Great Guests, Great Fishing, and Beautiful Weather Accentuated the Wigwam Resort’s 19th Annual Beach Bash on Lake of the Woods

Good morning to all!

Welcome to another edition of the Wigwam Fisherman’s Blog. I wanted to start off by thanking everyone who blessed us with their presence this weekend at the Wigwam Resort to celebrate our 19th Annual Beach Bash. The day started off a little shaky with the weather, but by 11 AM the clouds started to dissipate and there was nothing but blue skies for as far as the eye could see. We sold 600 plus wrist bands, and that didn’t include the 150 guests we had staying with us between the lodge, cabins, RV Park and campground…we couldn’t have asked for anything more. I also wanted to thank all the volunteers, and staff for their hard work throughout the day and night. They provided great service for all the guests, and they were complimented on a regular basis…thanks again!

The Wigwam Resort’s 19th Annual Beach Bash allowed us once again to provide a little outdoor fun and activates to the guests of our resort, guests of other resorts in the area, and our local community. Tom and Nina have already started talking about the 20th Annual and what we can do to make it better next year. A large number of guest from this weekend have already booked for next years Beach Bash, which will be held on July 9th, 2011. Many of them have also already started to book their favorite launch drivers, to ensure they get with the captain of their choice. Where I’m going with this is, don’t wait to long to book for your trip during the Wigwam Resort 20th Annual Beach Bash.

As many of you probably know, Lake of the Woods is on fire right now. The Walleye bite as never been better on a consistent basis. Lake of the Woods is spoiling people each and everyday, so if you’re on the fence about taking that trip to God’s Country, tip off that fence and head up north to “The Walleye Capitol of the World”…you won’t be disappointed. The tantalizing effect of setting the hook never gets old, I for one can attest to that. Remember, the Wigwam Resort on Lake of the Woods is Paradise without the Passport…come be our guest.

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 you 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 July Specials we will be offering on our website www.wigwamresortlow.com. We are running a Super Summer Special for the balance of the summer, until September 1st. Tom would like to celebrate his 12th year of ownership, and help more people experience Lake of the Woods, by offering $25.00 per person, per night lodging in our lodge every day (midweek & weekend). We would also like to offer $25.00 per person, per night lodging in our cabins, midweek only (Sunday night – Wednesday night) some restrictions will apply to minimum numbers of guest per cabin. 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”…”Plenty of people miss their share of happiness. Not because they never found it, but because they didn’t stop to enjoy it.” – William Feather. Jody clips out and puts “Quotes of the Day” in an envelope for me as she runs across them every once and while, and yesterday I started to give them a look. There were plenty of good ones, which I will use down the road, but this one in particular stuck out like a sore thumb. 5 years ago while I was working 60 hours a week and attending law school, this was me. I was going through my life not stopping for an instant to smell the roses and I missed out on so much. Today knowing what I know from personal experience and life lessons, I can honestly say that I let ambition run my life. Not that that’s bad thing, but as of today I think I would have slowed down and enjoyed the experience a little bit more. It’s easier today to look back and say that I could have done it different, but in the heat of life, we all make decisions that sometimes we regret. Today I take a little extra time out of my day to enjoy my life, my surroundings and especially all my great company as I journey through life. The message I wish to give you today is, slow down, enjoy, be thankful of what you have, and be happy for it, the rest will take care of itself…God Bless.

