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Recent Catches...
For Sale: 2008 Crestliner Fishhawk SC (Single Console)
Copper/white exterior Beige carpet
*Custom—special order—EZ-Loader 2500# bunk trailer. Other Fishhawks from the marina do not come standard with this trailer. It is much more heavy duty (larger steel frame) and has brakes. This will save on your truck’s brakes and make braking distances much shorter. Also has a spare tire and bracket.
*115 Mercury Optimax (transferrable warranty...good until May 2013)
*Minn Kota Terrova Power Drive Auto Pilot trolling motor. 80# thrust and extra long 60” shaft and quick release mount.
*On-board battery charger
*Three Concept DX chairs
*Two bike seats with power pole
*Custom Crestliner travel cover
*3 batteries (2 deep cell for troll motor, one regular marine battery)
*Marine radio and 8' antenna
*Crestliner structural warranty transfers if the boat is sold before 2/09
*extra cleats on gunwale
*Lowrance X-27 depthfinder/gps unit mounted on revolving Ram mount or Lowrance LMS 480 depthfinder/gps unit on revolving Ram mount. Your choice. (Take $500 off price if choose the LMS 480 instead of the X-27)
(Kicker motor shown in photo is NOT included.)
In very good condition (I baby my boats!) and has low hours (mostly small lake use).
$23,000 (with X-27) or $22,500 (with LMS 480)
*With purchase, I'm willing to store this boat, free of charge, at our storage facility in Eagle River WI for winter season if needed.
*If interested, please contact Patricia Strutz at (715) 891.1173 or info@ablondandherboat.com
We hope you enjoy our photo log! We will be adding recent catches throughout the season. If you have an outdoor photo to share, please email me.
Here's my "fish-of-a-lifetime"! A 54.5" x 30"...Unbelievable fish!! Caught & released on LOTW.
 
Here's a nice Northwoods tiger musky caught row trolling... They call me Fish Hugger...please handle all fish with care!
Horizontal holds (or water releases) are much healthier for the fish than a
vertical hold is.
 
A couple of great examples of fish holds...
Client Kevin releasing a beautifully marked musky. John handles a big walleye with care.
55,000 barrels of oil are used each day to make the water bottles we Americans throw away!
In addition to that staggering statistic, studies have shown that many water bottles leach out harmful chemicals.
Read all about this in an upcoming issue of MUSKIE magazine, www.muskiesinc.org
Way down upon the Suwannee River....this is Capt Kay from Suwannee River, Florida.
She and her husband, Russ, provide kayak/canoe sightseeing or fishing trips. They also offer fishing
trips in their flat bottomed tunnel boat. It's a gorgeous area that leads out into the gulf. Try your hand
at catching speckled trout, sheepshead, Suwannee bass, or redfish. Check out her story in my March
Women on the Water column in Badger Sportsman. www.badgersportsman.com
Brian, when you catch your first big musky...try to SMILE :-)
Girl Scouts Merit Badge Award for fishing!!
My friend Chuck Strysick and Wolf Pack Adventures (charter for salmon on Lake Michigan)
spearheaded this fantastic program. Read all about it in Family Fish and Game magazine, Jan issue.
www.familyfishandgame.com www.wolfpackadventures.com
 
The Next Blond and Her Boat??? We celebrate every fish!
My grand-niece, Isabella, is very interested in fishing! Mandy Gealow shows us how to hold
Photo by Jennifer Talbert: professional photographer, proud mom, a slimy (ewh!!!) northern pike.
and, my niece.
Congratulations to 14-year old Sarah Terry!
Sarah landed the new Kentucky state record musky.
She was assisted by her step-dad and guide, Scott Salchli--www.kymuskie.com
A harbinger of spring!
Fellow fisherman Gini McCain snapped this great shot of a redwing blackbird
along the river's edge. Can't you just hear it's melodic singing?
I respect fishermen who take a stand to protect the resources.
Jim Hudson guides on Lake Superior for trout, walleye, pike...Upon noticing
the reduced size and quantity of northern pike he has spearheaded working with the DNR
and the state of Wisconsin to try to change regulations. Read his story in this
summer's issue of Esox Angler. www.fishchequamegonbay.com www.esoxanglermagazine.com
Early springtime muskies...how we dream about them all winter long.
Read about the how-to's in a spring issue of FurFishGame magazine.
This is a great publication with technical stories on hunting, fishing, and trapping.
www.furfishgame.com
 
