Trophy Whitetail Deer

Nestled away in Logan County is a great piece of heaven known as Briarwood Sporting Club. They offer the discriminating outdoorsman a relaxing, natural environment to get away from it all. If you enjoy fishing, hunting or simply immersing yourself in a stunning natural setting, then you've come to the right place. With our current raffle, let Briarwood play host for a leisurely and memorable day.

For over 30 years, Briarwood has been a "slice of wilderness" in central Ohio, embracing a relaxed and casual atmosphere of soothing freshwater and breathtaking vistas. With a majestic landmass covered with numerous lakes and trout streams, Briarwood is considered to be the largest private fishing resort east of the Mississippi. Their large artisan springs from the headwaters of one of Ohio's best trout fishing waterways, the Mad River, offer some of the finest fishing in the country for Brook, Brown, Golden and Rainbow trout. With 125 acres of lakes, their waters are the deepest in Ohio, abundant with Small and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Perch and Tiger Musky.

Briarwood has opened up their preserve to trophy whitetail deer hunting! On one of their guided whitetail hunts, one can expect to see several whitetail in excess of 200" and will have the opportunity to harvest a "buck of a lifetime".

Our newest raffle will allow you to come see for yourself how serene wilderness combined with excellent fishing and hunting will make your visit to Briarwood a unique and memorable experience.

With only a few tickets left, we will draw one lucky winner on Wednesday, November 30th at 6:00 in the evening. Tickets are just $10 each or three for $20 and we're only selling a selected number of tickets. The winner will receive a one-day hunt to Briarwood Sporting Club for a managed buck up to 149". The hunt includes meals, beverages, guide and deer preparation valued over $2500. The hunter can choose to harvest with a rifle, muzzle loader or bow and must be taken with in this year.
The count down is on to draw a winner - if you're feeling lucky, there's still time to join in! Call or stop into Indian Lake Outfitters for more details!

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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!

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!

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!

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!

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”!

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.