Piragis Northwoods Company Enews
March 3, 2011
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Greetings!
We're thinking about trippin. Give us some open water, a paddle in hand and we're ready to hit the road. Looking at pictures of last year's canoe trips is fueling this a little. Gazing out the window this time of year does not do the trick. There's a nice crust on the lakes with a couple of short snowfalls under our belts. That makes the skate skiing extraordinarily fast on the lakes. Covering ground much faster than you can paddle in the summer is a blast. More thoughts of paddling, see how easy it is to fast forward? Drew is sitting next to me answering routing questions, reserving canoes, taking deposits for guided group trips, planning full-outfitting adventures for folks. He's a busy man. But, not to busy to help you with your permits and trip plans. Call him today, 800-223-6565.  Remember, that we're not having a Sunsplash Sale weekend this year, instead we are holding a two-month long Canoe and Kayak Sale. Unprecedented in the industry, Your Friends in the Great Northwoods, are offering you 10% off New Canoes and Kayaks plus Free Shipping within 500 miles of Ely, Minnesota. If you live farther away, call us and we'll give you a delivery quote. This sale will end on May 1st, 2011. Steve Schon is your contact, call him on our toll-free line 1-800-223-6565 and get the best deal on new canoes you'll find anywhere! From the end of the road,
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Grandma Goes Solo by Cindy Miller
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Grandma Goes Solo: One canoe, 22 days, 100+ miles, Infinite Satisfaction
by Cindy Miller
Snowy, winter evenings in front of a crackling fire are prime time for daydreaming over maps. It was late January. Firelight flickered across my Chrismar Quetico Provincial Park map as it lay open on the coffee table - again. My husband and I already had our canoe trips for 2009 planned and there I was, already daydreaming about 2010. Somehow I just knew I wanted to - had to -- make a long, solo canoe trip in Quetico the summer of 2010. It would be my way of celebrating the summer I would turn sixty years old. I also knew that it would require a lot of planning and preparation for me to achieve my goal. Although I had made several canoe trips, I had never been without my husband or a guide.
I began by defining what I meant by a "long" trip. The longest canoe trip I had made was only two weeks, so for me, anything over two weeks was a longer trip. Because I needed to start somewhere, I chose numbers that had to do with sixty. Sixty days sounded like too much. Thirty days and thirty nights seemed better and they added up to sixty. Since that was almost a month, I added another night, making it a month. I call it "numerical poetic license." While I expected I might stay in Quetico for all 31 nights, I also knew that I had probably chosen more days than necessary. I wanted the safety and luxury of having too many days, not too little. I was not trying to prove anything. I just wanted the freedom of not having to travel on windy or bad weather days or even on days of paralyzing, exquisite and indescribable beauty. If I arrived at my exit destination early, I wanted the choice of staying or leaving when I felt ready to do so.
Read the rest of Cindy's story here on our blog.
Call or email Bert or Drew to plan a trip into the Boundary Waters or Quetico wilderness in 2011!!!
Send me your trip stories and pictures: piragis webmaster
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Special Tarp Sale by Drew Brockett
NOW ONLY $200 - last chance sale ends Friday at 5:00 p.m.
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Hey Fellow Canoe Campers, As many of you know, we do our best to sell as much of our used gear after each season. That's why we are always able to give you the best and newest gear year after year. But, sometimes we have something special that has fallen through the cracks. Today is your lucky day to find out what it is. The outfitting department has one 15x15 ultralight 1.1 oz tarp left. It's in great condition except for a small hole. I have attached a picture with the hole next to a sticky note. So, it should be a very easy fix with a Hippo Patch or a piece of boat tape - both are available from us. The little hole is near the center of the tarp.  Now, the deal of the day!! It is a $395 tarp. You can own it for only $200 plus shipping (plus tax if you are in MN)!!! It's a fantastic deal. NOW THIS REDUCED PRICE is only good through Friday, March 4th at 5:00 p.m. Remember, there is only one left so call soon. Ask for Drew at 800-223-6565 and one of us can take your order. Again, it's in great condition overall. You will not be disappointed at all. Just a quick fix is needed and it is ready to go. Keep on checking back to the Piragis Blog as we may continue to put some more outfitting items on here. You don't want to miss out!! The paddling season is getting closer!!! Drew |
What is your favorite dinner in the Boundary Waters?
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This is a discussion we've been having on facebook and our blog. Sign in and take part or just email me your thoughts to mac@piragis.com.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE Boundary Waters dinner? Do you save it for the last day? Special dessert? Tell us what you think. Favorite recipes? Share em!
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Our Used canoes and kayaks are all updated online, check them out, there are lots of great deals at: http://www.piragis.com/usedcanoeandkayak.html
Give me a call and get yours before they're gone. 1-800-223-6565. Steve Schon
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What is your Walleye Lure/Rig of Choice?
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This is a discussion we've been having on facebook and our blog. Sign in and take part or just email me your thoughts to mac@piragis.com.
What is your favorite bait and fishing rig to use for walleye? I like using a floating spinner rig that is made here locally. The weight sits on the bottom and the float with small spinner keeps your bait up. My favorite is a nightcrawler, even when they're hitting on rainbow minnows or leeches. I think keeping your bait natural even though you might be using a gulp crawler is essential. Gamagatsu Hook #6 or #4 is good size if you make your own. My favorite is a Winkum Spin-n-Float by JB Lures. We carry it here at Piragis. This is a great rig for fishing off shore from your campsite on drop-offs. Everyone loves walleye for dinner, so lay it on us, live-bait, artificial, lures, what is your favorite producer?
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We'd like to know your favorite piece of Boundary Waters Gear that you've gotten from Piragis Northwoods Company and why. Send us some pics of you using it if you like, but please share with us and other newsletter readers why you wouldn't take a trip without it. I'm going draw at random from these reviews and give away some coveted Piragis Fleece Jackets. Let's put a deadline of the end of March on this little feedback forum, that should give you enough time, and I'll remind you a few times. YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF PIRAGIS GEAR and why? email TIM with your gear reviews |
| NEW CATALOGS in the mail. |
New Items already up online.
The latest edition of The Boundary Waters Catalog is in the mail, but our newest items are up online. We had lots of fun redesigning the catalog this year and picking out new items for the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park.  Boundary Waters Catalog New Items Here |
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Ely, MN 55731
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