Get Ready Boys and Girls, Lake of the Woods, “The Worlds Best Hard Water Fishery” is MAKING ICE!!!!

Good morning to all!

Welcome to another edition of the Wigwam Fisherman’s Blog. Well as many of you probably already know, Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River are making ice each and every day. The past few days we were bombarded with about 10 inches of snow and the mood is changing from deer hunting to snowmobiling and ice fishing very quickly around these here parts of northern Minnesota…Jody and I love it! These next few days will be very important as to how quickly we’re able to get out there this year and start ICE FISHING! I’ll keep everyone posted day to day as to the progress of the ice on Facebook and Twitter, so keep checking back for all the winter wonderland details.

Be sure to checkout our December 19th – 23rd Ice Fishing Special on our website homepage at www.wigwamresortlow.com. It’s only for new reservations (no exceptions), you can’t beat the deal, and I can guarantee you won’t see it again all winter, so jump on it today! For reservations, please call our helpful staff at (800) 448-9260 and get started on your trip to “The Worlds Best Hard Water Fishery”, Lake of the Woods.

On a more serious note, Jody’s Uncle, Steven Hanson of Baudette, lost his battle with lung cancer late last week. The funeral and burial were held yesterday, and this was a time for remembering and reflecting on the impact Steven made in so many lives. The eeriest thing for me was that after hearing so much about Steven, how much he reminded me of my father in the way he lived and died. This came from his quite yet strong demander, to his service for our great nation while serving in Vietnam in the late 60’s. It has been 4-1/2 years since I lost my father to cancer and from seeing the look in Steven’s family’s eye’s brought me back to that day and put many tears in my eyes, not just for my loss, but I truly understand what their family is going through right now. I did have the opportunity of meeting Steven, his family, and most of the other family members the week prior to his passing for an early Thanksgiving at Steven and Karen’s home. There were plenty of stories of hunting, hockey and service for our country. I feel very blessed to have met him and his entire family. Stevens’s favorite time of year was right now, Whitetail Deer hunting season, and it only seems fit that’s where his journey on this earth should end. My condolences go to Karen, Mike, Kevin and their families. May God bless you all with the gift of remembering and keeping alive all that was Steven Hansen…God Bless.

ICE FISHING REMINDER!!!!!

Ice fishing is right around the corner and the Wigwam Resort is starting to fill up for December and January already. I have to make this know, because one of our longtime patrons called me this morning to make a group reservation for the 3rd weekend in December and I had to tell him that we are all sold out of cabins. Needless to say he was a tad bit bummed, and he said, “I shouldn’t have waited this long, the guys are going to be so mad”. I don’t want anyone to have to be mad at anyone, so if you’re looking to ice fishing on Lake of the Woods this winter and you want to stay at the Wigwam Resort, you might want to check on availability as soon as possible. With the great fishing we’ve had all summer; people are making reservations ice fishing before they’ve even left the resort. Many of you have been fishing here all summer and know what it’s been like day in and day out and you’re not missing your chance to fish Lake of the Woods, and stay at the best resort on the lake (Wigwam Resort), my humble opinion.

If you haven’t become a fan of the Wigwam Resort-low on Facebook, what are you waiting for? I’m posting on there daily and have found it a great way to communicate with everyone on a regular basis. I will be posting all of our weekly meal specials and drink specials on there also. Take advantage of Facebook and everything it allows you to do. We look forward to having you as our friends on Facebook. Also, we have just received a new stock of hats (seen pictured here). If you’d like to have the new Wigwam hat, and don’t think you’ll be able to get back to see us soon, just give us a call and you can purchase the Wigwam hat over the phone (800) 448-9260. We will package and mail your order promptly.

Announcements…If you’re looking for some great fishing and lodging deals, check out the November Specials we will be offering on our website www.wigwamresortlow.com. We are running a Fall Special. The Special will be as follows: $35 per person per night lodging in the lodge or cabins (restrictions will apply with number of people in cabins). NOVEMBER ICE FISHING SPECIAL - If you book by November 30th for a February Mid-Week Ice Fishing Package you will get a 15% discount. That’s Sunday night – Wednesday night 15% off all Mid-Week Ice Fishing Packages. To qualify for this you must have the deposit paid by November 30th. Each lodging charge is subject to applicable federal, state and local sales tax. Applicable to new reservations only. I also wanted to tell you all about our Veterans and Armed Forces Special, which we have running 365 days a year. Wigwam Resort gives Veterans and our currently enlisted Armed Forces a 10% discount on any package plus whatever specials we are giving. We want to thank you all for your service…God Bless America!

