November twenty-eigth.

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Catch of the Day! | Girly Guide to: Fishing

I love being outdoors- the sun, water, fresh air- doing activities that are less than glamorous. Mudding, hiking, sea-dooing and fishing are just a few of the outdoor summer activities I enjoy on a regular basis. If you're anything like me- outdoorsy but girly- it can be hard to balance enjoying the great outdoors while protecting your manicure!

Fear not my adventure lovin' ladies. I have a few tips and tricks to help keep you looking fresh faced and gorgeous all day while enjoying the less than beauty guru approved outdoor activities that you love!

Today I am going to focus on fishing. I love to go fishing! Being out on a boat in the sun for hours on end is enough to make me happy, but throw in the thrill of catching a fish- the fight to reel it in, that feeling in your stomach when you realize its a big one!- and you've got me hook, line and sinker. 

1. Think Pink

I like to use pink equiptment when I'm doing activities that aren't exactly feminine. I know it really doesn't make a whole lot of difference in the fishing itself. However, I think being surrounded by pink helps to keep your girly side on the surface. Also, they're all super cute!

Even my fishing rod and reel are pink! I got this rod and reel set from Bass Pro Shop about four years ago and I still love it just as much!

2. Get Girl Gloves

I would strongly suggest getting yourself a pair of fishing gloves for baiting hooks and taking off fish. Baiting hooks is just kind of gross in my opinion and slimy fish can slip out of small hands. Having a pair of fishing gloves that have grips on the fingers and palm is a life saver when trying to unhook a squirmy slimy fish with baby hands!

3. Bring a Book
Spending hours out on the lake is so relaxing but when you're not catching any fish it can get a touch boring. Bringing a book to read keeps you in the tech free, open air mindset while still providing you a little something to keep you occupied. 

4. Bring Layers
This particular day of fishing I started off with just a bikini on and ended up in this outfit. As the sun goes down and the wind picks up, it gets really chilly out on a lake! Bringing long pants and a sweater can never hurt, even if you don't end up putting them on!

I hope this post is helpful to you outdoorsy ladies who respect clean nails! Do you have any tips for fisher-women out there? Leave a comment below!

Also, let me know if there are any other Girly Guide ideas I could post about!

Thanks for reading & check back again to see what KatieDidd, xo

45. What You Do For Fun & 46. Technology | 52 Weeks of Gratitude Challenge

45. What You Do For Fun

I am my happiest outdoors. There's something about being outside in nature that is really enjoyable to me! For fun on a daily basis I love to go for walks and explore new areas around me. In winter I really love snow machining, snow shoeing, ice fishing, and cross country skiing. In the summer I enjoy hiking, fishing, outdoor yoga, going to the beach, and of course, mini putt! I'm always up for exploring new places and going on photo missions. When I'm outside, no matter what I'm doing, I'm at my happiest.

46. Technology

It sounds shallow to say this, but I rely on technology so much. I couldn't go a day without some sort of technology. From the refrigerator and oven, to my phone and laptop- technology is everywhere around me and I'm so grateful for it. I'm especially grateful for the advancements in digital imaging software and DSLRs as I'm trying to make a career for myself as a photographer. Without technology we'd still all be living like cave people... I don't know about you but that doesn't sound appealing to me haha.

What do you do for fun? Please let me know in a comment! I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday and are able to get outside today!

Thanks for reading & check back to see what KatieDidd, xo.