Daily Fishing Report: Tonight will be mainly clear skies, low 53F with winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow should be partly cloudy, high 79F with winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night we should have partly cloudy skies early will give way to showers and a possible thunderstorm later in the night, low around 60F with winds SE at 5 to 10 mph…there will be a 60% chance of rain. Friday we should have showers and a few thunderstorms likely, high 73F with winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph…there will be a 60% chance of rain. Saturday should be cloudy with showers and thunderstorms, highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 50s. Sunday we should have a few clouds, highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s. Today’s fishing report will be provided by Billy “The Sniper” Kloos, Kevin "Tall Tale" Olmstead, and Shane “Wiggles”. The fish are still thick in the bowl, in 33 -34 feet of water from Lighthouse Gap to Long Point. This past weekend and week our guys have been drifting pulling hammered gold spinners with crawlers as bait and long lining and down rigging the Rapalas. There hasn’t been one day they haven’t come in without their limit of Walleye. In years past this used to be the dog days of summer, but for some odd reason this summer, the Walleyes haven’t stopped biting. We haven’t been anchoring and jigging for the past week. I’m going out fishing tomorrow for a couple hours with some repeat guests to see how we fair. I think that we’ll try and pull the spinners tomorrow morning with the light wind, and then later on we’ll pull the Rapalas…I love it! When fishing in deep water (30’ – 34’) I travel about 2.25-2.75 MPH and let out about 125-150 feet of line with TD-11 Rapalas and Reef Runners. This is one of my favorite ways to fish for “Big Walleye” on Lake of the Woods. Be sure to be hanging on, because when they hit you better be ready for a good fight. You can purchase your Jigs, Frozen Shiners, Spinners, Crawlers, and Rapalas from the same place that I get mine, Log Cabin Bait, which is about ¾ of a mile south of the Wigwam on 172. I must state this again, in my 18 years of fishing Lake of the Woods; I’ve never seen the fishing this good on such a consistent basis. Don’t wait too long to make your plans to visit us, because you never know how long it will last…I hope forever! Keep checking out the fishing report…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 out to my Grandpa and Grandma (Hanson and Marion Day) in Lake Havasu, AZ, whom my brother and I are going to visit this weekend. I haven’t seen them in about 15 years and their health is deteriorating quickly. I can’t wait to see you guys, and Ryan and I look forward to spending the next few days with you. See you soon and I love you Grandpa and Grandma…God Bless!

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

Wigwam Fisherman aka Jean-Paul Tessier
Wigwam Resort
www.wigwamresortlow.com

Wigwam Resort 19th Annual Beach Bash July 24, 2010, Will Rock Your Socks Off!

Good morning to all!

Welcome to another edition of the Wigwam Fisherman’s Blog. I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend on and off the lake. The Wigwam, as usual, was all over the fish this weekend on Lake of the Woods, and I love to see the smiles on our guests faces each and every day. This weekend was Tom’s Birthday, so Nina took him to Moon Dance and from the sounds of it; they had a great time…Happy Birthday Tom! I won’t disclose Tom’s age, but if you’re really interested in knowing, when you see him this weekend you can ask him…haha. Thanks everyone again for making this summer such a great time on Lake of the Woods, without you it wouldn’t be possible.

The Wigwam Resort’s 19th Annual Beach Bash will be held this Saturday, July 24th at the Wigwam Resort from 3 pm till close (1 am). The Wayne Renn Band will be the live entertainment all weekend long (Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights from 8 till 1 am). Saturday the band will be outside and we anticipate it to be a rocking occasion. Wayne and the band put on great shows each and every night, and everyone that has had the pleasure of hearing them can’t wait to see them again, so here’s your opportunity to see them again or see them for the fist time. We will be having a wide range of games with 100% payback to the participants. We have planned for the first time at Beach Bash, a Pig Roast, and I can’t wait to dig in and give it a try. I’ve had the pleasure of attending a few Pig Roasts before, and if you haven’t tried it before, you won’t be disappointed…I can’t wait! We will be giving away “Walleye Fins”, which will be fried up in our “Frying Saucers”, so don’t miss out on the Fins (we only have a limited amount, so as soon as there gone, there gone), and here’s your opportunity to get one of your own Frying Saucers. We look forward to seeing you all there for the party!

On the Lake of the Woods fishing front, the fishing is still awesome, but you have to know how to catch them, it isn’t as easy as going out there and dropping the anchor and just jigging anymore. The fish are still being caught in record numbers each and everyday, which a great number them are returned to our tremendous body of water. Just this morning I had the opportunity of speaking with a guest whom we took fishing yesterday, and he just had to comment on the size and quantity of the Walleyes this July compared to years past…he is absolutely amazed. If you want to experience the amazing fishing on Lake of the Woods, just as our guests are experiencing each and everyday, give us a call at (800) 448-9260 and speak with one of our knowledgeable staff members. We want everyone to have the opportunity to experience there “Best Day of Fishing Ever”! We look forward to having you as our guest at the Wigwam Resort on Lake of the Woods, Paradise without a Passport.

