LIVE AUCTION LOTS Live auction will be Apr 18 at 7:00 PM, CST

LIVE AUCTION LOTS
Live auction will be Apr 18 at 7:00 PM, CST and will be hosted in the MuskieFIRST chat room:
http://www.outdoorsfirst.com/chat/?s=2
LIVE Auction Lot #1: assorted custom lures
- Classy Baby by Esox Custom Tackle, green marble perch, 2.0 oz, 10.5”, #5 & #8 Colorado silver blades
- Joe Bucher Jointed Shallow Raider, Firetiger: autographed by Joe Bucher
- 10” Crank by Tyler’s Basement Creations
- 6” Timber Wolf by Tyler’s Basement Creations
- Whopper Plopper by Lee Lures, autographed by Lee Tauchen: http://leelures.com/
Classy Baby by Esox Custom Tackle: These are SUPERIOR quality spinner baits. I wish the pictures
properly showed the expert, handmade workmanship because words can’t describe them properly. The
heads are powder painted and double coated with Devcon Epoxy. The hooks are 8/0 Mustad & 7/0
trailer hooks with a 6" curly tail grub. The skirts have a combination of 160 strands reverse tied with
silicone & Hedron Holographic Flashabou. The blades are high quality with premium finishes and a ball
bearing swivel. Thanks to Esox Custom Tackle for supporting Operation Muskie! For more info and
better pictures of these spinner baits, please visit: http://esoxcustoms.com
Tyler’s Basement Creations: Tyler is a HUGE supporter of Operation Muskie. Each year, he donates
dozens of high quality, handmade lures. He puts a lot of work into his beautiful lures! For more
information, go to: http://www.facebook.com/pages/tylers-basement-creations/131040253576673
LIVE Auction Lot #2: Dick Pearson’s Patriotic Package
- Legendary Dick Pearson and his wife Betsy “The Lure Doctor” donated the custom weighted Bobbie
Bait and custom rigged spinner bait. The spinner bait was modified to be as weedless as possible for
their trips to Lake Wabigoon in the 80s. Note the extra blades attached to the spinner bait heads to help
them glide through heavy cover. These are collector items and have a lot of fish catching history.
- Slammer, custom red, white & blue… cool lure!
- Monster Lures, Miss Creeper, Limited Edition, 2011 Operation Muskie red, white & blue edition
- Leaders and Lures custom Operation Muskie “Perfect 10” tinsel tail
Leaders and Lures is another company dedicated to supporting the cause of Operation Muskie –
thanking our Veterans for their service. They designed and handmade these superior quality “perfect
10” custom Operation Muskie tinsel tails. For more info, please go to: http://www.leadersandlures.com/
Monster Lures continues to be an outstanding supporter of Operation Muskie by donating many lures to
the auction. In addition, Monster Lures supported our Vets during Operation Muskie by creating custom,
red, white & blue Miss Creepers. For more info, go to: http://www.monsterlures.net/
LIVE Auction Lot #3: Steve Worrall Guide Trip – Oneida County, WI
One full day on a Steve Worrall Muskie Guide Trip – Oneida County, WI and a Violent Strike 8/10 special
Operation Muskie Spinnerbait, with medallion. Valid for 2012 season.
LIVE Auction Lot #4: Shane Mason Muskie Guide Trip: NE Wisconsin
Shane Mason Muskie Guide Trip: 1 full day (10hr min) for 1-2 people, Aug – Oct 2012. Shane is a very
experienced guide, and he primarily fishes NE Wisconsin in Oconto, Forest and Vilas Counties.
