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MARCH 2004
Special
’s Show
Sportsmen
Edition
FMWU, Inc.: Promoting conservation, sportsmanship and education in respect to walleye fishing.
Sixth Annual Anglers Night at
Playmakers Pavilion
features "Sam Anderson"
Thursday, March 18th
Sam Anderson began fishing the PWT in
1992, at the young age of 18. In 1994, Sam
became the youngest angler to ever qualify for
the coveted PWT Championship at age 20. In
1995, Sam joined an elite field of the Walleye
World’s “all-time Top Money Winners” by
fishing the first ever PWT Super Pro event.
Sam has continued to fish every PWT Super
Pro event since 1995.
Anderson’s seminar entitled “Approaching
New or Unfamiliar Bodies of Water for
Walleyes” will cover topics such as
Introduction to Rivers, Reservoirs & Lakes,
Discuss the importance of Doing Homework, Explain the use of
Search Techniques, Identify Search Tools and Techniques to use
followed by a question and answer session.
WDAY 970 Radio & TV Channel 6, Gate City Bank,
Riverside Sportland & Miller Beer sponsor Anglers Night.
WDAY Sports produces a half hour program, “Great Outdoors”, which
is a favorite among the area’s hunters and anglers. Gate City Bank is
North Dakotas #1 home lender and has 8 locations in the area to serve
you. Riverside Sportland in Breckenridge, MN carries Lund, Sugar Sand
and Sea Swirl Boats along with Mercury, Johnson, Evinrude, Yamaha and
Honda Outboard. Miller Lite Beer, distributed by Beverage Wholesalers.
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
without your support this program would not be possible!
Doors open at 6:30 and the program will start at 7:00 on March 18th
at Playmakers Pavilion. Please use the North Entrance.
Free Prizes, Free Admission! Get there early for a good seat.
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
March 4-7
Sportsman Show
March 16
Board Meeting
March 18
Anglers Night Out
Sam Anderson
at Playmakers Pavilion
March 20
Dinner Dance at Moorhead
Courtyard by Marriott
April 13
Board Meeting
April 15
Regular Meeting
Matt Straw from In-Fisherman
at Playmakers Pavilion
May 15
MN Walleye Opener
May 18
Board Meeting
May 20
Regular Meeting
Speaker - TBD
May 25
Boy Scouts Pathways to Fishing
May 29
MN Bass Opener
ALL MEETINGS AT 7 PM
AT THE DOUBLEWOOD
INN OF FARGO, UNLESS
OTHERWISE STATED.
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President’s Comments
I would like to start this month’s comments by thanking a couple of individuals
for their hard work. Ron Sahr has served on the board in many positions for years
and I am sure we will continue to see him at meetings. He is full of ideas and
always willing to pitch in. Tom McGeehan has served as the clubs Corresponding
Secretary over the past three years. This is not a glamorous job, but is a very
important one and Tom did a great job. I would also like to say thank you to Jean Nygaard for her years of
service. Jean has put in many volunteer hours making arrangements for the Pelican Spring Classic and selling
Calendar Raffle Tickets. She sold over 40 tickets this year! Quite an achievement. As many of you have heard,
Jean has put in her resignation as Tournament Director. She will be missed.
I want to welcome Steve Hall and Lester Sjoblom to our Board of Directors. I know both of these people
and I feel very fortunate to have them as part of our board. Lester is the new Corresponding Secretary but has
been the backbone of our newsletter over the past three years. Steve along with Guy Kimball have been the
guys behind the club outings. They have done a great job in choosing new locations with great fishing and
accommodations. Thank you both for agreeing to serve. I also want to thank Jim Mohr, Jr. for his willingness
to be a candidate for board member. It was a very close vote. I would like to invite Jim to attend the board
meetings and dig in wherever he feels comfortable. Getting involved is a sure way of ending up on the board.
Lastly, your involvement and input
as members is valuable and
appreciated. I would like to invite any
member to attend the board meetings
held the Tuesday before our general
membership meetings. If you are
unable to attend but want to share ideas
or comments with the board I can be
reached at 293-2491 or by email at
[email protected].
Best Fishes,
Chad Maloy
Thank You For Your Service
The Club would like to thank the following people
for sharing their time and energy with the club by
serving in various capacities. The club is stronger
and better because of your service.
