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7th Annual Sportsman’s Sturgeon Tournament Day 1 Results

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5/3/2013
7th Annual Sportsman’s Sturgeon Tournament Day 1 Results

It was a cool, 45 degree clear and sunny day for day one of the 7th Annual Sportsman’s Lodge Tournament.  It is a full tournament, 50 boats and over 100 people participating. The tournament is a two day catch and release tournament. The three longest sturgeon of each day receive prices. First two receive cash and the third a custom built rod.  Despite the cool spring, the Rainy River in front of Sportsman’s Lodge where the tournament is held has plenty of open water. Live Entertainment, food and drinks will close out the day. Day 2 starts at 8:30 am and finishes at 3pm. 6pm is the prime rib dinner banquet where the prizes will be given. Fireline Live Band will then take the stage one more time Saturday night to close out the 7th Annual Sturgeon Tournament.
The sturgeon season is open through May 7 and May 8-15 is catch and release season before closing for about a 6 week period of time. Lots of nice sturgeon have been caught this spring and their is still plenty of time to get in on the action. Give us a call to make a quick trip and reel in one of these monsters! 800-862-8602
Official Day 1 Results Sportsman’s 7th Annual Sturgeon Tournament Prizes awarded to the 3 longest fish of each day.
Thanks to all participants we look forward to another exciting day tomorrow!
#1 $1900 Cash – Jim Benson 61 inch length, 23 inch girth approx 53 lbs

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#2 $820 Cash – Mark Capouch 60 1/4 inch length, 24 1/2 inch girth approx 56 lbs

 

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#3 Custom Made Rod – Mark Capouch 56 inch length, 21 inch girth approx 41 lbs

 

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November 19, 2012

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Greetings from Sportsman’s Lodges! 

We are busy getting things ready for the ice fishing season.  The main lodge near Baudette is getting a mini face lift. New carpet in all of the hallways, a few cabins and 11 lodge rooms. Our suites are getting re-done. 30 Flat Panel TV’s are being installed in all of the lodge rooms. Some lodge rooms are getting new doors. Fish houses and track vehicles are getting tuned up.  We look forward to sharing our new updates with you soon!

Ice? 
The small bays are holding a thin sheet of ice. We are looking for some cold temperatures. Sounds like it should start cooling off in a few days.  We typically start our season by Dec 10 with 12 inches of ice in the areas we travel and fish. 

Winter reservations are coming in quick this year. So if you haven’t made your plans yet, give us a call soon to get the best availability 800-862-8602.

Stay tuned here, on our Facebook page, Twitter and Fishing Report page for all of the latest from Sportsman’s Lodges!

Ran across this picture today. Thought it was a good reminder to all of us with all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays starting. Don’t forget to make some time for yourself!

Until next time…Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
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The latest from Sportsman’s Lodge

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The end of October! Can you believe it is the end of October! Yikes! Where does the time go!  We are heading into our last few weeks of soft water fishing for the year here at Sportsman’s Lodge. The walleyes are biting in the Rainy River and we are busy finishing out the fall season and getting ready for the winter season. Read on for more happenings going on.

Our annual howl of a Halloween party is this Saturday. The bar is decorated, the jello shots are being made, entertainment will arrive soon and lots of contests, prizes and drink specials are being planned. We have 13 Halloween Stay & Play packages left. Your pick 1 or 2 nights. The package includes lots of goodies. You can check out all of the details about the packages and the party by clicking on our Halloween page here http://sportsmanslodges.com/halloween

Bar & Dining Room closing for the season
The bar’s last day of the fall season is this Saturday, Oct 27.  Breakfast will be served Sunday and it will be closed until early December.  Be on the look out for our new winter menus, specials and details on our New Year’s Eve Party coming soon.

Time for renovations
Fall is Sportsman’s time to renovate, fix and add new. This fall we will be putting in new carpet in the gift shop, lobby, lodge room hallways as well as 11 lodge rooms. We will also be adding some new touches to our Executive Suite and upgrading 30 TV’s to flat screens in all of the lodge rooms.  The kitchen is getting a new dishwasher.  Carpets are getting steam cleaned. Rooms and cabins are getting their bi-annual deep clean.  Fish houses are being fixed up and a fresh coat of paint.  We look forward to showing off our new improvements to you in December!

Sportsman’s is now hiring for our winter season.
If you are looking for a full or part time job seasonal or possibly year round Sportsman’s maybe the place for you. We are currently looking for cooks, servers, bartenders, housekeepers, front desk associates, dishwashers, and a co-assistant general manager. Click here for an application and more information http://sportsmanslodges.com/contact/employment/

Winter bookings are coming in strong.
Before we know it we will be pulling fish houses out and drilling holes. We typically start around Dec 10 and sometimes earlier. We are receiving several more early reservations this year compared to the past few years.  We would like to have you visit us again so if winter is one of your favorites we encourage you to give us a call soon. Click here for all of our winter offerings. We look forward to hearing from you soon.  http://sportsmanslodges.com/rainyriver/rates/winter/

Until next time…….Happy Halloween and safe hunting to everyone!

Summer is here!

