Piragis Northwoods Company
 105 North Central Avenue
Ely, Minnesota 55731
1-800-223-6565
www.piragis.com
Friday, August 3, 2007
Greetings from Ely, Minnesota and the Boundary Waters!
Featured NEWS:
Level 2 Fire Ban -- No Fires in the Blow Down/Restricted Area - Lack of sufficient moisture forces Fire Restrictions...
Due to continuing drought conditions...
Beginning Friday, August 3, 2007 (00:01am), the Superior National Forest will prohibit the use of campfires, woodburning campstoves and charcoal at any time of day in the blowdown-restricted area .
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Save $750 to $1600 on Feathercraft Folding Kayaks:
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Reduced: $1450 |
| Feathercraft Demo Kayak K2 expedition |
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New Historical DVD "Ely - Winton, Jewels of the Boundary Waters"
It has excellent cinematography. The dialogue moves quickly and holds the interest. I think it is a winner." Steve Piragis
http://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com/browse.cfm/4,6449.html
DVD. Ely - Winton: Jewels of the Boundary Waters.
This film accurately depicts the history of the Ely-Winton area. Viewers will be impressed with the landscape as they learn the background behind the mines and forests of northern Minnesota." Ely-Winton Historical Society
From the early days of the native Americans to the modern era of tourism, discover the history of our area for yourselves.
82 min by Joe Narusiewicz
To reserve canoes or trip and route planning for this summer please email us, Bert Heep or Drew Brockett or call us at 1-800-223-6565. We can set you up with canoes, permits, gear, whatever you need, including full outfitting for 1 person or for a large group and any size in between.
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The Weather as of now...
Friday... Mostly sunny. Highs 78 to 83. West winds 5 to 10 mph becoming south late in the afternoon.
Saturday... Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday... Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85.
Monday... Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Highs 78 to 83.
Tuesday... Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Highs 78 to 83.
Wednesday... Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 77 to 82.
Thursday... Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 77 to 82.
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Level 2 Fire Ban -- No Fires in the Blow Down/Restricted Area - Lack of sufficient moisture forces Fire Restrictions...
Due to continuing drought conditions...
Beginning Friday, August 3, 2007 (00:01am), the Superior National Forest will prohibit the use of campfires, woodburning campstoves and charcoal at any time of day in the blowdown-restricted area .
In addition, the following trails will be closed to all uses:
The Kekekabic Trail, east of Disappointment Lake
and BorderTrail (with associated connector trails)
Use of gas or propane cookstoves will be allowed anywhere in the restricted area at any time of day.
Maps of the restricted area and a list of affected lakes are listed on the SUF website:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/superior/storm_recovery/restrictions.php
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New Kevlar, Royalex and Folding Canoes for Sale:
New Kayaks and Folding Kayaks for Sale:
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Fishing News
It is August. Bright sunshine and warm water forces most of the fish deep during the heart of the summer. Look for the walleyes deepest of all, off the bottom about a foot and present your bait as natural looking as possible. Try Berkley Gulp Minnows.
They're biodegradable and they capture the attention of fish like the real thing. We're now carrying lead free jigs from Timmy Tom's with blood red Eagle Claw hooks. This combination with a Gulp Minnow will get you results best in the evening and early morning hours.
The Northern Pike aren't as deep, but most have left the shallows in search of bigger meals down where it is cooler. They're more apt to snap at anything shiny: Mepps spinners, Daredevils, shiny spoons, or even one of my favorites (although collectible) an old Shannon Twin Spin. You can try the weeds along the shore, but I wouldn't mess around there too long. Remember Pike love to follow your shiny lure and hit it at the last moment, they also wait for smaller fish to hit your lure and then they attack full force, often hitting right at the side of your canoe.
The Smallmouth Bass are deeper as well, sticking close to their favorite haunts of sunken trees and rock structure, but with a fondness for the faster moving waters of rapids. Fish above and below these swifter moving waters (carefully of course) with a medium sized spinning lure like a mepps or bluefox. This is also a great time to jig for bass with your favorite crazy colored plastics.
The pan fish school up in the weeds along shorelines and slip bobbers with small hooks and "floo floo" feathered jigs work great when it is too hot to keep live minnows alive. Try moving out from the shoreline at 2 foot intervals with your slip bobber rig until you find a school of bluegill, punkinseeds or crappie.
