April 2011 - Twin Cities Chapter of Muskies, Inc.

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Volume 14, Issue 4
APRIL 2011
Dave Knutson is Men’s Division Top Angler
in Chapter’s Members Only Contest
This 51-incher from Forest Lake was Dave Knutson’s
longest fish of the season. Dave was the first place winner
in our chapter’s Members Only Contest with 32 fish and
placed 20th in the International contest.
ontest chair Eric Bakke presented plaques to the
winners of our chapter’s Members Only Contest
at the March meeting. Dave Knutson earned top
place in the Men’s Division. Dave retired this year and
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fished from June until freeze-up in November only taking time off to go bowhunting. He fished several metro
area lakes as well as taking trips to Vermilion and the
Winnipeg River. Most of the time he fished with one of
Pat McAllister’s “coot” lures. Dave will now move to
our chapter’s “Master’s” level.
Pat McAlister, also fishing with the “coot”, took
second place. Marko Brinatte, who also fished as many
days as possible during the season, came in third. The
Women’s Division was won by Carol Janik with a 51incher being her longest fish.
At the our chapter’s Master’s level, Kris Astorp
with a phenomenal 64 fish took first place. Kris placed
second in the international contest. Last year’s winner,
Dave Roll with 50 fish came in second. Cindy Hegdahl
took first place in the Women’s Masters Division, and
Linda Knutson’s took second place.
Zach Weyland won the Junior’s Division. Greg
Batina and Tom Batina took second and third place.
A complete list of fish entered and winners can be
found at twincitiesmuskiesinc.org, the chapter website
Congratulations to all our 2010 winners!!
2011 Sportsman’s Banquet
A
nother sold out crowd attended
this year’s 2011 Sportsmen’s
Banquet. It was a great night
to come out and support this major
fundraising effort for our club. Over
$22,000 in prizes were taken home
that night. The final amount that was
raised will be announced in the coming months, but we are hopeful that
it is close to last year’s amount.
In addition to the raffles, contests and fun, there were several
awards presented. The first-ever
President’s Award was given to
Frankie Dusenka of Frankie’s Live
Bait and Marine. This award is given
to a person that has shown incredi-
ble support of our chapter year after
year. This year’s Muskie Award was
presented to Greg Ide (see page 4),
Brent Hirsch was presented Lunker
of the Year and Kris Astorp received
awards for his participation in the
2010 Members Only Fishing Contest.
Thank you for everyone that
attended the banquet. It takes your
support to make this a successful
event. And a special thank you goes
out to all of the banquet sponsors.
Without them, there would not be a
banquet, so please consider them in
the future when buying equipment,
resort stays, guide trips, and boats.
Banquet photos on page 7
Frankie Dusenka accepted the first-ever
President’s Award for his tireless support
of our chapter from his efforts in raising
muskie fry to working with the tournament for a grand prize boat.
F
rom Our President: TROY ZEULZKE
Spring is fast approaching. It’s time start
prepping the rod and reels and take your spring
inventory on tackle.
Fishing Event with veteran’s families, on June 12;
and the Military Fishing Day co-sponsored with
Fishing for Life on June 24.
There are plenty of activities coming up before our
muskie season even starts. Restock your tackle
inventory at George’s Minnesota Muskie Expo
April 8-10 at Concordia University in St. Paul. A
poolside demo of new lures hosted by the North
Metro chapter will be April 13. Our annual
Minnesota Veteran’s Home Opener is scheduled for
May 7.
We certainly appreciate the support from our members in attending these events. Without you we
would not be where we are today. It would be
impossible to keep running events like our Vet’s
Home Opener, Capable Partners Outing or Military
Fishing Day.
Once the season starts, look for the Metro Muskie
Tournament June 11; the Capable Partners Outing,
held in conjunction with Lucky Libby’s Muskie
Please go out and recruit some friends. Let them
know what Muskie’s Inc. is about. It’s much more
than just fisherman that meet and swap stories.
Let’s get more people involved – from youth on up –
and keep growing our sport.
Hugh C. Becker Foundation Grants for 2011 Announced
T
he Hugh C. Becker Grant
Committee is pleased to
announce the recipients of
grants for 2011 from the Hugh C.
Becker Foundation. The grants have
been awarded to organizations for
projects encompassing
youth/education, research, habitat,
and equipment and stocking.
In 2010, the grant designated to
be received by Muskies Inc. NW
TigerPac Chapter (#57) for $9,000.00
was rescinded because the State of
Washington, WDFW, could not fulfill
its commitment for the proposed
hatchery building at the Meseberg
location. These funds reverted back
to the Foundation.
