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Getting the Right Exposure any times in a photo M such as this one sent in by Dave (Photo #1), the subject will be overexposed and way too bright. On many of today’s cameras you can adjust the brightness of the flash to get the correct exposure. It may take a practice shot or two to dial in, but you could get much better results by doing so. Try some practice shots before your buddy is holding a fish out of the water, especially all of you night fishermen, or guys who like to be out on the water as early as Dave was here. L Photo #1 Long-time photo contributor and Chapter 21 member Dave Ledman sent in Thanks for the nice photo this great shot of a 38 incher. I thought Dave was night fishing, but he informed me it was taken Dave and Guy. very early in the morning, before sunrise. Dave was fishing Minnesota’s Lake Vermilion, which is an annual trip. He said the fish hit right at the boat, and his cousin Guy Ledman took this O Brad shot. Getting good results with low light pictures is tough to do, but this one turned out really well as the exposure is perfect. You can see Dave very clearly, and the photo is nice and sharp.

Photo #2 Ok, I know it’s not a L muskie but this is a BIG fish, and this is how quite a few members of the Fargo-Moorhead Chapter have been preparing for the muskie season. For quite a few years now a group from Fargo has been heading up to Baudette around mid-April to battle with some heavy duty sturgeon. Some fellow MI members from Alexandria and Minneapolis have also been showing up in recent years. In this photo F-M member Ron Teschner is pictured with a 62-inch fish caught from the Rainy River. A few guys have caught fish approaching 100lbs. Keep an eye out for more pictures by Ron in upcoming issues, including some great muskie shots. I’m sure Ron would be like to catch a muskie as long as this sturgeon. Thanks for the photo Ron, which was taken by fellow chapter member Steve Voss. MUSKIE magazine is published monthly and is the Official Publication of Muskies, Inc. International Office: Ellen Wells, International Sec., 1509 Stahl Contents Road, Sheboygan, WI 53081. Ph: 1-888-710-8286. © Copyright 2009 by Muskies, Inc. All rights reserved. MUSKIE • VOL. 43, NO. 6

Departments Features IFC Photo Contest, Brad Waldera 6 Project Christmas Tree at East Lynn Lake Jason Wright 2 President’s Message, Dan Narsete 12 You’ve Gone Too Far! Adam Glickman 3 Magazine Notes, Juris Ozols 12 Youth Turning Leaf Event 2008, 3 Index of Advertisers Ellen Wells 4 MUSKIE News 19 Backcountry Fishing Trips, Patricia Strutz 7 Figure 8, Kevin Richards 22 Fast-paced vs. Methodical Muskie 8 Lunge Log, Jim Bunch Fishing, Larry Murphy 15 DVD Review, Mike Moschell 31 Focus on Chapter 39: 15th Annual Challunge on the Chain Re-cap, 23 Chapter News and Views Rich Gallagher 33 Member Photos

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www.muskiesinc.org June 2009.....MUSKIE 1 International Officers President, Dan Narsete Email: [email protected] Vice President/Fundraising, Jim Shannon Phone: 612-670-8943 Email: [email protected] Vice President/Fisheries, Research & Youth, Dr. Tom Betka, MD Phone: 920-544-5868 Email: [email protected] Vice President/Internal Affairs, Perry Peterson Phone: 253-850-5889 Email: [email protected] Vice President/Membership & Marketing, TheThe President’sPresident’s MessageMessage Dale Vercauteren Phone: 920-826-5810 Email: [email protected] by Dan Narsete Vice President/Communications, Jay Zahn Muskies, Inc. International President Phone: 920-660-7655 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Treasurer, Kathy Goon isheries, Research, and Youth . . . three focus areas for Muskies, Inc. I suppose you Phone: 419-945-2940 are listening to Janet Jackson asking yourself “what has MI done for me lately?” In Email: [email protected] short, a lot. Members Only Fishing Contest, Jim Bunch F Back in April we cut a check for a graduate study at Carleton University for $10,000. Phone: 715-226-0295 The student, Sean Landsman, will be doing ground-breaking research on muskie catch- Email: [email protected] and-release. Given our long history of supporting research I think you should be proud of Web Master, Ron Groeschl the fact that your national dues go towards making our fisheries better for all of us to Phone: 262-271-1002 Email: [email protected] enjoy. On the subject of fisheries we have been working very hard to put into place size Int. Administrative Secretary, Ellen Wells limits all over the U.S. At present we are working to get a fifty-four inch minimum placed 1509 Stahl Road, Sheboygan, WI 53081 Phone: 888-710-8286 on Green Bay muskies so we can protect that resource. The officers who represent you are Email: [email protected] really doing a fine job. People like Dr. Tom Betka, Fred Brogle, Will Schultz, Greg Wells, Jay Zahn, and Dr. Jerry Bucholtz are all actively working on your behalf to improve muskie Regional Directors Term Expires fishing. Down south Larry Besant has been working on new minimum size limits for Cave Region 1 Run Reservoir. Doug Dible, Joel Johnson, and the Ohio Chapters have been working very closely with the game and fish departments out east. Lest we forget the hard work of peo- Brad Waldera ...... Fall 2009 ple like Jani Kuper in Washington and Michael Bishop in New Mexico talking and educat- Rory Potter ...... 2011 ing trout fisherman on the benefits of muskies in non-traditional waters . . . we are becom- Adam Walsh ...... 2011 ing a well-oiled machine! Even I have been writing letters and making phone calls. ☺ Region 2 Youth are vital to the future of our fine sport and organization. Although the word usually applies to kids I would like to introduce a youthful person who, at the ripe old age Bob Timme ...... Fall 2009 of twenty-seven, is the current chapter president for the Northwest Tiger Pac out in Will Schultz ...... Fall 2009 Seattle. To my knowledge Buddy Hartman is the youngest chapter president in MI. Fred Brogle ...... 2011 Buddy is a Broncos fan (which makes him okay in my book) and a true muskie nut! I Region 3 think Buddy is a fine example of how we want our young members to develop into lead- Joel Johnson ...... Fall 2009 ers. It is no easy task for any chapter president, but to run a chapter in trout/salmon coun- Doug Dibble ...... Fall 2009 try thousands of miles from the great lakes is really an accomplishment. By now you have probably already been on the water. I think we will have another Larry Besant ...... Fall 2009 record-breaking year and I am really excited to hear about it. Before I forget, we are also Region 4 building a new website for everyone to enjoy. It should have a number of new features and Kimberly Cates ...... Fall 2009 give the organization a much needed facelift. Rich Gallagher ...... Fall 2009 Please be safe out there and get excited about this year! Until we meet again… Earle Hammond ...... Fall 2009 Tight lines, Dan O