As many of you probably know, Lake of the Woods is on fire right now. The Walleye bite as never been better on a consistent basis. Lake of the Woods is spoiling people each and everyday, so if you’re on the fence about taking that trip to God’s Country, tip off that fence and head up north to “The Walleye Capitol of the World”…you won’t be disappointed. The tantalizing effect of setting the hook never gets old, I for one can attest to that. Remember, the Wigwam Resort on Lake of the Woods is Paradise without the Passport…come be our guest.

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 you 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 July Specials we will be offering on our website www.wigwamresortlow.com. We are running a Super Summer Special for the balance of the summer, until September 1st. Tom would like to celebrate his 12th year of ownership, and help more people experience Lake of the Woods, by offering $25.00 per person, per night lodging in our lodge every day (midweek & weekend). We would also like to offer $25.00 per person, per night lodging in our cabins, midweek only (Sunday night – Wednesday night) some restrictions will apply to minimum numbers of guest per cabin. 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”…”In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.” - Albert Schweitzer. This past weekend Jody, I and Vancouver had the opportunity of going blueberry picking in our fabulous and majestic Beltrami Island State Forest, which is just southwest of Baudette. As we drove down the gravel roads we marveled at the beauty, which God has created for us. We picked wild blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, and even saw a few deer, grouse, black bear and numerous other wildlife creatures along the way. But, since the conception of the mobile phone and its amazing technology, many of us have become hooked to it, and we don’t lift our heads up to enjoy our surrounding beauty. Just this weekend I had the opportunity of viewing some individuals walking down the street, which were surfing or texting away without even lifting their heads…I have been guilty of this myself on a few different occasions. I’m not saying technology is bad, I utilize it more than the average individual, but I think that we all need to lift our heads sometime and step back to appreciate everything that has been given to us. I hope that will help you lift your heads and enjoy your amazing surroundings, no matter where you are…God Bless.

Daily Fishing Report: Today will be sunny, high 77F with winds light and variable. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms overnight, low 61F with winds light and variable…there will be a 30% chance of rain. Tomorrow we should have rain showers in the morning with scattered thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon; high around 75F with winds SE at 5 to 10 mph…there will be a 60% chance of rain. Tomorrow night should be mostly cloudy with showers and a few thunderstorms; low around 60F with winds NE at 10 to 15 mph…there will be a 60% chance of rain. Friday we should have a mix of sun and clouds, highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 50s. Saturday (Wigwam Resort Beach Bash) we should have occasional showers possible, highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 50s. Sunday should be mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s. Today’s fishing report will be provided by me, Tom Briggs, Billy “The Sniper” Kloos, and Kevin "Tall Tale" Olmstead. The fish are still thick in the bowl 30 -32 feet of water from Lighthouse Gap to Long Point. This past weekend and week “again” I was catching fish each and everyway possible (jigging, drifting or trolling). Once again, I have never caught so many big fish at one time in my life…Lake of the Woods baby, Lake of the Woods. Frozen Shiners, Leaches, and Crawlers can be used with similar results out there right now…it just depends on what method of fishing to the bait being used. If you want to troll, or drift and pull spinners, use hammered gold, which is a Lake of the Woods sure thing. As far as the bait goes while pulling spinners you can use minnows “preferably live”, leaches, or my favorite, crawlers. When we have a good “Walleye Chop” out there, it’s still best to anchor and jig with a frozen shiner or a leech. If you plan on anchoring in the big lake, the best type of anchor to use is a spike anchor with at least 100’ of rope. 3/8 oz Jigs (Pink/Gold, Silver & Chartreuse/Green) with frozen shiners were the golden tickets this weekend and week. Every time I go out I long line Rapalas and Reef Runners with awesome success when the wind dies down and there is was no Walleye Chop. When fishing in deep water (30’ – 34’) I travel about 2.5-2.75 MPH and let out about 125-150 feet of line with TD-11 Rapalas and Reef Runners. This is one of my favorite ways to fish for “Big Walleye” on Lake of the Woods. Be sure to be hanging on, because when they hit you better be ready for a good fight. You can purchase your Jigs, Frozen Shiners, and Rapalas from the same place that I get mine, Log Cabin Bait, which is about ¾ of a mile south of the Wigwam on 172. Don’t forget, this weekend is the Wigwam Resorts 19th Annual Beach Bash and I hope to see you all up here, but if you can’t make it, keep checking out the fishing report…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 out to all the Wigwam Resort employees this week. Everyone is working hard to make sure the 19th Annual Beach Bash is its best ever. I just wanted to thank them all for their hard work and dedication to the Wigwam and all our guests. Thanks again guys and gals…take care and God Bless!

