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September 27th, 2011 No comments

Fishing Rod
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The Best Fly Fishing Rods   by John Gibb

Most fly fishermen take the sport very seriously. Going beyond the fact that it is a way to catch fish and also to enjoy the outdoors, fly fishermen think of what they do as an art, and rightly so. Fly Fishing is much more involved than regular fishing, and it takes practice and dedication to learn the intricacies of the sport. Most fly fishermen will tell you, however, that it is definitely worth it.

When learning how to fly fish, or if you have already been doing it for a while, having the right Fly Fishing rod is essential. There are several types of Fly Fishing rods on the market, and which one you choose to use is a matter of personal preference, your Fly Fishing style, and what you are most comfortable with.

Bamboo fly fishing rods – Talk to many Fly Fishing Enthusiasts and you will hear a lot of good things about bamboo fly fishing rods. Many fly fishermen swear by them, saying they are the best type of fly fishing rod that you can use. Although this is obviously a matter of opinion, there are a lot of positive features in a bamboo fly fishing rod. Bamboo fly fishing rods were one of the first fly fishing rods used, and it is a tribute to their popularity that they are still being made today. These fishing rods are light, flexible, and they have a nice slow action that means they are ideal for those who practice a more refined method of fly fishing. Making bamboo fly fishing rods is a delicate and exact process, and for this reason they tend to be the most expensive fly fishing rods that you can buy.

Graphite fly fishing rods – Fly fishing rods made of graphite tend to be quite stiff, but this doesn’t mean that they are not effective. This type of fly fishing rod is very strong, although the strength can vary depending on the quality. Fly fishermen like the performance and durability that they get from graphite fly fishing rods. They can vary in price and design, so if you are a beginner at fly fishing, you should bring along someone who can help you pick out just the right graphite rod for you.

Fiberglass fly fishing rods – These days, a large number of fishing rods, whether they are for fly fishing or “regular” fishing, are made from fiberglass. Fiberglass is strong, durable, and flexible, making it perfect as a material for fishing rods. The drawback to fiberglass fishing rods is that, compared to bamboo and graphite rods, they are relatively heavier. This means that fly fishermen who are using fiberglass fishing rods may find that their arms feel a little more tired and achy at the end of the day. All in all, though, their strength and their ability to take a lot of punishment make them a popular choice.

About the Author

John Gibb is the owner of Fishing Rod Guides
, For more information on fishing rods check out http://www.fishingrod-sources.info

Final Outdoor Report for 2011; See Ya in the Spring! (morningcall)

Bob Danenhower is not only an expert licensed taxidermist, but he deeply cares
about helping everyone get the best mount and most productive use of meat
possible out of whatever animal they’ve harvested. “Every season I have
hunters bringing in bear and deer that have spoiled meat, and some that…

morningcall


Fishing with Rod: Tidal Fraser pink salmon


Lansky 4-rod Turn Box Crock Stick Sharpener (LCD5D)


Lansky 4-rod Turn Box Crock Stick Sharpener (LCD5D)


$13.76


Lansky Crock Sharpener. Crock Stick Sharpeners are a favorite among sportsman and fisherman for their rugged American hardwood construction. Compact and portable, this Sharpener features pre-drilled holes for preset sharpening angles of 17 and 25 degrees. Makes a great accessory for camping, fishing and hiking. Also features a deluxe turn-box with internal rod storage in the base and four 5″ long …

Lansky 8 Ceramic Sharp Stick


Lansky 8 Ceramic Sharp Stick


$9.68


A classic style butcher’s sharpener updated with a a space age 8 inch alumina ceramic sharpening rod in a solid wood handle. The Sharp Stick is easily cleaned with our Eraser Block. Crock Stick is one of the most well known most widely respected names in knife sharpeners….

Lansky Universal Sharpening System


Lansky Universal Sharpening System


$25.69


Ideal for keeping blades of all kinds sharp, this complete sharpening system from Lansky includes all of the tools you need for regular sharpening maintenance of your straight edge, serrated, and scalloped edge blades. The set includes four hones: medium serrated edge, coarse, medium, and fine; a multi-angle knife clamp; specially formulated honing oil; a molded storage/carrying case; and complete…

Spey MasterClass with Derek Brown


Spey MasterClass with Derek Brown


$35.99


A detailed guide to Spey casting with single and double-handed rods; Roll: Switch; single Spey; Double Spey; Square cut; Spiral roll & Sunk-line casting are described in detail….

