Midwest Musky Club F.. - Muskie Fishing with the Midwest Musky
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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. Meeting Minutes: 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... The Village Sportsman’s Club 115th and Laramie Ave. Alsip, Illinois February 3 – Crash Mullins March 3 – Motor Raffle April 7 May 5 June 2 – Swap Meet 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. o o o o 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 o o o o o o o o 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) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 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.