Golden Bear Cottages: Fantastic Fishing Lodge

It's that time of year again. You know, when things are getting a little too crazy on the home front and you just gotta escape with a group of your good buds. It's amazing what a few days of not shaving or changing your favorite t-shirt, no matter how much it begins to smell, can do for you. Besides, you deserve it. You've been working way too hard. Some real relaxation is in order. Just you, your friends, a fishing pole and cooler full of coldies. It's not even so much about the fishing or whether you even catch a fish. It's more about just hangin' with the guys in some cool wilderness cove telling stories and rehashing your foolish antics from previous trips. Like, remember last year when you attempted to walk across the hot coals of your campfire to win a $5 bet. Oh yeah, that was brilliant. Of course you didn't feel it that night because of all the beers you had downed, but the next morning was another story. Your friends had to carry you around because of the second degree burns. Whatever, it healed eventually and made for a good story. Seriously though, nothing beats a great guys getaway to a rustic mountain fishing lodge. No nagging kids, wives or girlfriends, just you, your pals and some good memories to make. Adios, I'm gone fishin' at Golden Bear Cottages resort in Big Bear Lake!
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FANTASTIC FISHING LODGES OF NORTH AMERICA

A Great Guys Getaway: Fantastic Fishing Lodges by Dusty Dave
It's that time of year again. You know, when things are getting a little too crazy on the home front and you just gotta escape with a group of your good buds. It's amazing what a few days of not shaving or changing your favorite t-shirt can do for you, no matter how much that shirt begins to smell. Besides, you deserve it. You've been working way too hard. Some real relaxation is in order. Just you, your friends, a fishing pole and cooler of coldies. It's not so much about whether you even catch a fish, it's more about just hangin' with the guys in some cool wilderness cove telling stories and rehashing your foolish antics from previous trips. Like, remember last year when you attempted to walk across the hot coals of your campfire to win a $5 bet. Oh yeah, that was brilliant. Of course you didn't feel it that night because of all the cocktails you had, but the next morning was another story. Your friends had to carry you around for the rest of the trip because of the second degree burns. Whatever, it healed eventually and made for a good story. Seriously though, nothing beats a great guys getaway to a remote fishing lodge. No nagging kids, wives or girlfriends, just you, your pals and some good memories to make. Adios Amigo - We're Gone fishin'!			Howdy! Listed below are a few very nice places that I have picked out for your convenience. You are free to share all the information and photos in this press release with your readers. Just click on any image for a high-res version. Have a great day & Giddy-Up! Dusty Dave
PHOTOS AT TOP OF PAGE: GUYS & FISH (PITT RIVER LODGE), BOATS (KING SALMON LODGE), FLOATPLANE (TINCUP), FLOATING LODGE (KING PACIFIC LODGE)

King Pacific Lodge Princess Royal Island, BC King Pacific Lodge is luxury in the midst of absolute wilderness. The lodge is moored in sheltered Barnard Harbour on remote Princess Royal Island. Guests arrive by floatplane along landscape that has changed little in thousands of years. Our goal is to provide our guests with an unparalleled wilderness adventure, while also enjoying the exquisite lodging and dining options available. King Pacific Lodge is the perfect getaway for both anglers and spirited adventurers. It is especially appealing for corporate groups, couples and families looking for a unique destination. www.kingpacificlodge.com	Crazy Bear Lake Lodge Nimpo Lake, BC For those who want it all in an unspoiled wilderness. Experience some of the finest Wild Rainbow Trout Fishing British Columbia has to offer. Test your fishing skills in our valley of 6 lakes and connecting streams. Only three private guest cottages on the lake. Delicious food served in the dining lodge. Sandy beaches to lounge on. Hike over alpine meadows. Spend a night in an Indian Tee Pee. Wildlife viewing. Power boats, canoes or belly boats on all lakes. Indian Sweat Lodge. www.crazybearlodge.com	Tincup Tincup Lake, Yukon Territory Canada's most Luxurious Fly-In Fishing Lodge. Tincup Wilderness Lodge is a fly-in only; luxury lodge nestled in an area of unrivaled natural beauty. Located deep in the heart of the Yukon's Ruby Range Mountains, the lodge is an oasis of comfort surrounded by pristine wilderness and the crystal-blue waters of Tincup Lake. In this incredible landscape, offering every imaginable recreational, wildlife and wilderness experience, we strive to provide our guests with every possible amenity and unforgettable vacation of exceptional relaxation, adventure and indulgence. www.tincup-lodge.com	Redoubt Mtn. Lodge Crescent Lake, Alaska Located in the heart of Lake Clark National Park on beautiful Crescent Lake in the Northern Aleutian Range, Redoubt Mountain Lodge is an exclusive fly-in only adventure and fishing lodge with all the comforts of home. Fully renovated in 2000, the lodge is a premier wilderness facility that offers comfortable lodging and many exciting opportunities: Spruce log lodge, 5 log guest cabins, Delicious gourmet meals, Screened-in gazebo with hot tub. Fishing: Salmon -- Kings, Sockeye, Coho, Native Lake Trout, Dolly Varden and Arctic Char, Fly-outs for Kings and Rainbow Trout. www.redoubtlodge.com