Ron Sahr
Past President and long time Board Member
Tom McGeehan
Past Corresponding Secretary
Jean Nygaard
Past Tournament Director
DINNER DANCE REMINDER
The 2004 Dinner Dance is scheduled for Saturday, March
20th at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead. Tickets are
$20 each. Doors open at 6:00 and dinner served at 7:15.
Drawings and music start at 8:30.
IT IS NOT TOO LATE
TO GET YOUR TICKETS!
Donations and prizes are needed and we also need
manpower to help with set up. Please call Chad Maloy at
293-2491 or any board member with questions as how
you can pitch in to help.
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2004
Distinguished Member Award
Goes to... Gary Hasse!
Gary Hasse was chosen to
receive the 2004 Distinguished
Member Award. This award is
given out to the club member
who best displays the ability to
unselfishly work towards the
club goals in a spirit embodied
by membership in F-M Walleyes
Unlimited, Inc.
CONGRATULATIONS
and a big “Thank You” to
Gary for all your effort
over the years!
MARCH 2004
ND Conservation Education
Volunteer Instructor Training
Special arrangements have been made with
the North Dakota Game & Fish Department to
hold a training session for those that signed up
the program at the February annual meeting.
The training session for the Hooked on
Fishing program will be held at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 25 at the Royal Fork
restaurant in Fargo. The training will only take
approximately one hour and will include dinner
for all those in attendance at 6:00 p.m.
If you are unable to make the 5:00 p.m.
session, Dave Jensen says he will hold another
session at 9:00 p.m. the same evening.
Two other training sessions, Birds of ND and
Wildlife of ND, will also be held that evening
between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. You only need
attend the Hooked on Fishing session, unless
you care to stay for the others.
The 12 members that signed up for training
are encouraged to attend, along with any other
club members that are interested in becoming
ND Game & Fish Department certified
volunteer instructors.
Thanks,
Gary Hasse
February Meeting Review - Marv Koep
by Jeremy Frie
Legendary angler and guide, Marv Koep of Brainerd, MN entertained the FM Walleyes audience at the
February meeting. Marv gave a laid back, informal presentation on walleye fishing. “It’s more than the fish you
catch, it’s the people you meet” said Marv as he began his presentation. “Keep it simple and you’ll have more
fun”. A few things I picked up during the presentation included:
• Marv likes redtail minnows. Keep them fresh and lively! Hook them on the top area
of the minnow near the tail for best results when rigging.
• Use #2 or larger hooks when using large minnows.
• When guiding customers, live bait rigging seems to be the most effective. He uses a
long rod (7 ? ft) with a fast tip and PowerPro line.
• Use jigs in the fall and don’t be afraid to try deep water jigging (30-60 ft of water).
• If the walleyes aren’t biting, don’t be afraid to switch species. Bass and northern action
can be fast and furious. Use plastic baits and slider jigs for best results.
• Fish new lakes when you can. The challenge to catch fish in a new area is what it’s all
about.
• Believe your electronics! You can’t catch fish if you don’t see them.
Thanks to Marv for putting on a great presentation. Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 18, as expert
walleye angler, Sam Anderson, will entertain the FM Walleyes crowd.
Notes of Thanks have been received from several scout groups and Y-Camp attendees that have benefitted
from the contributions we have made this past year. These will be made available for review at Anglers Night.
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Fishing Personalities by Jack Fuller
JOHN LOHMAN
I have to admit it was a little intimidating interviewing a veteran newspaper writer
with John’s qualifications and experience. After all John has worked with and/or hired
some of the best writers The Forum has on its staff, as well as being an accomplished
writer himself. I wondered if I was silently being critiqued. But John was too much of
a gentleman to be openly critical of this amateur.
If you live in the circulation area of The Forum, or have been involved in outdoor
sports for any number of years, you certainly have heard of John Lohman.
John started his newspaper career at the bottom as a delivery boy and worked up to
the top as news editor and even The Editor of The Forum for a couple of years before
retiring. Even though he earned a degree in engineering, he chose to follow his roots
and pursue the newspaper business as his career.
John became interested in hunting and fishing at a young age. His uncle owned a cabin near Sioux Narrows
in Manitoba. When his uncle passed away, John’s father made several trips to the property to dispose of it.
John accompanied him and did some Walleye fishing. “It was good and I was hooked for life” John
commented. That was just the start of many hunting/ fishing trips. During his career with The Forum, the
editor asked John to write the hunting column (Gerry Rafftery was writing the fishing column at that time).