If you’re looking for an affordable vacation this winter, at a first class fishing resort, you’ve just found it! For additional information, please call one of our knowledgeable staff members at (800) 448-9260, and start your journey to the “Walleye Capitol of the World”!

Today’s “Quote of the Day”…”Try not to become a man of success but a man of value.” - Albert Einstein. Well today’s quote comes from a very famous inventor and someone whom we would all consider to have been very successful. His success didn’t just come from his considerable scientific contributions, but also from being a man of value. After the events of this past weekend, it really got me thinking of what makes a man successful. Is it money? Is it power? Is it friends? Is it fame? Is it knowledge? I personally believe that the success of a man lies in the value of his work ethic and the amount of people that the individual has helped or influenced in a positive way through his/her life. I don’t believe it’s all about us...I think you must make it about others to become successful. I’m sure some people are going to say I’m crazy, but that’s what makes my world go round, helping others. Yesterday I went to pick up Jody at work to bring her to her uncles funeral, and I started chatting with her boss, who is helping out with the Lake of the Woods High School Hockey Team this winter. It really got me thinking about what I could give back to help others. I feel that through my years of hockey that I was blessed to learn a thing or two about the game, and I might just be able to help someone, or many, get to do the same things that I got the chance to do through my life in hockey. If one person gets the opportunity to fulfill his or her dream because of some information I might have locked away in my head that would make it all worth it. We are not greedy people, rather people that want to see others succeed and achieve their goals and aspirations. By having that outlook and being a man or women of value, I truly believe that day after day our world will become a better place for all. I challenge each of you to be men and women of value, and I bet your successes will be achieved above and beyond all that you can comprehend…God Bless.

Daily Fishing Report: Today we will have on and off snow flurries are possible along with variably cloudy skies, it will be cold with a high 16F with winds light and variable. Tonight we should have cloudy skies with late-night snow showers, low 8F with winds SE at 10 to 15 mph…there will be a 50% chance of snow. Tomorrow we should see snow showers early, with a steadier snow developing late in the day, high 26F with winds ESE at 15 to 25 mph…there will be a 90% chance of snow and about one inch of snow expected. Tomorrow night we should see snow in the evening that will transition to snow showers overnight, low around 20F with winds SE at 10 to 20 mph…there will be a 90% chance of snow and some snow accumulation possible. Thursday we should have snow showers possible, highs in the low 20s and lows in the upper single digits. Friday we should have considerable cloudiness with highs in the low 20s and lows in the low teens. Saturday we should see a mix of sun and clouds, highs in the upper 20s and lows in the upper teens. Well, we won’t be ice fishing out there for at least a few more days, but keep watching because it could be as little as 7 -10 before it’s safe and I’ll keep everyone informed as to the ice conditions and the fishing as they come in. I think even as soon as this weekend I might be walking out from the Wigwam Docks and drilling a couple holes…I CAN’T WAIT! Again, I will keep you all informed as to what’s happening on “The Worlds Best Hard Water Fishery”, Lake of the Woods. You can purchase your lures and bait from the same place that I get mine, Log Cabin Bait and Tackle, which is about ¾ of a mile south of the Wigwam on 172. Also, Tom’s Tackle, a local tackle making company makes all the lures that I use and you can get your own Tom’s Tackle jigs and lures at Log Cabin Bait. Use what works for us on Lake of the Woods, “Tom’s Tackle”, a local company that know what works on Lake of the Woods. Keep checking out the fishing report, and I’ll give you all the hard facts as soon as I find out where they’re hiding next. Good luck and Happy Fishing to all! Thanks for fishing with us and visiting with us at the Wigwam Resort on Lake of the Woods.

My shout out today will go to Jody’s Mother, Ellen, whom I just met for the first time this past weekend. She has been in Florida and hasn’t had the chance to make it back up here till just this past weekend for her brother’s funeral. I just wanted to say thank you for passing down your wonderful work ethic to your daughter. After seeing you sweep and shovel all weekend I see where she gets all of her spunk from. I’m so glad that we finally had the opportunity to meet. Jody and I both are already looking forward to your return next fall for the wedding. Thanks again and have a wonderful trip back to the warmth of Florida.

Happy Fishing to all, and to all a good day!

Wigwam Fisherman
Wigwam Resort
www.wigwamresortlow.com

As the Temperatures Cool on Lake of the Woods, the Excitement Starts to Mount for Ice Fishing

Good morning to all!