Sadie Cove Wilderness Homer, Alaska A sheltered oasis in untamed Kachemak Bay State Park, the lodge lies just north of Tutka Bay, midway between Seldovia and Halibut Cove, and only 10 miles by boat from Homer, Alaska, the 'Halibut Fishing Capital of the World'. Custom built in the mid 1970's by owner/operator Keith Iverson and accessible only by boat, float plane, or helicopter, Sadie Cove Wilderness Lodge offers the visitor a unique opportunity to participate first hand in Alaska's wilderness lifestyle with a true Alaskan sourdough. www.sadiecove.com	Blackfish Lodge Baker Island, BC Founded in 1989, Blackfish Lodge is a charming fly-in or boat-in floating lodge located in Canada near the northeast coast of Vancouver Island (see map), about 200 miles (350 kilometers) northwest of Vancouver, BC. Combining the best of a British Columbia salmon fishing lodge, fly fishing lodge, and the ability to utilize spinning and casting techniques means fishing opportunism for all skill and experience levels. When you reserve your guided fishing trip with us there are no pre-set fishing hours. We fish as conditions and your preferences guide us. www.blackfishlodge.com	Red Pine Wilderness Lodge Hailbury, Ontario If you are looking for a reasonably priced fishing adventure in Northern Ontario, Canada with all the comforts of a drive-to lodge but the exceptional fishing that you expect at a fly-in camp, Red Pine Wilderness Lodge is the destination for you. Guests are taken to the private island by boat where they will find most everything they need for the trip. Friendly hosts, awesome food, excellent service at dockside and tableside, and the opportunity to catch Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Perch and Brooktrout add up to a fantastic fishing adventure. www.redpinelodge.com	Afognak Wilderness Lodge Kodiak, Alaska Next to world famous Kodiak Island, Afognak Island is "tops" for anyone seeking Alaska's finest combination destination. With both fresh and saltwater fishing plus a variety and abundance of wildlife and some of the classiest accommodations, this has been a prized retreat for photographers, fishermen and adventurous vacationers. The wildlife viewing on the island is simply astounding. Awaiting you is a wide array of wildlife including the popular Kodiak Brown Bear, assorted sea mammals, soaring bald eagles and comical puffins. www.afognaklodge.com


Falcon's Ledge Altamont, Utah An Orvis endorsed fly fishing and wingshooting lodge in the Uinta Mountains of Northeastern Utah, Falcon's Ledge offers guided flyfishing, guided wingshooting, corporate retreats, horseback riding, hiking, and other guided wilderness adventures. Their 5 rivers and streams and 15 private lakes are uncrowded and undiscovered and offer spectacular fly fishing for trophy brown, rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout. Located in a 600 acre private red-rock canyon, Falcon's Ledge provides a unique and unsurpassed setting, amazing accommodations, great dining, along with the West's best guides. Make this your next great fly fishing adventure. www.falconsledge.com	Wolf Lake Wilderness Lodge Tisdale, Wolf Lake, Yukon Nestled deep in the untouched Yukon Wilderness between the Cassiar and Pelly mountain ranges, Wolf Lake Lodge provide a true wilderness experience - without sacrificing the comforts of home. Fly in and enjoy fishing in the midnight sun for trophy Lake Trout. Spend warm sunny afternoons in a shallow bay, reeling in Pike. Fish away the day at the Wolf River, catching more grayling than you can count, enjoying the shore lunch prepared by your hosts. Relax in the hot tub after a delicious full course meal. No details are overlooked during your relaxing adventure vacation. Fly In, Fish and Relax! www.wolflake.ca	Slippery Winds Lodge Straw Lake, Ontario Slippery Winds Wilderness Resort is a jewel hidden in northwestern Ontario, only 40 miles from the U.S. - Canada border. Located between Yoke and Straw Lake, this American-Plan lodge offers its guests the opportunity to angle for smallmouth and largemouth bass, lake trout, muskie, northern pike and walleye on six lakes accessible via boat or short portage. Slippery Winds has practiced catch-and-release for the past eight years and the benefits can be readily observed on the smiling faces of our guests as they recount their day's fishing experiences back at the lodge. www.greatwhitenorthlodges.com	Golden Bear Cottages Big Bear Lake, California Golden Bear's six acres are nestled among majestic pines at 7000 feet in Big Bear Lake, California. Their family vacation cabin rentals have many outdoor recreational facilities for adults and children including a beautiful heated pool and spa, sand lot volleyball, ping pong, horseshoes, basketball and shuffleboard. For boating, take off from the marina, just 200 yards from your cabin. Trout fishing on Big Bear Lake is going wide open! Trollers, as well as shore anglers are bagging easy limits of nice holdover trout up to four pounds with other larger fish mixed into the days catch. Your vacation lodging experience also includes their ever-popular Family Movie Nights at the Pool on our Big Screen TV with Surround Sound. www.goldenbear.net

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