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Decent fishing

May 23, 2024 by Jeff rader

Been on the water this week.

Whitebass day

May 10, 2024 by Jeff rader

Got the whitebbass going today.

Fishing report may 8

May 09, 2024 by Jeff rader

Heavy winds please go away

My fishing year starts Saturday

May 01, 2024 by Jeff rader

Fishing with Larry Bowles party. I took some time off from fishing due to a stroke.

2020 Season in Review

January 15, 2021 by Jeff Rader

Well just like the rest of the year it was a tough one. Extremely warm temps really made bow and rifle a tough go. We had several nice deer harvested and Greg norton from Florida killed a nice one in the mid 160's. We had several 150's and on down. Looking forward to next year. We have a few opening bow and rifle. We will continue to work hard to keep us a first rate operation.

July 22, 2019 Fishing Report [Updated]

July 22, 2019 by Jeff Rader

July 22nd - Limited out on catfish today! 70 fish caught by 11:15 am and around 2 to 12 pounds. We have a lot of openings ahead. Great time to visit Kansas!

2019 Spring Kansas Turkey Season [Updated]

May 26, 2019 by Jeff Rader

2019 Kansas turkey season is underway at Rader Lodge.

May 2019 Fishing Report [UPDATED]

May 23, 2019 by Jeff Rader

It was a cold and blustery day in glen elder on Waconda Lake. Cold front conditions but we came thru with some nice walleye and wipers.

April 2019 Fishing Report

April 03, 2019 by Jeff Rader

Fishing will be beginning first of May for us. We should have a decent walleye run this year. May 5 to June 10 is a good time frame for the walleye run. White bass fishing should be terrific. Crappies are looking a little better. Best white bass months June and September.

2018 Kansas Archery & Rifle Whitetail Season Wrap-up

December 11, 2018 by Jeff Rader

The 2018 Kansas archery and rifle whitetail season wrap-up.

Wiper and White Bass

September 11, 2018 by Jeff Rader

We hammered the white and wipers today. Fishing is real strong right now. We're catching coolers of whites and wipers. Have some availability thru Oct 15 and still have the sport show special.

Chumming season is red hot! [Updated]

July 17, 2018 by Jeff Rader

Catfish chumming season is red hot!!!

Fishing Update June 1st, 2018

June 01, 2018 by Jeff Rader

The fishing continues to be good. I can't believe we're actually needing some wind as wind makes all the difference in Kansas walleye fishing. It's been way to calm.

2018 Kansas Spring Turkey Hunting Season [Updated]

May 11, 2018 by Jeff Rader

Kansas opening day shotgun!

Fishing Report May 7th, 2018

May 07, 2018 by Jeff Rader

The turkey season is winding down time to start thinking fishing. Jesse fished this weekend and had a good white bass day.

2018 Fishing Season Is Almost Here!

April 01, 2018 by Jeff Rader

Well, the fishing season is almost here! There are some walleyes being caught spawning at this time. We will start on the walleye fishing about May 5th and we still have some availability.

Rader Lodge In The News - 2017 Whitetail Hunting Article

March 20, 2018 by Jeff Rader

Read a story of an amazing 2017 Rader Lodge adventure- just posted at ScoutLook by Mark Melotik - Executive Editor.

2017 Kansas Whitetail Season

December 12, 2017 by Jeff Rader

2017 archery whitetail and rifle whitetail hunting season results at Rader Lodge.

65 Degree Weather and Warm Water Temps!

October 12, 2017 by Jeff Rader

Late season fishing at Rader Lodge! Check out the 8 pound striper and a nice wiper one of our clients caught.

200 White Bass Saturday Night!

August 14, 2017 by Jeff Rader

The fishing is on like donkey kong! 2 boats at Rader Lodge caught around 200 white bass Saturday night. Also good catfishing in the weeds.

Catfishing Remains Good June 15, 2017

July 16, 2017 by Jeff Rader

Our Skarda Group did good and we had our usual great time with this crew. Catfishing remains good on Waconda Lake.