Welcome to another edition of the Wigwam Fisherman’s Blog. I hope everyone had a productive weekend fishing, hunting, or just working around the house. I was able to get a deer this past Thursday afternoon, which put a hug smile on my face. Jody and I, just the week earlier had run out of venison from last years deer, so there was a major need for the venison. So, our weekend consisted of skinning, chopping, cutting and canning that tender deer…YES! I’m so glad that I have Jody to help me do these things, it’s sure great to have the perfect mate…I am truly blessed.

There were a number of hunters that were able to bag a deer or two up in Lake of the Woods County this past weekend, and just as the Walleyes put smiles on faces, so do the Whitetail. Just yesterday I served breakfast to at least 10 people, whom all were just our guests that had shot a deer over the weekend. Many of these individuals were from the Twin Cities, but all there hunting and fishing is done up on Lake of the Woods and in Lake of the Woods County. As conversation goes, we started talking about the hunting and what a great season it’s been so far. Every one of them said, and I quote “there’s no place like Lake of the Woods”! Its music to my ears each and every time I am blessed to hear that phrase. I hope to hear that phrase many more times as the Worlds Best Hard Water Fishery begins to take form as the cold weather settles upon us once again. If you’re interested in deer hunting in Lake of the Woods this next week, or next year, don’t hesitate to ask Tom and I about the great hunting locations we have at our finger tips.

On a fishing front, a number of our guest and the locals are still having great success straight across from Wheelers Resort and the Public Access, by the wind sock in the Rainy River. It has also come to my attention that across from Wabanica Church and by the airport in Baudette has also been very productive hot spots. On the bright sunny days, be sure to be using some gold on your lure, and on the overcast days, be sure to be using a solid Pink Glow or Chartreuse Glow Jigs to ensure the fish can see the lures. Frozen and live Shiners have still been the ticket, but as most of you know, I prefer the frozen. The depth of preference has been 12 – 16 feet of water right on the contour breaks. The monsters Walleyes are really starting to be caught in the river rite now so don’t miss out.

ICE FISHING REMINDER!!!!!

Ice fishing is right around the corner and the Wigwam Resort is starting to fill up for December and January already. I have to make this know, because one of our longtime patrons called me this morning to make a group reservation for the 3rd weekend in December and I had to tell him that we are all sold out of cabins. Needless to say he was a tad bit bummed, and he said, “I shouldn’t have waited this long, the guys are going to be so mad”. I don’t want anyone to have to be mad at anyone, so if you’re looking to ice fishing on Lake of the Woods this winter and you want to stay at the Wigwam Resort, you might want to check on availability as soon as possible. With the great fishing we’ve had all summer; people are making reservations ice fishing before they’ve even left the resort. Many of you have been fishing here all summer and know what it’s been like day in and day out and you’re not missing your chance to fish Lake of the Woods, and stay at the best resort on the lake (Wigwam Resort), my humble opinion.

If you haven’t become a fan of the Wigwam Resort-low on Facebook, what are you waiting for? I’m posting on there daily and have found it a great way to communicate with everyone on a regular basis. I will be posting all of our weekly meal specials and drink specials on there also. Take advantage of Facebook and everything it allows you to do. We look forward to having you as our friends on Facebook. Also, we have just received a new stock of hats (seen pictured here). If you’d like to have the new Wigwam hat, and don’t think you’ll be able to get back to see us soon, just give us a call and you can purchase the Wigwam hat over the phone (800) 448-9260. We will package and mail your order promptly.

Announcements…If you’re looking for some great fishing and lodging deals, check out the November Specials we will be offering on our website www.wigwamresortlow.com. We are running a Fall Special. The Special will be as follows: $35 per person per night lodging in the lodge or cabins (restrictions will apply with number of people in cabins). NOVEMBER ICE FISHING SPECIAL - If you book by November 30th for a February Mid-Week Ice Fishing Package you will get a 15% discount. That’s Sunday night – Wednesday night 15% off all Mid-Week Ice Fishing Packages. To qualify for this you must have the deposit paid by November 30th. Each lodging charge is subject to applicable federal, state and local sales tax. Applicable to new reservations only. I also wanted to tell you all about our Veterans and Armed Forces Special, which we have running 365 days a year. Wigwam Resort gives Veterans and our currently enlisted Armed Forces a 10% discount on any package plus whatever specials we are giving. We want to thank you all for your service…God Bless America!

If you’re looking for an affordable vacation this summer, at a first class fishing resort, you’ve just found it! For additional information, please call one of our knowledgeable staff members at (800) 448-9260, and start your journey to the “Walleye Capitol of the World”!