Idylwilde flies fly rods, reels. fly bins


Idylwilde flies fly rods, reels. fly bins


$10,000.00


THOMAS THOMAS FLY ROD THOMAS AND THOMAS KOSMIC FLY ROD ABEL LTD ED REEL MINT


THOMAS THOMAS FLY ROD THOMAS AND THOMAS KOSMIC FLY ROD ABEL LTD ED REEL MINT


$7,500.00

Fishing Rod Ultra Light

August 24th, 2011 No comments

Fishing Rod Ultra Light

4 Red Lake Crappie Fishing Tips   by Daniel Eggertsen

Red Lake is located in Ontario, Canada and it’s a great place to go crappie fishing. Canada just seems to have so much to offer the angler when it comes to great fishing. If you want to get closer to nature and relax while reeling in the fish this is the place to because it really does have it all. You can find Red Lake north of Lake of the Woods and the scenery is just as beautiful as that in the surrounding areas.

You can find both the black and white crappie in Red Lake and they are part of the sunfish family. They are considered a very tasty fish especially if they are prepared and cooked correctly. Everything that you can learn about the crappy will make it easier for you to be more productive when reeling them in.

For instance, you need to know that they have small fragile mouths so you have to be careful when setting the hook. When you know their habitats, you will know where to look for them and learning their seasonal habits will give you a good idea where they’ll be during each season.

The crappie can grow and thrive in the waters of Canada making them plentiful and easy to find. If you’re planning a family vacation or a little getaway, this would be an excellent way to spend it. Crappies are the perfect species for the beginner, young kids and the elderly because of their small size. Yet, they are active enough to make the fishing trip fun and exciting.

Here are 4 Red Lake crappie fishing tips that can help to make your visit more productive:

1. When fishing in the spring and early part of the summer the crappie will be the most plentiful in the area where the bottom of the lake is muddy, near weeds and along the shorelines. In the late part of the summer and early fall, search for this species in the deeper parts of the lake and expect them to be a little more scattered out. In the winter they will move out even further and be more scattered.

2. Jigging is one of the best methods to use when fishing for crappie. Drop your jig into the center of the strike zone and slowly reel it back up through the middle of the crappies. Do this a few times until you get a bite.

3. Most everyone knows that you should use an ultra-light or light action rod when fishing for crappies because they are so small. What many anglers don’t know is that you’ll get the best results when using a rod that is at least eight feet long. Combine this with a reel that has a good drag system and lightweight test line and you got it made.

4. Take along an assortment of hooks and lures so you can switch around and try different things if the crappies happen to be in a picky mood when you go out. You’ll get more use out of your gear if you go ahead and buy good quality items right from the beginning but this doesn’t mean that you have go all out and buy the most expensive gear.

About the Author

Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best crappie fishing information possible. Get more information on crappie fishing here: http://www.askcrappiefishing.com/


Big pike on Ultra Light perch tackle with mini BBZ!


Tenkara: Radically Simple, Ultralight Fly Fishing


Tenkara: Radically Simple, Ultralight Fly Fishing


$10.88


Fly fishing is complex and costly with too much cumbersome gear, right? Well, tenkara’s different. Long overlooked in the West, tenkara is economical and simple, productive, and pleasurable This Eastern approach is today taking the fly-fishing world in North America and Europe by storm. Its tool kit is simple: a long, collapsible rod; a length of line tied to the end of the rod…

Ultralight Spin-Fishing: A Practical Guide for Freshwater and Saltwater Anglers


Ultralight Spin-Fishing: A Practical Guide for Freshwater and Saltwater Anglers


$5.25


Ultralight spin-fishing provides much the same challenge and excitement as fly-fishing – with a mere fraction of the investment in equipment. More accurate casts, more strikes and a better feel of what’s happening at the end of the line are just some of the benefits of this popular angling method. Despite its name, ultra-light equipment is robust enough for pursuing trophy-sized freshwater fish as…

Daiwa Mini System Minispin Ultralight Spinning Reel and Rod Combo in Hard Carry Case


Daiwa Mini System Minispin Ultralight Spinning Reel and Rod Combo in Hard Carry Case


