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Nick Ott
Aug 8, 20192 min read
Fall Lake Fishing Report for August 8th.
It’s been all smiles from Packsack anglers this year! Fall Lake and Basswood fishing has been tremendous as expected! Even with a recent...
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Nick Ott
Jun 19, 20192 min read
Nick's Fishing Report for June 19th
Fishing in the Ely area remains good through the first 2-weeks of June! Despite some cold weather, Packsack anglers have been having good...
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Nick Ott
May 22, 20192 min read
Nick's Fall Lake Fishing Report For May 22nd
The walleye bite continues here on Fall Lake and beyond! Even with a full moon, Packsack anglers have been able to bring home some hefty...
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Nick Ott
May 15, 20192 min read
Nick's Fall Lake Fishing Report for May 15th
Welcome to the first edition of Nick’s Fishing report of 2019! Well, it seems this year’s Fall Lake Ice out was right on point for a...
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Nick Ott
May 4, 20192 min read
Jim's Jigs and Bobbers
The open water season is here! The lakes are free of ice, the walleye and pike are spawning, and folks across the country are flocking to...
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Nick Ott
Mar 2, 20193 min read
Last Minute Tips Before Monday's "Go Live"
Hello Packsack Friends, I hope you are all having a great weekend, and I hope all of our upper Midwest friends have been able to dig out...
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Nick Ott
Feb 20, 20193 min read
Permit News
Dear Friends, We know many of you are anxiously awaiting news about your permits for your 2019 BWCAW reservation. We thank you for your...
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Danielle Ott
Dec 21, 20182 min read
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays Packsack Family! Another season here at Packsack is in the books and a blanket of snow and ice is covering the BWCA!...
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Nick Ott
Oct 27, 20185 min read
The Latest Changes to the BWCAW Permit System
Dear valued Packsack Customer, Another season has come and gone, and we would like to THANK EVERYONE for your support and business in the...
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Nick Ott
Sep 21, 20183 min read
Boat and Motor Permit Lottery Discontinued
The decision to discontinue the permit lottery affecting day use and overnight boat and motor permits, was made official September 20th...
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Nick Ott
Sep 12, 20182 min read
Fall Lake Fishing Report for Sept. 12th.
Reports coming from the area lakes are that the Fall bite is on! Yes, it’s that time of year when the Fall colors start to appear, the...
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Nick Ott
Aug 28, 20182 min read
Fall Lake Fishing Report for August 28th
The Ely area fishing reports have been a mixed bag for the mid part of August. The windless bluebird days of August found anglers...
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Nick Ott
Aug 8, 20182 min read
Fall Lake Fishing Report for August 8th
Ely area fishing has remained strong as we enter the dog days of August. Packsack anglers are still bringing their limits of walleye and...
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Nick Ott
Jul 25, 20182 min read
Fall Lake Fishing Report for July 25th
The past couple of weeks Fall Lake has been blessed with some beautiful weather and some great fishing! Despite some bluebird days,...
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Nick Ott
Jun 28, 20182 min read
Fall Lake Fishing Report for June 28th
Ely area fishing remains spectacular heading into July! With the mayfly hatch wrapping up, anglers are hitting the mark for walleye and...
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Nick Ott
Jun 21, 20182 min read
Fall Lake Fishing Report for June 21st
Mayfly don’t bother me! After another successful week of fishing in the Ely area, some lakes are starting to experience the annual Mayfly...
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Nick Ott
Jun 13, 20182 min read
Fall Lake Fishing Report for June 13th
Summer is in full swing here in Ely and for mid-June, the fish bite remains exceptional. Anglers fishing Pipestone and Jackfish have been...
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Nick Ott
Jun 6, 20182 min read
Fall Lake Fishing Report for June 6th
Fishing in the greater Ely area remains hot! Despite some crazy weather patterns, many Packsack anglers have found success on Fall Lake,...
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Nick Ott
May 30, 20182 min read
Fall Lake Fishing Report for May 30th
Anglers visiting the Ely area in the past two weeks have been treated to not only outstanding fishing, but also some beautiful weather!...
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