Check out this YouTube video of an intro from Pete Maina on the NextBite fishing with Shane:
http://www.thenextbite.com/node/15239
Shane previously donated guide trips to Operation Muskie and continues to support our Vets with his
donations to OM. Regarding taking care of our Vets, Shane stated, “count me in” and shared this story
with me about his great, great, great grandfather who received the Medal of Honor during the Civil War:
http://irishamericancivilwar.com/2011/01/31/medal-of-honor-sergeant-dennis-j-f-murphy-14thwisconsin-infantry/
LIVE Auction Lot #5: assorted custom lures
- Classy Baby by Esox Custom Tackle, Illusion black/orange, 1.5 oz, 10.5”, #5 & #8 Colorado gold blades
- 9” Crank by Tyler’s Basement Creations
- 8” Timber Wolf by Tyler’s Basement Creations
- 7” Crank by Tyler’s Basement Creations
- Joe Bucher Top Raider, Glow Baby Duck: autographed by Joe Bucher
Tyler’s Basement Creations: Tyler is a HUGE supporter of Operation Muskie. Each year, he donates
dozens of high quality, handmade lures. He puts a lot of work into his beautiful lures! For more
information, go to: http://www.facebook.com/pages/tylers-basement-creations/131040253576673
Classy Baby by Esox Custom Tackle: These are SUPERIOR quality spinner baits. I wish the pictures
properly showed the expert, handmade workmanship because words can’t describe them properly. The
heads are powder painted and double coated with Devcon Epoxy. The hooks are 8/0 Mustad & 7/0
trailer hooks with a 6" curly tail grub. The skirts have a combination of 160 strands reverse tied with
silicone & Hedron Holographic Flashabou. The blades are high quality with premium finishes and a ball
bearing swivel. Thanks to Esox Custom Tackle for supporting Operation Muskie! For more info and
better pictures of these spinner baits, please visit: http://esoxcustoms.com
LIVE Auction Lot #6: Turtle Flambeau Flowage, Mercer, WI, Complete Package
Turtle Flambeau Flowage, Mercer, WI, Complete Package:
3bdrm cabin for 3 nights at Anglers Paradise at Yago's Retreat & Point- 4159 North Pine Road, Mercer,
WI 54547 –(715)-476-2097 www.anglersparadisemercer.com Located at the north end of the Turtle
Flambeau Flowage. Cabin has all the comforts of home to make your stay memorable. Satellite TV, Air
Conditioning, WI-FI, Gas Fireplace, Outside Fire pit with wood provided, Grill, Dishwasher, Smoke Free,
Pets Welcome. Available anytime between September 4th and November 15th, 2012.
½ day Muskie Guide Service- Orr’s Guide Service. Musky fishing on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage and
other area waters. (608)-438-9565 www.orrsoutdoors.weebly.com
$25 towards food/beverages at Beaver’s Resort on Lake of the Falls. 4720W Lake of the Falls Road,
Mercer, WI 54547 (715) 476-3412 www.beaversresort.net Full bar&grill menu and Pizza!
$30 Loon Dollar Gift Certificate from the Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce. 5150N Hwy 51, Mercer,
WI 54547 (715) 476-2389 www.MercerCC.com Loon Dollar Certificates can be used towards any
purchase at any business in the Mercer Area.
The Turtle Flambeau Scenic Wilderness Waters Area and Trude Lake is comprised of nearly 19,000 acres
of water, 35,500 acres of public land, and 212 miles of pristine winding shoreline. The Turtle Flambeau
Flowage encompasses 16 natural lakes, three rivers and several creeks. It is an impressive body of water,
known for excellent walleye and muskie fishing.
The Turtle Flambeau Flowage is located between the towns of Mercer, in Iron County, and Park Falls, in
Price County. The Flowage is about 375 miles from Chicago, 300 miles from Milwaukee, and 275 miles
from Minneapolis.
For more information on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage, go to: http://www.turtleflambeauflowage.com/
LIVE Auction Lot #7: assorted custom lures
- Slammer, custom red, white & blue… cool lure!
- Monster Lures: The “Squirko” Jerk Bait. The SQUIRKO is 9” long and has a soft rubber tail. It has a great
side to side gliding action with some erratic movements in its action to really trigger fish.
- Monster Lures: The “Baby Squirko” Jerk Bait. 7” long and has a soft rubber tail.
- 9” Crank by Tyler’s Basement Creations
- 8” Chubby X from Custom X Lures
Custom X Fishing Lures: Custom X Fishing Lures is dedicated to the art of custom, handcrafted in the
USA, musky fishing lures and muskie fishing rods. Their ever growing custom fishing lure line offers a
number of fishing lures in different sizes and actions. All of their lures are 100% made in the USA,
custom made from the finest cedar, and offer top quality components. For more information on these
lures, go to: http://www.customxlures.com/
LIVE Auction Lot #8: assorted custom lures
- Joe Bucher Top Raider, Glow Baby Duck: autographed by Joe Bucher
- Monster Lures: The “Squirko” 9” Jerk Bait
- Monster Lures: Lil’ Creeper
- 8” Mini X by Custom X Lures
- Leaders and Lures custom Operation Muskie “Perfect 10” tinsel tail
- Operation Muskie sweatshirt (L,XL or XXL available)
- Operation Muskie camo hat
LIVE Auction Lot #9: assorted custom lures
- Big Game 12” Crank
- Gig Game 9” Jointed Twitch, Walleye, custom jointed model for shows
- Classy Baby by Esox Custom Tackle, Illusion green/black, 2.0 oz, 10.5”, #5 & #8 Colorado silver blades
- Leaders and Lures custom Operation Muskie “Perfect 10” tinsel tail
Big Game Tackle Co. Lures: These are some HIGH quality, handmade, “custom made”, “USA Made
lures”. The lures run true and provide great action and the paint scheme and quality is awesome!
