Midwest Musky Club F.. - Muskie Fishing with the Midwest Musky

Monthly meetings are held at: Village Sportsman Club, 115th St.
and Laramie Ave., Alsip, Illinois, on the first Thursday of each
month, starting at 7:30 p.m. Call 708-532-4374 for more
information; visit us on the web at www.midwestmuskyclub.com
PRESIDENT: Pat Glavin, 708-385-0257; [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT: Tom Jennings, 815-469-3601;[email protected]
SECRETARY: Dan Quenzel, 708-423-3873; [email protected]
TREASURER: Rich Bohne, 773-229-0473; [email protected]
1st SERGEANT-AT-ARMS: Frank Wagner, 708-308-8107; [email protected]
2nd SERGEANT-AT ARMS: Kyle Savino, 708-275-6947; [email protected]
DIRECTOR (Membership)(3): Jim Zimmer, 708-458-2982; no email
DIRECTOR (Merchandise)(2): Stan Lowczyk, 773-972-6634; [email protected]
DIRECTOR (Club Outings)(3): John Sutton, 773-852-5558;[email protected]
DIRECTOR (Web Master)(3): Judy Quenzel, 708-423-3873;[email protected]
DIRECTOR (Food)(1): Ed Fields, 773-600-9670; [email protected]
February Meeting
Professional Guide Crash Mullins will be our speaker. Crash is well
known and respected as a guide on Cave Run Lake, KY.
Don’t miss this meeting. You will learn a lot about an early spring
destination.
It shall be the object of the
Midwest Musky Club to:
1. Preserve and propagate Midwest
musky fishing,
2. Be involved in conservation efforts,
3. Educate and refine the members‟
skill in the sport of musky fishing,
4. Practice good sportsmanship and
safety afloat,
5. Sponsor group activities related to
the sport of fishing
6. Observe the rules and regulations of
the various Departments of
Conservation and National
Resources of the states in which
members‟ fish.
Conservation Pledge
I give my pledge as an
American,
to save and faithfully defend
from waste,
the natural resources of this
planet.
I promise to educate future
generations,
so we all may become
caretakers,
of its air, soils, and minerals;
it‟s parks, forests, wilderness
areas, and wildlife.
Musky
Minutes
Meeting of January 13th, 2011
Meeting begun at 19:45 by
President Pat Glavin.
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Meeting Schedule for 2011
All regular monthly meetings of the
Midwest Musky Club are held on the
first Thursday of each month @ 7:30
p.m.
At every meeting we will have
food, a monthly raffle and Split-thePot. We will also have a speaker every
month except for March, June and
December.
Meeting location is...
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The Village Sportsman’s Club
115th and Laramie Ave.
Alsip, Illinois
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February 3 – Crash Mullins
March 3 – Motor Raffle
April 7
May 5
June 2 – Swap Meet
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President Pat Glavin welcomed
the members in attendance. Pat then
introduced himself as the newly
elected President.
Pat also went over the following.
Appointed Judy Quenzel as
Webmaster.
Liability insurance for club outings
Board mtg. after Feb mtg.
Budget increase for speakers and
food.
We have received a lot of donations
for the March fundraiser.
The club will have a booth at
Chicago Muskie Show, Hammond,
Americas Outdoor Show and
Tinley.
Chad Cain won largest Illinois
musky for 2010 with a 49 7/8”
caught on Kinkaid.
Quad County is having an outing
to Lake Erie on April 1-3. MMC
members are welcome to join.
Stan Lowczyk won the rod raffle.
An Okuma 9‟ telescopic rod.
Al Buvelot caught 4 muskys
fishing on Cave Run.
Bob Jeffries is recovering from
knee replacement surgery. Get well
soon Bob, „Sparky‟ needs you.
Membership for 2011 time to start
turning in your membership
applications for 2011.
Early Bird Membership Raffle
renew your membership b/4 the end
of February‟s mtg. and be eligible
to win a gift certificate from MikLurch.
Meeting adjourned at 22:05 pm.
Midwest Musky Club Items of
Interest
Quick Hits and Things to Keep in Mind
Long-time member, Duke O‟Malley suffered a
stroke on Wednesday, January 26th. He is currently
at Christ Hospital. Please keep Duke in your
thoughts and prayers.
Merchandise Director Stan Lowczyk is
offering a free patch with each club shirt or hat
purchase.
Webster Lake rental home. Located on
“Eagle Point” the home faces east with plenty of
privacy. The house has 2 piers, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,
fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer. Contact
Phil @ 219-972-7853 or websterlakehome
@aol.com. Mention you are from the Midwest
Musky Club for a discount.