$42.49


Daiwa Mini Spin Travel Pack When you end up with a little extra time and access to your favorite fishing hole… this travel pack makes sure that you’ll be ready for action! There’s even a special built-in tackle compartment inside the ultra-compact hard case! You have everything you need in an easy-to-carry module. Mini Spin Reel (MS-S500T) has ball bearing, twist buster to reduce line twist, fol…

Shimano FXS 2 Piece Spinning Rod


Shimano FXS 2 Piece Spinning Rod


$21.99


Big Shimano quality and sensitivity at a price even the fish can afford! Shimano is the big fish in the pond when it comes to rod construction. And the FX Spinning Rod gives you all their knowledge and experience at a great price. Cast a line on these features: Durable Aeroglass blank construction gives fast-response at a price that’s sensitive to your budget; Reinforced aluminum oxide guides for …

Megabass Shoreluck 2pc Ultra Light Spinning Rod SL-64UL Never Used


Megabass Shoreluck 2pc Ultra Light Spinning Rod SL-64UL Never Used


$419.99


G Loomis Classic Steelhead Spinning Rod STR1141S GLX 9'6


G Loomis Classic Steelhead Spinning Rod STR1141S GLX 9’6″ Ultra Light 2pc


$455.00

Fly Rod Combo

July 3rd, 2011 No comments

Fly Rod Combo

Super Tool and MUT: When Two Worlds Collide   by Kevin Andrews

The Leatherman Super Tool and MUT are both workhorses designed to take on the toughest jobs in their respective specialties. The Super Tool 300 is the multi-tool built for the working man. The MUT is the shooter’s companion. Both multi-tools are tough, versatile, and are perfectly capable of getting things done, and done well.

After a brief hiatus, Leatherman has brought back its award-winning Super Tool line, first introduced in the 90s. The Super Tool 300 is the current version and it is one tough and uncompromising implement. The centerpiece of this powerhouse gadget is its sleek, streamlined yet tough pliers, around which the rest of the multi tool is built.

The pliers taper off to allow it to fit into small cracks and openings. The pliers head is removable so you can sharpen or replace it right then and there. The entire body is built out of stainless steel, and feels strong and solid when gripped. Even while wearing gloves, it’s easy to get at the tools embedded in the handle because of the generous side cutouts. The handles are rolled and are comfortable to grip.

The Leatherman Super Tool 300 comes with 19 components tucked into the handles. There are two blades: a 420HC clip point knife and a 420HC Sheepsfoot serrated knife. Wire cutters, strippers and crimpers are included, as are fixed screwdrivers. Rounding out the toolset are a file, saw, bottle and can openers, a ruler and an awl. The body is made entirely out of stainless steel.

The armed forces helped put together and build the Leatherman MUT. It is the first multi-tool designed to work for both military and civilian shooters, and it proudly displays this military pedigree. A number of areas on the MUT are threaded and intended for inserting cleaning rods and brushes, and all the screwdriver bits conform to US military and civilian sighting equipment standards. The MUT is also designed to be taken apart so that its most commonly used components can be replaced quickly and on the fly. The Leatherman MUT was intended to be the multi tool to accompany your firearm, and is highly recommended for use with the M-16, M-1, and AR-15 platforms.

The MUT shares the same functionality as the other multi tools in the Leatherman line. The external knife is a 420HC stainless steel clip point combo straight and serrated blade. 18 tools make up its inventory, and because the MUT is a Leatherman youíll find a replaceable screwdriver tucked in the handle.

There’s a replaceable cutter that can be used to cut through 550 chord, strapping, tie-wraps, flexicuffs and a wide range of other strapping materials. A carabiner clip and a bottle opener are also tucked neatly inside the handle, and there is a small solid knob on one end that serves as a hammer. Even the MOLLE sheathe can be used as a 9 mm magazine clip.

The Leatherman Super Tool and the MUT are exceptional tools, regardless of the working environment. They will naturally shine when used in the scenarios they were designed for — the Super Tool 300 for tough outdoor work and the MUT as a companion tool for shooters.

About the Author

Kevin Andrews has a do-it-yourself attitude and suggests this additional information on the Leatherman Super Tool or the Leatherman MUT.


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Quarrow Trout Fly Rod & Reel Combo Outfit #5487


Quarrow Trout Fly Rod & Reel Combo Outfit #5487


$107.99


Quarro Trout Combo Outfit with cordura rod tube zipper reel pocket….

Martin 5/6 wt. - 9' Fly Rod & Reel Mega Combo - w/Creel & 55 Flies w/case!