Today’s “Quote of the Day”…”Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.” - Benjamin Franklin. The more quotes I read from Benjamin Franklin, one of our countries Founding Fathers, the more I admire and respect him. His philosophy at times was straight common sense, which I think is advice we all should adhere to, no matter what we believe. This past week Jody and I had a little dryer trouble, and thank goodness it was covered under warranty. Ten years ago I would have been upset that something like this happened, but the way the following events played out, were as if someone was trying to make a point to me. Since the passing of my father, more than 4 years ago, I have been fighting with the worry of, will that which happen to my father, happen to me. I know that’s foolish to think such thoughts, but sometimes the reality hits and we can live one of two ways. First by worrying day in and day out about something that we have no control over or second do not worry day in and day out about something that we have no control over and live our lives to the fullest. I have tried to live my life the past year and half as not worrying and living life day to day as she comes to me, facing challenges one at a time as they are presented, and let me tell you, that’s living. I believe that there are others looking out for us, no matter where they may be, for example the dryer. It turns out that the guy contracted to do the repair was an old co-worker of my fathers while he worked at Marvin Windows and Doors in Warroad. We didn’t find this out until he was about ready to leave after helping us for two days. The room he was working in for those two days had a few pictures of my father and he put two and two together. He made a special run out to our house from the Greenbush area just to help us out, and as he was leaving the house Jody tried to hand him a couple extra bucks for coming out on his day off to help. He respectfully denied the money and said that he would do anything for Curt’s (my father) family. It turns out that he may have known more about me than I know about myself…haha. He would travel with my father to different Marvin plants across the United States over a 6 year stretch, and he said he heard everything about my brother and me during that time. He said that my father was so proud of what we had accomplished, and he was honored to finally meet me. It’s been over 4 years since my father has been able to talk to me, but it looks as if he is still looking out for us. What were the chances of that happening? As soon as the gentleman left Jody and I hugged and shed a few tears. I know that this may ramble, but where I’m going with this is; we have no control over the future. I challenge each of you to live this week, month, year or the rest of your life without worrying about things you have no control over and maybe, just maybe, you’ll find yourself in a much better place…God Bless.

Daily Fishing Report: Today we should have considerable cloudiness, the temps nearly steady in the low to mid 30s with winds light and variable. Tonight should be mainly cloudy, low 23F with winds light and variable. Tomorrow should be cloudy, high 36F with winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night we should see cloudy skies, low near 25F with winds light and variable. Wednesday should be cloudy highs in the mid 30s and lows in the upper teens. Thursday we should see considerable cloudiness, highs in the low 30s and lows in the low 20s. Friday we should see snow showers at times, highs in the mid 30s and lows in the upper teens. Today’s fishing report will be provided by me, a few of our guests and some local talent. The Rainy River Walleye bite has pick up dramatically and I’ve heard through the grapevine that right out from Wheelers Point Resort and right by the windsock that people are doing well in 12 to 16 feet of water. Also, there have been great reports from right the Wabanica Church area and the Baudette Airport. The colors are still pretty consistent, Pink and Chartreuse has been very effective. As we get colder weather the Walleyes will undoubtedly continue to run into the river. I also heard that right outside Lighthouse and Morris Gap’s they’re still catching fish from the 14 – 20 foot range. If you’re fishing the river, be sure you have ¾ to 1 oz jigs, we really have some current flowing and you have to be on the bottom to catch the Walleyes. You can purchase your Jigs, Frozen Shiners, Rapalas and Reef Runners from the same place that I get mine, Log Cabin Bait and Tackle, which is about ¾ of a mile south of the Wigwam on 172. Also, Tom’s Tackle, a local tackle making company makes all the jigs and spinners that I use and you can get your own Tom’s Tackle jigs and lures at Log Cabin Bait. Use what works for us on Lake of the Woods, “Tom’s Tackle”, a local company that know what works on Lake of the Woods. Keep checking out the fishing report, and I’ll give you all the hard facts as soon as I find out where they’re hiding next. Good luck and Happy Fishing to all! Thanks for fishing with us and visiting with us at the Wigwam Resort on Lake of the Woods.

My shout out today will go to all the hunters we’ve had stay with us so far this hunting season. The books have shown an up tick in guests this fall and we’re heading in the right direction. I wanted to thank you all, from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity to have you as our guests at the Wigwam Resort on beautiful Lake of the Woods “The Walleye Capitol of the World”! We hope to see you all back this winter for the Worlds Best Hard Water Fishing. Lake of the Woods…Paradise without a Passport!

Happy Fishing to all, and to all a good day!