2 MUSKIE.....June 2009 MAG AZINE NOTES N MAG AZINE NOTES N MAG AZINE NOTES N INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 3 fice. MUSKIE Jim Smith Magazine g for a link to MUSKIE Magazine Staff Magazine June 2009...... 2300 Submissions to is published exclusively for the mem- magazine are available at $3.00 each MUSKIE .muskiesinc.or MUSKIE Magazine, where you will find links on the left side of the page providing information necessary for submissions to MUSKIE Magazine. Further questions will be answered by Kevin Submissions may be sent to: Richards, Editor. MO 65040 7618 Sunrise Ridge Road, Henley, or email: [email protected]. Phone: (573) 280- bership of Muskies, Inc. and subscriptions is come with a paid membership. Muskies, Inc. a non-profit organization. Membership classes and associated annual dues are listed on the form at the bottom of page one. Copies of PRINTING ACCOUNT MANAGER Thielen Sunray Printing Solutions, Inc. - Stacey MAGAZINE DESIGN Windschitl Sunray Printing Solutions, Inc. - John ILLUSTRATORS/CARTOONISTS Weiss Richard Gross, Sherry Hunt, Charles FIELD EDITORS Patricia Strutz, Colby Simms, Sean Landsman, Adam Glickman, Bob Chochola,Steve Budnik EMERITUS EDITORS Rod Ramsell, Keith Ogden, MUSKIE MUSKIE from the Muskies, Inc. International Of Contributors grant rights for M.I. to publish once in MUSKIE Magazine, both the print and on-line versions, including archives and on the site. M.I. Web Persons interested in submitting articles for publication are directed to our website www EDITOR Kevin Richards Ridge Road 7618 Sunrise MO 65040 Henley, 280-2300 Phone: (573) Email: [email protected] ASSISTANT EDITOR Juris Ozols Phone: (612) 747-0178 Email: [email protected] CONTESTPHOTO EDITOR Brad Waldera Phone: (701) 642-1952 Email: [email protected] LUNGE LOG EDITOR Jim Bunch Phone: (715) 226-0295 Email: [email protected] TEAM SALES ADVERTISING AdKevin Richards, Editor / Manager Phone: (573) 280-2300 Email: [email protected] Advertising Sales Representative Paul Baker, Phone: (701) 866-9393 Email: [email protected] 14 TISERS ...... 21 ...... O – Juris INDEX OF ADVER

YOUNG'S WILDERNESS CAMP YAKIMA BAIT COMPANY ...... 17 USDA - STOP HITCHHIKERS (VHS) AQUATIC ...... 20 TAYLOR COUNTYTAYLOR TOURISM COMMISSION ...... 7 ST. CROIX RODSST...... 13 SIMMS OUTDOORS ...... 23 RED WING LODGE...... 9 MUSKIE MAGAZINE FALL SPECIAL ADVERTISING .. . 34 MOREHEAD TOURISM MOREHEAD TOURISM COMMISSION ...... 15 JOE BUCHER OUTDOORS CENTRAL OHIO CHAPTER CHALLENGE ...... 5 BIG WOOD MUSKY LURES ...... 19 is easy. Fish are jumpin’, is easy. river is high…” and the www.muskiesinc.org (Quick photography note: Although it’s trivially easy to put brilliant (Quick photography note: Although Photoshop, the cover picture is colors into a picture with Adobe diddling. Note also that it was shot shown “as taken” with no color afraid to do that – indeed, look for directly into the sun. Don’t be under all kinds of conditions. photo ops with the sun in the picture, photos.) You can get some beautifully “backlit” Lake Independence, June 6, 2007, 8:50 PM. Could life be any better? The evening sun warms your bare The evening sun ripples the back. The soft breeze and yellow water, making gold your eye. The patterns to delight just waiting for muskies are there, by yourself, you. And you are want to do. doing what you

“Summertime, and the livin’ and the “Summertime, ABOUT THE COVER THE ABOUT MUSKIE NEWS N MUSKIE NEWS N MUSKIE NEWS N MUSKIE NEWS N MUSKIE NEWS por tinue tocontain thedisease.” pr fisheries outr ofNaturalDepartment Resources fishbiologist wholeadsDNR’s time you’reevery on the water,” saysKarlScheidegger, the species. avoid accidentallyspreading VHS fishdiseaseandaquaticinvasive M VHS fishdiseasethisseason! Take stepsto avoid spreading this regulation change.More tocome! Congress willsupport that thefulldelegationofConservation for it.Asofthiswriting,hasnow happened;therefore we hope er size limit,ifinfactamajorityofthecitizens of Wisconsin voted potential ofthistremendous fishery. while additionaldataisgathered tomore fullydescribethetrue B that existinmanyoftheirlakeswithtrophy muskellungepotential. has doneinestablishinga54-inchminimumsize limitformuskies ly driv trophy muskellungefishery, thustranscendingthecurrent biological- population. wor research now beingconductedinthesystem,andwe will continueto placed thepopulationatsomerisk. We are helpingtofundnew coupled withthelackofnaturalr However we feelthattherecent VHS related cessationofstocking, U Green Bay 54-inchSize Limit acknowledge one’s mistakeandwork tocorrect it,definesus. and otherstogetthislegislationreversed. 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N E W S www.muskiesinc.org June 2009.....MUSKIE 5 Project Christmas Tree at East Lynn Lake West Virginia Chapter 9 by Jason Wright ebruary 25, 2009 found West Virginia Chapter 09 Muskies, we were ready to proceed. Mike Smith of the Corps not only gave Inc., the US Army Corps of Engineers, the West Virginia permission for the project, he gave us access to a large Corps pontoon F Division of Natural Resources and some boat and a crew to pilot it. The work boat was local anglers gathered at East Lynn Lake. We really a huge help, without it we would probably were there to improve underwater habitat in the The trees were tied onto still be out there running trees in our muskie rigs. lake. East Lynn is a 1005 acre flood control The trees were divided into roughly four reservoir located in southern West Virginia near the heavy weights then equal groups and transported to spots on the lake Huntington. It opened in 1969 and provides dropped into the water for sinking. Three reefs were created on the main drainage for Twelve Pole Creek and surrounding in close proximity to lake off channels in areas which would have 3 to creeks in Wayne County. Being an older lake, 5 feet of water over their tops at summer pool the standing timber and brush has rotted away construct fairly large levels. The fourth location was near a handi- leaving a lot of the lake barren of fish holding reef areas. capped fishing access area in an upper lake tribu- structure. East Lynn has been stocked intermit- tary location. The trees were tied onto the heavy tently with muskies since impoundment, and weights then dropped into the water in close through the years has proximity to construct received stockings of fairly large reef areas. saugeye, walleye, and The brushpiles hybrid striped bass. East should be beneficial to Lynn also has a variety of many species of fish as black bass, including well as to anglers who smallmouth, plus panfish, pursue them. At the com- shad and other species. pletion of this project I This all began last am already trying to head summer while I was fish- up another drop next year ing the lake. I thought of much bigger propor- that maybe with the tions, maybe 500 trees or cooperation of the Corps more, in hopes of creating of Engineers and the WV some really large reefs. DNR, we could help the I would like to thank lake out a little. With this all those who helped to in mind, I contacted Zack make this project happen. Brown, DNR District V WV DNR Biologists Corps of Engineers pontoon boat full of trees. Fisheries Biologist and Zack Brown and Jeff Mike Smith, USA COE, Hansbarger helped get the and discussed the possi- project off the ground. bility of sinking discarded Mike Smith, Corps of Christmas Trees into the Engineers, was a great lake for habitat. With help by providing the their help and permis- boat as well as other sion, the project was Corps volunteers who underway. helped in the transport Approximately 150 and sinking of trees. discarded Christmas trees Chapter 09 Members Eric were gathered after the Moore, Jim Moore, David holidays and hauled to (Speed) Jones, Ray the lake. More trees were Hensley and my crew of offered but we were local anglers Dave Bevins unsure as to the scope of and Jay Jones filled out the project for this first the team. effort. DNR provided Mission Complete! O weights and rope for On the water, preparing trees for sinking. anchoring the trees and 6 MUSKIE.....June 2009 F I G U