May 28th 2017 Fishing Report Waconda Lake

May 31, 2017 by Jeff Rader

Rain rain and more rain. Were 3 ft. Over flood but fishing remains good. Walleyes are going and quite a few limits being taken. 7 ft. Seems to be a good depth. White bass are really in good shape here and our nite boats will start going out june 15. We will be doing quite a bit of fishing the next few weeks catfish should start spawnng 1st of june on the causeway granite creek and bluffs. Jeff

2017 Kansas Spring Turkey Hunting Wrap Up

May 30, 2017 by Jeff Rader

It was quite a year for turkeys. We had a few bad storms and one had 4 inches of rain and featured 40 plus mph wind. Turkeys were messed up for the next 10 days. We hunted off our properties for a while and that did the trick.

2017 Whitetail Hunting Schedule & Openings

February 01, 2017 by Jeff Rader

2017 Rader Lodge whitetail hunting schedule and openings released. Read More

2016 Rader Lodge Kansas Rifle Whitetail Season

December 15, 2016 by Jeff Rader

2016 Rader Lodge Kansas Rifle Whitetail Deer Hunting Season Update - It was a warm first 3 days of rifle season and really hurt results as we had a 70% success rate. The second split turned cold and we were 100%. The 2nd rut kicked in and we had whitetails again. Read More

2016 Rader Lodge Kansas Archery Whitetail Season

November 18, 2016 by Jeff Rader

9 of 11 hunters tagged out last week which was not a bad season for Rader Lodge Read More

2016 Kansas Whitetail Muzzleloader Season Underway

September 14, 2016 by Jeff Rader

The 2016 Kansas muzzleloader deer season has started out with a bang. Kevin from upstate New York took this guy down. More to come as we update from the field. Read More

Whitebass and Wiper Fishing

August 18, 2016 by Jeff Rader

The whitebass and wipers are on!! With a decent wind we can catch a lot of whitebass and wipers. In deep water and Shallow water. Read More

July & August Fishing Has Been Good!

August 06, 2016 by Jeff Rader

It's just getting good folks. Whitebass going strong here. Some shallow water cats. We will begin live bait fishing for wipers Aug. 20. We have labor day weekend and last 2 weekends August open. Our $85 special still applies. Jeff

Good weekend catching cats over chummed holes

July 19, 2016 by Jeff Rader

Good weekend catching cats over chummed holes. Most boats had over 40 fish. Also white bass are starting to surface. We have August September weekends open and have the $85 special on. Can call my cell at 785-545-8852. Read More

Chumming for Catfish

July 12, 2016 by Jeff Rader

Chumming for catfish is in full swing with a nice 17 pounder caught! We are really hitting the catfish, come join us. Read More

Night Fishing Begins This Weekend

June 24, 2016 by Jeff Rader

Night fishing begins this weekend and goes thru July 8. After July 8th, we will be chumming for catfish. We have some top water action and should really heat up this week. We will chum catfish July 8 thru August. We will be out chasing whitebass and big wipers in August. Read More

Night Fishing Begins May 31st!

May 29, 2016 by Jeff Rader

We're excited about getting out the lanterns charging batteries and getting it on with Lake Waconda walleye, whitebass and our big bruising wipers. Will be night fishing till the moon or weather goofs us up. Read More

Fishing is Heating Up!

May 15, 2016 by Jeff Rader

We have been on the water today and yesterday. Jesse caught 49 white bass up to 2 pounds and 3 keeper walleyes. The lack of wind has really hurt the walleye fishing. Read More

[UPDATED] 2016 Kansas Spring Turkey Hunting at Rader Lodge

May 08, 2016 by Jeff Rader

Turkey hunting continues and we have met some great people. Most groups killing at least one Turkey. Experience is a must right now. Good numbers of Tom's left. I have decent availability the next few weeks. Read More

Fishing Report May 4th 2016

May 05, 2016 by Jeff Rader

Fishing is kicking off here at Rader Lodge. The weather is finally letting up on us and Captain Jesse will be running the walleye boat Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Read More

Fishing Report April 20th

April 21, 2016 by Jeff Rader

We are finding the walleyes are on drop-offs - look for them in 14 to 22 feet of water and using jig and crawlers. Whitebass are on the causeway spawning, so jigs have been effective. Some catfish and wipers are being caught. Read More