In order of funding dates, grants
awarded for 2011 are:
• A special grant was awarded for
support the five “new waters” proposal of the Minnesota DNR Long
Range Plan for Muskellunge and
Large Northern Pike. To Muskies
Inc. Brainerd Lakes Chapter (#24).
APRIL 2010
$3,500.00
• For providing funds to the North
Dakota Game and Fish
Department for their “pure-bred”
stocking program in three waters.
To Muskies Inc. Fargo-Moorhead
Chapter (#02). MARCH
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$10,000.00
• For requested equipment, including Frabil muskie cradles, an aluminum aerated tub, a GPS unit
and accompanying software, for
the Little Falls office of the
Minnesota DNR. To Muskies Inc.
North Metro Chapter (#21).
MARCH
$5,400.00
• For its Political Education
Campaign (PAC), the education of
the Minnesota State Legislation in
protecting the fishery from adverse
legislation, and to restore, maintain, and grow the muskie and
northern pike fishery in
Minnesota. To the Minnesota
Muskie Alliance (MMA).
MARCH
$10,000.00
• For building a new barrier fence
downstream from Lake Shabbona,
through the coordination efforts of
Muskies Inc. Quad County Hawg
Hunters Chapter (#17). APRIL
$3,100.00
• For the support of its youth programs, including the Lake George
outing with Big Brothers and Big
Sisters and the Waite Park Family
Fun Festival at Garden Island
Pond. To Muskies Inc. St. Cloud
Chapter (#37). APRIL
$1,500.00
• For support and to partial funding
of the “Big Muskie Smile” project.
To Muskies Inc. Twin Cities
Chapter (#01). APRIL
$8,150.00
• For providing the Minnesota DNR,
West Metro Fisheries facility with
netting equipment. Through the
efforts of Muskies Inc. Twin Cities
Chapter (#01). APRIL
$800.00
• For purchase of equipment
requested by Large Lake
Specialist, Doug Schultz (Walker,
MN), for estimating the aging of
both northern pike and muskellunge. To the Minnesota DNR,
Region 3. APRIL $4,100.00
• For completing the research by
Sean Landsman (Carlton
University) of caught and released
muskellunge from the Rideau
River in the Ottawa, Ontario, area.
MAY
$5,500.00
• For the purchase of “pit tags” for
the Linesville Hatchery in
Linesville, PA. To Muskies Inc.
Three Rivers Chapter (#16).
MAY
$500.00
• For continuing support to help
fund the “dam escapement” study
headed by Dr. David Wahl. To the
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On the Water
Minnesota Veteran’s Home Opener Scheduled for May 7
T
he Twin Cities chapter, along with VFW post
6690, will again be hosting a fishing opener event
for the residents of the Minnesota Veterans Home
on Saturday, May 7. This marks the 16th year we have
been providing the residents of the home a “fishing
opener” experience. The day includes setting up a
trout pond, helping the many participating residents
while they fish, cleaning and cooking the trout and the
rest of the “shore lunch” and serving the residents.
Everyone who can should take some time Saturday
morning and help out. You’ll be glad you did. If you
don’t attend any other chapter event, this one is well
worth it. It’s extremely rewarding to see our veterans
who may never get the chance any other time during
the year to come out so they can get some fishing in.
Many of the residents are lined up waiting bright and
early in the morning.
Volunteers are needed to help with the fishing,
cooking, cleaning and generally making this a fun
event. This is one of the best volunteer events at
Veterans Homes all over the country and has been
recognized as such.
GRANTS
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University of Illinois, Natural
History Survey. MAY
$2,900.00
• For funding the research project in
Itasca State Park on the “Pelagic
habitat preference of muskellunge
and cisco”. Sponsored by Muskies
Inc. Brainerd Lakes Chapter (#24).
MAY
$9,300.00
• For the acquisition of additional
and adjacent shoreline land at the
Five Mile Point area on Leech
Lake, MN. To the Leech Lake Area
Watershed Foundation. JUNE
$10,000.00
• For the youth pilot program of Tom
Keith. To Muskies Inc. Twin Cities
Chapter (#1). JUNE $250.00
• For endowment fund at Central
Lakes College in Brainerd, MN, for
Natural Resource and Natural
Resource Law Enforcement scholarships. To Muskies Inc. Brainerd
Lakes Chapter (#24). JUNE
$4,000.00
On the Water
Volunteers – and many are needed – should be at
the Veterans Home (by Minnehaha Falls) around 7 am.
If you can bring 10 pounds of boiled potatoes with you,
please call Troy Zuelzke 612-709-6609 or 952-955-3890
and let him know you can help in that way. Otherwise,
he will be boiling potatoes galore the night before.
VFW Post 6009 also contributes to this event. Call Troy
if you have questions or to volunteer.