John thought it over and decided to decline because he was already on staff full-time, working his way up the
management chain. But the editor was persistent and John became the new hunting editor. Years later Gerry
Rafftery retired and John inherited both jobs in addition to being city editor for the newspaper.
Being the “outdoor editor” did have its merits. Even though he was swamped in his managerial duties, John
worked the outdoors on his own time fishing with and writing about some of the better known anglers around.
Names like; Gary Korsgaden, Mike Miller, Brian and Kevin Olmstead, Ron Sahr, Tom Backer, Dave Randash,
and the Lindner brothers to mention a few.
John was and still is a friend of the sportsman. I recall reading his column in the Sunday Forum religiously.
It was down to earth, stories on the water and in the field telling in detail experiences that were seasonally
timed. They were energizing reports that made me feel like, “I am going to get out there and do some of that
this week-end myself”.
John was a friend of wildlife also. He stood up for his causes and spoke out for the betterment of hunting
and fishing in North Dakota. Because of this he received many commendations. To list a few of his “fishery
awards”: The Dakota Chapter of the American Fishery Society Award presented by F.M. Walleyes, The North
Dakota Report All Poachers Program Award, The 1992 Sportsman of the Year Award from the Lake Agassiz
Kiwanis, The North Dakota Chapter of Wildlife Society Award, The North Dakota Wildlife Federation Award,
The United Sportsmen of North Dakota Award, and others. John said, “The main award is watching young
people get involved”. He compliments F.M. Walleyes for their contributions and success in that area.
As a tip for the readers, I asked, what is one important ingredient to help fishermen be successful? “Bait…
Look to the bait dealers for help with what is going on in the area you intend to fish and what are they using.
Be careful because some lie, but you soon get to know them. One who never lies and you can count on is Lee
Brenna”. Those of you who know Lee also know that to be fact.
On a more humorous note; John, Gerry Rafftery, Gary Korsgaden, and Boyd Christianson (WDAY) made a
trip to Manitoba to do some Walleye fishing. After they arrived they were shipped out by boat to their fishing
area where they would be staying for a few days. A plane would follow up with most of their gear. They fished
all day the first day in a down pour. After fishing that day they were wet and tired and ready to turn in. The
plane was late, but came in and their gear was set on the dock. As the plane was leaving, someone said, “they
didn’t leave any sleeping bags”! All that was in the cabin were bare beds. So Gary Korsgaden stayed up all
night himself keeping the fire going. John said, “we all talked about the number of bags we each had back
home (which did a lot of good). The number reached 13. Those 13 bags could have been very comfortable”.
After the trip they found out there is a lake named “13 Bag Lake” in honor of that adventure. John claims he
can find it on a map.
Continue to enjoy your retirement John, you deserve it. But don’t stop “rippin lips”.
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January Meeting Review -- Scott Fairbairn
by Jeremy Frie
Scott Fairbairn, professional walleye angler from Hager City, Wisconsin,
recently entertained the FM Walleyes club members and guests on various fishing techniques.
4 Cornerstones of Walleye Success
1. Jigs
Use high visibility line –easier to see the bite before you feel it. • Start with the lightest jig you can get
away with. • Superlines will allow for low stretch and can be a shortcut to success. • Short biters –
bulk up with soft plastic and use a stinger hook. • Knot placement – move within the eyelet for optimal
hook set. • Plastics – stay on when ripped through weeds. • Color – Start with multi-color and work
backwards from there.
2. Live Bait Rigs
Leader length – 4-6’ is best – longer will allow for better bait movement. • Rhythm – lift and drop the
rod tip. • Light hooks – Leeches (#6), Crawlers (#4), minnows (#1-4). • Light line – use the lightest
possible – 6 lb is best. • Hook color – any color will work just fine most of the time. • Bait – make sure
it is the liveliest bait you can find. • Floating jig heads – makes it easier for the fish to inhale if there is
slack in the leader.
3. Spinners
Blade styles: Colorado – spins at 0.7-0.8 mph. Indiana – spins at 0.9-1.0 mph. Willow – spins at 1-3 mph
• Ambush feeders – will attack bait that swims by – use small blades • Roaming feeders – will look to
eat – use larger blades. • Plating and holographics – silver of gold plated blades work well. Holographic
are Scott’s favorite. • Beads – Make sure you have enough to separate the spinner from the hook. •
Floats – best used over the weeds. • Leader length – shorter = jerky motion, longer = more glide. • Bait
– Crawlers are Scott’s favorite. Leeches and minnows can work too.