Want to know the secret to catching big redfish?
Check out a future issue of the e-zine www.simplyfishingmagazine.com
I showcase several experts, including tournament partners Leiza Fitzgerald and Capt. Merrily Dunn of Tampa, Florida.
Merrily's guide service: www.coastalfishingadventures.com
Pictured on the right is Captain Rachel, she is also featured in the article. Check out her website at: www.captainrachel.com
  
Don't these photos get you in the mood for a fishing trip? I'm writing an article for Pilot Getaways (travel destination publication for private pilots) showcasing
Lake Vermilion/Tower, MN area. These photos are supplied by one of the premiere island resorts there--www.ludlowsresort.com--Check out PG's late summer issue for
details...**Also, want to fish for big muskies there? Check out the photos below...Our annual "Couples Chasing Muskies" trip is headquartered on Lake Vermilion this fall.
Couples that fish together stay together!
Come join us for our Couples Chasing Muskies Trip...next trip in Minnesota, Oct 7-10, 2009
 
Jim (my better half) and I LOVE fishing together in my Crestliner Fishhawk. I know...dorky hat, right? But I married him for his
sparkling personality, not his fashion sense!
How's this for an action shot? Team "Killer Tiller" (from our Couples Trip) lands a nice musky together.
Way to go, Amy!
 
Team "Walleyes are Baitfish" (Matt & Bernadette) nailed Cast # 9, 890 for Kim. Cast # 9,999 for Cindy.
this big fish together in the very first hour of our
"Couples Chasing Muskies" trip!
 
Last year I reported on how Tony proposed to Dawn while they were fishing. Well, as of this past June they are now Mr. & Mrs. Enger. They were married "in the mouth of the musky" at Hayward's Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Congratulations to both of them for their catch of a lifetime!
  
The Kraemer's The Boettcher's proudly display Paul, "If I get lucky and catch my first musky I'll wear Christine's big pike my wife's silly hat!"
 
The Ellis-Johnson duo row trolling together. Team "Ahr, Driving Me Nuts" enjoying their new ride!!
Photo courtesy Juris Ozols
What do you do if you run into an abandoned or injured animal? Call the Northwoods Wildlife Rescue Center in Minocqua, Wisconsin, and they'll help you out. This non-profit organization takes care of everything from bunnies to black bears! Read about their endeavors in my summer feature in Family Fish and Game. www.northwoodswildlifecenter.com www.familyfishandgame.com
Jordan slimes up the Crestliner with a fine musky.
 
Aaron hauls in a big yellowtail! My better half, Jim, with our "modified" Shore lunch.
We take a marine grill and place it on an island (or on the gunwale of the boat!)
and grill up chicken, sausages, fish...it runs on propane. Is clean, fast,
and healthy!
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then
(I'm the worlds worst walleye fisherman!)
 
Want to catch HUGE walleyes in open water during the winter? Visit Mountain Home, Arkansas!
I got a chance to fish with guide Darrell Binkley on Lake Norfork...and wrote about it in Esox Angler's winter 08/09 issue.
Stay at Blackburn's Resort and try out spearfishing for 'eyes!
www.binksguideservice.com www.blackburnsresort.com
 
Dam Musky Fishing! Honestly, Jim Scharl caught this fine musky (and 60"+ sturgeon) fishing from shore around dams.
Read his story in an upcoming issue of MUSKIE magazine, a benefit of being a Muskies, Inc. member. www.muskiesinc.org
What I did on my winter vacation....it took me almost a half hour to haul
this big mahi mahi (dolphinfish) in--the whole time a shark was attacking it!
Friends Linda, Fred, Wesley, and hubby (Jim) and I had a fantastic outing on
the keys with ample harvests of tuna (yummy!), dolphinfish, mackeral, barracudas,
and even a sailfish!
 