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Fatal Attraction – the jury is in! R were not on the same wavelength so I decided to test two brand new Remember last month’s cover of MUSKIE Magazine? Juris and muskie lures I had picked up at the sport shows this past winter. E I weren’t quite sure how members would like the “sideways” cover, The first one was very neat, but a topwater which I’ll give a proper 8 but we loved the painting and the opportunity to use it in a unique test when the water warms up just a bit. presentation. Well the early responses are in and I guess most mem-

The second bait was a Stalker which is made by Lundberg N bers liked that cover as much as we did. Custom Baits and can be purchased from one of our newest advertis- Scott Zoellick is one of my favorite wildlife artists. Fatal

ers, Big Wood Musky Lures (see ad on page 19). The Stalker is a F Attraction, owned by my friend Tom Stark, is a wonderful example

handmade glide/jerk bait with a nice side-to-side action. It is easy to I of Scott’s work. I’d like to say thanks one more time to Scott and cast and to fish, runs six to twenty-four inches deep, has a super G Tom for allowing us to use “their” painting on the cover of MUSKIE tough “Envirotex” finish, and comes in some killer color patterns. U Magazine.

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muskie on my first-ever cast with a Stalker! I have already ordered a E Magazine cover, it is no less spectacular than last month. I wanted

couple more Stalkers from Big Wood Musky Lures. to highlight the fact that like so many of the super photos we use in 8 MUSKIE Magazine, the June cover shot was taken by our very own After the thrill of catching your next muskie do your best to

Juris Ozols. carefully release it to fight another day; the future of our muskie N resource will literally be in your hands! O Editor’s Choice – - Kevin F I

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ast summer, I fell 20 feet out of a tree into the water when a Recently, one of my co-workers (who enjoys fall walleye fishing) branch that was holding my lure snapped when I climbed out was thumbing through my 2008 Muskies, Inc. calendar when he L onto it. I was able to retrieve my lure, but I began to wonder came to December and the picture of the diehards launching their about the whole situation when my friend Ryan (whom I was fishing boat through the deep snow and slush at the landing. His response with at the time) suggested that I write an article about the extremes was “what the ….?” To which I responded “I thought you liked to I go to when chasing muskies. I had to pause for a few moments fish in the fall.” This example illustrates perfectly where other fish- when he suggested this because until he mentioned it, I really didn’t ing stops and muskie fishing begins. Most anglers see such a late fall think it had been that big of a deal. Don’t get landing depiction and say, “Oh no!” For me though, scenes such as me wrong, I had reservations about climbing this send that exhilaration of anticipation the tree, and it was huge rush when I heard the through my entire body; the possibility of a late base of the limb snap, but at no time was there In my mind, all of my season monster, the promise of a better day. any doubt that I would be leaving that area with Days like that are what I live for. my lure. After all, I had been catching fish on actions seem logical, Muskie fishermen put a lot of blood, it. reasonable, and orderly; sweat, time, and money into getting just one Since that incident, I have been thinking strike. In recent years, I have begun to notice about the nature of muskie fishermen as com- but I suppose this is all that my determination created from musky pared to those who chase other fish - some strik- subjective. I think that fishing has spilled over to all aspects of my life. ing differences have come to mind. Mostly in the minds of outsiders, Tasks and obstacles that others look at as daunt- these aspects boil down to just how far a muskie ing or impossible, I say I can complete. People angler will go to put a muskie in the net. In my some muskie fishermen look at me and ask, “Really?” And I say, “Sure, mind, all of my actions seem logical, reasonable, seem to go too far. eventually.” Anything can be accomplished and orderly; but I suppose this is all subjective. with enough time and determination. I love a I think that in the minds of outsiders, some long shot. Succeeding in such situations is one muskie fishermen seem to go too far. However, of life’s sweetest rewards. Muskies wouldn’t be to most non-anglers, the pursuits of all fishermen seem ridiculous so great if they were easier to catch. and pointless. Even before I ever chased muskies, I can still remem- I love fishing small remote rivers. Getting away from the crowds ber how foolish my mother thought my father and I were for staying is great, plus it makes me feel like an explorer. Working up and down out for hours in poor weather, but we knew better. these waters gets a little sketchy at times. They are usually fast, shal- There is something magical about fishing that outsiders will low, and full of unknown hazards. Two years ago, I devised a rope never understand. There is something even more magical about that goes around my waist and attaches to my boat that leaves my muskie fishing that is even harder for others to wrap their minds hands free to fish so I don’t have to just look at the river while pulling around. However, for the muskie nut this magic is as tangible as any my boat up shallow runs. It sounds silly, but not being able to throw solid object in our world. Things are different for the muskie angler. during these times was killing me. To many people, this is ridiculous Fall fishing takes on a whole new meaning and the term “long shot” bordering on dangerous, but to me it makes perfect sense. Just becomes beloved instead of feared. another example of subjectivity.

10 MUSKIE.....June 2009 Late last November I was putting my boat in on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis. When everything else is freezing up, it’s probably the last open water game in Minnesota. The breeze at the landing was off shore and coming slightly from the side, and when I pushed my Deadline for boat off the trailer, the clip at the end of my rope snapped off my boat. My boat shot out into the lake without me in it and I can tell Chapter Reports you it was the worst feeling I had ever had at a landing. For a split second I thought I might go after it, but luckily calmer heads pre- vailed. Fortunately the lake is small and round with a walking trail all The deadline to the way around. The winds were moderate to strong and it only took an hour and a half for it to drift in a third of the way down the shore- send chapter reports line. As I walked to meet it, I alerted all the appropriate emergency services that the situation was in hand and under control and not to to the editor is the 25th respond to any reports of a boat drifting unoccupied on the cold lake. I know at least one such call was made by a woman who was of each month, or about watching my boat well before she saw me. I was a little embarrassed as it was, I really didn’t need emergency response showing up. That five (5) weeks before the would have been a mess. What upset me most about the situation was missing an hour magazine is mailed and a half of prime time and being separated from my boat and gear. As strange as it sounds, I wanted nothing more than to have my boat to members. and gear in my possession again. As I waited for my ship to come in, thoughts of old school maritime laws pertaining to the claiming of abandoned vessels and cargo bounced around in my head. – Thanks! Ridiculous right, I know it is crazy but that’s what I was thinking about. When my boat came in, I pushed out, hopped in, put my trolling motor down, and started working the weedline without missing a beat. Of course, this is more of a story of my own carelessness than going to far, but I didn’t let it stop me from fishing. The musky angler is a different breed all together. Do we go too far? I don’t think so. Do I go too far? Not as far as I am concerned. I don’t fish in the middle of electrical storms, or recommend that any- body do anything they are not comfortable doing. Know your limits, know what you’re capable of, stay safe, and catch some muskies. O

