Kitras Art Glass

Kitras Art Glass Wish Ball

Kitras Art Glass Birthday Wish Ball Ornaments are a great way to celebrate life. These bright colorful hand blown glass ornamental balls make wonderful, unique birthday gifts for just about anyone on your gift list. The ball for each month is made of translucent splashes of color to convey the essence of traditional birthstone colors and they come in full-color gift boxes, ready to give as a very special gift.

Kitras Art Glass uses centuries old glass blowing techniques to create these one of a kind pieces of blown glass art. The interior glass strands add an extra touch of elegance to these orbs.  Attached to each ball is a tag that reads: "A birthday marks the celebration of an individual's spirit. Kitras Art Glass honors this celebration with our Birthday Wish Balls. Make a wish and the web-like strands of glass will capture it and make it come true!"

A birthday wish from me to you, in hope that all your wishes come true.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Indian Lake Outfitters.

The Insurance Goddess Meets the Outdoors

“My goal is to help people understand insurance and to provide solutions to their insurance problems. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Really.” A quote from http://www.insurancegoddess.com/.

After much consideration, we recently switched our services to Carrie Reynolds, The Insurance Goddess, of Alan Galvez Insurance. Carrie was more than informative on any topic that arose with our insurance hesitations, she was extremely patient while we awaited the addition of our archery range business and she’s been 100% supportive of our business from the start.


What we respect the most about Carrie is her commitment to the client in understanding their business products and services. The first time we met Carrie she remarked that she didn’t hunt, fish or camp but she’d love to learn more about Indian Lake Outfitters because so many people she speaks with enjoy the outdoors.



A huge thank you to Carrie for the great service and coverage and to the Insurance Goddess for stopping in and getting educated about our business!

Calvary Baptist Sportsmens Dinner

Every year, Calvary Baptist Church offers a Sportsman's Dinner to its memers as well as the general public. The event begins with fellowship and networking over a fantastic meal prepared of wild game. Once the meal is complete the guests are dismissed to break out in to sessions and choose two topics they'd like to learn more about. Lee Robers, the Youth Pastor of Calvary had approached us at Indian Lake Outfitters and asked us to do a geocaching demonstration as one of the break out sessions. We graciously accepted and awaited our first banquet on Friday, November 12.

The church was packed with sportsmen of all ages awaiting a great meal and hoping to pick up a few pointers from a break out session or two. There were speakers from the ODNR, lots of avid hunters, several trophies on display, a couple of fella's talked about their hunting travels, some were experts on muzzleloading, there was a guy that taught about fishing for bass and of course Indian Lake Outfitters introduced Geocaching 101.



Once the break out sessions were over, we all gathered back in the cafeteria for dessert and coffee while we listened to the guest speaker, a fellow pastor and outdoorsman himself.  After his message, Pastor Jeff Willetts spoke for a brief moment and drew a few lucky guests as door prize winners.

For us at Indian Lake Outfitters, the evening was more than enjoyable. It was wonderful being involved with a strong community of outdoorsmen. We had a fabulous meal, met lots of great folks and shared our story with many. Thanks for having us and we look forward to next year!

WE'VE GOT WORMS!

At Indian Lake Outfitters, we're pretty forward - WE'VE GOT WORMS!!

Yep, the secret is out... we have worms and frozen bait too. Whether you're fishing for fun with friends and family, panfish catching or searching for that big whopper at the bottom of the lake to put you in the record books, we have all the bait you'll need. The catfish go crazy over our frozen bait, which includes liver chunks, shad, chubs, shrimp and goldfish. Looking for a little bluegill to fry up? Don't head to the lake without those wax worms. We offer a standard or bulk amount. Speaking of bulk, you may have a need for a bed of nightcrawlers - we can accommodate that with a short notice and a phone call. If you're a nightcrawler fan, the catfish are great night time biters and they go CRAZY over our glo-worms which actually have a fluorescent green skin color!

When you're out on the lake, standing on the dock or dropping a line at the bank, remember us, Indian Lake Outfitters - WE'VE GOT WORMS!