Wigwam Fisherman
Wigwam Resort
www.wigwamresortlow.com

Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing at the Wigwam Resort

The Rainy River Walleye Bite Intensifies as the Minnesota Deer Season Begins

Good morning to all!

Welcome to another edition of the Wigwam Fisherman’s Blog. I hope everyone had a great start to their deer hunting season. The weather has been absolutely gorgeous for the deer hunting, maybe a little too nice, but I’ll take it. Last Friday I did have the opportunity to take a few of my friends fishing one last time before the buck fever sets in, so we went back to the Sister to pull some plugs. We didn’t have the same success that I had the Monday prior, but it was still fun and we caught fish. Thanks Dougie Bear and Harlan for being such great fishing partners, we’ll see you again this week and we’ll chase those deer around.

The last few days I’ve been hunting some State land and also some private land owned by a few of my friends. I am documenting my daily hunts and hopefully will have a good compilation of the footage, with a deer at the end…haha. I have yet to shoot anything, but I have shot at a deer two days ago. Just as the sun was setting I took 4 shots and it didn’t even move, it was standing about 150 yards away and it had me absolutely baffled. I made the big mistake and took it for granted that my scope was sighted in, but low and behold it wasn’t…crap. Yesterday Tom and I took it in the back and sighted it in and I was off by over 20 inches. Now it’s dialed in and I hope to see something the next time I’m out, which might be as soon as tonight. Another one of my friends has offered up his property to see if I might be able to put some venison on the table, and I hope to take full advantage of this opportunity and do just that.

On a fishing front, a number of our guest and the locals are having great success straight across from Wheelers Resort and the Public Access, by the wind sock in the Rainy River. On the bright sunny days, be sure to be using some gold on your lure, and on the overcast days, be sure to be using a solid Pink Glow or Chartreuse Glow Jigs to ensure the fish can see the lures. Frozen and live Shiners have still been the ticket, but as most of you know, I prefer the frozen. The depth of preference has been 14 – 18 feet of water right on the contour breaks. I haven’t heard of any monsters being caught, but the bite is very consistent.

ICE FISHING REMINDER!!!!!

Ice fishing is right around the corner and the Wigwam Resort is starting to fill up for December and January already. I have to make this know, because one of our longtime patrons called me this morning to make a group reservation for the 3rd weekend in December and I had to tell him that we are all sold out of cabins. Needless to say he was a tad bit bummed, and he said, “I shouldn’t have waited this long, the guys are going to be so mad”. I don’t want anyone to have to be mad at anyone, so if you’re looking to ice fishing on Lake of the Woods this winter and you want to stay at the Wigwam Resort, you might want to check on availability as soon as possible. With the great fishing we’ve had all summer; people are making reservations ice fishing before they’ve even left the resort. Many of you have been fishing here all summer and know what it’s been like day in and day out and you’re not missing your chance to fish Lake of the Woods, and stay at the best resort on the lake (Wigwam Resort), my humble opinion.

If you haven’t become a fan of the Wigwam Resort-low on Facebook, what are you waiting for? I’m posting on there daily and have found it a great way to communicate with everyone on a regular basis. I will be posting all of our weekly meal specials and drink specials on there also. Take advantage of Facebook and everything it allows you to do. We look forward to having you as our friends on Facebook. Also, we have just received a new stock of hats (seen pictured here). If you’d like to have the new Wigwam hat, and don’t think you’ll be able to get back to see us soon, just give us a call and you can purchase the Wigwam hat over the phone (800) 448-9260. We will package and mail your order promptly.

Announcements…If you’re looking for some great fishing and lodging deals, check out the November Specials we will be offering on our website www.wigwamresortlow.com. We are running a Fall Special. The Special will be as follows: $35 per person per night lodging in the lodge or cabins (restrictions will apply with number of people in cabins). NOVEMBER ICE FISHING SPECIAL - If you book by November 30th for a February Mid-Week Ice Fishing Package you will get a 15% discount. That’s Sunday night – Wednesday night 15% off all Mid-Week Ice Fishing Packages. To qualify for this you must have the deposit paid by November 30th. Each lodging charge is subject to applicable federal, state and local sales tax. Applicable to new reservations only. I also wanted to tell you all about our Veterans and Armed Forces Special, which we have running 365 days a year. Wigwam Resort gives Veterans and our currently enlisted Armed Forces a 10% discount on any package plus whatever specials we are giving. We want to thank you all for your service…God Bless America!

