Ice Fishing Lac Vieux Desert and North West Chicago Sports Show

Consistency is the key...and the Wolf Pack is consistent! Capt. Roy Kalmerton shows a beautiful ice fished Walleye caught on Lac Vieux Desert at Sunrise Lodge near Land O' Lakes in Northern Wisconsin.

A Wolf Pack guide explaining the fun art of how to read the Lowrance. You can "see" the fish come up to the bait on the screen. It's kind'a like an electronic bobber! You see the graph plotting your jig and the moving fish... when the two colors come together on the graph -- set the hook!

The Wolf Pack traveled to the 2007 Northwest Chicago Sports Show. Wolf Pack had a booth highlighting their equipment as well as some of their fishing adventure packages. Capt. Pat Kalmerton has probably one of the most enthusiastic personalities in the industry and rightfully so, he spent most of his time meeting with the crowds.
Besides being a quality fishing guide service, the Wolf Pack has relevant talents that shine through! Here is Capt. Pat Kalmerton filleting fish for an exhibitors competition. Capt. Pat is kind'a like a "fish processor" -- he's as efficient as geese on winter wheat in late December!
The Fillet King competition pitted other guides and exhibitors against the clock using raw talent and the Fillet King Modular Board.

Pat won the GRAND Masters Award -- The Official Fillet King Exhibition Event Winner. There were approximately 50 plus entrants consisting of guides from all over & exhibitors! Folks, Pat is a natural outdoorsman, and I don't mean he walks around the field in his underwear. Pat, like a true Kalmerton family member has a knack for being good at what he does -- guided fishing! He, along with his crew provide a great trip and services...because they are capable!

Pat has filleted a lot of fish! He's needs to be efficient at what he does....and practice makes perfect! With Wolf Pack ice fishing catches like these, he's had plenty of experience honing his filleting skills!
When you want to go on a cruise or fly somewhere, you call a cruise line or airline, right? What about when you want a Northern Wisconsin ice fishing adventure, or any guided fishing adventure? Call the Wolf Pack! Seriously.... check the website, check these threads. You'll find a trip that is right for you! Wolf Pack strength lies in their knowledge, equipment, and FUN loving spirit!
Run with the Pack....Wolf Pack Adventures!

Fishing through the Ice...and I do mean Ice!!!

TazerMan is now watching for flags from the the helm of the Polaris as the Marshes are all frozen over. We now have 8-10 inches of ice and a light snow cover on the Northern lakes guided by the Wolf Pack. 7 degree temperature overnight on Tuesday, December 27 made over a inch of solid ice! All the slush is now frozen tight under the 2" -3" of snow cover.

Capt. Roy invites you to breakfast at Sunrise Lodge, on the sunny shores of Lac Vieux Desert, with him and the Pack on your way out to your ice fishing adventure!

You could go get your jig poles right now and sit in front of the screen...or you could really jig and chase tip-ups with the Pack! Visit Wolf Pack Ice Fishing, book a trip, and catch a Wolf Pack "sampler platter" through the ice!

Captain Pat's crew and friends enjoyed some real good walleye action during the Holiday weekends as the ice fishing season gets into full swing in the North. This group may have even been playing a game of Apples to Apples during an ice fishing adventure!
Many groups captured Walleyes over 20" soaking Med. Shiners and Suckers under Frabill tip-ups. Wolf Pack party demonstrating what direction the fish were swimming in before they were caught! Seriously.... this was a fun catch ....and a memorable one..two...three!
Alright.... do you have the opposite of cabin fever....put the boat away already??? Well unless you're the Almighty you ain't standing on the water in central or southern Wisconsin. So, book a trip with Wolf Pack Adventures and get on the ice, over the fish, chase a flag or two, jig a jig....but most of all go run with the Pack!

"Tip-up! Flag! Bring the minnows!!" It's Ice Fishing time!

Lac Vieux Desert, winter weather, and the Wolf Pack!

Get a note pad, cup of coffee, and start the show!

We had 4 to 6 inches of ice in way Northern Wisconsin. Some slush existed on the top layer, but at night you could hear the ice grow.

We caught Northern and Walleye on large shiners and medium suckers. We caught perch and panfish on waxies, spikes, and crappie minnows. Some smaller Northern and a nice size Walleye were caught on waxies!!!!