• For the research on the impact of
human-produced pollutants on
muskellunge in the Great Lakes
Watershed. To Waterloo University,
Ontario. JUNE $2,000.00
• For conditional funding based on
receiving a grant from the Missouri
Conservation Heritage Foundation
for the Missouri Department of
Conservation (MDC) for the educational shelter equipment in the St.
Charles, MO. Area. Requested by
Muskies Inc. Pomme de Terre
Chapter (#05). JULY
$2,000.00
• For equipment for the Lake
Evergreen barrier fence project. To
support Muskies Inc. Fox River
Valley Chapter (#39). JULY
$3,000.00
• For their continued stocking program throughout their area lakes
in cooperation and with the
approval of the Wisconsin DNR. To
Muskies Inc. Hayward Lakes
Chapter (#13). OCTOBER
$3,000.00
• For their continued stocking programs in the Fox Chain of Lakes.
To Muskies Inc. Fox River Valley
Chapter (#39). OCTOBER
$3,500.00
• For the continued stocking of
muskies in Lake Minnetonka and
White Bear Lake, MN. To Muskies
Inc. Twin Cities Chapter (#01).
OCTOBER
$10,000.00
• For the stocking of muskies in
Lake Wissota, WI. To Muskies Inc.
First Wisconsin Chapter (#06).
NOVEMBER
$5,000.00
• To commemorate the fifty-year
(50) anniversary of Muskies, Inc.,
the Hugh C. Becker is interested in
sponsoring the proposed Muskie
Symposium to be held in 2016 in
the Twin Cities area. At this time
an escrow account will be established and additional funds will be
made annually to defray anticipated expenses. Other contingencies
and consideration will be made
public as time approaches.
NOVEMBER
$1,000.00
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Greg Ide Honored with Muskie Award
reg Ide was presented
the chapter’s Muskie
Award at the
Sportsmen’s Banquet. This
honor is bestowed each year
to a chapter member who has
“consistently and unselfishly
devoted time and energy over
the years to promoting and
improving the goals of
Muskies Inc.” Greg has served
as a board member for a number of years. He selects speakers for our club meetings and
organizes sport shows. He
sets up our booth and mans it.
Greg also serves on the tournament committee. He was
involved with the MMA for many
years as the Chapter representative. Greg is our resident biologist and has attended various
fisheries seminars and responds
to scientific concerns involving
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muskies. He is a member of the
Board of Directors of the Hugh
Becker C. Foundation acting
presently as its secretary. He
has been involved in almost
every Chapter activity over the
last four or five years and he
unselfishly shares his boat with
many. Congratulations to a most
deserving person.
Military Fishing Day June 24
from Youth Co-chair Tom Keith
T
his will be the third consecutive year that the Twin Cities
Chapter of Muskies Inc. has
co-sponsored Military Family
Fishing Day with Fishing for Life.
It will be on Friday, June 24th,
starting from Maynards on Lake
Minnetonka. People typically
launch out of Gray's Bay after 6:00
a.m. and arrive at Maynards shortly
before 7:00 a.m. Volunteers meet
up with their military families and
then take them out for a morning
of fishing. Every one returns about
noon for lunch and an awards program. It is a multi-species event, so
everyone catches fish. Fishing for
Life provides worms for people
interested in pursuing panfish.
If you would be willing to be
one of the volunteers, who will
take military families out fishing
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George’s Minnesota
Muskie Expo
that day, please contact Tom Keith
at [email protected] We need
at least 20 volunteers to meet the
needs of the families. All kids will
be given a complimentary package
of lures from the TC Chapter of
Muskies Inc. We are inviting legislators and if you know of a legislator, who would like to fish, please
contact me. We will have people
there, who can provide you with
good ideas of where you should
fish.
Last year, the three boys I took
out fishing had parents serving in a
war zone. It was a special morning,
doing something nice for families
that truly serve our country. If you
cannot volunteer that day, but
would like to donate some lures to
the kids or if you have any questions, please contact me at
[email protected]
eorge’s Minnesota Muskie Expo is
April 8-10 at Ganglehoff Center,
Concordia University in St. Paul.
The Expo was founded 17 years ago
by George Wahl, inventor and manufacturer of the Eagle Tail. The three-day
event is dedicated to muskies and
muskie fishing – featuring some of the
world’s top muskie anglers sharing
secrets of success in seminars, retailers
offering great sale prices, as well as
guides and resorts.
The Expo is the place to connect
with the factory reps from industry
giants with questions and suggestions.
The unique aspect of the Expo is being
able to buy direct from lure manufacturers, getting low prices, custom colors and
the newest prototype baits. Again this
year, if you bring an Abu Garcia or
Shimano reel, company reps will be
available to help clean or repair one reel
per person.
Fish-A-Thon will sponsor a large
“Kids Midway” area with games and
prizes for kids. At George’s Tackle Box
kids will be able to make their own lures
and take home $30 worth of baits.