4. Crankbaits
Avoid the lucky lure syndrome – all baits of the same type, size, and color should be the same. •
Supertuning – put the lure in the water and drive 3 times as fast as the normal trolling speed to see how
the lure runs next to the boat. • Line diameter – thinner = lures run deeper. • Hooks – Don’t experiment
too much here. Make sure they are sharp. • Rods – Always buy in pairs. This allows you to replicate a
good thing. • Body styles –2 main types: Natural – ex. Include Shad Raps &Wide Action – ex. Include
Husky Jerks • Colors – 3 basic patterns: Hot – like Firetiger / Natural – like perch, shad / Chrome –
metallic, high flash
Visit www.thenextbite.com for more information on Scott Fairbairn.
*UPDATE*
*UPDATE*
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE
BOATING SAFETY COURSE CREDIT 15%
A 15% Credit applies to Insured’s motorboats that have a certificate
showing completion of either one of the following courses:
• US Coast Guard Auxiliary: Boating Skills and Seamanship or Boating
Safety and Seamanship
• US Power Squadron: Basic Piloting or Small Boating
• State Courses: Boating Basics approved by NASBLA or US Coast Guard
THIS IS A CORRECTION FROM THE 5% DISCOUNT
DISCUSSED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
*UPDATE*
*UPDATE*
CALENDAR
RAFFLE TICKETS
There are still some
calendar raffle tickets
left to sell.
Please contact
Bruce Bokinskie at
235-8010 for tickets.
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2003 Club Outing Results
ADULT
RANK
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
DIVISION
NAME
TOTAL LBS.
Steve Hall
23.00
Don Marty
20.88
Delphine Marty
18.66
Sharon Kaup
16.52
Scott Stillwell
13.94
JUNIOR DIVISION
RANK
NAME
1st
Grady Stillwell
2nd
Nikki Hall
3rd
Brock Golick
4th
Matt Kimball
5th
Dan Wood
# OF FISH
11
9
9
7
8
TOTAL LBS.
19.32
16.78
16.26
13.74
7.46
First Place Division Winners Steve Hall and
Grady Stillwell with their new hardware.
2004
FM Walleye Club Outings
Waubay Lake, SD
Saturday April 24 and
Sunday April 25
Leech Lake, MN
Stony Point Campground
(info: www.reserveamerica.com)
Saturday May 22 and
Sunday May 23
Pictured (Left to Right): Scott Stillwell, Sharon Kaup, Delphine
Marty, Don Marty, Steve Hall
Lake Lida, MN
Cross Point Resort,
Pelican Rapids, MN (218) 863-8593
Saturday June 19 and
Sunday June 20
Star Lake, MN
Saturday July 24 and
Sunday July 25
Ottertail Lake, MN
Saturday August 21 and
Sunday August 22
Pictured (Left to Right): Matt Kimball, Brock Golick, Nikki Hall,
Grady Stillwell, (missing - Dan Wood)
Contact Steve Hall
or Scott Stillwell if any questions
Steve Home: 218 233-7011
Work: 701 237-0435
Cell: 701 261-4379
Scott Home: 218 236-9001
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CLUB FISHING OUTINGS
From the time you unload your boat, to the time you weigh in your walleyes, you will feel the cooperative efforts in all
those who participate in the outings. The outings are friendly gatherings that are planned to be simple and stress-free. All
of the outings are scheduled for two days, but if you can only make one day, that’s not a problem. If you are fishing alone
you can count on assistance in getting your boat in and out of the water.
Social gatherings are quite common after the outings. We have had several potluck fish-frys and everyone is welcome.
Even is you forget your dish and don’t catch any fish! I’ve had a lot of meals provided by my girls - they have all the luck!
There is a lot of conversation and even some education when everyone replays their day on the water. I have information
about camping and cabins when available prior to each outing.
The rules of the outings are pretty basic. Although friendly, there is competition. Winners are awarded plaques at monthly
meetings and there is a traveling trophy awarded for the highest year-end combined weight. there is also a “kid’s
competition” at each outing – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies are awarded as well as a yearly traveling trophy.
All club members are welcome. I hope to see more of you participate in the club outings this year. If you have any
questions, please call Steve at home (218) 233-7011, work (701) 237-0435 or cell (701) 261-4379 or Scott at home (218)
236-9001.