If you’re looking for an affordable vacation this summer, at a first class fishing resort, you’ve just found it! For additional information, please call one of our knowledgeable staff members at (800) 448-9260, and start your journey to the “Walleye Capitol of the World”!

Today’s “Quote of the Day”…”Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow.” - Doug Firebaugh. This is a life lesson that has been taught throughout all of time itself, and if we adhere to its message, the world will most definitely be better tomorrow than it is today. Each and everyday Jody and I try to do things that will make this world a better place, no matter what it is. Every time we sit down at the table, we pray for a better tomorrow for all our friends, family and even people we don’t know. We know that prayer is not the only thing that will get it done though. Every day you must DO SOMETHING that will inch you closer, like cleaning your garage, or a room, or the local park, or going across the street and helping the neighbor with something they may need help with. I think that by all of us having discipline and a commitment to bettering tomorrow, it will bring us one step closer to the things we all desire and cherish. I hope that each of you will take the time to do something every day, no matter what it is, to bring about a better tomorrow for the next generation of Americans, and heck why stop there, lets think big, THE WORLD…God Bless.

Daily Fishing Report: Today: Sun and clouds mixed, near record high temperatures, high 61F with winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight should be partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight, low 46F with winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow we should have cloudy skies with a few showers later in the day, near record high temperatures, high 59F with winds SE at 10 to 20 mph…there will be a 30% chance of rain. Tomorrow night should be overcast with rain showers at times with thunder possible, low 41F with winds SE at 10 to 20 mph…there will be a 50% chance of rain. Thursday we should have a chance of showers, highs in the mid 40s and lows in the low 30s. Friday we should have times of sun and clouds, highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid 20s. Saturday we should see a mix of sun and clouds, highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid 20s. Today’s fishing report will be provided by me, a few of our guests and some local talent. The Rainy River Walleye bite has started to pick up and I’ve heard through the grapevine that right out from Wheelers Point Resort and right by the windsock that people are doing well in 15 feet of water. The colors are still pretty consistent, Pink and Chartreuse has been very effective. As we get colder weather the Walleyes will undoubtedly continue to run into the river. I also heard that right outside Lighthouse and Morris Gap’s they’re still catching fish from the 14 – 20 foot range. If you’re fishing the river, be sure you have ¾ to 1 oz jigs, we really have some current flowing and you have to be on the bottom to catch the Walleyes. Last Monday and Friday I went up by the Three Sisters and pulled some plugs and had some awesome success. On Monday I caught nothing but big Walleyes on TDD-9 Blue/Silver/Red Rapalas. On Friday we hooked into some nice Walleyes and Northern Pike, but it wasn’t as good as Monday. So, the question must be asked about the Nine Footer and the Twenty Nine Footer. I haven’t personally fished them this fall, but if there holding at the sisters, they might just be holding there also. If anyone heads up that way, please let me know how you do. You can purchase your Jigs, Frozen Shiners, Rapalas and Reef Runners from the same place that I get mine, Log Cabin Bait and Tackle, which is about ¾ of a mile south of the Wigwam on 172. Also, Tom’s Tackle, a local tackle making company makes all the jigs and spinners that I use and you can get your own Tom’s Tackle jigs and lures at Log Cabin Bait. Use what works for us on Lake of the Woods, “Tom’s Tackle”, a local company that know what works on Lake of the Woods. Keep checking out the fishing report, and I’ll give you all the hard facts as soon as I find out where they’re hiding next. Good luck and Happy Fishing to all! Thanks for fishing with us and visiting with us at the Wigwam Resort on Lake of the Woods.

My shout out today will go to the hard working employees of the Wigwam Resort. I would like to thank you personally for all your hard work this fall. Fall cleaning, while servicing customers, has gone off without a hitch this fall. In years past we just haven’t had the guest presence that we have seen this season, and everyone here has made it a great experience for all to enjoy. Thanks again to the entire Wigwam staff, we appreciate all your hard work and nothing goes overlooked.
Happy Fishing to all, and to all a good day!

Wigwam Fisherman
Wigwam Resort
www.wigwamresortlow.com

Late Fall Trolling for MONSTER WALLEYE on LOW. Video shot on 11-1-10 -

Late Fall Trolling for MONSTER WALLEYE on LOW. Video shot on 11-1-10 -

Late Fall Lake of the Woods Walleye Bite is back after the Wind Recedes

Good morning to all!