Martin 5/6 wt. – 9′ Fly Rod & Reel Mega Combo – w/Creel & 55 Flies w/case!


$64.95


Martin 5/6 wt. – 9′ Fly Rod & Reel Mega Combo – w/Creel & 55 Flies w/case!…

Beginner & Kids Fly Fishing Rod & Reel Combo Complete Kit


Beginner & Kids Fly Fishing Rod & Reel Combo Complete Kit


$59.99


This is a great way to get started with fly fishing. Crystal River complete fly fishing kit includes: 5,6,7 weight fly rod 8 feet long in 3 piece, 5,6,7 weight fly reel, floating line, 2 flies, 4X leader. Everything you need to get started on the water!!…

Fishing Rod Antenna Bait Casting


Fishing Rod Antenna Bait Casting


$26.99


With this Bait Cast mock reel style you will cover most types of fishing fanatics which include bass, salmon, muskie, trout, walleye, tarpon and many more. This universal reel style is regularly used by avid fisher that like the control of casting and is used for deep sea fishing, trolling and mooching. It has a distinct look that is recognized by all who fish….

HI END FLY FISHING ROD REEL COMBO AND VEST BACK PACK


HI END FLY FISHING ROD REEL COMBO AND VEST BACK PACK


$860.76


GUIDELINE FARIO FLY ROD BLACKFOOT REEL COMBO 9' 5# 4PC


GUIDELINE FARIO FLY ROD BLACKFOOT REEL COMBO 9′ 5# 4PC


$615.99

Fly Rod Kit

June 26th, 2011 No comments

Fly Rod Kit

Fly Fishing Supplies And Tackle   by Cindy Heller

An experienced fisher knows, in order to fully enjoy the fishing expedition, all the necessary Fly Fishing supplies must bring along. If you has engage a guide, some time the company may supply you some Fly Fishing supplies, such as vest, reels, Fly Lines and leaders, flies, tackle storage and dry shakes. However, some touring companies may request you to bring your own fishing supplies, such as fishing clothing, watercraft, combos, and as well as your own waders.

Buying Fly Fishing Supplies

There are many fishing stores that sell Fly Fishing supplies. For fishers who live in cities close to the ocean, to extensive lakes, or to major rivers, where fly fishing is a popular sport, you should much easy to locate the fishing stores that sell fly fishing supplies or you can have them deliver to you thru online ordering.

Fishers can buy the fishing supplies thru internet, it is very convenience for those who need to travel outside of their own city to enjoy fly fishing trip. Online shopping means that you can get all the fishing supplies you want right from home. There are many websites on the net that are just as trustworthy as your old neighborhood fishing stores. You can get everything from flies to hooks, and reels to whole fly fishing kits and benches, all at different prices. Whatever you need to do is just a mouse-click away.

The fact is that you cannot check and test the supplies out yourself online. So, for the new hand fisher, try to purchase the supplies at a physical store when possible. The trick to getting good fly fishing supplies is to have a place you trust, where you can ask questions, you can get great rods and lures, well-made, effective flies and materials to tie flies with. You can test out the various reels and choose the ones you are most comfortable with. For inexperienced fishers, it is better you do some research online, in books or asking experienced friends before purchase any fly fishing items.

How to maintain Fly Fishing Supplies?

It is not so difficult or time consuming to carry out the maintenance of fly fishing supplies. But one important thing you must know is always wash and clean all equipment in warm water and mild detergent, particularly when you have used the equipments in saltwater. Next thing is before storing the equipments, make sure there are completely dry. Always protect and take good care for all the equipment away from the sun, rain, dirt, humidity, cold, heat, and any other conditions that may cause corrosion.

Collecting Fly Fishing Tackle

Collecting Fly Fishing Tackle can be fun and very enjoyable in many ways. Nowadays, the enthusiastic fisher is also become a collector of antique and classic Fly Fishing Tackle.

For the new collectors, you should have, at least, had some knowledge on how the equipment was adapted for different types of angling.

History of Fly Fishing Tackle

Did you know that fly fishing can trace its roots back to nearly 2,000 years ago? The first account of Fly Fishing Tackle is commonly credited to a Roman named Claudius Aelianus, a 2nd century teacher of rhetoric and roman author. When he described a fishing technique used by the Macedonians fishers on the Astraeus River used an artificial fly lure to catch fish.