Steve Hall and Scott Stillwell
Outing Rules/Information
YOU MUST BE A CLUB MEMBER TO FISH IN THESE CLUB OUTINGS (INCLUDING JUNIORS).
ENTRY FEES:
Adults:
Couples:
Junior:
1-Day
$3
$5
$1
2-Days
$5
$7
$2
Hours:
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Saturday and Sunday)
Size Restictions: Adults - 14” min.
Junior - any game fish
Limits:
Adults: Three largest walleyes, measuring over the minimum length, caught throughout the 2 day club
outing will be the total weight. Fish must have gill movement or will not be weighed.
Juniors: Three largest game fish. Only the three largest game fish caught throughout the 2 day club
outing will count towards the total weight.
Awards:
Adults: Plaques and/or tags will be awarded to first, second and third places for the largest weight caught
during each outing. A year-end traveling trophy is awarded at the Annual Meeting to the member who
has caught the largest weight of walleyes during all the outings combined, plaques are awarded to the top
five places.
Juniors: Trophies are awarded to first, second and third places for each of the outings and a year-end
traveling trophy is also awarded in the Junior category at the Annual Meeting along with plaques for the
top five places.
April Meeting – Another Must See!
Matt Straw from In-Fisherman will be the guest speaker for the April 16th meeting. This meeting will be held at
Playmakers Pavilion and the doors will open at 6:30. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to attend.
Please bring a friend and introduce them to FM Walleyes!
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Al Linder Talks About His Two Passions
April 24th in Fargo.
By Russ Tweiten
On Saturday April 24th legendary angler Al Linder will speak at Atonement Lutheran Church in Fargo
about his two passions; his faith and fishing. Most of us have seen Al on TV and know that he is passionate
about fishing. However, he has a deep faith that has been the foundation of his life for many years. Al’s
message will blend both passions into one talk.
Tickets will go on sale March 8th at a cost of $10.00 for all ages and must be purchased in advance.
Tickets include admission, a fish dinner and free drawings for a variety of items donated by area businesses.
We have limited seating so we recommend you purchase your tickets early. The organizers of the event in
appreciation for this space in Walleye Lines will allocate a block of 100 tickets for sale to FM Walleyes
Unlimited club members.
I will be the primary contact for club members to purchase tickets. Tickets can be ordered by contacting
me at my email address, [email protected]. When you email your request, please write tickets in the subject
section, include your name and phone number along with the number of tickets you are requesting. I will
have your tickets available at the club meeting held at Playmakers on March 25th . If you are unable to
make the March meeting let me know in the email and we will make arrangements for payment and delivery
of tickets.
I would appreciate you using the email address above vs. a phone call. I love to talk to club members. I
really do! However, we anticipate a lot of interest and fielding a lot of phone calls for tickets could get
overwhelming. So, PLEASE use the email address to order tickets. For club members who do not have
email call me at 952-250-8319 or Dan Lewin at 701-281-6047.
Tickets can also be purchased for $10.00 at the following locations:
First Assembly of God Church: 3401 25th St. So., Fargo
Atonement Lutheran Church:
Scheel’s All Sports, Fargo:
4601 University Dr. So., Fargo
13th Avenue South location.
The staff at each church would appreciate you stopping by in person to purchase your tickets. Telephone
orders for tickets at these locations will not be available.
Look forward to seeing you at Atonement Lutheran Church on April 24th. Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Congratulations to New Board of Directors
The members of FM Walleyes Unlimited, Inc., at their annual meeting held February 19th, 2004, elected two new
members to their Board of Directors. Congratulations to Lester Sjoblom who was elected to a 3 year term as the
Corresponding Secretary and to Steve Hall who was elected to a three year term as a Board Member. Chad Maloy
was re-elected to a two year term as the club’s President and Jeremy Frie was also re-elected to a two year term
as the club’s Vice-President.
“Thank You” everyone for your willingness to be active in the management of your club.
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Minutes of the 2004 Annual Meeting of F-M Walleyes Unlimited, Inc.
Thursday, February 19th, 7:00 PM at the Doublewood Inn, Fargo, ND.
All Board Members present. Club members enjoyed a chili feed prior to the meeting being called to order.
• President Maloy called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
• President Maloy turned the meeting over to Lynn Johnson of the Nomination Committee.
