Lake of the Woods
February 2010 Monthly Newsletter
Wigwam Resort on Lake of the Woods… your destination for Year-Round outdoor enthusiasts. Lake of the Woods is an extraordinary body of water with over 65,000 miles of shoreline and over 14,000 islands. The Wigwam Resort is located 12 miles north of Baudette, MN (Walleye Capital of the World) and is in (arguably) the best position to access both Lake of the Woods and Rainy River. We cater to groups of up to 100. We will customize a package for you with a meeting facility, hunting, fishing, or what ever you need. Groups of 24 or more are eligible for group discounts or other incentives. As you navigate through our site, if you don’t see something you would like, please give us a call at (800) 448-9260 and one of our helpful staff members will accommodate you.
Welcome to another edition of the Wigwam Monthly Newsletter.
As we closed out another stellar month of fishing on Lake of the Woods, I look back at January and it most definitely didn’t disappoint. We saw a number of fish caught in January, some “Big Monster” Walleye and Northern Pike, and tons of 10″ – 19″ Walleye and Sauger. As any month goes, it had its ups and downs, but the ups most definitely out weigh the downs. I heard from at least 10 groups throughout last month, that the days they went fishing had been the best that they had ever experienced… that’s music to my ears. I hear that from a majority of people that are fishing Lake of the Woods for their very first time… there’s nothing quite like it. If you haven’t experienced Lake of the Woods, what are you waiting for?
February has finally arrived, which means “Reef Fishing” is back at the Wigwam Resort! The Wigwam is only one of a small handful of Lake of the Woods Full Service Fishing Resorts that make the 20 mile jaunt up to the “Reefs” to experience the best fishing Lake of the Woods has to offer during Ice Fishing season. People come from thousands of miles around this time of year to get their chance at some of the best Walleye fishing in the world… don’t forget Baudette, MN (Lake of the Woods/Rainy River) is “known” and even “named” the “Walleye Capitol of the World”. Just by that phrase alone, you should know that it doesn’t get any better than Lake of the Woods when you’re looking for Walleyes. The “Reefs” are just the “Cherry” on top of the “Biggest and Best Ice Cream Sundae” I’ve ever eaten. It costs a few bucks more to get up there, but when the fish are on, there is nothing better. There are limited openings per day for “Reef” fishing, don’t wait till it’s to late… book your trip today.
We would like to thank all of our guests so far this season that have stayed with us at the Wigwam Resort. We are about halfway through the 2009-2010 Ice fishing season and the mood and enthusiasm still resemble that of our opening weekend back in December. A lot of that has to do with our great and gracious guests. Our staff is always enthused to make sure your stay is an enjoyable one… we aim to please! We feed off everyone’s awesome attitudes and it’s great to be around so many positive people on a regular basis. So, thank you from our staff and myself for making our jobs so enjoyable.
This past weekend I had the opportunity to share my “story” with one of our guests. Through that conversation I learned that he was going to be inducted into the North Dakota State University Bison Hall of Fame. This gentleman has been a longtime patron of the Wigwam Resort and his name is Mr. George Gilmore. George was visiting us with his nephew this past week when he shared this great news. I just wanted to congratulate George on the induction… what an honor. George, I hope that day is a great day for you, your family and your teammates. Again, it’s an awesome honor and I hope you cherish it… Congratulations Again!
This month the Wigwam Resort would like to offer any person, the following deal. If you put together your groups’ fishing trips, then this is the deal for you. We have started offering the group organizers of groups of 11 or more people whom are first time guests with the Wigwam only, a 10% commission on each guest/friend they bring. Ultimately what it boils down to is, bring 10 paying customers and you get a free trip… you can’t go wrong with that one. For additional information, please call the Wigwam Resort at (800) 448-9260 and ask for Jean-Paul (JP), Colleen or Stephanie. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to be rewarded for going fishing on the world’s best freshwater fishery, Lake of the Woods!