Welcome to another edition of the Wigwam Fisherman’s Blog. I wanted to start off by throwing out a big Wigwam Thank You to the Jason Madden Group form Iowa that visited us over the weekend. This group consisted of three brothers, a grandfather, a cousin and a friend. I had the pleasure of showing them around the lake Friday and Saturday. The fishing wasn’t phenomenal, but we managed to get a few Walleye, Sauger and Perch to send home with the boys. After the windy few days we had prior to there arrival, the lake was like chocolate milk everywhere but the Gaps, so we were limited to those spots. We found most of the fish in 16-1/2 feet of water in Morris Gap. We did see a few being caught out of Lighthouse, but there was most definitely more action at Morris. Thanks again guys for being our guests and giving me the opportunity to meet all of you. We hope you had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you all back this winter.

On Monday afternoon at about 3 PM, I looked out the window and there was barely any wind and it was sunny and close to 60 degrees. My mind started running and I thought I better get out on the lake just one more time before the weather turns for good, it was November 1st. So, I proceeded to get the boat and head to the Canadian side of Lake of the Woods, just east of the Nine Footer, to The Three Sisters. The Three Sisters is a rocky formation that is on the edge of the big body of water, just inside of the Canadian border. Oh yeah, another great fact is it also just happens to run up on a sand bar. For many of you that read my blog, you know that I love to fish the rocks and on this fabulous November day that’s just what I was going to do.

I started pulling TD-11 & TDD-9 Rapalas (Blue/Silver/Red) along the rock shelf in about 22 feet of water. I was marking plenty of fish, but just not picking any up, so I proceeded to head in to 18 feet and see what I could pick up. This move was the smartest thing I did all day. In a two hour period I picked up a 16”, 23-1/2”, 27-1/2”, 28-1/2” and a 31” Walleye…I love it! Pulling plugs on Lake of the Woods is one of my favorite techniques and on Monday it landed me the biggest Walleye I’ve ever caught on Lake of the Woods, and I’ve been fishing here for 18 years. Needless to say I’m a little pumped!

I have people that ask me all the time about fishing in Canada, and most think that you have to stay in Canada to fish there, that is flat wrong. Many of the locals around the Baudette area purchase a RABC (Remote Area Border Crossing) Permit from the Ontario Customs and an Ontario fishing license, which allows us to fish Canadian waters of Lake of the Woods. My personal opinion is this, the big body of water holds the big fish, as many of you know, and that’s where you want to be fishing. If you’d like to fish the Canadian side of Lake of the Woods and stay with the Wigwam, please shoot me an e-mail (jp@wigwamresortlow.com) and I can help you put something together.

This was sure a day to remember, and maybe something that might get your blood pumping every time you’re getting ready to visit us on Lake of the Woods. I have put a little video together of my latest excursion which landed me the biggest Walleye of my life, by The Three Sisters on Lake of the Woods, and here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0V-rHm_BTA.

ICE FISHING REMINDER!!!!!

Ice fishing is right around the corner and the Wigwam Resort is starting to fill up for December and January already. I have to make this know, because one of our longtime patrons called me this morning to make a group reservation for the 3rd weekend in December and I had to tell him that we are all sold out of cabins. Needless to say he was a tad bit bummed, and he said, “I shouldn’t have waited this long, the guys are going to be so mad”. I don’t want anyone to have to be mad at anyone, so if you’re looking to ice fishing on Lake of the Woods this winter and you want to stay at the Wigwam Resort, you might want to check on availability as soon as possible. With the great fishing we’ve had all summer; people are making reservations ice fishing before they’ve even left the resort. Many of you have been fishing here all summer and know what it’s been like day in and day out and you’re not missing your chance to fish Lake of the Woods, and stay at the best resort on the lake (Wigwam Resort), my humble opinion.

If you haven’t become a fan of the Wigwam Resort-low on Facebook, what are you waiting for? I’m posting on there daily and have found it a great way to communicate with everyone on a regular basis. I will be posting all of our weekly meal specials and drink specials on there also. Take advantage of Facebook and everything it allows you to do. We look forward to having you as our friends on Facebook. Also, we have just received a new stock of hats (seen pictured here). If you’d like to have the new Wigwam hat, and don’t think you’ll be able to get back to see us soon, just give us a call and you can purchase the Wigwam hat over the phone (800) 448-9260. We will package and mail your order promptly.