Fly fishing as known today, beginning at the Scotland and Northern England, and expanded to the rest of England, the Scandinavia, Canada, United States and the Alpine mountain regions of Europe. As is naturally expected, the expansion of fly fishing to such different parts of the globe, the advent of the machine age and other advances in technology resulted in different styles and development of fly fishing tackle. A clear example is with high-tech carbon, fiberglass and steel replacing the stick and nylon replacing the horsehair line, but the goal is still the same. Numerous of those old reels were crafted by the hands of artisans with both great precision and great beauty.

Finding Collectible Fly Fishing Tackle

Finding collectible Fly Fishing Tackle is not tough, but it will take some time for searching. So, just relax and prepare to spend money and time; with some luck, you may able to find a significant and valuable assortment of such Fly Fishing Tackle. Following are few ways to look for collectible and valuable Fly Fishing Tackle.

First, try to subscribe to one or two magazines that talk about the fishing collectibles. The magazines usually will touch on the different kinds of collectible fly fishing tackle, and it will also provide information, like where to purchase, the manufacturers were, the suppliers, use, give the history, and the tradition of such collectible equipment.

Second, is the online internet market? The Ebay.com has more fishing gear than you could ever imagine, new and used one. No of auction houses also have several fantastic fly fishing tackles at auction. Lang¹s Sporting Collectables is one of the best for this. You also can try the some bloge and other online collector websites.

Third, another helpful source of information are books that can be found at bookstores or libraries, fly fishing clubs, friends, relatives and stores that specialize in collectible and antique items. Another place you can try is some old fishing stores, they still may have classic and antique fly fishing tackle, and the owners of such stores usually has stories to tell, just as each fisherman does.

The fly fishing collectors should also invest time, study and learning about common defects, monetary value, ratings on condition, construction techniques and maintaining, all this information definitely will help add value during your searching of the fly fishing tackles.

About the Author

Cindy Heller is a professional writer. Visit Fly Fishing Women to learn more about vintage fly fishing tackle and arkansas river fly fishing.


Skate the Fly – Redington Pursuit Series Fly Rod


Gone FishingTM Floating Multipurpose Knife - 10.375 Inches Not Only Will It Stay Afloat in Water, but Its Blade Is Great for Line Cutting, Scaling and Filleting! In Addition There's a Compass Conveniently Located in the Handle


Gone FishingTM Floating Multipurpose Knife – 10.375 Inches Not Only Will It Stay Afloat in Water, but Its Blade Is Great for Line Cutting, Scaling and Filleting! In Addition There’s a Compass Conveniently Located in the Handle


$10.95


The Gone FishingTM Floating Multipurpose Knife is extremely versatile. Not only will it stay afloat in water, but its blade is great for line cutting, scaling and filleting! In addition there’s a compass conveniently located in the handle. No anglers should be without this amazing knife!
Features include:
Floats in water
5.625 inch blade
Blade is great for line cutting, scaling and filleting
Durab…

Sportsman Dream Knife Set - 7 Pc Stainless Steel This All in One Set Truly Is a Sportsman's Dream. You'll Be Able to Do It All From Baiting to Filleting to Sawing with This Complete Set of Outdoor Knives This Amazing Set Makes a Great Gift for Hunters and Fishermen


Sportsman Dream Knife Set – 7 Pc Stainless Steel This All in One Set Truly Is a Sportsman’s Dream. You’ll Be Able to Do It All From Baiting to Filleting to Sawing with This Complete Set of Outdoor Knives This Amazing Set Makes a Great Gift for Hunters and Fishermen


$15.95


This all in one set truly is a Sportsman’s Dream. You’ll be able to do it all from baiting to filleting to sawing with this complete set of outdoor knives. This amazing set makes a great gift for hunters and fishermen.
Features include:
Stainless steel blades never need sharpening – never rust
Adirondack Knife:
?Overall dimensions: 8.625x 1.625 x .625 inches
?Blade length: 3.875 inches
?Handle dim…

Hobby Knife Set, 41 Pieces Wood Carving Balsa Stripper & Plane, Woodworking, Modeling Tools X Scrapbooking, Fly Rod Building, Craft & Hobby, Acto Blades New


Hobby Knife Set, 41 Pieces Wood Carving Balsa Stripper & Plane, Woodworking, Modeling Tools X Scrapbooking, Fly Rod Building, Craft & Hobby, Acto Blades New