Seminars feature Bob Mehsikomer,
Gregg Thomas, Luke Ronnestrand, Tom
Dietz, Steve Heiting, John Hoyer, Bob
Turgeon, Steve Worall, Larry Dahlberg,
Tom Gelb and Bob Landreville.
The Expo is open from 2 to 9 pm
Friday, from 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday,
and on Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Kids
12 and under are free, so bring the whole
family. Adult entry for the Expo is $10, a
three-day pass is $17.
Expo information can be found
online at: minnesotamuskieexpo.com.
Volunteers are needed for George’s
Tackle Box. Help kids assemble
bucktails, custom painting of soft
body plastic lures, assemble wire
leaders, and hand out any donated
jigs or lures. No experience needed
– plus free entry to the Expo for a
couple hours volunteering to help
future fisherpersons. Contact Dave
Knutson at 651-455-9755 or 651328-4622 to volunteer.
On the Water
Big Muskie Smiles
S
o who wouldn’t want to catch a
muskie anyway? They’re big.
They fight like crazy. Just getting a follow can sometimes change a
person’s life forever. Why wouldn’t
anyone want more opportunities to
have an encounter with one of these
creatures? These are the tenants of a
new movement in the muskie world
called “Big Muskie Smiles.”
Why do so many people out there
have a deep hatred for muskies? It
seems that no matter how much data
we provided people the negative
emotion toward muskies would overrule logic and science more times
than not.
With help from a gentleman
from the ad firm of Pocket Hercules,
we’ve set out to create a PR campaign for muskies. The goal is to
improve the public image of muskies,
specifically in areas where the DNR
is looking to add new muskie water.
The “Big Muskie Smiles” campaign is a separate effort outside of
Muskies Inc. We in MI are very good
Watch for billboards around the state and the
Big Musky Smiles board at sports shows and
other events this summer.
at targeting the 10% of hard-core
muskie fishermen, but quite frankly
we’re terrible at communicating our
message to the rest of the 90%. It’s
this 90% that BMS is planning to
target.
In 2011 one part of the plan is to
have signs like the one in the picture
at all the state’s major sports shows.
Another is to have billboards strategically staged around the state, and
specifically in areas where there is a
chance for muskie expansion. There
will also be several photo contests
for people to show off their “Big
Muskie Smiles” for those who have
taken their picture with the signs
like that pictured as well as
with real muskies. These pictures
will be shown in the BMS Facebook
page as well as the website that is
currently under construction.
If anyone would like to volunteer
for the Big Muskie Smiles campaign
you can contact Jack Supple at:
[email protected]
Minnesota DNR to Expand Muskie Fishing Opportunities
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oosevelt Lake in northern Crow Wing County and
the Sauk River chain of lakes in Stearns County
southwest of St. Cloud will be stocked with
muskellunge this fall in response to growing angler
interest, according to the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources (DNR).
“This decision is a positive step consistent with our
long-range management plan for muskie and northern
pike,” said Dirk Peterson, DNR fisheries management
chief. “Many people representing a wide variety of interests helped create that plan, and the desire to develop
new muskie fisheries was clear.”
Muskie will not be stocked this fall in three other
lakes the DNR was considering. Upper and Lower South
Long lakes near Brainerd will not be considered further
for muskie management. Stocking in Lake Tetonka west
of Waterville has been put on hold indefinitely pending
resolution of local issues.
“Although physically and biologically suitable for
muskie management, the lakes initially proposed in the
Brainerd area have public access issues that raise public
On the Water
safety concerns,” said Tim Goeman, northeast regional
fisheries supervisor. “Their combined 2,100 surface acres
also would not meet muskellunge fishing demand in the
Brainerd area, so we will continue to look for a larger, yetto-be-identified lake for future consideration.”
DNR will collect additional information on recreation
use and user attitudes in the Lake Tetonka area and
expand its public outreach efforts before re-considering
stocking muskie in Tetonka.
Stocking muskie in Roosevelt Lake and the Sauk
River chain is a step toward fulfilling a goal in the longrange management plan that calls for up to eight new
waters to be stocked by 2020, focused on areas of the
state without nearby muskie fishing opportunity.
Anglers have become increasingly interested in
muskie now that 50-plus inch fish can be caught in Lake
Mille Lacs, Lake Vermilion and other waters that have
been stocked since the 1980s. About 14 percent of
Minnesota's licensed anglers target muskie, and the
quality experiences Minnesota offers attract muskie
anglers from across the nation.
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Youth Project
from Tom Keith Youth Co-Chair
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ll of us have bucktails,
spinnerbaits, or buzzbaits
that are not getting used.