Spring Fishing Update and Summer Fishing Weekend Opening

March 28, 2016 by Jeff Rader

We just had the weekend of July 8th through the 10th open up from a cancellation. These are the very best dates we have for fishing and the weekend after the 4th. We will be doing catfishing chumming, so be ready to catch fish. Read More

2016 Fishing Season Update

February 24, 2016 by Jeff Rader

Were excited for fishing season here. We have a lot of hard work here in front of us tearing down boats is keeping the welding shop busy as all three pontoons are getting a major working over. Read More

February & March 2016 Promotion

January 26, 2016 by Jeff Rader

We have a February promotion going on. Pheasant hunting and dark geese snow geese hunting combo. $375 per day includes lodging, meals, guides, pheasant hunting and shooting geese over decoys and cowing. 3 day minimum and minimum group of 6 or more. Promotion runs all the way thru March 15, 2016. Read More

2015 Rader Lodge Whitetail Deer Season Results

January 26, 2016 by Jeff Rader

It was a fun 2016 whitetail deer season for sure at Rader Lodge. Let's review the results.

2015 Kansas Whitetail Season Rifle Results

December 15, 2015 by Jeff Rader

9 days into the 2015 Kansas whitetail deer rifle season, here's what we have so far. Read More

2015 Kansas Archery Whitetail Deer Season Results

November 10, 2015 by Jeff Rader

Rudy Sylvaggio took a 12 point buck tonite that weighed 275 pounds rut just getting going. Read More

Another Kansas Pheasant Hunting Limit!

November 08, 2015 by Jeff Rader

Robert Cantrell party from Arkansas with a 45 minute limit Read More

Pheasant Hunting Season Underway!

October 14, 2015 by Jeff Rader

The 2015 Rader Lodge pheasant season is underway! Read More

Sep 2015 - Fishing is Red Hot!

September 23, 2015 by Jeff Rader

Fishing is red hot right now - catching white-bass shallows and wipers. Read More

2015 Kansas Muzzleloader Results

September 21, 2015 by Jeff Rader

2015 Kansas Muzzleloader results so far at Rader Lodge. Read More

Fishing Report August 26, 2015

August 26, 2015 by Jeff Rader

Shallow water whites!!! Also doing good on a hump where the whites love to feed and hangout. This should just be the start of good things to come. Read More

Fishing Report August 14, 2015

August 14, 2015 by Jeff Rader

Looks like some of the best fishing of the year is about to kick on. Nights are cooling down and the big wipers and whitebass are chasing shad into the weeds. Saw a giant school this evening and caught 10 fish just wife and I fishing but ended up with a limit of wipers. Read More

Fishing Report July 13th, 2015

July 14, 2015 by Jeff Rader

The fishing is on like donkey Kong!!!!!! Record setting weekend at Rader Lodge for catfish. Jeff's boat limited on catfish before 11:00 am with 80 catfish. Leon came in with 60 catfish that outweighed Jeff's 80. 10 catfish over 10 pounds. Jesse cleaned up on cats as Matt did as well. Read More

Fishing Report July 1st, 2015

July 02, 2015 by Jeff Rader

It's that time of year and wipers and white bass are hitting the top water. We Struggled yesterday with white bass surfacing and not hitting our lures. Our shad are unusually small for this time of year and the cold spring held back the shad spawn. We caught these fish during the last light of day. We will be chumming after the 4th of July. Read More

Record Breaking Night of Fishing

June 23, 2015 by Jeff Rader

We're wrapping up a record breaking night fishing! We have had many nights limiting out on wipers, some nights limiting out on stripers and walleyes as well. We have pretty much fished during the dark with the moon during June so far. Read More

Fishing Report June 12, 2015

June 13, 2015 by Jeff Rader

We had 10 fishermen last night and had a big night. We fished through the night and limited out on wipers, 11 walleyes and also a bunch of white bass. Read More

Fishing Report May 30, 2015

May 30, 2015 by Jeff Rader

It turned my new guide Jesse loose with my Columbus boys today and he is a natural. They caught some nice white bass and they lost a big wiper at the boat. Way to go guys. Read More