www.muskiesinc.org June 2009.....MUSKIE 11 Youth are the future. So how do we go about youth to all of our events; a sample can be insuring our passions go with them into the By challenging other obtained from BTLC at anytime. The ques- future, when everything in our day-to-day tionnaire simply asks about what experi- chapters and groups to ences the youth may have had in the past living seems to be going at high speed? join our event and learn and who their guardian would be on such a etween The Lakes Chapter (BTLC) started our procedure we have trip if chosen. By using parents or guardians we are not expected to go into all the back- on a mission in 2004 that would prove a the- created a process which ory that it can be done and needs to be done ground checks and details for taking youth B up without parents, as the responsibility now. Our weekend of muskie fishing began with should keep this event the goal of getting Sheboygan area youth involved going and growing. We continues to lie with the parent. FRV did a to carry on for us in the future, to entice them into similar casting call for their chapter and a joining us in our passion for muskies, the love of hope 2010 will involve total of 26 youth would be active in this the environment, and the preservation of both. at least 4 groups and event. Once we decided who was going we Roy Kalmerton, with the backing of Camp Y- more muskie fishing kids. Koda and BTLC, developed a plan which they gathered our boats and guides from our began to execute in 2004, which included the first chapters, with local guides being used as outing in October 2004. Due to the amount of effort involved it was needed or as back-ups. We gathered all for decided once every two years would be enough, we didn’t want to two mandatory training sessions. The first session was to review burn our volunteers out. muskie fishing in general and muskie fishing habitats. We also spent In 2006 Roy brought on some new people within the club to some time on map reading and electronics. The second session we learn the process and it was decided after the 2006 event we needed began with more hands on approach with some bait casting at a local to put out the challenge to other chapters. Fox River Valley Chapter pond and a review of lure presentation effects and methods of those (FRVC) accepted the challenge and last year (2008) we went up with lures, we also reviewed boater safety and equipment. 26 youth from BTLC and FRVC. Itineraries were passed out on the last evening showing items the We went through a similar gathering process and with the assis- youth and parents would need to have with them as well as what tance again of Camp Y-Koda a general questionnaire was sent out to their guides would be providing. area schools. This questionnaire has been used to draw interested (Continued on page 14) 12 MUSKIE.....June 2009 Musky Ad.8.5x11 1/10/08 10:38 AM Page 1 TURNING LEAF (Continued from page 12) The event began with a 6:30 AM departure on a bus provided by Heidenreiter Bus Company. Kids and their guardians (parents, grandparents or aunts or uncles) joined them on the bus for the trip up to Sunrise Lodge and Resort on Lac Vieux Desert in Land O’ Lakes, WI.

A nice muskie which fell victim to the author's large, double bladed bucktail.

Once they arrived we allowed them to get familiar with their accommodations and then it was a quick lunch and off to the boats. The guides and boats were ready and waiting. The FRV group all arrived at various times and for cost savings reasons they all traveled in groups with their guides versus using a bus transport. With everyone ready to hit the water we went to load suckers and go. BTLC had a 42-inch musky on but it was caught by Greg Wells who couldn’t convince Maria to take the rod and bring the fish in, she wanted to catch one all on her own and I also think the size of this one was a little scary. A slow start to say the least, as only one 25- inch tiger muskie was caught by the FRV youth on Friday afternoon. Trevor Bushnick, age 12, from Fox River Valley Chapter holding up a fat 44- Dinner and a camp fire “sharing circle” were held on Friday evening inch beauty caught while pre-fishing for the 2008 Fall Youth Muskie Hunt on and the kids headed off to catch some sleep before a busy day start- Lac Vieux Desert, WI. Trevor went on to win 1st place in the event ing Saturday AM.

14 MUSKIE.....June 2009 We had an early wake-up and 7 AM breakfast before hitting the water again. The weather was clear but cool with some frost settling from the night before. The morning session again proved to be a challenge with no fish boated but a lot seen. Lunch included a fry out to warm the spirits and to gather some excitement for the final session. It was good and everyone was ready to hit the water for the final time. With the sun up higher and the weather warming slightly there was little to no activity to start the afternoon, but then it broke and a window of opportunity opened. The afternoon session proved productive with FRV kids catching two 38 inchers, one by Trevor Bushnick and one by Nick Hill, plus a 36 incher caught by Eddie Foulk; and Blake Austreng from BTLC caught a 31 incher. After the fishing taking a turn for the better the camp fire “sharing circle” was full of exciting stories and bonding that will stick with The adults seemed to have as much fun as the kids when a muskie us all for a lifetime. This event truly brings people together and our was landed. hope is we have created bonds that will continue to grow and develop in the years to come. We also hope we have created more people to take on the challenge to keep musky fishing going from generation to generation. It was truly a blessing to be able to share this with FRV and our challenge now is to bring two more groups into the fold in 2010; one new group under BTLC wings and another under the wings of FRV. I believe BTLC will work with Titletown Chapter, so the challenge goes back to FRV to gather their new group. We will continue to gather sponsors and more excitement about this event in the years to come. By challenging other chapters and groups to join our event and learn our procedure we have created a process which should keep this event going and growing. We hope 2010 will involve at least 4 groups and more muskie fishing kids. We challenge all Muskies, Inc. chapters to get involved in this or similar youth programs. The youth in our groups represent our future - we need to mentor them to keep our muskie passions alive in them and through them. O

In this event everybody was a winner, but several of the kids got trophies for catching muskies too! www.muskiesinc.org June 2009.....MUSKIE 15 Backcountry Fishing Trips Packing Light and Tight by Patricia Strutz

A pile of gear that was portaged in to a backcountry lake/cabin. Notice that everything is either in waterproof dry bags, rubbermaid containers, or wrapped in garbage bags.