Radio Flyer Tailspin Trike, Red


Radio Flyer Tailspin Trike, Red


$53.99


Kids will love learning to speed, shift, and spin with the Radio Flyer Tailspin tricycle. Featuring a durable steel frame in bold racing red, this trike has a unique lever that lets kids create spin-outs on command. As a bonus, the Tailspin’s seat adjusts to fit kids as they grow. Built for children ages 5 to 8, the Tailspin will give your little rider years of free-wheeling fun. Tailspin T…

Winston LT 5pc 5WT 8FT 9IN Fly Rod Blank & Kit


Winston LT 5pc 5WT 8FT 9IN Fly Rod Blank & Kit


$525.00


Sage TCX Spey 10150-4  fly rod building Blank kit 10 wt 15 ft


Sage TCX Spey 10150-4 fly rod building Blank kit 10 wt 15 ft


$489.95

Fly Fishing Blanks

June 23rd, 2011 No comments

Fly Fishing Blanks
Fly+Fishing+Blanks

What Are You Fishing With? Lure, Bait and Gear   by Catherine Franz

A 10-step exercise for services professionals to evaluate
clients…

Fly Fishing — it doesn’t work, does it? When I first
watched someone fly-fishing, they released the line and
fling it far out into the water. No sooner had the fly hit
the water was it being reeled back in. Even today, I still
don’t understand how this method catches any fish. Yet it
does. The results had an opportunity to occur because
the line was pitched.

Fly Fishing looks like so much more work compared to the
worm, bobber, sitting on a camp chair, day dreaming, an
occasional inconsequential conversation, sipping on a beer
(okay root beer for family friendliness), relaxing and
waiting for the bite. The energy is more comfortable yet
the results less active — maybe, maybe not.

If you talk to a fly-fisherman, they claim there isn’t
anything better. And the same is uttered from a by-the-seat-
of-the-pants fisherman as well (cute description huh?).

Doesn’t this sound like one marketing pitted against the
other.

What makes the two different? Technique? Yes. Water type
– salt or fresh? Yes. Type of fish? Yes. Equipment?
Yes. Supplies? Yes. Or is it the bait? Yes.

The right answer is “all of the above.”

You can also throw in the temperature, weather, and time of
day. Everything depends on the right combination in the
right order. You don’t want to toss out the fly before the
line. Well, I guess you can. But you miz-as-well kiss it
goodbye.

Or as my Grandmother used to say: Don’t throw out the
bath water before the bath.

Marketing is not any different than fishing. If you are
tossing out the wrong hook to the right fish, they are not
going to bite. If you have the right fish and hook, and the
wrong technique, maybe a prayer or two will work. The
results might trickle now and then. Yet, not the results you
need.

This is why marketing experts emphasize the importance of
knowing your target market. If you don’t know who you are
trying to catch, you are forever going to be trying
different lures, hooks and techniques. Eventually, wearing
you down and keeping you chasing the next best thing to come
along that just might work.

You can’t catch flounder in fresh water or blue gill in salt.

Stop throwing out the fly without the line. Start knowing
what bait they like to eat, what line spooks them, what is
their timing for buying, and especially what type of fish.

Start with this exercise for service professionals:

Start the exercise by hand to get the “feel” of it. Then
move the process into a spreadsheet to continue its growth
and your clarity.

Step 1: Grab a blank sheet of paper. Turn the page sideways –
landscape.

Step 2: You are going to making many vertical columns so write
small.

On the left, create the first column. Record the name of
each one of your clients that you remember off the top of your
head. Keep it simple and write just the name you remember. It
could be just their first name, company name, or a nickname or
label you privately gave them. Don’t be kind be truthful.

Step 3: Second column, title it “M/F.” You guessed it, “male
or female.” Now, proceed down the column and write the
answer.

Step 4: Third column, title “M/S/D/U”=married, single, divorced,
unknown. Continue down the column.

Step 5: Continue making columns for additional categories
you know about your clients. Create a column for age or age
group. Location, US, UK, Australia. If all the same, skip
the column. Number of children. How long a client. Total
revenue for the past year. Service type. How did they find
you?

Step 6: Add new distinctions and details over the next few
days or week as you remember. Set aside the first five
minutes of the day to add to the list or as you remember.

Step 7: If you find some information missing, contact the
client or past client and ask.

