by Gary Howey | Oct 5, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
Someone yelled, “Fish on” as I looked towards Team Member Larry Myhre. It was obvious he had hooked a big fish. He was fishing off the stern of Zippel Bay’s 32-foot launch. With his rod bent in half, he did his best to control and bring...
by Gary Howey | Nov 7, 2017 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
As I walked from the log cabin, the calm waters of Zippel Bay mirrored the colors of the Northwood’s trees lining the far shore line. In the distance, the beckoning call of Canada geese resonated throughout the bay as the flock made...
by Gary Howey | Oct 8, 2017 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of those attending the Annual Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) annual conference held in Northern Minnesota. This four day event, was held on Lake of the Woods, bringing outdoor communicators...
by Gary Howey | Oct 8, 2017 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
The Rainy River located on the Minnesota Ontario Canada border flows into Lake of the Woods with both the river and the lake premier destinations for anglers. I was one of several hundred outdoor communicators that made their way north to attend our...
by Gary Howey | Jul 16, 2015 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
Lake of the Woods is a pristine 50,000-acre lake along the Minnesota and Canada borders. There you will find, 65,000 miles of shoreline, numerous bays and over 14,000 islands, and some of the finest fishing available in North America. This would be our destination...