Fishing Report May 27, 2015

May 28, 2015 by Jeff Rader

We trolled this morning and caught 40 whites and 8 wipers. Read More

Fishing Report May 26, 2015

May 26, 2015 by Jeff Rader

The white bass and wipers are kicking in. I had a nice morning trolling for white bass with the Weed party from Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. Read More

Fishing Report May 24, 2015

May 24, 2015 by Jeff Rader

We are still on the walleye and had over 39 keepers this week. White bass trolling is harder because of cool temps here. Read More

Fishing Report May 19, 2015

May 19, 2015 by Jeff Rader

Well I've been slacking on the blog but its been slim pickings until this week. We had 8 keepers out of 22 walleye caught yesterday and then topped off the cooler with white bass and wipers. No crappies to report. That was my best walleye day so far this year. Read More

2015 Spring Turkey Results

April 09, 2015 by Jeff Rader

The 2015 Spring Kansas is in full swing. We will keep you updated with the results on this blog post. Wesley, Colt, Gary, JT and Keith's turkey tags filled. Read More

2014 Kansas Whitetail Deer Season

March 01, 2015 by Jeff Rader

We had a great 2014 deer hunting season at Rader Lodge. View Muzzleloader, Crossbow, Rifle and Archery results. Read More

Kansas Ice Fishing Report

January 10, 2015 by Jeff Rader

Well its ice on and time to hit the ice. Thickness is 6 inches or over but caution should be used everywhere. I'm going to be on the ice this weekend so will be able to give ya a good report later today! Jeff Read More

Deer Hunting Update

November 30, 2014 by Jeff Rader

With the end of another Kansas Whitetail Archery Hunting Season in the wraps, we have stats for those keeping score at home. Read More

Exit Wounds Outdoors Strikes Big

November 20, 2014 by Jeff Rader

Rader Lodge was able to accommodate Exit Wounds Outdoors this week on a hunt here in Kansas. Check out the results of the hunt. Read More

Buck Master with a 150 plus B&C Deer

November 18, 2014 by Jeff Rader

The Buck Master scores again with a large 150 class Trophy Kansas Whitetail! Read More

Great Pheasant Hunting Dates Still Available

November 15, 2014 by Jeff Rader

Rader Lodge current availability - We have first 3 weekends of December open for pheasant hunting. Also many January dates. Read More

First Day Big Buck Down

November 13, 2014 by Jeff Rader

Nate from g5 company arrowed this pig his first day of hunt. Read More

From roosters to deer and back to Vegas!

November 13, 2014 by Jeff Rader

John from Las Vegas scored on his first hour of his hunt. That's after shooting roosters with us all weekend. He's basking in Las Vegas sun while the rest of the hunters are freezing. Congrats Read More

4 Trophy Whitetails in One week!

November 13, 2014 by Jeff Rader

We have arrowed 4 bucks this week and hoping for more with the wind laying down. Read More

Large 8 Point Buck Down

November 05, 2014 by Jeff Rader

Another large whitetail produced by Rader Lodge and taken by a happy client! Way to Go Chris! Read More

Found the Fish!

September 15, 2014 by Jeff Rader

The boss is back in town. I returned home from elk scouting to dismal fishing reports. So it's time to get after it and find fish for my guests... and boy did I find the fish! Read More

Cold Front & Fishing With The Nicholas Family

September 14, 2014 by Jeff Rader

I took a few weeks off and came back to a massive cold front. I had one of my favorite crews with me - The Nicholas family. They come every year. We started out by checking some of my favorite areas and didn't have much luck. Read More

Hot Wiper Action at the Lodge

August 21, 2014 by Jeff Rader

Check out the latest news and fishing report from Radar Lodge. The action has picked up and the clients are having a blast! Read More

White Bass and Wipers are On!

August 15, 2014 by Jeff Rader

White bass and wipers are on. Filled cooler this morning and again this evening. Read More

Big Brother Fishing Group

July 21, 2014 by Jeff Rader

Big Brother program gets kids out on the lake and fishing. The smiles on these kids faces are worth the time and effort these big brothers put in. Read More

A great day today with Brad Dowdy group

July 13, 2014 by Jeff Rader

Chumming for catfish heating up. A great day today with Brad Dowdy group

The Catfish Action is HOTTT!