Parker Bows at Indian Lake Outfitters

Indian Lake Outfitters is an exclusive Parker Bows dealer for several reasons. One being a great product for a fantastic price, two, for their commitment to service and warranty and three, for their efforts to encourage youth and the ability to "Grow Up With Parker".

1) Many of the bows in the Parker line have been revamped for the 2010-2011 season. New for 2010 and one of our personal favorites is the Parker Inferno. Shooting at 320 feet per second, weighing less than 4 pounds, the Inferno is the "ultimate hunting bow costing hundreds less than other bows with the same features".

2) Purchase a Parker with confidence knowing it offers a lifetime warranty. The warranty validating process is quick and easy, accessible on line, or by mailing in the card that accompanies every new Parker. Be sure to register your new Parker within 15 days of the purchase date.

 

3) We've always said that being outdoors is a family affair. Parker makes introducing archery to your youth super easy via the "Grow Up with Parker" program. Bows eligible for the program include the Side-Kick XP, Challenger and the Buck Shot. The original owner simply returns their eligible bow back to Parker with $50 and Parker upgrades the limbs within the draw weight and draw length range of the Side-Kick XP, Challenger or Buck-Shot. For more information on the program or the 6 simple steps for redemption, click here.

Do we have you hooked wanting to know more about the Parker Bows line? Stop into our shop and speak with any of our qualified and knowledgeable staff. We'd be happy to answer any of your questions and set you up in a Parker Bow!

Tailgate Party Cajun Injector Style

Tailgate Party at Indian Lake Outfitters

The cheers, the crowds, the fans, the football, THE FOOD!

It's all about the food - and the winning catch or last minute field goal of course. With football season comes tailgating and the battle of Ohio was a great day to feature our fantastic line of Cajun Injector tailgating foods and accessories.
 

Louisiana Hot Spot Center



Although the favored team lost the big game, we passed lots of flavor using our Ultimate Tailgating Kit. Our team consisted of Sandy Musser and family from the Whitmore House. The playbook was packed with Mexene Chili Mix, which can be whipped up in the microwave in 15 minutes or less, Brisket prepared with Cajun King Chargrill Blackened Seasoning, Pork Loin rubbed with Magic Garden spice blend and chicken wings dipped in your choice of Louisiana Roasted Pepper, Roasted Garlic, Red Chili, Chipotle, Jalapeno or Habanero Hot Sauce.

 
Together we created a "Hot Spot Center" on a "Chili" day to relax and enjoy friends, family, fellowship and FOOTBALL!

Spillway Bait Casting

Rope in hand… check.  Fish in sight….check.  Spin….toss…cinch and fish on!! Yep it’s that easy to catch more bait fish than a person could use in a day. With a casting net you can round up multiple small fish with a single toss. Are you tired of buying bait? With one of these you catch shad, chubs, shiners and more. All of which can be used to catch anything from catfish to bass and saugeye.

Good luck and happy casting!

Prostaffer Denny Eubanks and FishGillz Sunglasses

Meet and Greet Denny Eubanks

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming pro-staffer Denny Eubanks to the shop. Denny has fished professional for 35 years, won countless tournaments and fished in more than six states. Denny has earned several supporting sponsors with Indian Lake Outfitters being his newest. His first sponsor came back in 1982! One of his larger current sponsors is FishGillz - a line a polarized floating sunglasses. The line is available in both the classic and coastal style at Indian Lake Outfitters, offering many color combinations to choose from.

During Denny's visit, customers were able to meet and greet the pro-staffer while he offered photo opportunities and autographs to our customers. Denny also offered free products to all our customers that purchased a new pair of FishGillz. 

Thanks to all who stopped by and we look forward to Denny's next visit!

Whitetails Unlimited and 4-H Archers & Shooters

WTU, Whitetails Unlimited, is a national organization focused on whitetail conservation. As chairman of our local chapter, we had the opportunity to present the local 4-H Archers and Shooters with a cash donation for the club to purchase a surplus of shells and a much needed left handed youth bow. The money donated from the local WTU chapter was raised at our annual WTU banquet.