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

Wigwam Fisherman aka Jean-Paul Tessier
Wigwam Resort
www.wigwamresortlow.com

Lake of the Woods Continues to Give Angles “Their Best Days of Fishing Ever”

Good morning to all!

Welcome to another edition of the Wigwam Fisherman’s Blog. I hope everyone had a great weekend last week and an even better week. Over the past few days I had the pleasure of fishing with a great couple from Black River Falls, WI, Rod and Alice Nowak. Monday and Tuesday we tried to get the Northern Pike and Small Mouth Bass, but caught more Walleyes than we did the Northern and Smallies. So, on Wednesday they asked, what could we get if we actually fished for Walleyes? Well, we went out on Wednesday after the first wave of storms when through and the first 2 Walleyes were 24” and 24 1/2”. Alice and Rod made a little bet at the start of the day, and I might have to add that Alice isn’t going to be the one weeding the onion patch…haha. After the first 3 Walleyes were caught, Billy “the Sniper” Kloos got on the radio and said he was over the biggest group of fish he had seen all year, so we pulled the anchor and took a little drive to visit the Sniper. When we arrived at the location, Billy wasn’t kidding, the Walleyes were thicker than I had ever seen, and Pink/Gold 3/8 oz jigs with frozen shiners were the golden ticket. We were fishing in 31 feet of water out from Graceton Rd, and we loved it!

One of our faithful patrons has lost a son and I wanted to share this with all of you. I have tried to load a video that was sent to me, but I can't get it to work at this time, but I will keep trying and as soon as I can share it with you, I will. My Father, an ex-Marine, raised us to respect the service men and women of our country, and I will for all eternity. This present story brought a tear to my eye and reminds me of the many that are still paying the ultimate price for our freedom, home and abroad. Here’s to Jesse Nathan Davis, an American Hero!

As many of you probably know, Lake of the Woods is on fire right now. The Walleye bite as never been better on a consistent basis. Lake of the Woods is spoiling people each and everyday, so if you’re on the fence about taking that trip to God’s Country, tip off that fence and head up north to “The Walleye Capitol of the World”…you won’t be disappointed. The tantalizing effect of setting the hook never gets old, I for one can attest to that. Remember, the Wigwam Resort on Lake of the Woods is Paradise without the Passport…come be our guest.

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 you 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 July Specials we will be offering on our website www.wigwamresortlow.com. We are running a Super Summer Special for the balance of the summer, until September 1st. Tom would like to celebrate his 12th year of ownership, and help more people experience Lake of the Woods, by offering $25.00 per person, per night lodging in our lodge every day (midweek & weekend). We would also like to offer $25.00 per person, per night lodging in our cabins, midweek only (Sunday night – Wednesday night) some restrictions will apply to minimum numbers of guest per cabin. 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”…”Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time,
for that is the stuff life is made of.” - Benjamin Franklin. After reading through plenty of inspirational and motivational quotes, this one took the cake today. One of our Founding Fathers hit it right on the head when he spoke these words. I think that we all love life, so we shouldn’t squander our time. Get out and live life to the fullest of your ability and I promise you, it will make your life better. When I moved home a few years ago, I really started living my life by doing what I love to do, and today I’m in a better place. I think Benjamin Franklin was an extremely intelligent fellow, and I think that whatever it is we want to do, we need not squander our time on this beautiful earth. I hope this will inspire you to “not” squander time…God Bless.