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Summer is here! We are in full swing here at Sportsman’s Lodges. The weather is warming up and the fish are biting. 

We have had many new things take place here at the Rainy River location this spring. Our pool floor got redone. Giving it a new facelift. A new playground was installed near the cabins.  A new state of the art geo-thermal unit was installed.  The geo-thermal unit took about 2 years of planning, we are excited to see it up and running.   The unit of course had some very high initial costs but in the long run it should save money and provide a better green enviroment for all.  Over the last 3 years we have seen our energy bill jump nearly 30%.  It only made good business sense to start looking into alternatives. After the initial costs are paid for we look forward to putting more money towards improvements of the lodge.

The cabins and lodge rooms are spruced up, the campsites are ready and our New Villa is in high demand. The new villa was available starting in December of 2011 and guests are loving it! Five Bedrooms, 4 Baths, kitchen, living area, loft and a breathtaking view of the River.  Check out some of the pictures here.  Whether you are looking to rent or check into our ownership opportunities of our new development give us a call! Gregg would be happy to discuss all of the options.

We are looking forward to another fun summer! Hope you can join us!

 

 

100% Ice Guarantee – Sportsman’s Lodge

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 Book an ice fishing package at Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location for dates thru March 31, 2012 and we will guarantee we will have good ice for ice fishing or we will not charge you for ice fishing and discount your lodging 50%!. No Worries! If we don’t have ice you get to come and stay for 50% off. Relax, eat, drink, enjoy the hot tub and pool, sight see, hike and enjoy the area.

     No two special offers may be combined. Fishing package must be reserved with full deposit before the final date of the season is announced. Sportsman’s Lodge determines the last day of fishing for the guarantee. Not valid at the Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge, Sportsman’s Eagle Ridge or Sportsman’s Sleeper Division.

New Years Party this weekend!

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Lots of fun planned! We will be hosting our annual New Year’s Eve Party this Saturday. Special one night only menu will be featured in the Riverside Dining Room, live entertainment by Crazy Keys, party favors, champagne toast and a whole lot of fun.  Lodging is full but we have ice fishing and dining available. Give us a call to reserve 800-862-8602.

We just had our brand new villa open up for Thursday, Friday & Saturday night if your looking for lodging for a large group! It has 11 beds + 2 hide a beds. Beautiful new villa!  Give us a call 800-862-8602! http://sportsmanslodges.com/rainyriver/groups/

Island Fish Fry Experience

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Island Fish Fry Experience

An island fish fry, an experience in itself during a day of fishing.  If your looking to catch a nice mess of good eating fish that is certainly not hard to come by right now too. Fishing continues to be very good and there is nothing better than enjoying authentic island fish fry midday during a day of fishing. Ask about booking a shore lunch when you book your next trip.  Your guide will prepare your fresh catch over an open fire including all of the fixings,  fried potatoes, beans, bread and cookies to top it off after enjoying a hearty lunch all while you take in the beautiful scenerythat surrounds you.   For more information about Sportsman’s fishing experiences click here.

Hunter’s Big Walleye Weekend

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6/15/2011

7 year old really Hunter hunts down the walleyes at Sportsman’s Lodge
7 year old Hunter was here fishing with his dad and boy did he have some good luck! He caught and released a 27 ¼ inch walleye and a 26 inch

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Check out a few of last years catches.

27.25 inch Walleye, released
Hunter age 7
June 4, 2011
 

24.25 inch walleye, released

Another one of Hunter’s catches!
June 5, 2011

 
 

walleye on his first day of fishing and then on his second he caught and released a 26 inch and a 24 ½ inch! Way to go Hunter!! Always great to see kids enjoying fishing. Check out these pictures!

Excellent Fishing, Camping, Entertainment, Cabins, Pool, Lots of Things to do….at Sportsman’s Lodges this summer all at affordable rates.

Mother’s Day Weekend

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Mother’s Day Weekend

Celebrate Mom All Weekend Long!

Doesn’t your Mom deserve the best? Then bring her to Sportsman’s Lodge and show her how much she is appreciated! Sportsman’s has lots of relaxing and fun things for Mom to enjoy this Mother’s Day at our Mom & Me Crafters Weekend.  Bring your Mom and your favorite craft and relax all weekend.Give Mom what she really wants. . . a day or a weekend of being pampered, and the chance to enjoy a delicious meal that she doesn’t have to cook herself or clean up afterwards.

Weekend Package
2 nights lodging, use of crafting room 24 hours a day noon Friday until noon Sunday with large tables, lighting and electricity, continental breakfast Saturday and Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch on Sunday.
$112 per person

Day Package
Use of crafting room only
$15 per person per day

Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Walleye, Eggs Benedict, Blintz, Black Forest Carved Ham, Scrambled Eggs,
Cheesy Hash Browns, Sausage, Wild Rice Salad, Waffles, Made to Order Crepes,
Juice, Milk & Dessert Bar, Chocolate Fountain & Fruit, Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar

Adults $16.95
12 & under $7.95
6 & under $4.95
3 & under Free

all prices subject to state and local tax
For reservations & more information go to http://sportsmanslodges.com/rainyriver/rates/spa-packages/