The minnows were presented about a foot above the weedline. Good jigging and tip-up fishing throughout the day. Walleye heated up toward the evening into dark.

Captains Roy and Pat Kalmerton plan the trip as they ready to launch from the comfort of a cabin at Sunrise Lodge.
Wolf Pack prides itself on it's knowledge, trustworthy equipment, and safety. Dressed in layers, Pat is ready with his Jiffy Ice Drill, Ice chisel for "spudding" and a set of ice spikes (orange cylinders with string around his neck).
Pat sets out ahead of the group to go "spudding". With each thunderous strike of the chisel, Pat checks the thickness and quality of the ice. "Early ice" requires care and consideration!
Captain Roy has years of experience in the Wisconsin wilds. Safety is the primary concern for all he guides -- a quality passed on to his sons and crew! After a life-time of enforcing Fish & Game Laws, Roy has pure talent, dedication, and concern for his clients and the resource.
Pat "spudding" for the camera. With each blow comes a shower of ice like sparks in a foundry.
Now, down to the fishing! Using Frabill tip-ups, Pat shows this youngster the finer art of pulling in a fish through the ice.
Way to go! Northern Pike in hand!
Lac Vieux Desert placemat! Dinner anyone?
Folks, what you see here is a true triple header! "Flag.....another flag!....Hey, go get that flag!" These tip-ups are deployed in Wolf Pack "lines" across productive waters (ice) that the Pack is familiar with.

"You know, I think the kid is getting good at this!"

Dinner the Wolf Pack way. Great fishing and great food! Wolf Pack runs the finest equipment and the finest meats -- Miesfelds! That's right, straight from Sheboygan...we had great minute steaks and brat patties. All while watching for the tip-ups...what a combination!

This youngster was busy gobbling down his brat patty, when "TIP-UP" was called. SHEER EXCITEMENT broke out as he landed his FIRST walleye ever caught! A whopping 26" inches of Lac Vieux Desert dinner mint!

What a way to start a fishing career!

Father and son...dad's having this one mounted for his son!

"I want to personally thank the Wolf Pack and the guys that helped my son with his Walleye! We re-lived the catch a thousand times on the way home! At the hole, they coached my son, and when the fish made it's first appearance at the hole we all got excited, but each person had their role! When the fish finally came through the ice head first and they got their hands on it to pull it to the ice, we erupted! The excitement was overwhelming, the yells were solid, and the feeling of just winning the lottery was in the air"

This variety pack brought to you by -- Wolf Pack Adventures!
Ahhhh...Sunrise Lodge big breakfast and the thought of good ice fishing...it's not Church on Sunday, but it is heaven!
Captain Roy shows how easy the New Frabill Glide Trax pulls with all the gear (normally they'd be pulled by their Polaris, but the ice wasn't thick enough).
Wolf Pack guide using a Frabill jig stick gets a big surprise! 22" Walleye! You should have seen him "fight" the fish in the nine inch circle...he went round the hole keeping the line off the bottom of the ice. Kind'a like watching a rodeo clown keep a bull at bay.
Lac Vieux Desert serves up another memory. This Northern was caught during a run of at least four tip-ups going back to back... it was almost funny to have to zig-zag across the ice to get to the flags. The fish were spread out and didn't believe in striking adjacent tip-ups.

Although the Polaris was not put on the ice this trip due to ice conditions, Captain Roy shows how all the gear is packed and hauled like a paratrooper ready for war. Everything you need, accessible, and ready to roll!
Here Roy demonstrates the Lowrance attached to the Polaris. The pack can deploy a guide to drill, check for fish or structure, and move with speed! The key is having the proper tools and knowing how to use them effectively.
Close-up of Lowrance's Ice Machine. You can see your "see" your jig on the screen....then "watch" a fish track to your bait...then BAM! Fish on!

Frabill Glide Trax provides comfort and shelter for your party.

To sum it all up...the Wolf Pack is as dependable and reliable as their equipment. Quality is the Pack's hallmark. Believe it or not...everything you need for a quality adventure is in that trailer!
You can bet that this future generation will pass along his ice fishing lessons and "trophy" story for years to come!

Check out our Ice Fishing page for a great Ice Fishing Adventure. Whether you're an ol' pro or a "newbie" the pack not only provides a great trip for the value, but they teach you so that when you go by yourselves, you'll be enjoying the resource!

Come RUN with the PACK!