Daily Fishing Report: Tonight we should have isolated thunderstorms early, becoming clear after midnight, low 59F with winds W at 10 to 20 mph…there will be a 30% chance of rain. Tomorrow should be mostly sunny skies, high 78F with winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Tomorrow night should be clear, low near 55F with winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Saturday we should have sun and clouds mixed with a slight chance of thunderstorms during the afternoon, a few storms may be severe, high 79F with winds SE at 10 to 15 mph…there will be a 30% chance of rain. Sunday should be partly cloudy, with a chance of a thunderstorm, highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s. Monday we should have times of sun and clouds, highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s. Today’s fishing report will be provided by me, Tom Briggs, Billy “The Sniper” Kloos, and Kevin "Tall Tale" Olmstead. The fish are still thick in the bowl 30 -32 feet of water from Lighthouse Gap to Long Point. This past weekend and week “again” I was catching fish each and everyway possible (jigging, drifting or trolling). Once again, I have never caught so many big fish at one time in my life…Lake of the Woods baby, Lake of the Woods. Frozen Shiners, Leaches, and Crawlers can be used with similar results out there right now…it just depends on what method of fishing to the bait being used. If you want to troll, or drift and pull spinners, use hammered gold, which is a Lake of the Woods sure thing. As far as the bait goes while pulling spinners you can use minnows “preferably live”, leaches, or my favorite, crawlers. When we have a good “Walleye Chop” out there, it’s still best to anchor and jig. If you plan on anchoring in the big lake, the best type of anchor to use is a spike anchor with at least 100’ of rope. 3/8 oz Jigs (Pink/Gold, Silver & Chartreuse/Green) with frozen shiners were the golden tickets this weekend and week. We also did some long lining this weekend with awesome success when the wind died down and there was no Walleye Chop. When fishing in deep water (30’ – 32’) I travel about 2.5-2.75 MPH and let out about 125-150 feet of line with TD-11 Rapalas and Reef Runners. This is one of my favorite ways to fish for “Big Walleye” on Lake of the Woods. Be sure to be hanging on, because when they hit you better be ready for a good fight. You can purchase your Jigs, Frozen Shiners, and Rapalas from the same place that I get mine, Log Cabin Bait, which is about ¾ of a mile south of the Wigwam on 172. I hope to see you all up here, but if you can’t make it, keep checking out the fishing report…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 Rod and Alice Nowak from Black River Falls, WI. As I stated in the beginning of the blog, we had the opportunity to fish and visit for 3 days and what a great couple they are. I wanted to personally thank them both for visiting us and giving the Wigwam Resort the opportunity to have them as our guest this week. We look forward to your return and it was truly a pleasure having the opportunity of fishing with you for those 3 days. Thanks again for everything, and Alice, remember to “set that hook”…haha. Take care and God Bless!

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

Wigwam Fisherman aka Jean-Paul Tessier
Wigwam Resort
www.wigwamresortlow.com

As the Rain Falls on Lake of the Woods, So do the Blessings of Great Fishing

Good morning to all!

Welcome to another edition of the Wigwam Fisherman’s Blog. This past weekend I had the opportunity of fishing with a few of my close family members, and the weather and fishing didn’t disappoint us, praise the Lord. On July 3rd we embarked on our fishing excursion with a few Lake of the Woods first timers, and as it has all summer long, it produced a number of fantastic Walleye for us to view, picture and even a few to feast on. I just wanted to thank all my family members that made the trip form many miles away to visit us and share with us the beauty of Lake of the Woods over the 4th of July weekend. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you all back in the very near future.

With all the rain we’ve had in the past few months the water level of Lake of the Woods has risen up about 3 feet, which brings it right to where it should have been on opener. As I was in church on Sunday morning I had to confess to the pastor that it was I that was praying for all the rain after I clipped a rock in Canada early in May. He asked me to please stop praying, because we have enough now…haha. Even with the quickly rising water levels and the sub par conditions, because of some mucky water, the Walleye bite has never been better. I hope that many of you will have the opportunity to experience what we are experiencing on a daily basis up here right now. There is still plenty of summer left to enjoy, and if you haven’t had the time to sneak up here, “just make it happen”. The fishing has never been better on a day in and day out basis in my 18 years on Lake of the Woods, the Walleye Capitol of the World!

As many of you probably know, Lake of the Woods is on fire right now. The Walleye bite as never been better on a consistent basis. Lake of the Woods is spoiling people each and everyday, so if you’re on the fence about taking that trip to God’s Country, tip off that fence and head up north to “The Walleye Capitol of the World”…you won’t be disappointed. The tantalizing effect of setting the hook never gets old, I for one can attest to that. Remember, the Wigwam Resort on Lake of the Woods is Paradise without the Passport…come be our guest.

