Rainy Lake trip at Woody's

[Scott K]

This past weekend I got to go on my first fishing trip of the season. I went with a good friend of mine (Dan), and my 12 year old son (Travis). We went to Rainy Lake, and stayed at Woody's Resort , and we stayed in the Spruce room. These are some very nice rooms, it was more then enough room for us 3, we could have slept up to 8 people in our room alone.

This was our first trip to Rainy Lake, so I was somewhat expected to be fishing blind, but it wasnt the case at all. Woody being a guide, also rents day houses on Rainy Lake, he gave me good directions on where to go, and pointed out where he had his ice houses set up. Woody even went out of his way to show some of his spots he would be guiding on later for us to try.

Our first day out was rather tough, it was to cold for much moving around, (-25) so we only moved a few times. We ended up with a few fish each, but no big ones. That night we came in and met with Woody, he pointed us out to a good pike spot, and a good day time walleye spot. We sat and B.S'ed with him for awhile, and met his brother Spike. These are some good people!

While we were there, Woody gave us a lake map to use, with directions to a good bite, he let us use some quick strikes, as we didnt bring any, and he let us use a gaf, incase the trophy came up the hole. I would have to say he went far and above what any resort owner has ever done for me in the past. So I would like to give him my thanks by giving all a good recommendation to a great experience, and to anyone looking for a good place to stay to catch some fish, or to have a great guide show you around, and give you the tricks of the lake, contact Woody summer or winter at 1-866-410-5001 or check out his HSOforum Woody's .

He also has 2 cabins on an island, where you can rent the entire island to yourself. This is something that I plan on doing this summer, I hope! I also plan on coming back up in about a month, to try for some big pike.

[harvey lee]

Sounds like a tough bite Scott. Thats what I have been having most of the winter.

Yes, Woody does go out of his way to help one out.

[Scott K]

I just made reservations to go up again in March with the wife, I am hoping to get her onto some big pike. She has never caught a big pike, and I think if she pulled one up through the ice, it will end up being an annual trip. Which just means, it is one more trip a year for me

[harvey lee]

I will be up to Woodys the day you leave. Find me some good GPS cords for the big pike.

Thanks

[Scott K]

I will give it my best shot HL! Iffin we find them, I will certainly give you a call and give you the spots. Wish I could have gone with you as well! Next time Maybe.