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    Muscle Wanted
    Nicholas Ott
    • Mar 31
    • 1 min

    Muscle Wanted

    Packsack Canoe Trips & Log Cabins is looking for seasonal help with our Towboat team. The job includes, assisting the Towboat Driver with...
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    2022 Boundary Waters permit information
    Nicholas Ott
    • Jan 3
    • 5 min

    2022 Boundary Waters permit information

    The 2022 Boundary Waters permit reservation season is almost upon us! The planning part of a Boundary Waters adventure is some times...
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    Happy Holidays 2021!
    Nicholas Ott
    • Dec 23, 2021
    • 3 min

    Happy Holidays 2021!

    Greetings Packsack Friends! We hope this letter finds you all in good health, holiday spirits, and also finds you longing for the next...
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    Now Hiring for 2022 season
    Nicholas Ott
    • Nov 30, 2021
    • 2 min

    Now Hiring for 2022 season

    PART TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT ELY OUTFITTER Outfitting Assistant, House Keeping, and Tow Service help. Get to know us: Packsack Canoe...
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    Holiday Greetings Packsack Friends and Family!
    Nicholas Ott
    • Dec 19, 2020
    • 2 min

    Holiday Greetings Packsack Friends and Family!

    We hope that this letter finds you healthy, happy, and planning for your next Packsack adventure! As you can imagine, the 2020 season...
    136 views2 comments
    Fall Lake Fishing Report for September 3rd
    Nicholas Ott
    • Sep 3, 2020
    • 2 min

    Fall Lake Fishing Report for September 3rd

    Ely area fishing is on the rebound! Hot weather and still windless days plagued Fall Lake fisherman for the better of 3 weeks, through...
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    Fall Lake Fishing Report for July 9th
    Nicholas Ott
    • Jul 9, 2020
    • 2 min

    Fall Lake Fishing Report for July 9th

    Hot temps, still days, and a Mayfly hatch has plagued Ely area fishing the last few weeks. Most Anglers willing to brave the heat and...
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    Fall Lake Fishing report for June 17th
    Nicholas Ott
    • Jun 17, 2020
    • 3 min

    Fall Lake Fishing report for June 17th

    Fall Lake and Ely area fishing remain strong into the month of June. A cold front slowed the walleye bite for a few days, but with warm...
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    Nick's Fall Lake Fishing Report for May 28th 2020
    Nicholas Ott
    • May 28, 2020
    • 2 min

    Nick's Fall Lake Fishing Report for May 28th 2020

    Fishing in the Ely area has remained strong through the month of May! Despite some warm, sunny, windless days, anglers have still been...
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    Nick's Fall Lake Fishing Report for May 13th
    Nicholas Ott
    • May 13, 2020
    • 2 min

    Nick's Fall Lake Fishing Report for May 13th

    The opening weekend of the 2020 Minnesota fishing season was a wildly successful one. Packsack and Ely area Anglers had no problems...
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    Nicks Fall Lake Fishing Report
    Nicholas Ott
    • May 7, 2020
    • 3 min

    Nicks Fall Lake Fishing Report

    The 2020 open water season is here, and the much-awaited Minnesota Fishing Opener is this coming Saturday, May 9th. Despite a statewide...
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    The latest, from Packsack
    Nicholas Ott
    • May 7, 2020
    • 4 min

    The latest, from Packsack

    We at Packsack are dedicated to provide you with a high quality and safe Boundary Waters and resort experience. In past years, we have...
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    Our Gameplan so far...
    Nicholas Ott
    • Apr 14, 2020
    • 4 min

    Our Gameplan so far...

    Greetings Packsack Family, We hope that you are all staying healthy and happy, and of course day dreaming of your next Northwoods...
    287 views0 comments
    The need to know on 2020 BWCAW permits
    Nicholas Ott
    • Jan 6, 2020
    • 4 min

    The need to know on 2020 BWCAW permits

    Permits, Permits, Permits! It’s that time of year to start thinking about your 2020 Paddle, Day Use Motor, or Overnight Motor permits!...
    237 views0 comments
    Happy Holidays!
    Nicholas Ott
    • Dec 25, 2019
    • 2 min

    Happy Holidays!

    Holiday Greetings Packsack Family! The 2019 season was another season filled with excitement, adventure and many very meaningful...
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    Fall Lake Fishing Report for July 11th
    Nick Ott
    • Dec 11, 2019
    • 2 min

    Fall Lake Fishing Report for July 11th

    The Ely area has been getting pounded with storms the last few weeks. Those storms have left us with higher than normal water levels and...
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    Packsack friends, and all BWCAW enthusiasts, your help is needed!
    Nick Ott
    • Sep 24, 2019
    • 4 min

    Packsack friends, and all BWCAW enthusiasts, your help is needed!

    All BWCAW outfitters, camping guides, fishing guides, towboat services, and the communities that service Boundary Waters campers need...
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    Fall Lake Fishing Report for August 8th.
    Nick Ott
    • Aug 8, 2019
    • 2 min

    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's Fishing Report for June 19th
    Nick Ott
    • Jun 19, 2019
    • 2 min

    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's Fall Lake Fishing Report For May 22nd
    Nick Ott
    • May 22, 2019
    • 2 min

    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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