Okay, I'm still on a cartoon kick! For some reason, I can't stop the bobber humor. I must admit it, I love bobbers, worms, and fishing! Anyway, enjoy....
Oh yeah, this is part of my studio!
Monday, February 28, 2022
Fishing Humor
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Tornado Damage
Last year, a number of tornadoes hit Kentucky and did massive damage. One particular tornado completely destroyed a lake house located on Kentucky Lake. Luckily, no one in the family was hurt. The family who owned this lake house had purchased a map from me a few months earlier.
Not long ago, I got a phone call from the daugther of the family. She told me that her father loved that map and she wanted to surpise him with a new map. I insisted on replacing that map free of charge, it's the least that I could do. I replaced the map and she was so happy.
I thought that would be the end of the story, however there is more. About two weeks ago, I recieved a call from a lady about a map that she found. It was discovered on their farm and they thought that it may be from one of the tonadoes. She sent me a photo and the map number. I quickly looked up who had purchased this map. Interesting, it was from the folks who's home was destroyed by the tornadoes. I informed the lady that this map was from a lake house that was destroyed by the earlier tornadoes. In fact, the owners had contacted me about a new map. She wanted the daughter's email address to see if they may want the map back. I gave her the email and told her to let me know if they want the map. A day later. I got an email from her and she said they definately would like to have the map.
Amazingly, this map traveled from near the Kentucky Lake Dam to approximately the center of the state of Kentucky. It was airborn for 75 miles before landing on the farm. Luckily, it was found and tracked back to its owners. I'm sure that this map will be a conversation piece.
Here's a little bit about me. I've been doing lake, river and bay maps for approximately eleven years. Over the years, I have experimented with different elements of map art in order to provide the best and most unique map on the market. Folks will be drawn to the map like a crackling fire on a cold winter night. I try very hard to make my maps special by adding interest to the maps. LeoLakes.com
Also, each framed map or map over 16x32, comes with a certificate of authenticity, lake poem, and interesting facts abut the map.
I have hundreds of maps on my website that can be purchased right from the site, or I can do custom and personalized vintage style lake maps, too. Lake maps will add beauty to your Lake House Decor! Find out more interesting facts about my treasured maps by going to LeoLakes.com.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Elephant Butte
This is Elephant Butte Lake....Ain't she pretty! She's all dressed up in her best frame and ready tyo meet her new lake house.....two feet by 4 feet and stunning.
Here's a photo of the Elephant Butte that the lake is named for. I think that it looks like the top of the elephant's head and it's body is submurged.
I always add the local waterfowl flying over and a few fish jumping in the water. If you look chosely, you may find a tiny hidden mermaid swimming around. They say the children really enjoy hunting for her and are thrilled when they spot her in the waters. Oh yeah, some folks tell me that she moves, but I'm not sure that I believe that. LeoLakes.com
Most folks add a star to a special place on the lake such as a lake house or where they caught that big fish. I've been doing lake, river and bay maps for over ten years. Over the years, I have experimented with different elements of map art in order to provide the best and most unique map on the market. Folks will be drawn to the map like a crackling fire on a cold winter night. I try very hard to make my maps special by adding interest to the maps. Paddle over to my website for more information: LeoLakes.com
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Name these trio's...
My mind went outrageous this time. I mean, my mind wandered over into the unthinkable, a bobber costume party. When that happens it splatters on to the Baitrageous Blog. Check it out........Name that trio! Will you score 4 out of 4?
NAME THAT TRIO....
EASY
A little harder
Hard
Really hard
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Christmas Kayak Trip
It's time for my annual Christmas fishing Poem. A few years ago near Christmas time, I went to one of my favorite lakes to fish and kayak. This particular lake was stocked with "Rainbow Trout" the day before. My goal was to catch a few. Here's a poem that lets you know, just how well the fishing trip went.
Not a fish was stirring not even a carp!
T’was the night after the "rainbows" had been stocked in the lake, I went fishing to see what I might take,
The flys were hung in the tackle box with care, in hopes that a big rainbow would soon be near.