Logan County 4-H Archers & Shooters

Our next banquet is September 18, 2010, at the Huntsville Event Center. The banquet is designed as an annual membership drive and fundraiser. The focus of our local chapter is to support youth programs and eduction of the outdoors.

2009 Logan County Whitetails Unlimited Banquet

For more information on this year's banquet call Indian Lake Outfitters at 937-842-1934.

Brock Ray of IS Outdoors

Brock & Anna Ray of IS Outdoors

A few months back we had the great pleasure of meeting Brock Ray of IS Outdoors and his wife, Anna. Brock is a world traveler, hunter, radio talk show host and regular family man. For many years Brock had several magazine publications and a few television programs on channels such as Fox Sports Network, WGN, SportSouth, and The Outdoor Channel. He now produces a monthly E-zine, IS Outdoors, free to subscribers.

Brock's voice, along with his radio partner, Don Kirk, can be heard all over the nation every week on Voice America Sports Channel as they talk hunting and fishing. Their radio show, the Interstate Sportsman, features lots of expert advice, tips, guides and places to travel for great hunting and fishing.
Indian Lake Outfitters was a guest on their show back on May 27, 2010. As we grow our business and professional relationships, we'd like to thank Brock for the opportunities he's given us and the time we were able to spend with he and Anna.

Sportsmans Yard Sale

Sportsman's Sale at ILO

Finally - a yard sale the men won't mind stopping at! Indian Lake Outfitters had it's first sportsman's sale on Saturday, September 4th. Offering tables for only $5, with the proceeds benefiting the Forsythe Family Relay for Life, customers were able to bring their own equipment to the shop to sell or swap with other customers.  Items ranged from fifty cent crappie jigs to high-end crossbows making the sale a huge hit!

Logan County Youth Champions

2010 Logan County Fair

Although there weren't deer or elk at our annual county fair, there were plenty of rabbit, turkey and youth. From Tuesday, July 13th, to Sunday the 18th, Indian Lake Outfitters was able to talk with and educate local fair-goers about our business and what we have to offer. Although that was great exposure for us, we gained more by giving back to local youth.

We had the opportunity to bid on the Youth Grand Champion Peanut Brittle along with 14 other businesses, at the Baked Goods Auction. The Grand Champion peanut brittle was made by Allison Kinney. The bids hit an all time high record for the baked goods auction at $1500. We must say that little Allison knows how to bake because her peanut brittle tasted like a million bucks!

Kinney wasn't the only champion ILO was able to support. Long time fair-goers and sisters, Emily and Rachel Overs, won Market Lamb Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion. Rachel went on to win Grand Champion at the Ohio State Fair with her market lamb, setting a sale record at $45,000.

The Logan County Fair celebrated it's 156th year with Indian Lake Outfitters celebrating our first year with a long list of youth champions.

15th First Annual Catfish Tournament

2010 Catfish Tournament

Yep, you read it correctly, the 15th First Annual Tournament. For the last 15 years, Indian Lake has sponsored a catfish tournament to support local youth programs but this is the first of many years to come that Indian Lake Outfitters has participated.

The tournament ran from Noon on Thursday with the last fish being checked-in by noon on Sunday. Daily prizes were awarded for the largest catfish and over $7500 in cash was granted for the top 20 check-ins during the entire tournament. With registration only being $15, the tournament drew quite a crowd of participants.

Thursday’s daily winner weighed in at 12.76 from Mike Kerns, being topped on Friday with a 27.66 pound shovelhead caught by Levi Wyant and Saturday’s winner was Jacob Noe with 14.65 pounds. The biggest catch of the tournament taking home the $2500 1st place prize went to Levi.

We want to thank all the customers and fisherman who stopped into Indian Lake Outfitters for all your supplies. We were open 48 hours straight for the tournament and had blast talking “fish stories” with you. Thanks for “releasing your inner outdoors”!

Bring the Outdoors In

"Hunter's enjoy going out in their camo - now they can come home to it!"