July 07, 2014 by Jeff Rader

As the summer weather starts becoming more manageable, the catfishing action here in Kansas has picked up. We started chumming on Monday and are putting fish in to the boat! Read More

Catching Fish in Kansas

June 22, 2014 by Jeff Rader

Lots of good action here at Rader Lodge. Looking forward to some more fish landed and happy clients! Read More

BEST CATFISHING WEEKEND NOW OPEN

June 05, 2014 by Jeff Rader

Due to a last minute cancellation, we now have the dates of July 19th and 20th open for booking. Act FAST! as this is the best weekend to be out catfishing. $85 Special! Read More

Fishing Update From Glen Elder, KS

May 26, 2014 by Jeff Rader

A head scratcher of a few weeks going at the lodge, but does not mean we are not finding the fish. The fishing has been great. Read More

Fishing is improving!

May 20, 2014 by Jeff Rader

May has come and almost gone. But that means its time for the lake to start warming up, which means the fishing here in Glen Elder, Kansas will be starting to get hot! The latest from the Rader Lodge! Read More

Spring Crappie Action!

May 08, 2014 by Jeff Rader

Skarda Equipment Company joined us on a great day slamming big crappies with guides Jeff and Leon. The walleye have been biting quite well with a lot of short walleyes and some keepers too. Read More

Cold & Bad Weather

April 29, 2014 by Jeff Rader

Were getting pounded with cold bad weather right now and sent our fishermen home. Thursday looks better and we should see fishing improve each day as they were starting before this freeze up. Crappies and walleyes will be on the menu this weekend. Turkey hunters will start arriving Wednesday and I've been resting turkey hunting for 8 days. So we should be looking good. Read More

Waiting For Good Weather

April 27, 2014 by Jeff Rader

The weather seems to stay on track for rain, rain and more cold. But this is not keeping our spirits down, we are looking to a better spring come MAY! Read More

Two For Delvin Stewart

April 09, 2014 by Jeff Rader

CHECK IT OUT! Turkey success! Delvin Stewart scored with a double opening day shotgun season. Great turkey weather and many more pictures to follow. Read More

Spring Kansas Turkey Hunting and Walleye Fishing

April 06, 2014 by Jeff Rader

With the winter weather moving out and the spring time warmth rolling in, spring is in full effect. Rader Lodge is already hard at it working on getting our turkey hunting ready and prepping for another year walleye fishing here in Kansas. Read More

The Ice is out in Kansas, Spring is fast approaching!

March 15, 2014 by Jeff Rader

With the winter slowly fading away we look to a new season here at Rader Lodge. Check out the latest news for the fishing reports from Jeff! Read More

2013 Kansas Whitetail Deer Season Results

February 11, 2014 by Jeff Rader

We had a great 2013 deer hunting season at Rader Lodge. Read More

Deer Hunting in Kansas

December 08, 2013 by Jeff Rader

The sun hides and so do the deer, but as soon as the sun peeked out from the clouds on this Kansas Deer Hunt, so did the deer. Lucky for us, we landed 6 bucks Friday. Read More

Wrapping up the 2013 Kansas Whitetail Bow Season

November 23, 2013 by Jeff Rader

As the weather starts to turn cooler and the deer are herding together, we wrap up another bow hunting season here at Rader Lodge. Check out the latest news! Read More

The Big Bucks are Moving

November 16, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Wham! A couple more nice bucks from this weekend. Must be the lucky hats? Read More

5 Bucks Shot Today!

November 13, 2013 by Jeff Rader

5 bucks shot today!!!! Rut is on like donkey kong!!! Well today was the day. Read More

Lucky Hat brings in the BUCK!

November 10, 2013 by Jeff Rader

We have had a slow start to the whitetail hunts here in Kansas, but that has not stopped our clients from getting out there and chasing the deer. Much like a rally cap in baseball, my luck hat proved to be the missing link! Read More

Working Hard for Kansas Whitetail Bucks

November 06, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Its getting close to the peak time. I had a few hunters out this past week, while there were no B&C trophy whitetails shot, we did manage a few deer for the week. Rut is coming up soon! Read More

Deer need to move soon right?