2006 Youth Muskie Weekend -- Great Catches!

Garett with a Northern Pike that was brave enough to smack a Muskie bait. You gotta love those critters with a "BIG DOG" mentality.

Clint with a 39.5 inch Muskie! A train engine with fins... these Muskie could eat a Weber grill just to get at the meat!

Take a look at the next set of pictures to find out more about the Youth Muskie Weekend!

2006 Youth Muskie Weekend!!!

There was wind, snow, cold temperatures, and then some nice days as well. The weather was as diverse as the group that had come together...some to teach, some to catch Muskie for the first time, but all came to have a great time!

On famous Lac Vieux Desert Lake, Land O' Lakes, WI....at Sunrise Lodge!

47 anglers participated in this great event. Boys, girls, men, and women all came together to create the foundation of life long memories and traditions!

One of the major sponsors Jerry "the Weasel" Messman. It is through movers and shakers like Jerry that the future of outdoor skills is built. These two boys are holding some of Gander Mountain's Guide Series muskie gear...ready to be deployed with those big grins!

Among the participants were Mike Scholler, Amanda, ChuckStrysick, and Muskie Guide Patricia Strutz! Even with cold weather, that boat looks HOT!

Tyler and Don with 28 inches of "fast attack cruiser" Muskie! If you've ever wondered what a bear trap on the end of a fishes body would look like, go fish for Muskie!

The lodge..... it wasn't even Halloween yet, and that grass ain't white from old age. It snowed for the Muskie hunters.... and you can't even use it for tracking. But it sure does make the Sunrise Lodge more cozy. Let's go in, shall we?

Son....out of my way! This picture looks good enough to eat. Folks, the Sunrise Lodge has a great breakfast -- piles of pancakes,French toast, sausage, orange juice, bacon, eggs, syrup, coffee. What a way to live. The Youth Muskie weekend was supported by more than just sportsmen. Take the lodge for example... they extended their hospitality. In doing so they provided a platform for the youth to gather and start to know what "fish camp" feels like... I wouldn't forget a meal like this with great friends -- could you?

2006 Youth Muskie Weekend..... they didn't have to do it. This was about sportsmen and women, sponsors, volunteers, a body of water and boats, experts and in-the-field classes, time volunteered and time remembered. It's a formula for the youth, so when you "do the math" it adds up to some very large dividends!

Some day one of these kids may be giving a speech as a Conservation Warden or Professional Muskie guide, or be bent down on the end of a pier helping their small son or daughter cast for the first time.... and in their mind they'll always remember where it started!

Between the Lakes Muskie Inc chapter from Sheboygan, WI teamed up with 22 supporting sponsors donating financial support and products to make this a memorable experience. Youths were chosen in early August from an application process where they related participation in past outdoor experiences. They attended two evening educational sessions becoming familiar with identification of the muskie, their habitat, proper equipment to use, assessing weather situations for safety, reading maps and electronics to navigate a lake and find potential fishing spots & refreshing boating safety skills to ensure a safe memorable fishing adventure.

They had another evening session entailing hands-on casting for Muskie at pond-side. This adventure was made possible by a BTL member sharing their boat and expertise of the fall Muskie hunt with the youth and their chaperones. Each group took to the waters of Lac Viex Desert on Friday afternoon & Saturday to chase the King of fish, the muskie. They had state-of-the art muskie equipment and baits donated by sponsors. They used their newly found skills in navigating the waters and reading detailed maps and electronics to develop a plan to successfully hook into a muskie.

Each evening culminated with a camp fire circle to share their experiences of the day and to interact with local guide & Muskie expert Patricia Strutz on how to successfully fish the Muskie. Fish Management Technician Kiepke, from teh Woodruff area, talked about creel surveys, the importance of creel surveys, recovery of Muskie habitat, and catch & release fishing.

We encourage your assistance in putting out a "Turning Leaf Challenge" to other sportsmens' clubs to become involved in educating our future anglers in a most-enjoyable outdoor adventure.
This is just the second year of the muskie adventure, but by the enthusiasm it garners through both our members and the recipients we look forward to many more such adventures.

There are many other clubs and organizations that may be willing and able to jump onboard and TAKE A KID INTO THE OUTDOORS, and we encourage the media to challenge such organizations to partake in and support these youth outdoor education programs.

Wolfpack Adventures -- lead the way!