Fish Tales Fishing Club is having Ted
Takasaki as a speaker on Feb. 24th at Gaelic Park,
6119 West 147th St. Doors open at 6:30 pm. There
is also a raffle. Prizes are 1st – 40” HD LCD TV,
2nd – ½ day guide trip with “Crappie Professor”
Jim Kopjo, 3rd – ½ day guide trip with Muskie Pro
Tom Ustaszewski.
For tickets call Fred Fentress at 708-212-4640
or Tony Dyrkacz at 708-371-5155. Tickets are
$8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door.
Gregg Thomas’ “Battle the Beast” guide
service has a Spring Special. Musky fishing on
Cave Run or Green River, KY. For $575 you get 2
days fishing, 2 nights lodging for 1 or 2 people. Call
606-776-6729 or [email protected].
Schedule of Club Fishing Outings
Winter Shows
The annual migration of the Greater Chicagoland
Outdoor shows is right around the corner. Listed
below are the shows and a bit of information.
Tinley Park Fishing and Outdoor Show –
February 12 and 13 and is located at Tinley Park
High School in Tinley Park, IL. Admission is cheap
with free parking.
This is another great family show with local
speakers and vendors.
Go to www.tinleyparkfishingshow.com .
IMTT 2011 Tournament Schedule
Tourneys in CAPS are IMTT sponsored (15
attendance points each), lower case are club
tourneys that are eligible for IMTT points (10
attendance pts each). I.M.T.T. membership ($25)
is payable upon entry in IMTT sponsored events
and lasts for one year. All members receive a
quarterly newsletter and a commemorative 2011
IMTT pin.
IMPORTANT: Points in Club sponsored events
will not count towards the Trail Tally-unless your
$25 is postmarked prior to the tourney date, or
given to an IMTT director prior to the start of said
tourney.
ALL IMTT EVENTS REQUIRE
MEMBERSHIP. Part of your entry fee helps fund
the 2011 Trail Champion and Runner Up purse.
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The dates for Round Lake, Jake Wolf,
Shelbyville, Shabbona are set. The other outings
do not have a specific date yet. John Sutton will
finalize the dates very soon.
Feb 19 – Fox Chain Ice Fishing
April (late) – Prairie Lake, IL
May 14-15 – Fox Chain, IL (IMTT)
May 13-15 – Round Lake
May 21-22 – Lake Shelbyville, IL with the
Village Sportsman‟s Club.
June 11 – Shabbona Lake, IL with the Quad
County Hawg Hunters.
Sept – Green Bay, WI
Sept 30-Oct 2 – Round Lake
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MARCH 12 & 13 - LAKE KINKAID
SPRING CLASSIC
March 26 - SPRING LAKE NORTH
April 30 - Chain of Lakes - Fox
River Valley
Apr.30/May 1 - Lake. Kinkaid Shawnee Muskie Hunters
MAY 14 & 15 - FOX CHAIN
May 21 - Lake Shelbyville Muskie Club
Sept.10 - Lake Shelbyville Muskie Club
OCT. 1 & 2 LAKE SHELBYVILLE FALL CLASSIC
OCT 15 - GREG TICHACEK MEMORIAL
TOURNAMENT - LAKE McMASTER
Oct 22 & 23 - Shawnee M. H. Fall Brawl
� Lake. Kinkaid.
Oct. 22 - Fox River Valley Tournament �
Chain of Lakes
**NOV. 5 & 6 -- 2011 IMTT ILLINOIS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP on FOX
CHAIN**
For details got to www.illmuskie.com or contact
Howard Chambliss @ 618-214-5918.
Submit an Article, Send Pictures
Feel free to send an article about a recent fishing
trip, fishing tips, boat maintenance or other outdoor
related information.
I am also looking for pictures. You can email
your pictures and I will get as many as I can into the
newsletter.
IMA Annual Meeting – Held at
Harper College
Many thanks for this report from Eddi Bock.
In attendance
OFFICERS;
Ray Thompson: Chairman
Frank Walter: Vice Chairman
Ron Skala: Secretary
Warren Thompson: Treasure
IMA Directors, club delegates, and guest
GUEST SPEAKER: Steve Pallo from the
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (
I.D.N.R.)
The Illini Muskies Alliance (IMA) was
established in early 1982 by Rol Steinhouser and
Don Griffon from the Midwest Musky Club who
approached Ray Thompson with a proposal to form
a state wide organization to represent the
Muskie Clubs in Illinois.
The purpose of the organization was to form a
unified voice in dealing with the Illinois
Department of Conversation on Muskie related
issues from Muskie Clubs and organizations.
Since its inception, the IMA has assisted the
Illinois DNR with various projects, and stocking
initiatives.
Project Green Gene: With the efforts of the
I.D.N.R., IMA, and several Illinois Chapters of
Muskies Inc. I.M.T.T. and also including the
Midwest Musky Club, donations have been made
for the Project Green Gene.