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 you 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 July Specials we will be offering on our website www.wigwamresortlow.com. We are running a Super Summer Special for the balance of the summer, until September 1st. Tom would like to celebrate his 12th year of ownership, and help more people experience Lake of the Woods, by offering $25.00 per person, per night lodging in our lodge every day (midweek & weekend). We would also like to offer $25.00 per person, per night lodging in our cabins, midweek only (Sunday night – Wednesday night) some restrictions will apply to minimum numbers of guest per cabin. 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”…”There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.” – Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. This is very straight forward and it does work. When I moved back to northern Minnesota to live my life I made a pact with myself to be happy, no matter what. Since the move I’ve had some ups and downs as any person will have through life, but I have kept my promise to myself of living happy and it has paid off. I hope more people will take the “happiness challenge” and see first hand what it can do for their lives…God Bless.

Daily Fishing Report: Tonight we should have some passing clouds, low 57F, with winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow should be generally sunny, high near 75F with winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Tomorrow night should be partly cloudy, low 56F with winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Friday should be partly cloudy, high 78F with winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Saturday should be partly cloudy, highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s. Sunday we should have a mix of sun and clouds, highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s. Today’s fishing report will be provided by myself, Tom Briggs, Billy “The Sniper” Kloos, and Kevin "Tall Tale" Olmstead. The fish are still in the same depths just maybe a tad bit west. For example, picture Morris Point and head straight north to 30 – 34 feet and that’s where you’ll find the fish. The boats are out there, so you don’t have to worry about exact areas, just hunker in and fish away. People are also catching fish out in from Zipple Bay in 30 – 32 feet of water also when the wind doesn’t allow them to get out of Lighthouse Gap…the theme is the fish are deep. This past weekend “again” I was catching fish each and everyway possible (jigging, drifting or trolling). Once again, I have never caught so many big fish at one time in my life…Lake of the Woods baby, Lake of the Woods. Frozen Shiners, Leaches, and Crawlers can be used with similar results out there right now…it just depends on what method of fishing to the bait being used. If you want to troll, or drift and pull spinners, use hammered gold, which is a Lake of the Woods sure thing. As far as the bait goes while pulling spinners you can use minnows “preferably live”, leaches, or my favorite, crawlers. When we have a good “Walleye Chop” out there, it’s still best to anchor and jig. If you plan on anchoring in the big lake, the best type of anchor to use is a spike anchor with at least 100’ of rope. 3/8 oz Jigs (Pink/Gold, Silver & Chartreuse/Green) with frozen shiners were the golden tickets this weekend and week. We also did some long lining this weekend with awesome success when the wind died down and there was no Walleye Chop. When fishing in deep water (30’ – 34’) I travel about 2.5-2.75 MPH and let out about 125-150 feet of line with TD-11 Rapalas and Reef Runners. Purple/White and Gold were the magic color while pulling plugs a few days ago in Canada with Jody and her Father. This is one of my favorite ways to fish for “Big Walleye” on Lake of the Woods. Be sure to be hanging on, because when they hit you better be ready for a good fight. By the end of the day Jody’s Dad (Wes), who had never long lined before, asked me if he could have the Gold Reef Runner he was using…I think he’s hooked! You can purchase your Jigs, Frozen Shiners, and Rapalas from the same place that I get mine, Log Cabin Bait, which is about ¾ of a mile south of the Wigwam on 172. I hope to see you all up here, but if you can’t make it, keep checking out the fishing report…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 Bob and Wendy Barutt from Melrose, MN. They were visiting us this week and fishing with Kevin “Tall Tale” Olmstead when Wendy hooked into a beautiful 30 ½” Walleye on July 5, 2010, which will now go on their wall at home. I know from talking to you both that Bob wanted to take a little credit for the catch, but Wendy this one is all yours. Thanks for giving the Wigwam Resort the opportunity to have you as our guests over our countries Independence Day. Congratulations on this awesome catch and I hope you guys had a great time and we look forward to seeing you back this winter or even sooner!

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

Wigwam Fisherman aka Jean-Paul Tessier
Wigwam Resort
www.wigwamresortlow.com