OWAA (Outdoor Writers Association of America) Conference
Rochester, MN www.owaa.org
June 15: Nature Photography Day, www.nanpa.org
July 9-11: Northwoods Ironwoman II: Bass and pike fishing, trap and skeet shooting; Land O Lakes, WI
www.ablondandherboat.com
July 11: Outdoor Women's Group: Catherine Wolter Preserve Hike
contact me if interested.
July 14-16: ICAST: Las Vegas, Nevada
www.asafishing.org
July 17: Dodge City Wisconsin WITO
www.womenintheoutdoors.org
July 17-22: Fishing & filming with Pete & Esther Maina and Linda Rice on Moosehorn Lodge, Lac Seul.
www.thenextbite.com
Aug 8: Outdoor women's group, Madeline Lake trail.
contact me if interested.
Aug 8-12: Join a group of women who are venturing up to Eagle Lake, Ontario to fish together.
www.southshorelodge.com
Aug 11-14: POMA (Professional Outdoor Media Association) annual conference, LaPorte Indiana
www.professionaloutdoormedia.org
Aug 20-22: WITO event, Westby Wisconsin
www.womenintheoutdoors.org
Aug 29: Outdoor Women's Group, Sam Campbell Hike (Three Lakes WI)
Contact me if interested
Aug 27-29: Northwoods Ironwoman III trip: Musky fishing, ATV ride; Park Falls, WI
www.ablondandherboat.com
Sept 22-26: WOW! Women on the Water Musky Huntress Trip...Oneida county, WI
www.ablondandherboat.com
Sept 26: Outdoor Women's Group: Cranberry Marsh Tour (northern WI)
contact me if interested.
Sept 30: North Shore Minnesota Autumn Photo Workshop; Duluth MN
www.nanpa.org
Sept: All Women's Musky Tourney (Mercer, WI)
email Ellen Wells for info, ewells@excel.net
Oct 6-10: Couples Chasing Muskies Trip...Vermilion Lake, Minnesota
www.ablondandherboat.com
Oct 26-28: Sportfishing Summit, Ft. Lauderdale Florida
www.asafishing.org
December...Back to Florida for more fishing!
Dec 5th: Snowshoe Vilas County with Outdoor Women's Group
contact me if interested.
The gods do not deduct from man’s allotted span the hours spent in fishing.
Babylonian proverb
Who I've written for:
*The Next Bite/Esox Angler *MUSKIE magazine *Outdoor Life *FurFish&Game *Florida Game & Fish
*Great Lakes Angler, *Elks Magazine *Silent Sports *Food and Wine *Family Fish & Game *Boats and Notes
*Women in the Outdoors *Family Motor Coach *Saltwater News *AAA Going Places *Badger Sportsman
*Northern Woodlands *Turkey Call *Bassin' *Destination Fish *Simply Fishing *Women's Outdoor News
*Sport Literate *Lake-Link *Traveling Sportsman *Outdoor America *The Sportsman *Waterfront News
*Paddler *Outside *Women Anglers *Florida Travel and Life *Wisconsin Sportsman Digest *American Woman Road & Travel
*Her Sports *Musky Hunter *Wisconsin Outdoor News *Pilot Getaways *Stratos *In-Fisherman *Sports Unlimited
*Turkey Country *Country Woman *Reminisce *The Snowy Egret *Travel and Leisure* Horizons
Embrace the Seasons! Wherever you live, take advantage of God's handiwork...
We have so many wonderful outdoor activities to enjoy in our great country--year 'round.
Hoar frost on pine trees
 Winter wonders...snowshoe among white pines draped with snow, jig blue gills on frozen lakes, enjoy clear days and hanging icicles...OR, head to sunny climes (like I do) and fish in turquoise waters and hike green woodlands. It's all good! Find your passions and follow them.
Red Winged Blackbird (Photo by Gini McCain)
 Spring Pleasures...time to hit the water for walleyes, perch, and trout. Watch for returning migrations of birds and newborn wildlife. Enjoy the spring green color of emergent tree buds and the profusion of wildflowers.
Just another beautiful evening on the water
 Summer Splendor...Topwater action during the magical twilight hour, hike in the coolness of a sphagnum bog, bicycle down an old country lane, enjoy the call of the loons.
Feisty Gray Squirrel (Photo by Dave Haardt)
 Autumn Bliss...Row troll for lunker muskies on blustery days; enjoy migrating swans and geese flying overhead, soak in the resplendant colors of smoky golden tamaracks and cabernet oaks, and grab your dog and head for the woods.
Annual Row Trolling Tourney:
The Bob Ellis Classic
This seventh annual "informal" row trolling tournament will be held in beautiful Presque
Isle, Wisconsin on Saturday, June 5th. We fish
the area lakes...there is no entry fee and no monetary prizes.
Just a bunch of us diehard row trollers coming together to compare techniques and boats and enjoy our mutual passion. If you are interested in joining us, check out the row trolling page on this site for specifics...
This is a wonderful event; full of camarderie, beautiful crafts, and interesting characters.
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