oping to find big fish in unpressured waters, many musky Safety anglers are venturing out to hard-to-reach backcountry How do we contact the base Hwaters. This may mean chartering a bush pilot for part of the camp in case of an emergency? Any route, or, portaging gear over rocky terrain. Either way, packing light- bear or other wildlife problems noted? ly and effectively is key. Does the outpost offer a SPOT gps? If Last year my fishing buddy not, consider bringing one; check out: Mary Penny and I planned an Provided you are www.rei.com excursion to a remote outpost in Canada. It wasn’t accessible by boat, prepared for the instead we had to portage our gear wilderness, fly-in Boat and Fishing Gear along the side of a waterfall. The Most outpost camps do not offer payoff was a slice of heaven, all to or portage-in electronics. Bring along a lightweight ourselves, for the entire week. With trips can be Fishin Buddy made by Humminbird all the amenities now offered, one (www.humminbird.com). This portable could hardly call this a “rough it” adventures of a depthfinder requires no wiring or rig- trip. Here are a few items and pack- lifetime. ging. The transducer is mounted ing tips I learned from the experi- inside the shaft and you simply clamp ence: it onto your craft. Powered by six double-A batteries, we fished two full days Humminbird's Fishin Buddy, an before needing to replace them. The awesome little portable sonar Plan Every Detail sonar display clearly shows emergent unit that clamps onto gunwale, Thoroughly peruse your outfitter’s website and literature. Then, weeds, baitfish, and structure. with transducer is in shaft contact them and don’t be afraid to ask plenty of questions. The more prepared you are, the more efficiently you can pack. Get the specifics on transportation to the outpost. Will someone be leading you in and out? Will they help transport gear? Where will we park our vehicle? How long does it take to get there and, if portaging gear, how strenuous is the route? Ask about the accommodations. Just how rustic is the cabin? How comfortable are the beds, do we need to pack an air mattress? Should we bring our own linens? How is it lit? Are lanterns provided? Flashlights? Batteries? How is it heated or cooled? Is there dry wood and an axe available? A propane cook- stove or fireplace? What about refrigeration? Is there any food plan offered or do we fend for ourselves? Are there pots, pans, dishes, silverware, and a coffee pot? How about bathrooms? Showers or running water? Potable water? Find out about the boat and fishing gear. How big is the boat and in what shape is it? Is the outboard reliable? What is the gas and oil situation? Is there a back up motor, paddles, bail bucket, and PFDs? Is there a trolling motor? How about a net? Any suggestions for lure type, size and color? This nice pike was caught with help from Humminbird's Fishin Buddy. 16 MUSKIE.....June 2009 Most outpost camps do not offer trolling motors either. Personally, to your pack. Consider powdered drinks, teas or single coffee packets. I don’t know how musky fishermen can get along without one. Ask If you plan on preparing fresh fish, don’t forget the filet knife, alu- the outfitter if they’d like to purchase it; then you don’t have to haul minum foil, spatula, oil, and spices. it back out! Minn Kota’s Endura series is a portable transom mount- For an exceptional treat, contact Bonewerks. This company offers ed unit (www.minnkotamotors.com). The worst thing is you’ll need to fully prepared entrees that are quick, easy, and delicious. The finest tote in a battery and charger, too. A few camps have small generators quality beef, pork, duck, and lamb are oven roasted and vacuum with DC outlets; 1,000 watt models can run six hours on a small packed. Fully cooked, one only has to boil the pouch for 15 minutes amount of gas. Another consideration is a solar charger. River Ridge to enjoy an extraordinary meal out in the woods; check out sells a unit you can mount directly on your boat while you fish. It www.bonewerksculinarte.com charges .5 amps per hour (www.riverridgecustomcanoes.com). Rubbermaid containers are good to Two-piece rods are easier to transport than one-piece. I like Pete store food and keep mice and squirrels at Maina’s two-piece 9-footer. Since rod carriers can be cumbersome, I bay. Tightly seal the containers. I’ve seen chose to wrap the rods up in a fishing cradle. It was very easy to tote mice flatten themselves out like pancakes the entire package that way and a cradle takes up much less room in to get into the smallest crevice. Put your a small camp boat than a Big Kahuna does. garbage in an extra one. Remember, you During transport, take the reels off the rods. Wrap them in your probably have to haul your trash out socks. Always try to make an item (like your socks) do double duty when you leave. during the trip. Choose a tackle box that has phenomenal storage capabilities. I’m Water sold on the musky boxes made by Lakewood Products. Made with This is an important one. Many out- water resistant fabrics and heavy duty adjustable shoulder straps these post cabins do not have access to potable boxes are so durable they can double as a casting platform or a seat water. Luckily, there are great alternatives. (www.lakewoodproducts.com). The Exstream bottle purifies water Bring a variety of fishing tackle. This is one place you don’t want instantly. Placing a Virustat cartridge (a 3- to scrimp. Don’t forget to bring small stuff - little bucktails (like stage filter) inside the bottle removes sed- Exstream Katadyn Extreme Mepps Muskie Killers) or little spinners (such as a JAWS spinnerbait iment, bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. An in 1-oz). If you hit major cold front conditions, these tiny offerings water filter, highly useful for example of the latter is Giardia, a water back-country trips. might save the week. borne illness that can cause severe diar- Lanyard your release tools to your belt loop. You don’t want to lose rhea, cramping, and nausea. The filter is good for around 26 gallons your only pair of long nose pliers or wire cutters. Back-up all important gear...bring along an extra rod & reel, (Continued on page 18) fishing line, leaders, hooks, etc.

Fishing buddy Mary Penny starting to portage gear up the side of a waterfall to get to a back country lake and cabin. The tackle boxes she is toting (Lakewood Tackle) easy to carry and can carry large amounts of tackle.

Food If you have to do the cooking plan according to your heat and refrigeration sources. Concentrate on dehydrated, lightweight foods. Dried soups, jerky, cereals, pastas, and vacuum packed meats (salmon, tuna) don’t take up much room or add much weight www.muskiesinc.org June 2009.....MUSKIE 17 BACKCOUNTRY FISHING Nothing is certain on a fishing trip, except for the presence of mice at an out- (Continued from page 17) post camp. Here’s an effective (and kinda (100 fills) and sells for $50. Filter replacements are fun) way to rid your cabin of varmints. available. Other models, such as backcountry and Secure an aluminum can in the middle endurance series, tout bigger filter capacity of a piece of wire. Hang the wire across a (www.katadyn.us). large pail. Put a couple inches of water in The same company offers Micropur bottom of pail and lean a board against Purification Tablets that are also effective against the top of the pail. The critter will run up giardia, bacteria, and viruses. One tablet purifies the board, jump on the can (lathered one quart of water. 30 tablets retail for $13.95 and with peanut butter), and fall into the are a breeze to pack and use. water. Better than T.V. An alternative is to purchase a SteriPen. This sterilizing light looks like a mini saber. Ultraviolet Lighting light kill off viruses, bacteria, and protozoa. The Yes, they look dorky but cap lights whole process takes less than a minute for a quart are a MUST at a rough it trip. You of water. I’ve field tested these tools and they are always want to have a flashlight at hand awesome. Easy to tote, easy to use, and extremely and this way you’ll never forget it. Battery effective. The accompanying screened bottle free flashlights (shake or crank styles) are a removes sediment from your water and a LCD nice back up, too. For the ultimate flash- Patricia hauling some gear up the side of the screen signals when the usage approaches its life waterfall, carrying her Humminbird Fishin Buddy light, check out the Compact Night-Ops limit (www.steripen.com). sonar. She wraps a lot of her stuff in socks to pro- Gladius. It fits in your pocket and is as tect them while transporting them. She is also bright as a spotlight. Housed in a Camping Stuff wearing a cap light and carrying gear in a dry bag. rugged, waterproof body it is powered by Shaklee’s Basic H (H2) is one of the first a 6-volt lithium battery; check it out at: biodegradable cleaners on the market; this stuff has 1,001 uses. It will www.blackhawk.com disinfect your camp table after cleaning fish. Dilute it to wash your fruits and veggies. It also makes a great insect repellent Clothing and Toiletries (www.shaklee.com). Instead of applying sticky lotion, wear clothing that provides UV Don’t forget the Leatherman or Gerber multi-tool. You’ll need Protection. Most sport stores now offer shirts and pants with built sun the screwdriver, file, serrated knife, pliers, and just about every other protection. Wide brimmed hats with neck covers (or “buffs”) also accessory they offer. work. I use mine to cut PowerPro superbraid line, unhook fish, file my Under Armour clothing provides not only SPF, but wicks away rough nails, (hey, I’m a gal, remember?!) Some of the models even moisture too. The heat gear garments keep you cool in the summer; sport a fork and spoon. the cold gear garb provides warmth with only lightweight fabrics Always bring duct tape. Handy for holes in window screens (or (www.underarmour.com). boats) and a hundred other things. If you feel you really must use sunscreen, purchase a By the way, did you ask that dry wood question? Do you need to sunscreen/insect repellent combo in a dry formula. This is non-greasy pack a couple of days worth of firewood? Be sure to check local reg- and will wash off much easier. ulations on transporting wood into the area. A couple days supply will Wet wipes for quick clean ups. These are life savers if there are no allow time to prepare and dry other logs that you pick up in the sur- showers and the lake water is cold. Dittos on dry powder shampoo. rounding area. By the way, clothes dryer lint soaked in lighter fluid Nail clippers/emory board. For the ladies, paint your nails prior makes a fantastic fire starter. to the trip. That way you won’t have to be disgusted at your dirty nails! Insect/Rodent Control Don’t forget a complete first aid kit and waterless hand sanitizer. Instead of packing cans of spray and worrying about how you’ll wash it all off, consider purchasing ThermaCELL’s portable repellent Have fun! system. Small enough to Provided you are prepared for the wilderness, fly-in or portage-in fit into your jacket trips can be adventures of a lifetime. You’ll experience incredible pocket, it creates a 15 x scenery, serenity, and . . . oh, yeah, awesome fishing! You’ll realize how 15 foot bug free zone. A much we can “do without.” Forget your pillow? Scrunch up your butane cartridge heats a jacket. Is there a hole in the floor? Stuff a dirty sock in it. Forget your mat which releases a camera? No, don’t do that! natural insecticide. Each Now, if someone would just invent powdered beer or wine . O butane cartridge oper- MUSKIE Field Editor/Author Patricia Strutz is always interested in ates the unit for 12 interviewing Muskies, Inc. members that wish to share their techniques hours. This is a great specialties. She can be contacted at: [email protected] Rodent Control is always a problem at fly-in device for the cabin or and portage-in camps. Here's a makeshift the boat (www.therma- mouse trap that Mary Penny and Patricia cell.com). used, and it was very effective!

