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hi! new poster, been reading the site for a while and think it is great, thanx to all involved! i am wondering about others opinions and experiences at wig-wam resort. i don't see much about them here. are they not a good choice? i love the way their ice scooters look...but if i bring friends a nice pile of fish should impress them more!

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I've been going to Ballards and consistently report good things about them on this board. That's who I'd recommend.<P>Wigwam has a hoppin' nightlife and if that's what you're really into, it might be a good choice. If you're really into fishing, though, there are better choices- IMHO.<P>------------------<BR>Scoot<P>So I got dat goin’ for me… which is nice.

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I've been to Wigwam a half a dozen times over the years. Contrary to others opinions I have always been happy with their services. However the group of guys I go with don't stay there. We usually use the Walleye inn as a place to crash. Just this past December we caught loads of fish over a two day period. All of the resorts will put you on fish. Its just a personal preference.<BR>

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I will never go back to WigWam. Never.

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BEEN GOING TO THE WIG-WAM FOR ALMOST 10 YEARS NOW AND NEVER HAD A BAD EXPERIANCE.THERE WAS SOME YEARS WHEN THE PREVIOUS OWNER SPENT TO MUCH TIME AT HIS OWN BAR AND DIDN'T REALY CARE ABOUT THE OPERATION AT HAND. THE NEW OWNER IS ALL HANDS ON, HE'S EVEN IN THE KITCHEN EVERY MORNING MAKING SURE ALL THE MEALS GET OUT ON TIME. THE GUYS ON THE ICE HAVE ALWAYS TAKING GOOD CARE OF US. THE NITE LIFE IS SOME OF THE BEST IN THE AREA, THEY GET ALL A'S FROM US. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR OTHER PEOPLES EXPERIANCE AT THE WAM,,,,,THANKS

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Shadboy, could you possibly elaborate more on your reasoning for not going back to Wigwam? Just curious if there's a particular thing that you didn't like about the place.<P>I used to go to Wigwam all the time, then a few years back they started making some changes--mostly minor things, but collectively they added up to get us to try a different place. I still like Wigwam, but usually I check for availability at another place first.<P>Cashcrews

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My crew has been going to the WigWam the past 3 years. We have always had good service and a good time. Most of the guides are really friendly and fun to [PoorWordUsage] with. As was mentioned earlier, all the resorts will put you on fish and it boils down to personal preference. I give Tom and the crew at the WigWam my high praise and to you, my fellow FMer, the recommendation to check them out

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