Wilderness Dreams, our newest line of camouflage lingerie and swimwear, will leave you and your outdoorsman wanting to stay indoors just a little longer.

Each garment is a soft, silky, 100% polyester material to leave you feeling nothing less than sexy, confident and comfortable. With three camo color patterns and eight different styles to choose from, you'll be fully satisfied.

The Naked North is a "good looking" Pink camo we offer in the classic pantie or thong lined with black trim and a coordinating bra, or an attractive cami trimmed with black lace and matching boy shorts. You are able to select the same options in the Pretty in Pink pattern, a great Mossy Oak Camo with pink accents.

Wanting to keep things original? Bring home your hunting tradition with the Mossy Oak baby doll set or the boy shorts trimmed with black lace. For a more relaxed evening, be sure to have the Mossy Oak nightgown in your collection or the long-sleeve night shirt for cooler temps.

Wilderness Dreams - "Find out what happens when you get your girl some camo!"

The Message

As a business owner or employee, I think it's important to ask yourself what type of message you're wanting to send to your customers.

On my way to the office today, I passed a business that I often want to stop at but rarely get the chance. Because I even had a list of things to purchase that I can only find there specifically, I turned around to shop.

Upon pulling into the parking lot, I said to myself, "Wow, maybe they're no longer open." The lot was empty, not a single car in sight. The sign by the road no longer displayed postings of specials or hours and as I got to the front door, there was nothing stating if the store was open, closed or out of business. A business name wasn't on the door nor did I see any hours listed - let alone a phone number. After peeking inside the window, a gal hollered through the glass asking me what I wanted.

Often ask yourself what type of message you're sending. As an owner or employee, you want to send the same message you'd like to receive when you step foot into someone else's establishment. Are you greeted with a friendly smile, a helping hand and a kind heart? Is anyone making themselves available to you? Do you know when you're able to patronize the business? Are you being inconvenienced? You are the customer and you have a choice just as you are the owner or the employee - the choice to treat others like they're important and appreciated!

The 5 W's of Indian Lake Outfitters

When: When to bring Indian Lake Outfitters into the conversation...
At any opportunity that you hear these key words - fishing, hunting, boating, skiing, wake boarding, muzzle loaders, bucks, big racks, shooting, camping, hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, archery, whitetails, pheasant, NRA, ducks unlimited, guns and or ammunition - please mention Indian Lake Outfitters.

Where: Where is Indian Lake Outfitters...
Networking and getting noticed. We're on the web, fanning on facebook, tweeting, blogging, filming You Tube, four squaring, geocaching, mingling with the Logan County Convention & Tourism Bureau and heavily involved with the Indian Lake Chamber Board.

Our friends and foes... Dunham's, Cabela's, Gander Mountain and Bass Pro are our biggest competitors but don't let that scare you...our prices are comparable to the big box stores and we carry many of the same brands. State Parks, marinas, bait shacks, hunting clubs, private lakes/ponds and campgrounds have the potential to be our biggest partners. We don't specialize in just one area; we focus on several, making Indian Lake Outfitters, the perfect compliment for our partners.

Why: Why recommend Indian Lake Outfitters...
We're fun - who wouldn't want to work with us? Seriously though, for the service and experience. You'll always be greeted with a friendly smile and familiar face. We offer unique items to the area, like guns and ammo, with an outdoor look and feel, keeping you close to home and shopping locally. We have a fantastic network of business partners and knowledge that we're not afraid to tap into or share with others. Bottom line, "MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK"!

What: What does Indian Lake Outfitters do/sell...
In a nutshell, Indian Lake Outfitters sells outdoor gear and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, archery and marine sports/entertainment. That breaks out to a lot of different products.

Hunting - camouflage clothing, graphic logo tees, blinds, calls, decoys, pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, slingshots, air guns, ammunition, game calls, training DVD's, binoculars, dog leashes, collars, barking devices, under-ground fencing, tracking systems, hand-held GPS units, scents, mace, cases, holsters, muzzle loaders and reloading.