18 MUSKIE.....June 2009 t was late June of 2005 and I was fishing with my father and my de Terre in my home state of Missouri. I fished fast, really fast, and son out of Young’s Wilderness Camp on the Lake of the Woods. I caught muskie! That one fish changed the way I fished for muskie, IFishing had been slow and we had not boated a muskie yet. Most and I believe has helped me catch even more muskies over the years. of the fish we saw would follow, but we couldn’t I had officially converted; I was now a “fast” paced get them to commit. We had high sun several days “I’m catching a lot muskie fisherman. in a row, along with light wind and warm temper- of muskies fishing Through my muskie fishing and guiding, I’ve atures, so conditions for muskie fishing were not met some great people and have built some life- ideal. I was fishing a submerged reef on the east- fast, but am I fly- long friendships. One good friend is Kjelle ern edge of Sabaskong Bay. After a couple casts ing by the larger Lundberg, the maker of the Stalker glide bait. with my 6-inch Grandma we decided to move to Through my relationship with Kjelle, and with another spot, so I was reeling up my line as fast as fish as I race down Lundberg Custom Baits, I had the opportunity to I could. Bang - fish on! I boated my first fish of the bank?” fish with Bob Mehsikomer from Simply Fishing to that trip, a nice low 40-inch muskie. film a show that featured the Stalker bait. While As we idled to the next spot I was thinking about the muskie fishing with Bob, I had the opportunity to discuss (and debate) that I had just caught. Had I stumbled onto a pattern, or was it just muskie fishing techniques and strategies. When it came to a discus- a fluke? The next spot was very similar to the last, so I decided to sion of fast versus slow-paced muskie fishing, Bob said flatly, “Larry, “burn” my Grandma bait across that reef as well. On my second cast you fish too fast!” I was crushed, and the debate was on. I connected with another muskie, this one an upper 30 incher. Now I firmly believe that, to be a better angler, you need to fish with I knew that we were onto something! After releasing this fish, we people that are better than you. When you get an opportunity like went back to a spot that we had worked an hour before. At this point this, you “go to school” with the more experienced angler and try to all three of us had Grandma’s tied on, and all three were reeling and (Continued on page 21) jerking as fast as we could. On this spot my son connected on another low 40-inch muskie, our third in a row. We had figured out the pattern! In the next 5 days we continued to fish with the same fast paced retrieve, and we landed over 20 muskies. Since that trip, my approach to muskie fishing has changed. I had been fishing for muskie since the early 1990s. In that time I was essentially a slow and methodical muskie fisherman. Fishing fast, covering water, and “gripping and ripping” was now my preferred method for chasing muskie. It didn’t matter if I was using a jerk bait, a glide bait, or a bucktail. Also, it didn’t matter if I was fishing in Canada or on Pomme www.muskiesinc.org June 2009.....MUSKIE 19