We also need to get more youth
involved with musky fishing and
attending our MI meetings. If
members would bring in old lures
to the meetings, we will either
refurbish them or take the
usable components and rebuild
them. The plan is to give one
away to each child under the age
of 18 at each meeting. That
might help encourage them to
attend more meetings. If you
have bucktail, flashabou, beads,
blades, clevises, or bodies that
you are not going to use, we
could use them to expand this
program. Please bring anything
you would be willing to give to
the next chapter meeting you
attend.
Thanks to everyone who is
donating lures for this project.
The lures you are donating are
wonderful and are getting to
kids! The general meeting attendance of kids under the age of 18
is increasing. I am grateful to
Hedron Industries, the Hugh C.
Becker Foundation, and the
Board of Directors for the Twin
Cities chapter of Muskies Inc for
their donations to this project.
We are also using some of the
donations as prizes at the
Minnesota High School Muskie
Tournament and the Armed
Forces Family Fishing
Celebration. If anyone is a lure
painter and would be willing to
paint a couple of crankbaits and
jerkbaits that were given to us,
please contact me. If you have
any questions, contact me at
[email protected]
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––– this ’n that –––
START YOUR MUSKIE
FISHING IN APRIL
Soon the water will be turning
soft bringing on the fever of
muskie fishing. Start your season
early with the Heartland chapter’s
Muskie Spring Tune Up tournament April 30 on Clear Lake,
Iowa. What an opportunity to
boat an April muskie. Last year, a
few of our members participated.
Matt Olson took first place with
three fish, and Jimmy Beheba
came is second with two fish
including the biggest fish in the
tournament, a 47-incher.
A group of chapter members is
going down to participate again
this year. It’s not as far to drive as
Leech or Vermilion and you’ll be
muskie fishing in APRIL!! If you
would like to join them, please
call John Newman at 651-5929257 or 651-699-8676.
Tournament entry is $30 ($35 if
you register after April 15).
APRIL POOLSIDE DEMO
The North Metro chapter is hosting a pool demo April 13 at 7 pm
at the Fridley Middle School
(6100 W. Moore Lake Drive).
Brett Erickson from Thorne Bros.
will demonstrate presentation of
lures that are new to the muskie
world, as well as some old
favorites. The pool demo is held
yearly with the North Metro chapter and our chapter alternating
hosting every other year. Call
Dan Moak at 651-231-8380 for
more info.
DON’T MISS THORNE
BROS. SPRING SALE
Thorne Bros. 2011 Annual Spring
Sale will be held April 29-May 1.
As in years past, this will be a
tent event with numerous vendors
and manufacturers displaying
their product. There will also be a
trout pond for the kids, food vendors, the Shimano 2011 Fishing
Tour, and representatives from
most major companies in the
industry. Numerous seminars will
be going on during the three days
as well.
BLUE RIBBON BAIT EXPO
Don’t miss the bargains at Blue
Ribbon Bait and Tackle’s Spring
Expo on April 23 from 9 am to 5
pm. On hand will be Larry
Dahlberg, Josh Stevenson (state
tiger muskie record-holder),
Minnesota “Griz”, and other Blue
Ribbon muskie experts. Save
20% on all muskie lures. Blue
Ribbon is located in Oakdale at
1985 Geneva Avenue North.
METRO MUSKIE
TOURNAMENT
Watch for information about the
Metro Muskie Tournament. The
15th annual event is the first tournament of the season and is
scheduled for Saturday June 11.
CAPABLE PARTNERS
An outing with the Capable
Partners organization is planned
for Sunday, June 12 on Lake
Minnetonka. It will be held in conjunction with a Military Fishing
Event sponsored by Libby Hoene.
Volunteers are needed to take
disabled anglers or members of
military families out for a morning
of fishing. Volunteers are also
needed to help cook and serve
the lunch at noon. Please contact
Paul Hartman at 651-269-2144
or Libby Hoene at 763-755-2482
or Tim Hoene at 763-370-3802 to
volunteer.
SUMMER FISHING LEAGUE
Watch for announcement of dates
for the chapter’s Summer Fishing
League. The league is intended
as a fun outing with other chapter
members and is open to anyone
who wants to take part. You can
attend as many of the outings as
you like. It’s a great opportunity to
meet other muskie fishermen,
make friendships, and learn
about the lakes.
On the Water
2011 Sportsman’s Banquet
LUNKER OF THE YEAR. Brent Hirsch (left) was presented a LAX
Reproductions replica of his winning fish by Members Only Contest Chair
Eric Bakke at the Sportsman’s Banquet. Brent boated the 55-incher from
Lake Vermilion in July. This year two people reported 55-inch fish, but
Brent’s was caught first, earning him the replica.
