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2024 Due North Outdoors Winter Walleye Connection
We've teamed up with Ballard’s Resort to bring you the 10th Annual Due North Outdoors Winter Walleye Connection - a first-class ice fishing experience at Ballard’s Resort on Minnesota's, Lake of the Woods! Join Travis Frank and the Due North Outdoors Team for a world-class ice fishing experience.
Total Package Includes:
Roundtrip Motorcoach bus transportation provided
Three nights lodging
Two days guided walleye ice fishing
Nine meals
Angling equipment
Fish processing
Sales & lodging tax
Walleye Connection Rate:
$715 per person
REGISTER FOR THE TRIP
Registration for the Winter Walleye Getaway must be done through Ballard’s Resort. This form will direct you to Ballard’s Resort, or you can call them directly to sign up.
Ballards Resort | Phone: 218-634-1849 or 800-776-2675
Ballards Resort Contact/Registration Form
Ballards Resort | Phone: 218-634-1849 or 800-776-2675
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TRIP DETAILS:
Sunday, February 18: Depart from Minneapolis at 11:00 am, pack your own snack and beverage for the ride up, arrive at Ballard’s Resort at 5:00 pm, evening dinner in the dining room, lodging first night.
Monday, February 19: Breakfast, ice fishing, lunch provided on the lake, evening dinner at the resort, lodging second night.
Tuesday, February 20: Breakfast, ice fishing, lunch provided on the lake, evening dinner at the resort, lodging third night.
Wednesday, February 21: Breakfast, depart Ballard’s at 8:00 am, mid-day lunch served on the return coach, arrive back to Minneapolis at 2:00 pm.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Lodging in cabins: Each unit is complete with a living room, two single beds per bedroom, a bathroom, a TV, towels, bedding, & daily maid service. Based on lodging preference and availability, there are one, two, and three-bedroom cabins at hand for reservations.
Ice fishing: Angling in spacious, well-heated, winter fish houses, outfitted with two holes per person ( 2 to 6-person houses available ). Ice fishing poles, bait, tackle, and fish processing are provided. Guided transit to and from winter angling houses is included via heated ( snow track vehicle ) Bombardiers. It is approximately a nine-hour day from Bombardier's departure time to return.
American Plan meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided daily.
Beverages: Pack a small cooler for your own snack and beverage on the ride up. We will use the cooler to transport your fish on the way home. Other than at breakfast, you are responsible for your own beverage during lunch & dinner. Do not bring personal beverages from your cabin into the lodge, bar, or dining room. The full-service bar offers a complete list of beers, liquors, and non-alcoholic beverages. The gift shop also offers the sale of similar items along with various snacks and souvenirs.
MN fishing license required: You can purchase a Minnesota angling license at Ballard’s Resort.
Gratuities: Tips for the crew (guides, wait staff, housekeeping) are not included in the package price.
Transportation: Professional transportation is provided by Windstar Lines. www.gowindstar.com. Your vacation begins the second you climb aboard. This (57) passenger deluxe model includes DVD / VCR monitors, restroom facilities, & comfortable seating. Socialize with friends, bring along a movie, read a book, relax, & share the adventures of group travel.
Arrival: The bus will depart from Cabela’s in Rogers at 11:00 AM on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Park in the Far East parking lot. The bus will begin loading at 10:30 AM.
Departure: The bus will depart from Ballard’s Resort at 8:00 AM Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The bus will arrive at Cabela’s at 2:00 PM.