FAST-PACED VS. METHODICAL (Continued from page 19) learn everything you can in the time you have together. There was no debate in my mind that Bob Mehsikomer is a better angler than me. He’s boated somewhere around 100 muskie over 50 inches and is in the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. I’ve caught hundreds of muskie, but only one at the 50-inch mark (and it was a squeaker). Bob’s comment about me “fishing too fast” challenged my experiences and para- digms as a muskie fisherman. As we talked more, Bob continued to explain his personal philosophy on fast versus slow- paced muskie fishing. Bob agreed that fishing fast was an effective method for catching muskie, but added, “What’s the biggest muskie that you’ve caught while fishing fast?” Thinking back, I think the biggest was in the low 40s. Of all the fish I caught or saw caught running this pattern, the average is probably at or below 40 inches. Bob went on to explain that this method of fast paced fishing was better for small to mid-sized muskies and did not work well on 50-inch class fish and above. In his experience, Andreas Paulsen from Sweden with a chunky Lake of the Woods muskie. and given all of the fish that he’s caught over 50, his preferred method for catching these fish was to use a slow and methodical pres- well equipped with Stalkers as well, and they were fishing fast like me entation. According to Bob, a muskie over 50 inches just doesn’t and were consistently boating upper 30 to 40 inch muskies through- work that hard to feed. They might follow, but they would lose out the day. Muskie fishing was good! interest quickly and continue looking for an easier meal. Bob said, We stopped to eat lunch and take a break from fishing. While “In order to catch the biggest muskie in your lake, you need to slow relaxing I brought up my conversation with Bob about slow versus down and work your lure more methodically.” He went on to say, fast-paced muskie fishing. They told me that, in Sweden, the better “Sometimes you have to force-feed a giant muskie, and the only way pike that they caught came when fishing slow. When they said to do that is with a slow in-your-face presentation.” “slow” they meant a jerk every 2 or 3 seconds, really slow. Now the Later that afternoon we were fishing a small bay where we had debate was on again. Given that the muskie fishing had been really seen two 50-inch class muskies the day before. Bob was running a good, we decided to test this theory to see if a slower paced retrieve bucktail right under the surface, and was cranking it just fast enough would yield bigger or better fish. The results of our experiment were to keep the bait out of the weeds. A nice muskie followed his buck- nothing but amazing! tail to the boat and he hooked the giant fish on a figure 8. His slow Being stubborn (OK, pig headed), I kept fishing fast. I alternat- and steady presentation worked, and another 50-inch muskie was ed between a bucktail and a Stalker, each of which was worked with added to his resume. (Continued on page 22) After my fishing trip with Bob, I spent quite a bit of time thinking about his philosophy versus mine. Could I have been wrong? Is a slow-paced, methodical retrieve better than my “grip and rip” method? I’m catching a lot of muskies fishing fast, but am I flying by the larger fish as I race down the bank? Good question! That same year I had the chance to fish with several of my friends from Sweden. It was early fall and we were again fishing out of Young’s Camp on the Lake of the Woods. It was mid September, and conditions were perfect for muskie fishing. It was cool each day, overcast with occasional sprinkles, and we had just enough wind to break up the surface of the water. I began fishing with my usual fast paced retrieve, this time using a smallmouth pattern Stalker. I kept my rod tip low and reeled and jerked the glide bait quickly with each cast. It wasn’t long before I had another upper 30-inch muskie in the boat. My Swedish buddies were www.muskiesinc.org June 2009.....MUSKIE 21 FAST-PACED VS. METHODICAL (Continued from page 21) my usual fast paced retrieve. My boat mates from Sweden continued fishing their Stalker glide baits, but now they slowed way down. I was running the boat, so my lure was usually the first bait through a particular spot. The next fish that we landed came on the slow moving Stalker; this one was a 48-inch pig. Over the course of the next few days the slow paced retrieve pro- duced two 46-inch muskies, another just under 50, and a huge low 50-inch muskie. Several other giant muskie were raised or hooked but not landed. Clearly our “experiment” had supported the theory that the slow and methodical retrieve caught better quality fish. Once again, I was crushed! Since that fishing trip with Bob, and my fall trip to Canada with my friends from Sweden, I have come to some new conclusions. First off, there’s no debate, fishing fast catches muskies. Second, there’s clear evi- An angler from Sweden with a "fast-paced" muskie caught on a Stalker within sight of dence from my fishing trip with Bob, and my experi- Young's Wilderness Camp on Lake of the Woods. ence in Canada during the fall of 2008, that a slow and methodical presentation can yield more quality fish. So what’s the answer? Which method is better? Then it hit me, Methodical Muskie Fishing and the answer was clear. It’s not that one method is better than the There are other days when the muskies want a slower retrieve, or other; the answer is that there are reasons and situations to try both. you are in an area where a big fish has been spotted and a more The question isn’t which retrieve to use, it’s which retrieve is right for methodical presentation may increase your odds. Working your lure your day on the lake. with a slow and steady retrieve has many advantages as well, and needs to be a part of your muskie fishing routine. When I fish deeper water, Fast-paced Muskie Fishing or cooler water in the late or early season, I now slow down and give As anglers, we don’t usually get to pick our day on the lake. We the muskie more time to find the bait. Slowing down also allows me get to fish weekends or holidays, or we schedule a muskie fishing trip to fish a spot more thoroughly, and to find the “spot within the spot” many months in advance. When we get to the lake, we have to that holds the fish. In addition to slowing down my retrieve, I turn adjust to the conditions that we face. It’s probably not the “perfect my trolling motor down to allow me more time to work an area. I’ve day” to be on the lake, so we have to make the best of it. In my expe- noticed that working an area slower allows me to fish a likely looking rience, fast-paced muskie fishing works best when fishing conditions spot from multiple angles. Sometimes changing angles, or turning are less than ideal. Fishing fast is fishing for a “reaction bite”. A fast around and working back the other way, will produce fish that other- moving bait presents a muskie with the need to make a split second wise you would be missed if you are running quickly down the bank. decision, feed or pass. The muskie may be in a somewhat negative A slow and methodical retrieve can work with a variety of mood, but the need to make a fast decision to feed overrides that baits, but the bait that has worked the best for me is our Lundberg negative attitude and urges the muskie to strike. There are days when Stalker. There’s something about the slow, side to side action of this a fast paced retrieve is the only way to get fish in the boat. bait that triggers furious strikes. The bait also has a subtle side to side Many times when fishing like this, I get just one hook (the rear wobble as it sinks. In some cases I’ve caught muskies on the fall, hook) in the fish. It’s like the muskie attacks the bait, but didn’t before I even jerk the lure. intend to feed. Their killer instinct kicked in and they hit the lure Another lure that I’ve started using more is a topwater bait with a swiping blow. I think that muskies can be like big house cats. called the Jackpot. If you’ve ever watched Bob’s Simply Fishing show, They can’t just lay there and watch a toy mouse run by them. They you’ve no doubt seen Bob fishing a Jackpot. Before I fished with have no intention of eating the mouse, but can’t just let the mouse Bob, I didn’t use topwater baits very often. After watching Bob work run by so they attack. a Jackpot, and discussing his theories on methodical presentations for There are several other benefits to fast paced muskie fishing. big muskie, I’m now convinced that the Jackpot is a big fish bait. If Since you are covering more water, you are showing your bait to more you ever get a chance to talk to Bob about fishing for big muskies, I fish. By doing this you are increasing your odds of finding an active believe that he’ll tell you that the Jackpot’s slow and steady retrieve fish, or of forcing a reaction bite from a neutral or negative muskie. I has helped him land more 50-inch muskies than any other bait. tend to use a fast paced retrieve more often in shallow water, and I So what’s it all mean? Which retrieve is the best one? The think it works better when the muskie are sitting in or around some answer is simple. Try both and let the muskies decide! O sort of ambush cover (weeds, rocks, reefs, boat docks, etc.) Also, I think that a fast paced retrieve works better in warm versus cold water. This is Larry Murphy’s first feature in MUSKIE Magazine. Larry is the For me personally, working fast also helps keep me focused on fishing, U.S. Sales Contact for Lundberg Custom Baits, makers of the Stalker. and helps me with the mental side of muskie fishing.

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01.....Twin Cities, 414 Division St., Excelsior, MN 55331...... 952-380-1218 Special Events C

02.....Fargo-Moorhead, Box 2021, Fargo ND, 58107...... 701-298-9032 H 03.....Chicagoland Muskie Hunters, 7600 Kilbourn Ave, Skokie, IL 60076 ...... 847-677-0017 A 04.....Titletown Muskies, Inc., 3097 Inverness Lane, New Franken, WI 54229 ...... 920-866-9705

05.....Pomme De Terre, PO Box 5, Hermitage, MO 65668...... 417-993-0035 P

06.....First Wisconsin, PO Box 122, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 ...... 715-864-2269 2009 T

07.....South Side Muskie Hawks, 5211 S. Narragansett Ave., Chicago, IL 60638...... 773-581-8650 E 08.....Capital City, PO Box 8862, Madison, WI 53708...... 608-669-5046 June 6-7 09.....West Virginia, 1270 Federal Road, Little Hocking, OH 45742 ...... 740-667-3571 1st Annual Lake St. Clair R 10.....Heartland, 239 8th St SE, Mason City IA 50401...... 641-424-0827 Chapter #58 Muskie Madness N 11 .....Mississippi Valley, 5301 11th Ave “C”, Moline, IL 61265 ...... 309-797-1803

12.....Headwaters, PO Box 652, Eagle River, WI 54521...... 715-477-2913 Spring Tournament. E

13.....Hayward Lakes, PO Box 609, Hayward, WI 54843 ...... 715-634-4543 (Contact Mark Kornosky @ W 14.....South of the Border, 28926 W. Big Hollow Rd, McHenry, IL 60050...... 815-385-9026 586-596-4481 for details) 15.....Star of the North, 16774 West Bay Drive, Pengilly, MN 55775...... 218-885-1677 S 16.....Three Rivers, 119 Bus Lane, Renfrew, PA15136...... 724-789-7866 June 28 & 17.....Quad County, PO Box 185, Plano, IL 60545...... 815-695-1494 2nd Annual LSC Chapter #58

