Article Categories
Nate's Notes (47) Food Reviews (8) Sports (15)
Fishing (24)
Featured Articles Advanced Search

Search In:
Search For: Search
Re-Cap: Shake the Lake and Great Gatsby Gala - Nate's Notes
        As the summer comes to a close we’re going out with a bang. This past weekend was the Annual Shake the Lake party and I believe it exceeded everyone’s initial expectations. The event got off to a bit of a slow start, but by 3pm Midtown Harborside was packed with people outside getting the last bit of summer fun in before the Kids ... Read More
Shazam! The Magic in Fishing. - Fishing
Magic is watching a magician pull a quarter from behind someone's ear or correctly guessing which card is missing from the deck. When the act is completed, the audience is astounded and wonders how the trick was accomplished. Some might even fantasize about one day becoming a magician. Fishing and acts of magic are similar.

The angler uses his skills to fetch an unseen ... Read More
Bit's and Pieces... - Fishing
Fishermen are sometimes known to speak in a tongue of their own. They often say things to keep others off track about where the fish are hitting and how they are being caught, and then brag about the one that got away. They might want you to think they know everything, but don’t want you to know more than they do. So, when you ask where the fish were caught, expect an answer si... Read More
A New Group and Shake the Lake - Nate's Notes
        After lots and lots of planning, we’ve finally started a new group called the LKNBUD After Work Events. As many of you know we used to have a group that we called the LKN Happy Hour club, but since it was our first attempt at starting a roving party we made several mistakes that we have since rectified. The LKNBUD after work group... Read More
The Three Most Freqently Asked Questions - Answered Here - Fishing
Fishermen are frequently asked three questions.
1.  Catchin’ anything?
2.  Where did you get ‘em?
3.  What are they hittin’?
  
The answer to the first question is usually, “Yes!”  Response to the others is often vague or somewhat elusive. Most anglers p... Read More
Jury Duty Not So Bad... Thanks for the $12.50 - Nate's Notes
        If you’ve been reading my columns lately you’ll know that just last week I had Jury Duty on my day off. I served just a little over 2 years ago and thought that I knew what I was getting into. Little did I know that Mecklenburg County opened the doors to a new and much improved courthouse in early 2007. So while I thought I was go... Read More
Fishing Line - All you need to Know and a Little More! - Fishing
Something as common as fishing line seems simple enough. It’s when you need to buy new line that it becomes confusing. Tackle shops stock shelves and shelves of different types of line. Some is packaged in boxes, and some in bulk amounts on small, medium and large spools. When it’s time to replace the line, questions immediately arise about which pound test, how many yards, whi... Read More
Actions Speak Louder than Words! - Sports
Last week I was in Florida for my National Sales Meeting. Our meetings are pretty packed with activates from the time you wake up until the time you go to bed. I did not get to watch a lot of ESPN, my only real contact was thanks to the USA Today Sports section every morning. Friday afternoon, I was on my way home and the phone started blowing up asking me what I thought about ... Read More
LKN Weirdness Continues... Boating Stops Down BUI's Up - Nate's Notes
        This has unquestionably been the strangest summer on the Lake that I’ve expererienced since moving here over 7 years ago. 7 years ago there were at least 10 large sponsored parties spread across the summer months. This year there have only been 2 and there are 2 more that are possibly on the horizon. The problem right now is the n... Read More
Flathead Catfish Fishing - Here's how ya Catch 'em! - Fishing
The monster-looking flathead catfish is a reckless fighter. Its white meat is considered to be the tastiest of all catfish. This denizen of the southern river systems is a loner. It grows quickly, often exceeding fifty pounds. Incidentally, the largest flathead ever caught was from the Elk City Reservoir in Kansas. It weighed one-hundred and twenty-three pounds.