Big Game Tackle Co. lures are made with the highest quality components available, including select cut
balsa wood, Witchcraft lure eyes, and Mustad extra strong round bend hooks. All of our lures are hand
crafted with stainless steel through wire construction and super strong Lexan diving lips. Ther handpainted finishes are epoxy coated to ensure lasting durability. The balsa twitch series lures are specially
weighted to provide a slower and more horizontal rise to the action of the lure making them especially
effective at triggering muskies at boat side. The surface twitch series are specially weighted to stay up
high for working on or just under the surface. For more information on these lures, go to:
http://www.biggamelureco.com/
LIVE Auction Lot #10: Chad Cain Guide Trip – Leech Lake, MN
Chad Cain Guide Trip – Leech Lake, MN: 1 full day guide trip. Good for 1 or 2 people. Included in this trip
is a 1 night stay at a hotel near Leech Lake. Valid Jul – Aug 2012. Must coordinate with Chad for
appointment.
Chad Cain is a professional, world-class muskie guide. He has over 15 years experience as a professional
guide. Chad has a degree in fisheries biology and is an accomplished writer and seminar speaker. Chad is
one of the Operation Muskie guides, dedicated to taking care of our Veterans. For more information on
Chad Cain, go to: http://www.chadcain.com/index.shtml or contact him at [email protected]
Chad is also the co-owner of Musky Armor. For more information on Musky Armor, please visit:
http://www.muskyarmor.com/
LIVE Auction Lot #11: assorted custom lures
- Classy Baby by Esox Custom Tackle, green marble perch, 2.0 oz, 10.5”, #5 & #8 Colorado silver blades
- Classy Baby by Esox Custom Tackle, orange/yellow, 1.5 oz, 10.5”, #5 & #8 Colorado gold blades
- 8” Smuttly deep diving crank: handmade from cedar, incredible paint job
- 10” Crank by Tyler’s Basement Creations
- Water Chopper, by Lee Lures, autographed by Lee Tauchen: http://leelures.com/
LIVE Auction Lot #12: RP Custom Musky Lures–3 of 4 custom US Armed Forces lures – US Air Force
Rod Provost of RP Custom Musky Lures put his heart into these custom lures. He created a lure for each
service of the US Armed Forces. In addition, he made a custom display box for each lure. These are truly
unique and special lures. This lure has a white curly tail grub – screws onto the end of lure.
US Army & Navy lures are in the Silent Auction, Lot #23/24.
The US Marine is Live Auction Lot #13.
LIVE Auction Lot #13: RP Custom Musky Lures –4 of 4 custom US Armed Forces lures – US Marines
Rod Provost of RP Custom Musky Lures put his heart into these custom lures. He created a lure for each
service of the US Armed Forces. In addition, he made a custom display box for each lure. These are truly
unique and special lures. This lure has a curly tail grub – screws onto the end of lure.
US Army & Navy lures are in the Silent Auction, Lot #23/24.
The US Air Force is Live Auction Lot #13.
LIVE Auction Lot #14: Tyler’s Basement Creations assorted custom lures
10” Crank
7” Crank
6” Timber Wolf
4.5” Timber Wolf, custom show color (numbered 9 of 10)
Tyler is a HUGE supporter of Operation Muskie. Each year, he donates dozens of high quality, handmade
lures. He puts a lot of work into his beautiful lures! For more information, go to:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/tylers-basement-creations/131040253576673
LIVE Auction Lot #15: Pipestone Point Resort, LOTW, Canada
Pipestone Point Resort, LOTW, Canada: One week, American plan for 2 people. The winner will not
have to necessarily book on a Saturday to Saturday. They need only book on availability. The resort
typically closes after the second week of September, so the stay will have to be concluded by Sat,
September 15th, 2012. This is an awesome resort and great deal with the American plan! A boat is
available for those that don't bring their own, although the boats are set up more for walleyes than
muskies. Mike Weidemann from God’s Country Chapter of Muskie, Inc. is a regular guest at the resort
and offered to mark maps for them, or take them out personally, if he’s there at the time of the stay.
For more information, go to: http://www.pipestonepointresort.com/page_home.html
**Pipestone Point Resort has previously donated a one week stay to support our Veterans! Thanks from
OM to Pipestone for their continued support!!
LIVE Auction Lot #16: Tackle Industries muskie rod & lure package and Frabill “Big Game” net
- Tackle Industries lure package as depicted in photo
- Tackle Industries rod, 9’, power: XH Mag Extra Heavy
- Frabill Net: Power Catch “Big Game” Landing Net, 32” x 41”, Model #8425. For more info, go to:
http://frabill.com/landing-nets/powercatch-nets/8425.html
Each year, Tackle Industries makes HUGE donations of lures and rods for Operation Muskie and directly
to the Veterans participating in Operation Muskie. Thanks to James for all of his continued support!