• Lynn Johnson reported the positions of President, Vice President, Correspondence Secretary and a Board Member at large
were up for election. Chad Maloy was the only nominee for President. Jeremy Frie was the only nominee for Vice
President. Lester Sjoblom was the only nominee for Correspondence Secretary. Jim Mohr, Jr., and Steve Hall were the
only nominees for the open board seat. Additional nominations were requested from the floor, none were received
• The club elected Maloy as President, Frie as Vice President, Sjoblom as Correspondence Secretary and Hall as a Board
Member.
• Johnson returned the meeting over to President Maloy.
• Maloy thanked past board members for their service and congratulated the new members.
• Gary Hasse updated the club on a “Pathways to Fishing” volunteer instructor meeting to be held on March 25, 2004 at
the Royal Fork in Fargo.
• Ron Sahr presented Gary Hasse with the Distinguished Angler Award.
• Steve Hall handed out the year end club tournament awards.
• Special guest Marv Koep shared some great stories of his history as a fishing guide in Brainerd, MN.
Meeting Adjourned.
Letter to the Editor…
I would like to thank the Board of Directors and members at large of F-M Walleyes Unlimited fishing club for giving
me the chance to have a very active part in the organization.
I have a been a member for 15 years and have served on the Board as Recording Secretary for seven years (filled and
unexpired term and was reelected for two other terms). I have worked the Pelican Lake tournament for the past 10 years,
seven years as Bob Dobler's assistant (Bob showed me the ropes). The past two years I was the tournament director which
meant procuring sponsors, putting together all other tasks, organizing workers and trying to put on the best tournament
that I could possibly do.
I had to prove to certain members on the Board that I could do the job, which I did in making it a very successful
event. And I had a lot of fun in doing it.
I believe there are many people out there that think this is a job that can be done in a month or two. I would start
working in October and continue right up until tournament was over with. A lot of long hours, hard work goes into it.
The 2004 Pelican Lake fishing tournament is a go, but I will not be a part of it. I have a few issues with certain things
this year, so I have chosen to step down as tournament director.
I would like to say thanks to all of competitors and the volunteers that have assisted with the tournament. I met a lot of
great people and I will miss working with you again this year. Please forgive me and may God be with each and everyone
of you during this year's event.
Being the only woman on the Board of Directors with 10 guys was a challenge. It sometimes took a little extra effort
to get other Board members to hear my ideas and suggestions. I would like to encourage other women to follow in my
footsteps and become involved in the club.
I was asked whether I will go to the meetings or be part of the club. I have renewed my membership, spent the past
five months organizing the tournament and have sold 40 calendar raffles. So you see I am still an active member, but will
no longer be involved with the Pelican Lake tournament.
One last comment. I do not like the way in which our walleye club is starting to go. I feel that everything is about
money and not the socializing, teaching fishing to adults as well as the kids, that the club was noted for in the past. Where
is the family part of this club??
Thank you all for putting up with me and may God be with you in finding a new tournament director that will continue
the tradition of running a good, clean, fun and successful tournament.
Jean Nygaard
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FM Walleyes Board Meeting Minutes
February 17th, 2004 • Doublewood Inn, Fargo, ND
Meeting called to order by President Chad Maloy at 7:00pm
All board members present, motion to approve minutes…passed.
Treasurer Bob Jensen reported a checking balance of $3531.54 with $100 in bills
payable.
Every Battery
For Every Need
2627 University Drive South
Fargo, ND 58103
701-280-9200
OLD BUSINESS:
Pelican Lake Tournament update began with Jean Nygaard giving her verbal
resignation as Director….this followed with discussion. Motion by Bob Jensen,
seconded by Tom McGeehan to accept resignation. Motion passed.
Pelican Lake Tournament entry forms were reviewed, discussed with several
changes made…forms will go to print tomorrow. Mailing to go out February
20th as scheduled. Protest committee will be appointed soon, meal tickets will
be made available for rules meeting. A tournament committee was formed and
will be in place effective immediately. Guidelines for a Tournament Director
were handed out by Chad with discussion. The committee will review and take
forward. It was discussed all positions will be further defined and discussed in
time.
Annual meeting discussion for chili needs, tables, raffles, and registrations
were discussed. Motion by Steve Meyer, seconded by Tim Amble to have Lynn
Johnson get $500 worth of prizes for meeting. Future meeting locations/options
discussed with El Zagal Shrine Center getting the most agreement.