Easily the most "fisheable" canoe I've ever been in! Musky fishing in River Ridge canoes will be showcased in the autumn issue of
Esox Angler. Owner Bill Plantan and I caught 3 muskies that day, including this dandy that took a Mepps bucktail.
www.riverridgecustomcanoes.com www.esoxanglermagazine.com
Planning a portage or fly-in trip? You'll need tips on how to pack lightly and efficiently.
Here's an example: check out the clamp-on, portable electronics. Made by Humminbird, this fishing buddy
is the perfect sonar for a camp boat. Want more gear ideas? Read an upcoming issue of MUSKIE magazine.
www.muskiesinc.org
WOW! Women on the Water!
 
Barbi caught this dandy walleye using a 3/8 oz. jig Hayward Huntresses Marianne & Cindy CPR'd
and a clear mister twister with gold flakes this nice musky on one of Cindy's handcrafted lures!
! 
Last Cast Lady Lynanne with her first musky "Big Pike Pacanowski"
Somebody should have been filming this fish being caught...
let's just say it was "bloopers worthy!"
 
The Musky Divas decided to fish for Northern Pike Tisma proudly displays a fine Northwoods smallie
Donna & Linda worked together to catch this beautifully marked musky
An awesome first musky for Last Cast Lady Lisa
Marie caught enough bluegills to feed Ole and Lena!
A Blond & Her Boat group fishing trips are complete Northwoods experiences
Maggie caught this nice musky casting a Swim'n Joe along a steep breakline. Congrats!
Want to learn boating skills such as trailering, launching and loading?
Enroll in one of the WOW trips.
Details on A Blond & Her Boat Fishing Trips page.
Here, Deb drives it on like a pro!
Linda learns the fine art of poaching...hee hee! Congrats on the big fish, Linda!
  
Julie is always blessed with nice weather Deb & Ann haul in this nice bucketmouth together Heidi is fast becoming a great fisherwoman
and nice fish!
Fly Fishing guide Wendy Williamson hand her hands full trying to teach me to cast a fly (joined by our friend Katie)
I'll be showcasing the fishing town of Hayward, Wisconsin, for a spring issue (09) of Pilot Getaways.
www.pilotgetaways.com www.haywardflyfishingcompany.com
Photo Credit: Gini McCain
What a beautiful photo and pike! Caught on a Tyger Leader--learn all about them (along with
flourocarbon, 7 strand, trolling, night, hard mono, and solid wire leaders) in an
upcoming issue of MUSKIE magazine. www.muskiesinc.org
 
Toni showed us how to catch fish by doubling Karen's big bass had grand aspirations...swallowing
up on muskies! a big jerkbait.
Row Trolling Photos
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My good buddy Buckshot Anderson has guided out of a rowboat for 58 years! At age 78, Carl row trolled up his first musky! We CPR'd this beauty
More impressive, he's kept a diary of every single day on the water.... on a Depthraider. Congrats, Carl!
Want to know his secrets? Check out his story in Esox Angler.
www.esoxangler.com
 
Kirby from Nebraska's first musky Jake caught and released this 40" musky, his very first, after only one hour of rowing.
"There's nothing to this musky fishing!"
 
Three trolling runs...three muskies for Jeff! Kevin W's late season fattie!
 
3 Broads in a Boat...Marianne, Cindy (taking photo) and I! Juris Ozol's fine photography captures the essence of the Bob Ellis Classic
Both gals row trolled up a musky
 
Girls just wanna have fun...
Jerry G with a solid fall musky
 
Patrick Durkin and daughter Leah use his row boat to Thom Mathie's nephew smiles and strains!! Nice fish, Jake!
access little ponds chock full of tasty bluegills.
 
Ben Ruffing row trolls up his first musky! Congrats! Fish #4 of the day: Jordan hauls in another one in a blinding snowstorm
 
this if my favorite way to fish during the late season Michael R. is hooked on row trolling, too!
My favorite trolling reel? A Shimano Tekota
 
Dick Heckel and Tom Gelb designed this row trolling boat. My friend Rich's gorgeous Whitehall Spirit.
More info on row trolling page. The CADILLAC of row trollers...One day...
 