As I paddled out on the lake, there arose such a clatter, I sprang up in my kayak to see what was the matter.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, a just fallen tree near a old whitetail deer.
I found not a fish was stirring, not even a carp, so I paddled my Kayak back to the park.
When I arrived home, fun was had by all, as my wife had just arrived from the mall.
The flys were hung in the tackle box with care, in hopes that a big rainbow would soon be near.
As I paddled out on the lake, there arose such a clatter, I sprang up in my kayak to see what was the matter.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, a just fallen tree near a old whitetail deer.
I found not a fish was stirring, not even a carp, so I paddled my Kayak back to the park.
When I arrived home, fun was had by all, as my wife had just arrived from the mall.
That pretty much sums up my fishing trip. Apparently the trout, being new to the lake, had pissed off everyone and nothing was biting.
Visit my website to see more. I have over two hundred lake, river and bay maps on my website that can be purchased right from the site, or I can do custom and personalized lake, river or bay maps, too. If you would like to see more and read about my treasured maps go to LeoLakes.com.
As you can see, my maps make a great gift. To see more of my work, click here www.LeoLakes.com.
Remember, get away from the big screen and get on a big stream!
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Christmas gift idea for the lake house!
Need a Lake Lover Christmas Gift idea? Why not a beautiful canvas decor map of the lake that they love! If they own a lake house, lake cottage, or lake cabin, then they are sure to enjoy a nice map of the lake that has the location of their lake house located on the map. "Hanging a Leo Lakes Treasured Map in a lake house, is like christening a boat with a bottle of champagne!"
Check-out these other comments from our customers.
The map arrived right on time and it was a sensational hit. Thanks so much, this was exactly what I was looking for and was even better than anticipated. Nate
I just received the map, it looks beautiful! Thank you for helping me put together such a spectacular gift and I will definitely keep you in mind for future gift ideas. Have a wonderful Sunday!
Arrived safe and sound this afternoon and looks great! I can't wait to give it to my parents for xmas for their new lake house. Thank you!
I must be doing something right! I'm finally getting my ten minutes of fame, sort of. Interestingly, I got a call from, now get this.......a major studio in California. They are filming a new tv series for mid-season. They want to use one of my big lake maps as a prop in the series. It won't come out for a few months, but I'm hoping that it will be prominently displayed in the series. I will have more news about this later......
Paddle over to website to see my Lake, River, and Bay Maps. I have hundreds of maps on my website that can be purchased right from the site, or I can do custom and personalizes vintage style lake maps, too. Lake maps will add beauty to your Lake House Decor! Find out more interesting facts about my treasured maps by going to LeoLakes.com.
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Best gift for the lake house?
Best gift for the lake house?.....A beautifu lake map. It will make a great Christmas gift for the lake house owner or lake lover. It is unique because you can add a star to the location of your lake house and add a few words like " Johnson's Lake House". LeoLakes.com
Watts Bar Lake Decor Map
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
BIG LAKE DECOR MAPS
BIG LAKE DECOR MAPS, I did this big map of the Lake of the Ozarks for a customer that has a lake house overlooking the lake. I like the photo of the Canadian Goose flying over the lake! I do maps as large maps, 2 feet x 4 feet and even a map that was 6 feet by 15 feet! If you don't see your lake, no problem. I do custom Lake Maps, too. They make a great Christmas gift for the lake house. Paddle over to my website: LeoLakes.com
20"x40" Map larger sizes available
Folks are discovering that these decor maps are wonderfully unique gifts that become family heirlooms. Oh yeah, I hide things in the lake waters, such as a tiny mermaid/fish. Folks love to search for them. I call my maps, treasured maps because most folks have that special body of water that they treasure. My treasured maps make the best Christmas gifts for the fisherman, lake lover, or Lake house.
As you can see, my maps make a great gift. Orders are picking up during the holidays, so order soon. Click here www.LeoLakes.com for more information.
Just remember: "Life is short, get away from the big screen and get on a big stream".
As you can see, my maps make a great gift. Orders are picking up during the holidays, so order soon. Click here www.LeoLakes.com for more information.
Just remember: "Life is short, get away from the big screen and get on a big stream".
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