November 04, 2013 by Jeff Rader

So far its bee a tough season. With not ideal weather patterns and deer acting irregular, hunters have to really work for the deer this year. But that is all a part of the game right? Otherwise it would be called catching? Well here is the skinny on the report for your Kansas Deer Hunting at Rader Lodge. Read More

November Deer Update

November 02, 2013 by Jeff Rader

It was a rough week at the Lodge only one buck taken and only one more arrow flung. Last year this week was a butt kicker. That should be good news for my later hunters. Read More

I could not believe it, but heres another!

September 16, 2013 by Jeff Rader

And another happy client. Wow that was fast. Two in two days, talk about an adrenaline rush... Read More

Deer Hunting Starts with a Bang!

September 15, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Check out the news from Rader Lodge - Your hunting and fishing destination in Kansas! Read More

Sept Fishing Report: Hot Weather and still catching fish

September 07, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Well still catchin here although the hot weather has slowed things a bit. Were doing reasonably well slab spooning on the drop offs. Some whitebass surfacing and when we get wind we catch some nice walleyes casting shallow. Read More

FISHERMAN NEEDED!! HOT DISCOUNT TRIP

August 12, 2013 by Jeff Rader

A recent last minute cancellation, means huge savings for a trip to Rader Lodge! Read More

Back to School or Fishing - You Decide!?

August 11, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Who really wants to go back to school? Its time to take your kids out for that last minute fishing trip. Check out our recent report!! Read More

80 Catfish on Saturday... Great Day!

July 23, 2013 by Jeff Rader

My level 3 group had a big day last Saturday with 80 cats in the 3 to 5 pound range. Congrats guys. The catfishing is still going good and we have some availability coming. Read More

Well its catfish time!!!

July 12, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Been catching limits of cats. Leon, myself and john have had great fishing all week. Read More

Get your August Fishing Getaway Planned Today

June 26, 2013 by Jeff Rader

The sun is out, the weather has turned, but it does not discourage us here at Rader Lodge. Looking for that great fishing trip with your family, check out our discounted rates and our fishing reports! Read More

Kansas Fishing is HOT, and so is the price!

June 16, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Looking for that great Kansas fishing getaway at great low prices? Check out our $79.00 Kansas fishing special going on here at Rader Lodge! That is right, it is not a typo, it is legit. Where else can get an action packed day of fishing for that price. Instead of taking a night out on the town, let us here at Rader Lodge take you out fishing for some fresh dinner! Read More

Walleyes, Bass, and Crappies Oh My!

June 08, 2013 by Jeff Rader

With the temperatures rising so are the number of fish we are catching. Check out the fishing report from the one and only Jeff Rader, your Kansas fishing expert! Read More

Fishing Still Strong in Kansas

June 01, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Fishing is still strong. With spring weather still here. Its time to book your fishing trip with Rader Lodge! Check here for the latest and greatest from Jeff Rader. Read More

Get them while they're HOT!

May 28, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Big numbers - Big Success! Come see the action and crappie fish Kansas with Rader Lodge! Next few weeks should be good..... Read More

Fishing Is Great in Kansas | Rader Lodge

May 19, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Tremendous crappie fishing and things look great for memorial weekend. Walleye good and we caught 12 keepers Saturday morning and thru back 20 shorts. Read More

IT'S ON, Like Donkey Kong!

May 15, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Its on like donkey Kong!!!!!! Well finally fishing, Christmas is here at Glenelder, Kansas. Read More

The Fishing Update

May 11, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Walleyes scattered and a good day for us is 6 to 10 walleye. Leon pulled 6 keepers the other day out of 22 feet of water. Read More

Crappie and Walleye Fishing Update

April 29, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Crappies, Crappies, Crappies, and some Walleyes mixed in, but the fishing is wonderful at Rader Lodge! Read More

Tough Turkey Opener But Successful!

April 14, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Well it was a tough opener. About as bad as can be 22 degrees. With 40 to 50 mph winds and a solid ice covering. Needless to say not much of an opener. The West Virginia boys knocked down 2 turkeys. Read More

Fishing Season is Upon Us!