On the Water
special thank you to all of our
banquet sponsors. Without
them, there would not be a
banquet. Please consider them in the
future when buying equipment, resort
stays, guide trips, and boats.
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• Kris Astorp – Musky Madness Guide
Service
• Ballroom & Wedding Dance Studio
• Bib’s Tackle Boxes
• Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle Shop
• Carbone’s Pizza - John Newman
• Dustin Carlson – Northland Adventures
Guide Service
• Chaos Tackle
• Church Planner Boards
• Coot Lures
• Custom X Lures
• Josh Borovsky Guide Service
• Frankies Live Bait and Marine
• Frank’s Rods
• Gary’s Custom Rod & Reel
• Tony Grant Guide Service
• Guide Dog Lures
• H30 Sunglasses
• Hirsch’s Ghosttails
• Holcombe Lures
• Holiday Inn – Detroit Lakes
• i-gogs
• Interstate Batteries
• Just Encase
• Just Big Muskies
• Kentucky Mountain Muskie Lodge
• Mantrap Lodge on Big Mantrap Lake
• Minnesota Twins
• Minnesota Valley Country Club
• Minnesota Wild
• Muskie Treats
• Musky Hunter
• Musky Innovations
• Musky Mania Tackle
• Musky Mayhem
• Navionics
• Nimmer Swimmer
• Okuma
• Ben Olsen – Fishing Hardcore Guide
Service
• Pelican Hills RV – Pelican Lake
• Phantom Lures
• Rapala
• River 2 Sea
• Paul Schlagel – Enduro Guide Service
• George Selcke
• Shimano
• Matt Sieffert – Musky Mercenary Guide
Service
• Spring Bay Resort – Lake Vermilion
• Josh Steveson - Mighty Muskie Fishing
Guide Service
• St. Croix Rods
• Sunset Beach Resort and Campground
– West Battle Lake
• Gregg Thomas – Battle the Beast Guide
Service
• Tackle Industries
• Trophy Hunter Accessories – Glittertails
• True Glide Lures
• Dave Williamson – Musky Stalker Guide
Service
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A Muskie Tale
from Elaine Randolph
t’s Sunday, September 6, at
Leech Lake. Denise Olson and I
are going out with Muskie
Guide Terri DuBe. Terri said we
would hit the water early. Denise
and I were thinking about 8:00
am, but here’s Terri knocking on
our doors at 7:00 am. So, grab the
coffee and gear. We’re off to the
first of Terri’s favorite spots where
a fish was seen the previous weekend.
Terri gives each of us one of
her secret lures and settles herself
in the front of the boat. Denise
chose the back of the boat and I’m
in the center. The steady breeze
allows for an easy drift down the
shoreline. Terri has a mid-40 inch
muskie follow. Then, fish on for
Denise – a very upset small northern with a mouthful of hooks. It’s
a good thing Terri carries extra
hook-outs because there’s now a
nice one at the bottom of Leech
Lake.
Pass one done. Let’s try that
again before it gets too windy.
The mid-40 inch muskie shows
herself again, but won’t take a
bait. Finally, it’s my turn. Strong
head shakes – maybe she finally
took a bait. Wrong! Just another
northern. Terri wants to keep it, so
in the live well it goes.
The wind is starting to blow
and the muskies aren’t interested.
I
The “Muskie Tale” Award is presented
each year to the person(s) with the best
story from the past fishing season.
Above are Elaine Randolph (right) and
Denise Olson with the “Muskie Tale”.
They get to keep the tale all year and, in
turn, will present it to the next person
with a great “tale”.
At the end of the drift, it’s time to
move to another spot. We all bring
in our lures and lay down our
rods for the trip.
SPLASH! What was that?
Denise is in the water! Three
people moving three different
directions at the same time, a
wind gust, a boat with a low back
end was the perfect recipe. Glasses
still on, cell phone to be used during the tournament this weekend
still in her jacket pocket, Denise is
soaked but not hurt. No need to
panic. All we have to do is get her
back in the boat.
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With one of us lifting/pulling
on either side, the first attempt
was aborted and she was released
back into the cold water. Second
try. Careful, we don’t need three
people in lake. SUCCESS! We have
saved the Tournament
Chairperson! Time to run back to
the resort for dry clothes.
But, why isn’t the boat getting
up on plane? What’s wrong with
the motor? Everything worked
great when we left the resort. Wait,
there must be at least an inch of
water on the floor in the back of
the boat. Did it all come from
rescuing Denise? Well, no. It’s the
live well! It’s been filling and overflowing for at least an hour. Didn’t
see the water until the boat was
moving and the back end was
really low in the water.
Turn on the bulge pump and
slowly we head back to shore. Dry
clothes for Denise, dry shoes for
me, and more hot coffee for everyone. OK, lets try this again. Secret
spot number two. Nothing. No
muskies. No follows. Not even a
northern. Terri has one more place
she wanted to try but wind chases
us back to shore.