Bob Ellis Classic 4 champs Darrin Bornemann & Leon Duffrin caught and released Sal Granata, Jr. A chip of the old block!
two muskies that day. Keep scrolling down for more BEC photos.
 
One of my very favorite spots...7 Mile Lake...Nicolet National Forest...Vilas County, WI...my favorite way to get there? See below!!
My cherry 1976 Ford Bronco Sport
 
Mary Penny and I enjoyed some fun pike fishing and an outpost cabin and lake all to ourselves.
She'll be writing about it in an upcoming Esox Angler issue. www.esoxanglermagazine.com
www.clearwaterlodge.net
 
The Izaak Walton League is a wonderful non-profit conservation minded organization. With 12 chapters in Wisconsin, the group
mans projects such as installing handicapped docks, offering hunter safety courses, and providing funding and sweat equity for
stream improvement. Pictured above is "IKE" Dan Kohler with the rewards of stream improvement. Read all about it in the
spring issue of Wisconsin Sportsman's Digest available at Fleet Farm.
As much as I dislike winter I do LOVE fishing in this stuff!
Arriving at a boat landing and seeing this makes me tingle with excitement.
 
Women in the Outdoors magazine will showcase Smallies...what great fighters!
my article on Bowfishing in an upcoming issue. Pictured here
is my friend, Alyssa Haukom from Women Hunters.
www.womenintheoutdoors.org www.womenhunters.com
 
A couple fine examples of Green Bay MONSTER MUSKIES. Pictured on the left is my friend John. We CPR'd this beast one "balmy" late November day, trolling a shallow running crankbait. Pictured on the right is my friend, Captain Dennis Radloff. He is the premier musky guide on Green Bay waters. Look for my article on his endeavors in an upcoming issue of Great Lakes Angler. www.sterlingmusky.com www.glangler.com
This big pike liked my Big Game twitch bait. She was solid--
thick head and body!
 A big girl fell pray to the Mepps Marabou
 
 
 
Stop to smell the roses...enjoy the beauty of nature and your surroundings..so many times we all get caught up in the complexities of life and we forget the simple, visceral beauty around us. Chuck Gealow snaps fishing photos, but doesn't forget to capture the water lily. The cinnamon fern caught my eye, as did the vivid pink conch.
Dave Haardt shared a stalking heron and sassy squirrel. I love the brilliant orange and sulpher hues on this fungus. And lastly, can't you feel the palm blow? Jim Halron of San Andros shared this great weather shot.
Visit the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. Located in the northwoods
town of Hayward, I feature the legendary women anglers in my Women on the Water
column for Badger Sportsman....Did you know the very first book ever written about
fishing was penned by a woman? www.freshwater-fishing.org
The Outdoor Women's Group
Are you visiting Vilas/Oneida counties (Wisconsin)?
If you are female and want to go hiking, biking, canoeing, etc. join the OWG for
a fun day on the water or in the woods. Contact me for details.
I adhere to total catch and release in my boat and advocate graphite replicas for "trophy fish."
Give someone else a chance to catch their fish-of-a-lifetime!
I highly recommend Lax Reproductions of Conover, WI.
Photographer Tim Abler took this great shot. I really enjoy teaching women how to operate a boat, it's wonderful to see their confidence grow and their enthusiasm soar.
Some of his photos of our outing will be on display in the Wisconsin Labor Exhibition in Madison and permanently housed in the Wis State Historical Society. How cool!
*Ladies, want to learn about boat buying basics? Check out a recent article that I wrote for the publication Women in the Outdoors.
www.womenintheoutdoors.org
The Bob Ellis Classic: Row Trolling Outing
An annual event : visit row trolling page for details
In honor of legendary row troller Bob Ellis.
Bob Farling & Dave Schnell.
Admiring Douglas Wicker's Rangeley Row Troller
Brother Stan and many of Bob's relatives join in the festivities.
What an incredible day! Rowers Scott Hassett and Hank Hempe.
Patricia fishing with Bob's nephew, Dick Ellis
The Bob Ellis Classic 3: Diehard Edition...wind, snow, ice...
For more photos, please visit the row trolling page.
Thanks to my friend, Juris Ozols, for all his fine photography...
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