March 13, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Fishing season is upon us.. at this time the deep water crappie are going good. Should be very good cat fishing in the shallows now. Shad gizzards will be the number 1 bait. We have availability first 2 weeks June and July august for our guide service. We are really looking forward to turkey season. Read More

Ice Fishing Update

January 14, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Ice fishing news. First hand report. Went last Thursday & Friday. Had decent luck. Read More

Ice Fishing Reports

January 01, 2013 by Jeff Rader

Just checked the west end of lake. A few people out on the ice Read More

Season Greetings | Rader Lodge

December 23, 2012 by Jeff Rader

MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO VISITED THIS YEAR. It was fun for us and hope you feel you time and money was well invested for your outdoor fun. Read More

Fall 2012 Rifle Deer Report

December 05, 2012 by Jeff Rader

Well it has been a rough rifle season with the warmer temps. And full moon. But no problem for Mr. Weber here who downed this 169 inch brute Sunday morning. This guy dropped 15 feet from the stand. Read More

Happiness is a full skinning shack

November 30, 2012 by Jeff Rader

Happiness is a full skinning shack. Despite the crazy warm temps we are experiencing decent hunting. We knocked down 4 in the last 24 hours. Read More

Bow Season Warm Temps

November 23, 2012 by Jeff Rader

Well bow season came to a screeching halt with the warm temps. Highs in the 70's really shut things down. I'm thinking with cold weather we will see a great rifle opener Wednesday. Were busy camouflaging in some ground blinds and corning things up. A great forecast highs in the 40's. Read More

Rob Atchley Nice 8 Pointer

November 17, 2012 by Jeff Rader

Rob Atchley harvested this nice 8 point early this morning. THE BUCKS ARE CHASING LIKE MAD and the other bucks in some serious lockdown. Mark Melotec of Bow Hunting World killed a nice 12 pointer this week too. We have a few more hunters in camp finishing up there week so I'm sure there will be arrows in the air the next couple days. Good hunting and wear your hunter safety gear. Read More

Derrick's 150 Buck

November 13, 2012 by Jeff Rader

This big bruiser chased his last doe this morning. Hes going to score over 150. Congrats Derrick Nawrocki. Hopefully many more to follow this week. Read More

Nick and Burt Fill Their Tags

November 09, 2012 by Jeff Rader

Burt went down and sat in the same tree Nick sat in the day before. Burt had his choice of 3 bucks a decided to end his hunt so he could relax a few days in Oklahoma City with his buddy Nick. Read More

Archery Rut Update: Big buck down!

November 08, 2012 by Jeff Rader

Nick Meabon a long time guest of Rader Lodge was surrounded by 8 whitetail bucks at sundown this evening. The woods came alive and NICK ACTUALLY HAD TO YELL TO GET THE BUCKS TO STOP CHASING each other and the does. Read More

Archery Rut Hunting Update

November 07, 2012 by Jeff Rader

We spent yesterday looking for a wounded deer. Unfortuantely, its part of every deer hunting camp. This deer was hit mortally and sadly enough we wiill probably lose that guy. Read More

Great Start to the 2012 Rut Hunt

November 06, 2012 by Jeff Rader

Great start to the 2012 archery Kansas whitetail rut hunt! 6 deer arrowed last week 5 recovered. 3 deer were in the 140 to 155 class. We had to drag one 3/4 mile up a cold river to recover. Read More

Walleyes Are Biting

August 07, 2012 by Jeff Rader

Here's some nice windy day walleye fishing with Jeff Rader. 24 walleye keepers and 20 short fish left go. Catching nice cats now and slab spooning white bass is filling up the coolers. We have a few fall dates left. Read More

Still smoking catfish

July 19, 2012 by Jeff Rader

Still smoking catfish! The whitebass are really tearing it up on top water shallow water. Read More

July 2012 Catfishing Report

July 12, 2012 by Jeff Rader

Catfishing is hot and heavy! We have limited out 4 days in a row. We still have openings in August. Give us a call! Read More

Spring Fishing Getting Hot

May 06, 2012 by Jeff Rader

The fishing is on! I apologize I've been so busy with spring turkeys that i haven't done a very good job with the web updates. We have openings in June and i expect the fishing to be out of sight! Read More

Reflections of the 2011 Deer Season

December 23, 2011 by Jeff Rader

What a fun deer season it was. Read More

catfishin is on!!!

October 12, 2011 by Jeff Rader

cats under the roost Read More

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