On the move or have a paddle day? Troll a big lipped rapala or a spoon rig behind you. This is one of the easiest ways to catch dinner and when they hit, you'll have something to write home about!
Lakers love the cool deep water, so don't be afraid to search the deep holes you find on the map when you find yourself in a laketrout area.
Tim Stouffer
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Guided Wilderness Trips have openings - Call this week...
1-800-223-6565 ask for Bert or Drew
Women’s Wilderness Trip – September 13-16 has space available
http://www.piragis.com/outfitting/womensguidedcanoetrip.html
Boundary Waters Artist Trip – September 1-7 has space available
http://www.piragis.com/outfitting/boundarywatersarttrip.html
Autumn Colors Trip – September 22-28 has space available
http://www.piragis.com/outfitting/autumncolorscanoetrip.html
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SEND US YOUR STORIES, Pictures, Feedback, Requests.
Bert Heep.........................Drew Brockett
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Pico Chair from GCI named "Best Overall" by the
WALL STREET JOURNAL (it folds down to the size of a large laptop!)
"Our Best Overall fit all the criteria. GCI Outdoor's nine-pound PICO chair unfolded from briefcase-size into a spacious, comfortable seat. Even cooler, its carrying case doubled as a hanging storage caddy."
"Our testers couldn't stop gee-whizzing about how this sleek, nine-pound aluminum and nylon mesh director's chair started out the size of a large laptop computer. Messenger bag-style carrying case turns into a back-of-the-chair storage caddy. Chair also has two side pockets."
--the Wall Street Journal
PICO means small. And that is exactly what this chair is - a full-sized chair that compacts to 1/16th of its size! The PICO folds easily using an innovative technology developed by GCI Outdoor, Inc. This chair is easily portable with its own travel bag that doubles as a Chair Back Storage Caddy™. The PICO is the world’s first full-sized chair small enough to take with you on every adventure.
Our Low Price: $119.99
http://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com/browse.cfm/4,6190.htm
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Digital Hero 3 Camera with Video by GoPro featured in Sea Kayaker Magazine, see the review pages below...
http://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com/browse.cfm/4,6246.htm
Our Low Price: $139.99
The World's first 3 Megapixel wrist camera for paddlers captures video WITH sound and high quality photos on the fly! The NEW Digital Hero 3 boasts 3 megapixels and supports up to 2GB SD card (not included). It is waterproof and functional to 100 feet. The waterhousing has a glass lens for higher quality optics.
TV resolution video WITH sound... at 30 frames per second. It can shoot a remarkable 54 minutes of video in a continuous shot (on a 2GB SD card). Single shot, triple shot sequence mode (3 photos per 2 second period), and self timer modes. Auto-power-off settings and "remember last mode" setting.
Plug straight into a TV for viewing and deleting photos and video. Requires 2 AAA batteries. Photo resolution - 2048 x 1536 pixels. Video resolution - 640x480 pixels (same as TV). Only weighs 4.5 ounces. Customize buy adding your own SD memory card (not included).
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Greece Trip still has OPENINGS:
From the Desk of Kim McCluskey.
We will meet our guide, Nikos, in Athens and travel by bus across Greece to the Ionian Sea. As we paddle from island to island in the clear turquoise waters we will stop at beautiful beaches, snorkel hidden coves and explore the whitewashed villages hidden in the hilly terrain. Our nights will be split between staying in small quaint hotels and camping on deserted beaches. In the evenings we will eat at outside tavernas with the sound of the Ionian Sea crashing at our feet as we sample the homemade feta cheeses, olives, and local wines that each village is so proud of. This is a relaxing journey into a land filled with colorful fables, powerful gods and a happy people that still know the meaning of hospitality.
We are looking for three more people to go on this wonderful adventure. The dates are September 10 – 21. Call Kim at 1-800-6474 or 218- 365-4297 for more information.
Cost $2950 from Athens.
Kim McCluskey
Owner/Explorer
Worldwide Paddling Adventures
www.worldwidepaddlingadventures.com
14054 Fall Lake Rd
Ely, Mn 55731
800-957-6474
kim@worldwidepaddlingadventures.com
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