I know that I talked about this last month, but I must say it again. There is no substitute for going out ice fishing in the right accommodations, and there is nothing like a heated bombardier, heated ice house, and arguably the best Walleye fishing in the WORLD to top off your experience on Lake of the Woods this winter. The Wigwam Resort has assembled a fantastic “customer service oriented” staff and we are ready to make your winter vacation to paradise exactly that, a vacation to paradise. We have made some improvements for our guest’s entertainment by adding a few more televisions in our lobby and bar. We want to make sure you don’t miss the big game, whatever it might be. We also have expanded our menu for a wider variety of fantastic food options, from specialty burgers, to roasted chicken dinners, and everything in between, which will be served exclusively at the Wigwam Resort restaurant… come try it out the next time you visit Lake of the Woods.
This month we look forward to that continued awesome ice fishing on the south side of Lake of the Woods. I have been hearing story after story about people that have made the trip up north to the “Reefs”. The lures of choice this year for the Walleyes and Saugers on Lake of the Woods have been the “Stop Signs”, “Macho Minnows”, “Gold Jigs/Gold Disco Balls” and “Jigging Rapalas”.
If you were a guest at the Wigwam and I didn’t get a chance to get your picture, please e-mail it to me with a little description and the size, and I’ll put it on the photo gallery and also on the TV (6 total) that constantly rotates pictures at the resort.
If you have been waiting to try a new place this year, you now have it… Wigwam Resort on Lake of the Woods. We are your outdoor enthusiasts’ dream destination… paradise without the passport. Whether your paradise is a crisp cold winter day, or a warm sunny summer day, we can make sure you enjoy your experience to the fullest. Please visit us on the web at http://www.wigwamresortlow.com to check us out… don’t forget to look at the Catch of the Day, Daily Fishing Report, Wigwam Blog and the Photo Gallery (this will really get your blood pumping). We look forward to meeting each and every one of you in the very near
future.
Take full advantage of everything northern Minnesota has to offer this winter. For additional information on any of our packages and specials, please visit our website at http://www.wigwamresortlow.com, or call our office at (800) 448-9260 to speak with a knowledgeable staff member. Remember that the Wigwam Resort is all about customer satisfaction and there is no better time of year to try it out than right now!
Happy Fishing to all, and to all a good day!
Jean-Paul Tessier aka Wigwam Fisherman
February 2010 Specials
(Applicable to New Reservations Only)
Midweek Ice Fishing Special – We are offering right now at the Wigwam Resort on Lake of the Woods a sweet deal for Midweek Ice Fishing Packages for February and March 2010. If you book your Ice Fishing Trip with the Wigwam Resort this February only, we will offer you a 10% discount on all published midweek prices. For example, if you book one of our Ice Fishing packages for midweek you will receive an additional 10% off the already 5% discounted price, for all you none math majors that’s 15% off published prices for midweek.
Veterans and Armed Services Special – We at the Wigwam Resort would like to extend a special offer to the people whom have and do keep us and our country safe. If you are a veteran or currently enlisted in the armed services, we at the Wigwam Resort will give you a 10% discount off of any fishing package (checkout our website for package prices at http://www.wigwamresortlow.com/). Must have proof of service or current armed services identification (Army, Marine, Navy, Air Force, USCG and the National Guard).
Kids 12 and Under Free Lodging – We at the Wigwam Resort would like to offer families the opportunity to keep a little bit in the pocket book and still be able to bring your family to a great resort. The kids must be fishing with the Wigwam Resort to qualify for this offer.
The Wigwam Resort provides a Daily Fishing Report, Catch of the Day, Blog and photos from our adventures on Lake of the Woods… check all this out on our website at http://www.wigwamresortlow.com. We want to keep everyone up on all the excitement! Let us show you our northern Minnesota hospitality… once we have you hooked, you won’t want to leave. Happy Fishing!!!!
All prices are subject to the State of Minnesota Sales Tax and Fees.
Can’t find any in my area and you’ll be sold out long before I can drive down there.