Nomination committee has everything ready for meeting with Jim Mohr
running for a board position. Ballots will be available.
Ron Sahr reported on the YMCA Camp Cormorant Ice Fishing Tournament as
a success with 25 members giving of their time.
Chad Maloy reported on upcoming meetings for March and April, which will
be at Playmakers.
Club trailer will be moved from Jeremy’s to Tim Amble’s to allow for
necessary work which needs to be completed. Tim will get the word out for
working on trailer.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sportfishing Congress discussion with a motion by Lynn Johnson, seconded
by Steve Goldade to pay $50 dues and to appoint Ron Sahr and Steve Goldade
as delegates. Motion passed.
Motion by Tim Amble, seconded by Tom McGeehan to pay $100 to the Cystic
Fibrosis Fishing Tournament fund raiser. Motion passed.
DL rearing ponds request for money followed with discussion and will be
tabled for further discussion at next meeting.
Bob Jensen reported on the Cormorant lights with the cost being $152 per year
and will be tied to the Y-Camps meter.
Discussion for times, responsibilities for the annual meeting concluded
meeting.
Motion to adjourn at 9:00 PM by Jeremy Frie, seconded by Ron Sahr. Motion
passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce Nereson, Recording Secretary
WALLEYE LINES
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MARCH 2004
What is FM Walleyes Unlimited, Inc.?
FM Walleyes is a group of people dedicated to promoting conservation, sportsmanship, and education in
respects to walleye fishing. The club was registered as a Minnesota Non-Profit Corporation in 1977 established
for the improvement of fishing standards for it’s members and the community at large. Through good habits of
taking fish and sportmanlike conduct in this process, better fishing should result for all.
Monthly meetings are held the third Thursday of each month (except July & December) where club members,
professionals and equipment manufacturers demonstrate new equipment, techniques and ideas with members.
Past speakers have included Babe Winkelman, Tony Dean, Ted Takasaki and Keith Kavajecv and many other
local and nationally known anglers.
Conservation of the taking, release and stocking of walleye in our area lakes, and learning what members can
do to improve lake conditions, access to lakes and facilities in local areas are fundamental principles of our club.
Local DNR officials are invited to meetings to speak and provide written information to the club. The club
provides funding for rearing ponds, lighting at accesses and docks. We also provide donations to the Boy Scouts,
Lure ‘em for Life, and the YMCA for Youth fishing programs. Pathways to Fishing programs are put on by club
members frequently.
Club outings are held monthly from April to September on local lakes. Members share facilities, equipment
and techniques during these club outings. Members
pay a small fee to compete in a low key fishing competition
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F-M Walleyes Unlimited, Inc. – An area sportsman’s club, dedicated to the preservation and improvement of
o New
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Application for Membership: o Individual - $20 o Family - $20 o Junior Members (under 18) - FREE
Name(s) __________________________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________City ______________State__________________Zip__________________
Phone: Home (______) ______ - _______
Do you own a boat? o Yes o No
Work (______) ______ - _______
Would you like to fish with other club members? o Yes o No
E-mail: ____________________________________________________________
Membership requirements: Persons desiring membership must be those who can act in a sportsmanlike
manner and will be a credit to the organization. Receipt of this application, yearly dues and approval of
the Board of Directors are required for membership. Mail application to:
Office Use Only
F-M Walleyes Unlimited, Inc., PO Box 1017, Moorhead, MN 56560.
PAID Amount ______________
Signature of Applicant: x
________________________________________
Date ________Init __________
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P.O. BOX 1017
MOORHEAD, MN 56560
OFFICERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chad Maloy, President
6119 Martens Way
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 271-0577
[email protected]
Tim Amble
1708 54th Ave. N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-8698
Dennis Flom
PO Box 21
Harwood, ND 58042
(701) 484-9395
Jeremy Frie, Vice President
252 Chestnut Drive
Horace, ND 58047
(701) 281-4762
[email protected]
Steve Goldade
616 15th Ave. NW
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 277-5011
Bob Jensen, Treasurer
4406 S. 68th St.
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 282-3810
Bruce Nereson, Rec. Secretary
4108 15th St. S.
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 241-4327
Lester Sjoblom, Corr. Secretary
513 8th Ave. W.
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 277-1228
[email protected]
Lynn Johnson
3914 22nd St. S.
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 298-3558
Steve Meyer
1716 11th St. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-7417
Steve Hall
2519 29th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 233-7011
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