Denise and I had a great time
– minus going swimming with
heavy clothes on – and are ready
to do it again this summer. If you
need a guide on Leech Lake, talk to
Terri DuBe.
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Call 218-547-1241 evenings/
weekends, 218-547-2522 days.
Place a classified ad in On the Water. Classified ads may be submitted by Twin
Cities Chapter members. Charges are $5.00 per month per ad. Send ad
information and check made out to Muskies, Inc. by the 15th of each month for
insertion into the following month’s publication to: Graphic Works, 7125 17th
Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423.
On the Water
Chapter Outings Scheduled for Summer
The chapter has two outings scheduled for this summer so far. The outings are
open to any chapter muskie angler and/or their friends.
PARADISE COVE, MINAKI, ONTARIO
July 16-23
We will again be headquartered at Paradise Cove in Minaki, Ontario. The resort
offers: guide service, free boat launch, free dock facilities, a restaurant and
lounge, and Hot Spot depth maps. Check it out at www.paradisecoveminaki.com.
Eric Bakke ([email protected], 612-202-7169) can answer any questions you
may have or take your reservation. Lodging is $297.50 for the week. A $50 deposit
to Eric is required. 16 out of 22 spots are spoken for, so get your deposit in if you
would like to secure a spot. For Eric the average trip cost including gas and food
over the last 4 years has been about $600.
CHAPTER OUTING: RED WING LODGE, LAKE OF THE
WOODS August 13-20
Red Wing Lodge on beautiful Sabaskong Bay served as headquarters for six
Chapter Challunges and has been chosen to host Chapter Challunge again in
2011.
The Bartlett family at Red Wing Lodge has hosted Muskies Inc. outings for years
with personal and friendly service. Their cabins and services exhibit that they
understand what muskie people need and like.
You’ll find floating docks, electrical hookups at each dock, and a huge generator
in place for power outages. Services available include: license, unleaded gas, ice,
tackle, maps, ice cream.
Cost per person in housekeeping cabins is $300 (US Funds) for 2011, which
breaks down to just $42.85 per day for Canadian muskie fishing. The trip includes:
daily bag of ice, free dockage, free boat launch, free dinner one night courtesy of
the Bartletts, one free trip given away in a drawing and door prizes.
Reservations require a $50 non-refundable deposit, made out to ‘North Metro
Muskie Inc.’ Contact John van Ingen ([email protected], 651-699-5172) or Pat
Miller ([email protected], 651-429-1629) to make your reservation.
Serving the Musky Community Since 1981
10% OFF
TO MUSKIES INC. MEMBERS
HOME OF THE STATE RECORD TIGER MUSKY
tc chapter
contacts
OFFICERS
President
Troy Zuelzke
952-955-3890
First Vice President
Eric Bakke
612-202-7169
Second Vice President
Shawn Kellett
952-380-1218
Treasurer
Dianne Dahl
651-699-9817
Secretary
Tom Keith
612-925-1109
Regional Vice President
Eric Schultz
651-917-8272
Members Only Contest
Eric Bakke
612-202-7169
Tournament Director
Denise Olson
612-866-4730
Webmaster
Mike McGrath
612-743-9188
BOARD MEMBERS
AT LARGE
Brad Coyne
763-412-6697
Scott Crawford
952-933-6670
Jody Dahms
952-997-6148
Jim Doyle
952-920-9818
Terry Hanson
612-221-1818
Greg Ide
612-331-5034
Peter Janik
952-649-9576
Doug Malsom
612-759-3407
Stu McIntosh
651-699-9817
Jim Kroupa
952-474-5967
Joe Mellott
952-226-4880
John Newman
651-699-8676
Jeff Redig
651-402-5994
Staffed with knowledgeable personnel
who are passionate about fishing
www.twincitiesmuskiesinc.org
PREMIER FISHING GUIDE SERVICES
FOR THE METRO AREA
1985 GENEVA (CENTURY) AVE. N.
OAKDALE, MN 55128
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651-777-2421
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On the Water
On the Water is published
monthly for members of the
Twin Cities Chapter of
Muskies Inc.
Copy deadline: 15th of each
month
Contact: Graphic Works
612-866-4730 • [email protected]
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next
meeting
MUSKIES INC.
7125 17th Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
APRIL12
SPEAKER:
SCOTT KIEPER
Return Service Requested
Scott Kieper has spent his Magna Cum
Laude education speaking to muskie
fishermen and catching large fish from
small lakes. Scott’s boat has landed
exactly 1997 muskies in the last ten
years, many larger than 52 inches,
and most from pressured waters under
300 acres.