This project was to evaluate what strain of
Muskies, among various stocks performs best
for SURVIVAL AND GROWTH in the different
regions of the Illinois waters..
The study was a success in giving the
information that was needed in where to stock, their
survival rate and growth.
THE VOLUNTARY MUSKIE CREEL
SURVEY REPORT PROJECT:
Steve Pollo has encouraged anglers to continue
filing out the green Musky Creel card survey.
The purpose of the Muskie Creel report card is
to gain valuable information regarding Muskies
caught in Illinois that only an angler can provide.
It is essential to ensure the continued success of
this project, so please make every effort to report
your Illinois Muskie catch.
THE ILLINOIS MUSKY CREEL
PROJECT REPORT FROM 1987 THRU
2009 was given out to all in attendance at the
January meeting.
This report shows the lakes, year, and size
where Muskies have been caught and reported in
Illinois
The IMA through collective moneys from
Muskie Clubs, the IMTT and other fishing clubs
and organizations have worked closely with the
DNR programs contributing thousands of dollars
and hours to the Kids for Conservation programs,
equipment donations, such as rearing pond nettings,
fingerling stocking (see STATUS OF THE
MUSKIE FISHERY I.D.N.R. DIVISION OF
FISHERIES REPORT) tagging programs, angler
education trailers , clean up programs and thru our
efforts donations for fish barrier netting in
prevention of muskies going over spillways.
These barriers to rescue fish have been
installed at Shabbona, Otter, Kinkaid, Pierce,
Evergreen and Shelbyville Lakes.
Steve Pallo requested monetary donations from
the Muskie Clubs, IMTT, and other fishing club
and organizations for needs in 2011 for hanging
scales, and the purchase of rods and reels for use in
the URBAN FISHING CLINICS FOR KIDS ,
kids 16 and under, throughout the state have the
chance to experience the fun of fishing. The clinic
provides basic instruction on how to fish, rules and
regulations, baiting a hook, tying a knot, casting,
and releasing of a fish safely.
For 2011 your New Year's Resolution...
TAKE A KID FISHING!!!
In closing, throughout its history the working
relationship between the IMA and DNR has grown
to be one of mutual respect and admiration.
Through the support of fishing clubs,
organizations, and anglers like you, the Illini
Muskies Alliance will continue to pursuit,
to IMPROVE AND PROTECT the Musky
Fishery in Illinois.
Thank you for your support
IMA Delegate MWMC
muskieone
Eddi Bock
Midwest Musky Club’s
Spring - Round Lake Trip
May 13 to 15, 2011
The Cost of this year’s trip will be $70.00 per person (same price as
2010) & it will Cover 2 Nights
Lodging
and a Steak
Dinner
on Saturday Night.
This Fee Must be PAID in FULL by the May 5,
latest, In Order to Secure your Bed for this Trip.
2011 Meeting, at the
Payments can be made starting in March 2011, by mail or at the
monthly meetings.
Get your groups together & take a cabin for 6 at $420.00 to
8 at $560.00
I want to secure as many of the 4 cabins available. Each cabin has 2 –
Full size and 4 twin beds. One bedroom can accommodate a cot and
one couch is also available or bring extra cots.
Make Checks payable to:
Send them to Rich at::
Thanks,
Rich
Richard Bohne
5320 S. Nashville Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
Midwest Musky Club
2011 / Membership Form
For New, Renewing, Family, and Senior Members
Mark Appropriate Membership Category
New ___ Renewing ___ Senior ___Family ___
For family memberships, please list names of spouse and/or children below:
1)
2)
3)
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Personal Membership Information
(Please print clearly)
Membership Number (if you have one) __________ Month of Birth: ________
Name: ____________________________________ Occupation: ___________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________ State: __________ Zip: ____________
Phone: ___________________________ E-Mail: ________________________
Do you want your Newsletter via e-mail or mailed to your home? Circle one.
Do you own a boat? YES / NO
Name of sponsoring member: ________________________________________
Membership fees:
New Member: $40; Renewing Member: $30; Senior Member (as defined in the club by-laws): $15; Family
Membership: $30 plus $10 for each additional family member.
Payment:
Submit this form along with the appropriate fee in cash or by check payable to the Midwest Musky Club at the
next meeting or by mail. Send check along with form to:
Midwest Musky Club
Jim Zimmer
8140 S Odell
Bridgeview, IL 60455
All meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month starting at 7:30 p.m.