Please visit Tackle Industries at: http://www.tackleindustries.com/
LIVE Auction Lot #17: Todd Forcier Guide Trip – Central Wisconsin
Todd Forcier Guide Trip: 1 full day guide trip. Good for 1 or 2 people. Expires 11-30-2012. Must call for
appointment. Todd Forcier is a professional, top-notch fishing guide, specializing in muskies in the
Central Wisconsin area, especially the Lake Petenwell Flowage. He has over 18 years experience as a
professional guide. Todd also runs the Petenwell Musky Challenge and is one of the Operation Muskie
guides, dedicated to taking care of our Veterans. For more information on Forcier guide service, go to:
http://www.forciersguideservice.com/ or call Todd at 715 424-0452.
LIVE Auction Lot #18: 14” Jake & 10” Hell Hound – custom red, white & blue color
These incredible lures were custom made to support our Veterans by helping raise $ to send them to
participate in Operation Muskie 2012. The picture does not do these lures justice… amazing! Handmade
and autographed by Joe Strasbourg. Thanks for your support Joe!
For more information on Jakes, go to: http://www.muskymania.com/
For more information on Hell Hounds, go to: http://www.esoxresearch.com/
Live Auction Lot #19: Spring Bay Resort - Lake Vermillion, MN
One week stay for two people at Spring Bay Resort, located on Lake Vermillion, MN. This includes boat
docking and is valid from Aug 25 – ice up, 2012.
Spring Bay Resort continues to be a proud supporter of Operation Muskie. Each year, they donated a
weeklong stay to help support our Veterans. Thanks to Spring Bay Resort for their continued support!!
For more information on Spring Bay Resort, please visit: http://www.springbayresort.com
Lake Vermilion is considered one of the top ten most scenic lakes in the United States. With its 40,000
acres of water, 365 islands and 1200 miles of shoreline, it stretches 40 miles across the heart of
Minnesota's Arrowhead Region. Vermilion, being one of the most southern Canadian Shield lakes, offers
some of the most spectacular fishing and is known for outstanding muskie fishing!
LIVE Auction Lot #20: Paul Klein and Dave Seeger 2 day hunting trip with lodging
Paul Klein and Dave Seeger 2 day hunting trip: Paul Klein and his waterfowl guiding partner Dave
Seeger are donating a 2 day waterfowl trip including a motel stay between the days. One day will be
choice of a diver duck hunt on the Lk. Winnebago system (Lk. Winnebago, Butte des Morts, or Poygan)
or a sea duck hunt on Lk. Michigan. The second day will start out with a goose hunt in the morning
followed by a hunt in Horicon Marsh for the rest of the day. The trip includes a one night stay at the
Iron Ridge Inn in Iron Ridge, WI. The trip is for 1 or 2 people to be used in the fall of 2012 between mid
October and the first Sunday in December. Winning Bidders need to have proper licensing and stamps,
and exterior zone permit for geese. Contact Paul Klein for booking and additional details at 920-5170249 or [email protected]
Paul has guided for Operation Muskie every year since 2008 and is the Operation Muskie Chief Guide.
Thanks for all his support fund raising and donating several trips EVERY year to this auction to support
Operation Muskie!
LIVE Auction Lot #21: Mylie’s Place Resort
Mylie’s Place Resort, LOTW, Canada: one week, 2 bedroom, light housekeeping cabin for up to 4 people.
Accommodations only. Non-transferrable. Dates applicable, based on availability at time of booking:
August 18 - Sept 15, 2012. As a courtesy to the Justin, the resort owner, that continues to make this
generous donation every year, he prefers it to be first time guests. That is not mandatory, as long as he
doesn’t get someone cancelling an existing reservation to make use of this great deal.
Included in this great resort stay is a JustEncase tackle box.
At this time of year is the Gil Hamm Chapter Challunge. This would be a great way to bring a team up to
fish, which is in the resort’s area again this year. Justin would consider discussing the cost difference
with the auction winner to make it a 3 BR cabin and make a 6 man team for the Gil Hamm Chapter
Challunge.
http://www.myliesplaceresort.com/
http://www.facebook.com/myliesplace
**Thanks to Justin. Each year he has generously donated a week at his resort to support our Veterans!
Justind and Mylie’s Place Resort are CLASS ACTS!!!
LIVE Auction Lot #22: Complete Package – St Croix Legend, Calcutta reel, Frabill Big Kahuna, Custom
lures, LAX…
- LAX Reproductions: 50% certificate. Been waiting to get that replica of your trophy fish? Get it now and
use this 50% off certificate. Expires: Mar 13, 2013
- St Croix Legend: 9' Hvy-Fast, split grip, LTMU 90 HF thanks to “The Junkman” for this donation
- Shimano Calcutta CT 400B
- Slammer: custom red, white & blue lure
- Frabill Net: Power Catch “Big Kahuna” 48” Slide Tangle Free Knotless Nylon, 40” x 44”, Model #8450.
For more info, go to: http://frabill.com/landing-nets/powercatch-nets/8450.html