Muskies Inc. Twin Cities Chapter General Meetings
are held at 7:00 pm the second Tuesday of every
month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1114
American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN (just
off I-494 & Lyndale Ave.).
Thank Our
Sponsors
A big thank you to all the
manufacturers, retailers and
resorts that have helped the
Twin Cities chapter in the
past year by donating
merchandise and trips used
for incentives and prizes for
our fundraising events as
well as the prizes for the
Banquet and the welcome
table at each meeting.
Please make an effort to
support our sponsors so
they have an incentive to
keep on supporting us.
Without them this chapter
could not do what it does
for the resource and its
members.
If you’re looking for a new
bait, remember that manufacturers of some of the
most productive baits ever
designed are among our
sponsors. And remember to
buy them from sponsoring
retailers. If you’re looking for
a muskie trip, keep the
sponsoring resorts in mind.
Abu Garcia
Advance Corporation
Advon Incorporated
Amason’s Obabikon Resort
Anchorage Inn
Ballroom & Wedding Dance
Studio
Battle the Beast Guide
Service – Gregg Thomas
Bernick’s Beverage
Bib’s Tackle Boxes
Birch Villa Resort
Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle
Bluewater Outdoors
Bob Benson’s Guide
Service
Cabela’s
Carbone’s Pizza
Chaos Tackle
Mark Christiansen Guide
Service
Church Planner Boards
Coot Lures
Custom X Lures
Kevin Cochran’s Musky
Guide Service
Dockside Marine & SnoPro
Enduro Guide Service –
Paul Schlagel
Fishing Hardcore Guide
Service – Ben Olsen
Fenwick Rods
The Fly Angler
Frankie’s Live Bait & Marine
Frank’s Rods
Gander Mountain
Gary’s Custom Rod & Reel
Tony Grant Guide Service
Guide Dog Lures
Dave Gustafson
H3O Sunglasses
Hirsch’s Ghosttails
Holcombe Lures
Holiday Inn – Detroit Lakes
Huddle’s Resort
i-gogs
In Step Media
Interstate Batteries
Joe’s Sporting Goods
Just Encase
Just Big Muskies
KB101
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Lodge
LAX Reproductions
Leech Lake Gaming
Division
Mantrap Lodge on Big
Mantrap Lake
Mighty Muskie Guide
Service – Josh
Stevenson
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Club
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Murphy Guide Service
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Musky Madness Guide
Service – Kris Astorp
Musky Mania Tackle
Musky Mayhem Tackle
Musky Mercenary Guide
Service – Matt Seifert
Musky Stalker Guide
Service – Dave
Williamson
Musky Treat Baits
Navionics
Nimmer Swimmer
Northern Lights Casino
Northland Adventures
Guide Service – Dustin
Carlson
Northland Tackle
Okuma
One Stop
Pelican Hills RV – Pelican
Lake
Pehrson’s Resort
Pine Beach Resort
Phantom Lures
Pro Musky Guide Service –
Josh Borovsky
Rapala
Red Wing Lodge - Lake of
the Woods
Reed’s Family Outdoor
Outfitters
Retreat Lodge
River 2 Sea
Sah-Kah-Tay Resort
George Selcke
Bill Sherck
Shimano
‘Skie Patrol Guide Service John Hoyer
Sportsman’s Connection
Spring Bay Resort and
Guide Service – Lake
Vermilion
St. Croix Rods
Sunset Beach Resort and
Campground – West
Battle Lake
Tackle Industries
Thorne Bros
Trappers Landing Lodge
Trophy Hunter Accessories
– Glittertail Muskie
Lures
Bob Turgeon’s Guide
Service
True Glide Lures
Vermilion Dam Lodge
Paul Villnow
Wades Custom Tackle
Walker Wireless
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Thanks to the Sponsers Who Donate to Our Chapter
A big thank you to all the manufacturers, retailers and
resorts that have helped the Twin Cities chapter in the past
year by donating merchandise and trips used for incentives
and prizes for our fundraising events as well as the prizes
for the Banquet and the welcome table at each meeting.You
will see ads from our sponsors who have made major
donations to our chapter in the newsletter throughout the
year. The spnsors with ad here have made major donations
to the chapter of products, gift certificates, guide trips, and
resort stays for our banquet, tournaments and welcome
table. The ads are one of the ways we thank them.
Please consider these resorts and/or guides when you are
planning a fishing trip or just a day of fishing in the metro
area. If you’re looking for a new bait, keep in mind that
manufacturers of some of the most productive baits ever
designed are among our sponsors. And remember to buy
them from sponsoring retailers. And if you’re in the stores,
please tell them thank you from our chapter.
Please make an effort to support our sponsors so they have
an incentive to keep on supporting us. Without them this
chapter could not do what it does for the resource and its
members.
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