Fishing - combo poles, tackle boxes, rain gear, lines, hooks, sinkers, lures, flys, nets, bobbers, bait and buckets.

Camping - tents, sleeping bags, lanterns, stoves, flashlights, tri-pods, griddles, mess kits, frying pans, cookers, marinades, mixes, sauces, knives, survival kits, hammocks, canopies and tarps.

Archery - compound bows, crossbows, re-curve bows, arrows, nocks, arm guards, slings, targets, decoys, broadheads, bow strings, quivers, whisker biscuits, scopes, peeps, string wax, stabilizers and vanes.

Marine - anchors, line, shackles, skis, tubes, fenders, fuel tanks, air horns, throw cushions, distress flags, life vests, trolling motors, battery chargers, paddles, stern lights, bow lights, fish finders, depth finders, chart plotters, trailer jacks, winches, mildew cleaner, seats, air pumps, pool floats, water guns, bilge pumps and radios.

Who: Who is Indian Lake Outfitters...
A family owned business with a personal story that started with Brenda and Bryan Moots. A high-energy, easy-going, fun loving couple that enjoys holy jeans, hoodies, ball caps, football and beer. An outdoorsman's dream, right? We give genuine, honest answers - if we don't know, we'll tell you that up-front and work to get you correct and accurate information. We're had working, goal oriented individuals wanting to grow and support the community we were born and raised in; remembering that life comes full-circle.

Family Fun

Here's the scenario...you recently had the opportunity to feature your business on a television segment that aired in your local community. You were extremely nervous that you were going to screw up or look completely silly so you asked your sister to go with you.

Having your family beside you made no difference as to what you were going to do or say, but it came full-circle that having family with you no matter what you're doing makes things more enjoyable.

Being outdoors in the woods or on the water is no different. At Indian Lake Outfitters, we want you to release your inner outdoors, relax and enjoy yourself and your family. Outdoor recreation is a memorable experience for all ages and can be very affordable, making it the perfect fit for your family.

When was the last time you pitched a tent and made a bed on the ground? Went hiking or trail walking at your local nature park? How about the last time you dropped a line in the lake or pond? Took a nice bicycle ride or played ball in the yard?

These are all events that can be the highlight of your day if you take the time to relax and do them AND remember the important thing is to enjoy them with your family.

Venison Recipe

Meal preparation around our house is usually a pretty simple 3-step process...1)Pre-heat, 2) Cook and 3) Serve, so when it came time to enjoy our harvest we were a little lost.

Bryan began to surf the web for many recipes only to find that after reading a dozen or so, all of them contained ingredients that he absolutely dislikes, namely vinegar. He came up with his own concoction having no idea how it would turn out. Surprisingly enough, the consensus was better than expected. I took a bite and said "HOLY COW! This is really great!" I should have known that all he did was go to the cupboard and take a look at what was available while asking himself, "Hmmm, what makes venison taste even better?"

So he tells me here's how it went down...in a marinade container he layed out the meat with equal spacing, sprinkled parmesan garlic seasoning on one side and ginger on the other. He then poured milk into the container about halfway up the side of the steaks. He let the mixture set for 8 hours before flipping the meat over for another 8 hours. Once the marinading was complete, he gave the container a couple good shakes, opened then lid and tossed the meat in the skillet to cook to our preference.

It truly was, "Aaahhhh, delish!"

FFA in SAE at ILHS

Students in the Future Farmers of America class at Indian Lake High School recently participated in a Supervised Agricultural Experience.

Quoted from the National FFA Organization, "A Supervised Agricultural Experience program (SAE) is a key component of the agricultural education. While working on an SAE project, students learn to apply the concepts and principles taught in their agriculture classes to real-world problems and scenarios." The organization goes on to explain that a student selects a project based on interest in one of the following four areas - exploratory, research/experimentation, ownership/entrepreneurship or placement.

The exploratory/placement project encouraged the students of ILHS to harvest deer during gun and bow season and attend the local Hunter Safety Course. The course educated the students about Ohio's wildlife and the ever increasing deer population.