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07-03-2007, 10:43 PM
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Pigeon Lake recommendations/info?
Hey all, I'm sure there's a ton here who've been to Pigeon. Me and the gf are headed there friday. Recommendations for campgrounds (we have a tent)would be much appreciated, along with maybe a little info like "do they charge for wood, can you bring your own, are there any sites on the lake to pull a boat up to, is there a free, decent boat launch?" There are lots of campgrounds to choose from it seems,a nd I've never been, so I'd just like to hear a few opinions. Thanks,
Rifle
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07-03-2007, 11:15 PM
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Go to the Provincial campground the south west corner of Pigeon Lake. I think last year you had to buy your firewood but if you have some bring it and save yourself $20-$30. Excelent boat launch and all the walleye you want 5 minutes away. Some sites in section D are close to the water but I wouldn't leave any boat on the shore for a great lenght of time as you won't be able to see it from your camping site.
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07-04-2007, 09:22 AM
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http://www.pigeonlake.com/business/camping.htm
Provincial or Zeiner are right on the water, but both will be crowded on any weekend and almost as bad during the week in the summer.
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07-04-2007, 01:52 PM
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The Walleye Flasher and a frozen minnow has always done really well for me there. Al just sent me a care package of his new jigs....can't wait to get to Pigeon to try them out and to fill some tags. The new jigs are pretty cool looking.
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07-04-2007, 02:14 PM
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Ya Sheep none of thoose silly things will work. I think you would have better luck if you used something just like this.
You probally should mail thoose silly looking things to a AO member who could properly dispose of them without anyone getting a hook in the finger.
I hear that Rockymtnx, Bearballz, NDN, and many others that fish Pigeon Lake are properly trained to take them off your hands.
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07-04-2007, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by sheephunter
The Walleye Flasher and a frozen minnow has always done really well for me there. Al just sent me a care package of his new jigs....can't wait to get to Pigeon to try them out and to fill some tags. The new jigs are pretty cool looking.
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oh wow SH, diggin the new colors, i can see a couple that will be a hit. they available now? or did you just get a early treat
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07-04-2007, 02:17 PM
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Who's Al?
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07-04-2007, 02:19 PM
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Have you got a number Sheep to Contact for ordering?
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07-04-2007, 02:21 PM
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SH, i just took a second look at the pic of the new colors............. couldnt help but notice the long shank hooks, do they have them in both short and long? i prefer short for leeches and minnows, and the long shank for soft plastics.
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07-04-2007, 02:25 PM
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All the info you need can be found here http://www.reelbait.com/
and I know Wholesale carries Reelbait tackle in Alberta.
I'll take your advice under consideration Rocky....lol I'm off to North Leland Lake next week, how about I get back to you after I do a test run with them there......lol
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07-04-2007, 02:52 PM
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That sounds like a helluva an idea Rocky, you and I could properly get rid of them so no one gets hurt. I know a place that takes them out by the lake
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07-04-2007, 03:35 PM
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Cam-Hunter - I tried and tried through Wholesale last year. I could never get the colors and sizes that I wanted. I ended up getting them right from Al @ Reel Bait. I got my order fast. Shipping, duty, taxes and all that mumbo jumbo wasnt that much. Well worth the money. I even picked up one of the Lytle's Secret Lures. I have managed to catch a couple on it this year.
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07-04-2007, 04:01 PM
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I caught a fair number of walleye on Pigeon with one last year and some lakers this winter at Spray Lake. I hope to try it a bit more at Leland next week. There's a new small version that looks like it will be dealy on perch too.
The Fergie spoon is dynamite at Pigeon too.
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07-04-2007, 04:03 PM
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I'm off to North Leland Lake next week
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Let us know how you make out. I heard that last year Dan & the boys lost a couple cabins in a fire. Or was that at South Leland?
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07-04-2007, 04:22 PM
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Thanks Rockymtnx I think I will be placing an order right away.
By the way call me stupid or just computer illeterate how the heck do you do the Quote thing:
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07-04-2007, 04:30 PM
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Never heard that Rocky but he did promise us some cabins so I'm assuming they have a roof....lol
I'll definitely report back. Some buddies went a month ago and had an awesome time. The lakers will be a bit tougher now but I picked up a new sonar for the trip so hopefully that will help. I sprung for a new GPS as well so I'm going well armed.
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07-04-2007, 04:36 PM
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1. Find the message you want to reply to
2. In the bottom right hand corner of the message there is a box you can click on "Quote" When you click on this it will make a reply for you with the quote inserted in it.
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07-05-2007, 05:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cam-hunter
Thanks Rockymtnx I think I will be placing an order right away.
By the way call me stupid or just computer illeterate how the heck do you do the Quote thing:
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sheephunter
Never heard that Rocky but he did promise us some cabins so I'm assuming they have a roof....lol
I'll definitely report back. Some buddies went a month ago and had an awesome time. The lakers will be a bit tougher now but I picked up a new sonar for the trip so hopefully that will help. I sprung for a new GPS as well so I'm going well armed.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockymtnx
1. Find the message you want to reply to
2. In the bottom right hand corner of the message there is a box you can click on "Quote" When you click on this it will make a reply for you with the quote inserted in it.
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easy as one two three
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