Announcements…If you’re looking for some great fishing and lodging deals, check out the November Specials we will be offering on our website www.wigwamresortlow.com. We are running a Fall Special. The Special will be as follows: $35 per person per night lodging in the lodge or cabins (restrictions will apply with number of people in cabins). NOVEMBER ICE FISHING SPECIAL - If you book by November 30th for a February Mid-Week Ice Fishing Package you will get a 15% discount. That’s Sunday night – Wednesday night 15% off all Mid-Week Ice Fishing Packages. To qualify for this you must have the deposit paid by November 30th. Each lodging charge is subject to applicable federal, state and local sales tax. Applicable to new reservations only. I also wanted to tell you all about our Veterans and Armed Forces Special, which we have running 365 days a year. Wigwam Resort gives Veterans and our currently enlisted Armed Forces a 10% discount on any package plus whatever specials we are giving. We want to thank you all for your service…God Bless America!

If you’re looking for an affordable vacation this summer, at a first class fishing resort, you’ve just found it! For additional information, please call one of our knowledgeable staff members at (800) 448-9260, and start your journey to the “Walleye Capitol of the World”!

Today’s “Quote of the Day”…”The more difficulties one has to encounter, within and without, the more significant and the higher in inspiration his life will be.” - Horace Bushnell. In today’s day and age with all the hardships you see everyday people going through I believe there is something inspirational in store for all our lives at the end of this leg in our journey. It’s hard to find someone whose life that hasn’t been affected in one shape or form by our lagging economy. Most everyone has a good outlook though, even despite the tough times, and I think that is the most important part. As we battle on a daily basis the inspiration of life needs to overflow. Where my life has been inspired is, to help others and do as much as I can to help people enjoy life. I have been blessed with a fantastic opportunity to put smiles on peoples faces each and every day, and this is what I believe I was put on this earth to do. The people I meet inspire me to be better and do better for others, so I challenge each of you to do the same. Let’s together make this world a better place for those we will eventually leave it to…God Bless.

Daily Fishing Report: Today we should see plenty of sunshine, high 49F with winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. Tonight should be partly cloudy, low 34F with winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Tomorrow we should have considerable clouds early, with some decrease in clouds later in the day, temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s with winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Tomorrow night we should have a few clouds, low 28F with winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Friday we should have plenty of sun, highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 30s. Saturday we should have times of sun and clouds, highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 30s. Sunday should be mostly cloudy, highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 30s. Today’s fishing report will be provided by me, a few of our guests and some local talent. Morris Gap has had the most consistent and best fishing this fall for me and our guests. This weekend we were fishing in 16-1/2 feet of water in Morris Gap and consistently caught fish, mostly Saugers, but the Walleyes were there to be had. Lighthouse Gap closest to Pine Island in 14 – 18 feet of water also produced for some of our guests. If you’re fishing in the Rainy River I heard through the grapevine that right out from Wheelers Point Resort by the windsock that people are doing well in 15 feet of water. The colors are still pretty consistent, Pink and Chartreuse have been very effective. As we get colder weather the Walleyes will undoubtedly run into the river after the Shiners that should be running a little bit better now. If you’re fishing the river, be sure you have ¾ to 1 oz jigs, we really have some current flowing and you have to be on the bottom to catch the Walleyes. Just a few days ago I went up by the Three Sisters and pulled some plugs and had some awesome success. I caught nothing but big Walleyes on TDD-9 Blue/Silver/Red Rapalas (here's the YouTube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0V-rHm_BTA). So, the question must be asked about the Nine Footer and the Twenty Nine Footer. I haven’t personally fished them this fall, but if there holding at the sisters, they might just be holding there also. If anyone heads up that way, please let me know how you do. You can purchase your Jigs, Frozen Shiners, Rapalas and Reef Runners from the same place that I get mine, Log Cabin Bait and Tackle, which is about ¾ of a mile south of the Wigwam on 172. Also, Tom’s Tackle, a local tackle making company makes all the jigs and spinners that I use and you can get your own Tom’s Tackle jigs and lures at Log Cabin Bait. Use what works for us on Lake of the Woods, “Tom’s Tackle”, a local company that know what works on Lake of the Woods. Keep checking out the fishing report, and I’ll give you all the hard facts as soon as I find out where they’re hiding next. Good luck and Happy Fishing to all! Thanks for fishing with us and visiting with us at the Wigwam Resort on Lake of the Woods.

My shout out today will go to the hard working employees of the Wigwam Resort. I would like to thank you personally for all your hard work this fall. Fall cleaning, while servicing customers, has gone off without a hitch this fall. In years past we just haven’t had the guest presence that we have seen this season, and everyone here has made it a great experience for all to enjoy. Thanks again to the entire Wigwam staff, we appreciate all your hard work and nothing goes overlooked.
Happy Fishing to all, and to all a good day!

Wigwam Fisherman
Wigwam Resort
www.wigwamresortlow.com

Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing at the Wigwam Resort