One of the top requests we get here at In-Depth Outdoors is for us to organize “get together” style events where anglers that frequent our website or follow our TV show can converge on a great body of water at a time of year known to produce a good bite, fish together, swap tips and tell fish stories.
We’re happy to announce our first Get Together for 2015 – we’re headed to Lake of the Woods where Ballard’s Resort will be our host. The dates are set and this event will take place on March 19, 20, 21 and 22!
According to James Holst these dates were picked as they should offer a great chance to get in a good late season walleye bite. When asked to comment on the timing of this event James offered “the walleye will either be on the reefs near Knights and Bridges or they’ll be headed for the south shore where they’ll group outside 4 Mile Bay waiting to make the run up into the Rainy River depending on the severity of the winter. Either way that third week in March offers an excellent shot at some fantastic fishing with a legit shot at numbers of big walleye. Giant northern will also be an option for those that are looking for a shot at the pike of a lifetime.”
One of the other “top requests” we receive here at In-Depth Outdoors is for the chance for members of the website and fans of the fishing show to fish with, or even film a show with, members of the In-Depth Outdoors Pro Staff. Well, that’s going to happen too!
Two lucky anglers attending the 2015 Get Together out of Ballard’s Resort will be selected after dinner on Thursday – March 19 to fish with James Holst and Joel Nelson. Their time on the ice with Holst and Nelson will be filmed and edited to air as the following week’s episode of In-Depth Outdoors TV.
“Joel and I have talked this through and we plan to treat the anglers drawn to fish with us like any other fishing buddies we’d hit the ice with. We’ll share our gear, our knowledge and the hole punching duties!” said James Holst when asked about his approach to fishing with the pair of lucky anglers. “The plan will be to hit it hard for two days and see how much fun we can have and how many big fish we can get on the ice,” added Nelson. “We’ve never done anything like this before but it sounds like a ton of fun and an awesome challenge!”
So here’s the dates and break down of the available packages. There’s a package available for those that want to fish out of Ballard’s Ice Houses as well as a separate package for those that want to stay with Ballard’s and have all the meals provided but prefer to fish out of their own portable houses.
Winter Ice Fishing Get Together – 2015
- Thursday March 19
— Arrival of anglers with check in after 2:00 PM. Anglers check in to their rooms. The evening dinner in the dining room will be served 6:00 PM to 9:00PM with anglers drawn to fish with James and Joel after 9:00 PM.
- Friday March 20 — Breakfast is served before anglers head out to the lake, ice fishing, sack lunch provided for the lake, pack your own beverage for the day, evening meal is provided at the resort, lodging provided for second night.
- Saturday March 21 — Breakfast is served before anglers head out to the lake, ice fishing, sack lunch provided on the lake, pack your own beverage for the day, evening meal is provided at the resort, lodging provided for third night.
- Sunday March 22 — Breakfast is served before anglers head out to the lake. Check out is prior to 11:00 AM. Anglers fishing out of their own portable ice houses can hit the lake after checking out of their rooms. Anglers fishing out of Ballard’s ice houses will depart after checking out.
Lodging – Anglers in attendance will be lodged in our cabins. Each unit is complete with living room, two single beds per bedroom, bathroom, TV, towels, bedding, & daily maid service. Based on lodging preference and availability, there are one, two, and three bedroom cabins at hand for reservations. More info on our cabins can be found online here http://www.ballardsresort.com/facilities/cabins/
Ice fishing – For those on the “Fish With Us” package, you will be angling in spacious, well heated, winter fish houses, outfitted with two holes per person ( 2 to 6 person houses available ). Jig sticks, bait, tackle, and fish processing are provided. Guided transit to and from winter angling houses is included via heated (snow track vehicle) Bombardiers. It is approximately a nine hour day from Bombardier departure time to return.
For those on the “Fish On Your Own” package, you are encouraged to bring up your own equipment and venture on to Lake of the Woods using one of the local pay to access plowed road locations, or pending mode of travel, the grant in aid snowmobile trails.
American Plan Meals – Dinner night of arrival, breakfast, lunch, dinner on fishing days, breakfast morning of departure. Total of eight meals for the trip.
Beverages – Other than at breakfast, you are responsible for your own beverage during the day & dinner. Do not bring personal beverages from your cabin into the lodge, bar, or dining room. The full service bar offers a complete list of beers, liquors, and non-alcoholic beverages. The gift shop also offers the sale of similar items along with various snacks and souvenirs.
Fishing License – A MN fishing license required. – You can purchase a MN angling license at Ballard’s Resort.
Gratuities – Tips for the crew (guides, wait-staff, housekeeping, bartenders) are not included in the package price. For guidelines on suggested gratuities, please ask one of our reservation coordinators.
“Fish With Us” Package Includes:
Three nights lodging. Two days guided walleye ice fishing. All meals.
Angling equipment is provided and includes bait, tackle, & fish processing. Sales & lodging tax is included.
Special Rate = $450.00 per person
“Fish On Your Own” Package Includes:
Three nights lodging. All meals. Sales & lodging tax is included.
Special Rate = $350.00 per person
Note – To receive these special rates you must register your group by January 30, 20015. Rates increase by $75.00 per person if you sign up after the January 30 registration deadline.
Advance deposit of $200 per person is required to hold your spot. Balance is due on arrival.
To make your reservation or for additional information contact Ballard’s Resort. And don’t delay. Space is limited!
Contact Information
Address:
3314 Bur Oak Rd NW
Baudette, MN – 56623
Phone:
218-634-1849 or 800-776-2675
Email:
[email protected]