While r... Read More
A Tough Weekend for Goodyear... - Sports
I am glad I do not work for Goodyear, especially after the performance or lack thereof of the tires at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sunday afternoon. Twelve laps under green was the longest run all day during the three and half hour debacle. Eleven cautions (Six Competition) were thrown during the event, 52 laps run under caution ( A NEW RECORD) but that was still not enough for... Read More
Some are Better than Others... - Nate's Notes
        So I took a lot of heat for last weeks column from the many people I ran across out and about and want to thank everyone for understanding that some weeks are better than others and last week after all the computer issues, just simply couldn’t get in the “mood” and hope that moving forward I’ll get back on my game and blast out th... Read More
Boating Safety Tips - something for Everyone. - Fishing
In spite of very high gas prices, boat traffic on Lake Norman has been extremely busy. Hopefully, these timely reminders will help make your next lake experience a safer one.

Things to know:
- The operator of a vessel is responsible for knowing the regulations and obeying the law.
- Boater Safety Courses are conducted throughout the year by various professional ... Read More
Questions I have... It's True - I don't know it ALL. - Sports
I think most everyone know how I feel about sports and all of the side shows that go along with them. I always write down ideas for articles and when they become too long, they become an article for that week.
- Brett Favre & The Green Bay Packers- Word is going around that Green Bay is asking what teams would give up to acquire Favre. As I said before, General manager ... Read More
Sabiki Rigs - Fishing

A saltwater fishing technique is quickly gaining popularity with perch fishermen on Lake Norman and surrounding area lakes. The same technique is used by anglers along the coast to catch up to six pilchards, or “goggle eyes” and pinfish on a single cast. If you haven’t experienced the fun of catching multiple white perch on the same rod, try fishing with a “Sabiki Rig”. ... Read More

THE END OF AN ERA - Sports

            Retirements have made July, which is honestly the worst sports month of the year, a decent month of talking sports. The Brett Favre story continues to drag on and after some of the comments, by he on Fox Monday, and Ted Thomson this weekend, this thing looks like it is going to continue to drag on.

... Read More
Fish in Heat - Fishing
Fishing on bright summer days with high temperatures and lots of boat traffic can be a challenge, but catching them is not impossible. In fact, some of the best catches of 2007 were during the hottest days of July and August. If you haven’t fished Lake Norman lately, you might want to try some “how, when, and where” techniques.

HOW:
Bass – Early mornings, cast buzz ... Read More
Retired, No Chance of Coming Back……well.... - Sports

There seems to be some rumblings around Brett Favre and a potential return to the NFL. I was always told that where there is smoke, there is fire, and there is a lot of smoke coming out of Mississippi. I, along with a few Packer backers I am friends with, all seem to be torn on this matter.

            WALK A... Read More

POSITANO OSTERIA – Birkdale’s latest addition - Food Reviews
A new cousin to Augusto Conte’s Luce, Toscana, Il Posto, and Coco Osteria, Positano Osteria opened its doors in Birkdale the week before Christmas and is continually hopping. The Italian menu is gourmet compared to that of the usual mom and pop style marinara or vodka sauce dishes.

What was once Pike’s, is now warm and welcoming Positano Osteria, with the enormous wood ... Read More
The EpiCentre of fun, now in Charlotte - Nate's Notes

Summer is here, and the weather has finally been cooperating with the many outdoor events that come with this great season. The newest summer event to hit the scene is the EpiCentre at 5. EpiCentre at 5 is similar to the “Live After 5” in downtown Charlotte. 

Las... Read More

Bucci’s Ristorante Italiano – Now That’s Amore' - Food Reviews
Cozy, quiet, and quaint would best describe the atmosphere at this new restaurant on Depot St. in downtown Davidson. What used to be Jasper’s is now called Bucci’s. It’s family owned and operated, just like the mom and pop Italian restaurants I’m accustomed to.

Mario Bucci was raised in Trieste, a town in Northern Italy and his wife, Iris, was raised in an Italian home ... Read More
Life with Nate? How does his Wife Handle it... - Nate's Notes
This article has been reposted to the website since I continue to get asked this same question.  So... the article is about a year old but the anwser remains the same...

I’ll take this opportunity to answer the question that I get asked most often. That question is “how in the world does your wife deal with you and your job?”

Let me begin by saying that I’m ... Read More
Contact Us | RSS | Email Registration | Advertising | Employment
Copyright 2007, LKNfun.com, All Rights Reserved. Powered by MYEIS Software, Patent Pending.