Meetings are held at the Village Sportsman‟s Club, 115th st. and Laramie Ave, Alsip, Illinois
Midwest Musky Club’s
2011 Fishing Trip Series
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
(Read be for signing)
Club Member’s Name (Please Print):_____________________________________
IN CONSIDETRATION for participating in the Club’s trips:
1.) I am aware of the inherent risk associated with fishing and boating, including but not limited to the risks of
collisions with other boats and stationary objects in and around the lake, including rocks, reefs, or piers or
other vehicles and trailers at landing areas. I am familiar with other risk up to and including death by
drowning associated with rough water, changing weather conditions, heavy winds and lighting storms. I
expressly assume all risks associated with this Club sponsored fishing trip and I hereby release the
Midwest Musky Club, its Board of Directors, and others associated with the club from all claims of my
negligence resulting from injury and/or property damages incurred in connection with my personal decision
to participate in these fishing trips of 2011.
2.) I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, and assume full responsibility for my
participation; and
3.) I will comply with the rules and regulations associated with the Club sponsored fishing trip; and
4.) I for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, hereby release,
indemnify and hold harmless the Midwest Musky Club and its Board of Directors (“Releasees”), with respect
to any and all injury, disability, death, of loss of damage to person or property, whether caused by the
negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand
that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.
X __________________________________ Date Signed: ___/___/___
Signature
FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE
(Under age 18 at Time of 2011 Fishing Trip Start)
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian of this participant, do consent and agree to his/her
indemnification, release and hold harmless as provided above Releasees, and I, myself and behalf of my heirs,
assigns and next of kin, hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all claims
incident to my child’s involvement in these Club sponsored fishing trips even if arising out of the negligence of
the Releasees, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
X __________________________________ Date Signed: ___/___/___
(Parent/Guardian Signature)
MIDWEST MUSKY CLUB
2011 CATCH & RELEASE FORM
NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________
CITY: ___________________________________
STATE: _________
ZIP: ______________
SPECIES
MUSKY – PURE ____; OR HYBRID (TIGER) ____; NORTHERN PIKE ____; WALLEYE ____;
LARGEMOUTH BASS ____; SMALLMOUTH BASS ____; SALMON / LAKE TROUT ____; CRAPPIE ____:
WAS THE FISH RELEASED: YES OR NO (CIRCLE ONE).
LENGTH OF FISH: _________ INCHES
WEIGHT (OPTIONAL): ________lbs
DATE & TIME FISH WAS CAUGHT: _____/______/, 2011 @ ___________AM/PM
NAME OF LAKE OR RIVER: ____________________________________________________________________________
THAT IS LOCATED IN THE STATE OR PROVINCE OF: ________________________________________________
FISH WAS CAUGHT: CASTING ____; JIGGING ____; TROLLING ____:
LURE NAME: __________________________; TYPE OF LURE: ___________________________:
WEATHER: CLEAR & SUNNY ____; STORMY ____; OVERCAST ____; WINDY ____; SLEET/SNOW ____:
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
STRUCTURE YOU WERE FISHING IN: WEEDS ____; ROCKS ____; DOCKS ____;
STANDING TIMBER ____; LAYDOWN TREES ____; OPEN WATER ____:
AFFIDAVITS OF SUBMITTER & WITNESS: WE HEREBY DECLARE & CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE
DISCLOSED INFORMATION IS TRUE AND ACCURATE. ANY FALSIFIED INFORMATION WILL
DISQUALIFY BOTH THE SUBMITTER & THE WITNESS FROM ANY FISHING AWARDS ISSUED BY
THE MIDWEST MUSKY CLUB. PLEASE SUBMIT A PHOTO OF YOUR CATCH!
WITNESS NAME (PRINT): ________________________________________________________
PHONE OR E-MAIL OF WITNESS: _________________________________________________
SUBMITTER SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________
FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN TO JOHN SUTTON ON OR BEFORE 12/01/2011 TO:
JOHN SUTTON
2325 W. 113TH PL
CHICAGO, IL 60643
Dan Quenzel – Secretary
10028 S. Minnick Ave.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Visit us on the web @ www.midwestmuskyclub.com
Midwest Musky Club Merchandise for Sale
Club Patches: Large Patch, $12.00; Small Patch, $3.00
Denim Shirts: Long Sleeved or short with club logo and name on front, $30.00
Hooded Sweatshirts: With zipper and with club logo on back, $25.00
Sweatshirts: Crew neck with club logo on back, $20.00
Long-sleeve T-shirts: With club logo sleeves and back, $25.00
T-shirts: With pocket and club logo on back, $10.00
Baseball Style Hats: Embroidered with club logo, $15.00
Knitted Skull Caps: Embroidered with club logo, $10.00
Mugs: $3.00;
Can Wrap: $3.00
Vinyl Club Stickers: 3 for $5.00
Name on shirt of your choice: $5.00.
Logo on shirt of your choice: $10.00.
Call Stan Lowczyk at 773-972-6634; e-mail [email protected]
Items will usually be available at the meetings but call Stan for any items of special interest.
These items are available at little or no profit to the club.