Step 8: Look for similarities, for instance, 90% males, single,
or divorced. Some of these patterns are going to be obvious
and some aren’t.

Step 9: Place a “*” or highlight your ideal client or clients.

Many times, and without knowing it, because you are just glad
for the business, the fish pick you.

Step 10: If you couldn’t find “the ideal client” then for
some reason you aren’t attracting them. There are some
things you need to change, either inside yourself or out,
probably both. Find the gap between the two? What do you
need to do or be differently in order to attract the
preferred type of clients?

Describe the type of ideal client you want. Place as much
detail to them as possible, including revenue. What do they
want that you aren’t expressing you have? What do they want
that you don’t have and need to change?

At some point during this process you will want to convert
this to a spreadsheet for ease of use. Start when the information
feels it needs too.

This isn’t a requirement, you may want to stop as soon as
you see that you aren’t expressing what the client is
willing to buy or some characteristics or type of service
you don’t provide that the client must have in order to do
business with you. If this is the case, you can stop here
and work on what needs to shift or change.

Feeling some reluctance in taking the time to do so? You
will not be the first.

Jim, an insurance agent from Arizona, sent me an e-mail
after his attendance on a teleclasses with this exercise.

“Darn, Catherine, you’re good. The exercise ate at me all
night. I gave in and did the exercise this morning, even
though last night I was convinced that I already knew all
the answers. Today, I discovered major holes in my
marketing. Just by closing one of these holes today sales
increased. I look forward to continuing the exercise.
Thank you for your patient e-mail and letting me move
through my denial and seeing that thinking its all in my
head and writing it down is two different things.”

This exercise deserves repeating regularly. You can use
the results of this exercise as a measurement when reviewing
your yearly goals. Or comparing one year to another.

For first year businesses, I recommend completing this
exercise once every three months. After the first year,
shift to twice a year. After three, once a year. Or
before and after a new service or product is introduced.

About the Author

Catherine Franz, a Certified Professional Coach, specializes
in infoproduct development. Newsletters and additional
articles available: http://www.abundancecenter.com
blog: http://abundance.blogs.com/inthelight


LOOP Opti Salt Fly Rod Quick Flick – Red Truck Fly Fishing


Edmond Hogge Jr Fish - Fly Fishing at Sunset - Greeting Cards-12 Greeting Cards with envelopes


Edmond Hogge Jr Fish – Fly Fishing at Sunset – Greeting Cards-12 Greeting Cards with envelopes


$15.95


Fly Fishing at Sunset Greeting Card is measuring 5.5w x 5.5h. Greeting Cards are sold in sets of 6 or 12. Give these fun cards to your friends and family as gift cards, thank you notes, invitations or for any other occasion. Greeting Cards are blank inside and come with white envelopes….

Edmond Hogge Jr Fish - Fly Fishing at Sunset - Greeting Cards-6 Greeting Cards with envelopes


Edmond Hogge Jr Fish – Fly Fishing at Sunset – Greeting Cards-6 Greeting Cards with envelopes


$10.49


Fly Fishing at Sunset Greeting Card is measuring 5.5w x 5.5h. Greeting Cards are sold in sets of 6 or 12. Give these fun cards to your friends and family as gift cards, thank you notes, invitations or for any other occasion. Greeting Cards are blank inside and come with white envelopes….

Fishing - Fly fishing Lures - Greeting Cards-12 Greeting Cards with envelopes


Fishing – Fly fishing Lures – Greeting Cards-12 Greeting Cards with envelopes


$15.95


Fly fishing Lures Greeting Card is measuring 5.5w x 5.5h. Greeting Cards are sold in sets of 6 or 12. Give these fun cards to your friends and family as gift cards, thank you notes, invitations or for any other occasion. Greeting Cards are blank inside and come with white envelopes….

Fly Fishing Line Art License Plate


Fly Fishing Line Art License Plate


$11.99


Size: 6 x 12 standard automotive plates….

R.L. Winston BIIIx 9'-5Wt custom wrapped Fly Rod Blank


R.L. Winston BIIIx 9′-5Wt custom wrapped Fly Rod Blank


$599.99


Mint R.L. Winston BIIX 11 foot 7 wt Switch Rod with Blank Warranty Card


Mint R.L. Winston BIIX 11 foot 7 wt Switch Rod with Blank Warranty Card


$499.00