18.....Hopedale, 15 Township Rd 125, Dillonvale, OH 43917 ...... 740-769-7269

19.....Akron-Canton Muskie Maniacs, 10957 Northwood Ave NE, Bolivar OH 44612.330-874-2773 Kid’s Fishing Day, Metropolitan V 20.....Between the Lakes, PO Box 61, Sheboygan, WI 53085-0061 ...... 920-564-3226

Beach Park, Harrison Twp, MI I

21.....North Metro, PO Box 41216, Plymouth, MN 55441 ...... 952-469-2155 E 22.....New Jersey, http://www.mi22.com/ ...... TBD (www.lscmi.com for more info) W 23.....Cleveland, 5608 Brave Chief Lane, Ravenna, OH 44266 ...... 330-296-2398 August 8

24.....Brainerd Lakes, 18031 Heritage Road, Brainerd, MN 56401 ...... 218-838-5509 S Chapter 16 Kids Fishing Day

26.....Central Wisconsin, PO Box 263, Medford, WI 54451 ...... 715-748-4874

27.....Central Illinois, 1191 Sandra Lane, Monticello, IL 61856 ...... 309-264-3730 N 28.....Shawnee Muskie Hunters, 61 W. Jennings, Wood River, IL 62095...... 618-610-5003 September 12 29.....Upper Great Plains, 1788 Hwy 4, Estherville, IA 51334...... 712-362-2501 Chapter 57 will hold their Annual C 30.....God’s Country, PO Box 1461, LaCrosse, WI 54601 ...... 608-786-4062

Open Tournament on Lake Tapps to H 31.....Penn-Ohio, 309 Spring St, Jamestown, PA 16134...... 724-932-5815 32.....Flatlanders, 5776 Vesper Drive, South Beloit, IL 61080 ...... 815-389-4622 avoid conflict with the Mayfield Lake A 33.....Lake Superior, 2031 Hwy. 33 S., Cloquet, MN 55720...... 218-879-2712 Open Tiger Musky Tournament. P 35.....Milwaukee, PO Box 28842, Greenfield, WI 53220...... 262-442-6260

For details check out: T 37.....St. Cloud, 312 18th Avenue N., Sartell, MN 56377 ...... 320-656-1160 38.....Vikingland, 2909 Wicken Lane NW, Alexandria, MN 56308...... 320-846-7975 www.nwtigermuskies.org E 39.....Fox River Valley, 1253 Cobblers Crossing, Elgin, IL 60123...... 847-741-9771 October 2-4 R 41.....Central Ohio, 870 County Road 9, Fremont OH 43420...... 419-992-4504

42.....Hoosier Muskie Hunters, PO Box 501371, Indianapolis, IN 46250 ...... 317-577-8050 35th Annual Pomme de Terre N 44.....Colorado, 3739 Sawgrass Trail, Castle Rock, CO 80109 ...... 303-668-4089

Muskie Tournament E 45.....Kentucky, 212 Linden Ave., Southgate, KY 41071...... 859-441-1666 W 46.....Bemidji/Cass Lake, 16256 Andrusia Rd NE, Cass Lake, MN 56633...... 218-335-8597 Special events listings are provided at 47.....Michigan Muskie Alliance, PO Box 512, Caledonia, MI 49316 ...... 616-447-1688 no charge to Muskies, Inc chapters. S 48.....Arrowhead, PO Box 603, Tower, MN 55790 ...... 218-753-2612 To list your chapter's event, email to:

49.....Webster Lake Musky Club, PO Box 670, No. Webster, IN 46555 ...... 574-834-1669 & 50.....Penn-Jersey, 510 Bryton Ave., Pottstown PA 19465...... 484-459-5940 [email protected] 52.....Daniel Boone, 813 US 62, Maysville, KY 41056...... 606-759-7610 or by ground mail: Kevin Richards, 7618 V 53.....Huskerland Muskie Hunters, PO Box 394, Valentine, NE 69201...... 402-376-2743 Sunrise Ridge Road, 54.....Southern Crossroads, 1524 Country Club Rd, Albert Lea MN 56007 ...... 507-373-1818 Henley, MO 65040 I 56.....SW Ohio Muskie Ass’n, 524 Sterling Meadows Place, Brookville, OH 45309 ..937-833-1833 E

57.....NW TigerPac, 10517 SE 214th Place, Kent, WA 98031 ...... 253-850-5889 Please send announcements W 58.....Lake St. Clair, 22206 Kramer, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080...... 586-778-9136 at least 2 months in advance. 59.....Muskies, Inc. of New Mexico, P.O. Box 448, Rowe, NM 87562 ...... 505-757-2213 S www.muskiesinc.org June 2009.....MUSKIE 23 S W E I V

W Twin Cities NOTE TO CHAPTERS: We hope you like the new look 414 Division St. • Excelsior, MN 55331 E 01 952-380-1218 of Chapter News and Views. We would like to see an

N www.twincitiesmuskiesinc.org increase in the number of chapters sharing news each

Meets 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM, Knights of Columbus, 1114 W79th St Bloomington, month. We are also offering you a chance to submit 5 MN, near the SE corner of the intersection of I-494 and I-35W. R to 10 photos of chapter activities so we can feature E The Vet’s Home Opener, Nearly Lost your chapter on the banner above. T The Vet’s Home Opener activity is an event that the Chapter P has cosponsored long enough to call it a Chapter tradition. The A Opener is held at the Minnesota Veterans Home near Minnehaha the Chapter Challunge you will need to pay a $50.00 deposit at the H Falls in Minneapolis. May meeting, or send a check for that amount to Rick by that time C Historically, Veteran’s organizations have provided significant to reserve your spot. Brett and Jerry will be gathering more prizes funding for the event, while the Chapter provided food and labor for to add to what we already have. N Brian talked about the annual Sturgeon Trip, stating it went

the event. Facilities for the opener include a tented trout pond with very well. The largest fish a member of our group landed was a

S a fishing/viewing area, as well as, food preparation equipment. The Veterans Home residents supply the shore lunch main 64.5 incher, but a couple of guys may have lost fish even larger W course by catching trout. Chapter volunteers clean and cook the than that. The club would like to send out a special Thank You to E Steve Voss for providing breakfast every day. It was fantastic.

I fish and serve it with the other meal items to all who are present. It is a very special meal for the deserving participants. Thanks a bunch Steve. V Brett spoke about our Wednesday Night League, stating that the rules and cost will be the same as last year. It will be $5.00 per & member/guest per outing, with Junior members paying $1.00.

S Fishing hours are from 6-9pm., and you can find the dates on the bottom of this page. W The Minnesota DNR was looking for 3 Muskies, Inc. Chapters E in our area to donate funds for the purchase of a microscope that

N costs around $1,100.00. Mark Stenger made a motion that our chapter donate $400.00 towards this project, and it was passed. R Paul Haug mentioned that the date for next year’s Anglers E Night banquet was not set and gave us some options. After some T discussion the chapter decided to hold next year’s event on a P Friday instead of Thursday as it has been in the past. It will be held

A next year on Friday, February 5th at the Doublewood Inn in Fargo.

H Paul also recently attended the North Dakota Sportfishing C Nearly lost? At first, it appeared that the economy was about Congress Banquet. The event went very well and they were able to take its toll on the Opener. Fund raising was sluggish. Then, to raise more funds than usual. Due to the snow/rains, more new N lakes may be created in North Dakota.

the longtime major sponsor, the Mendota VFW Post #6670, and Ron Teschner attended a Muskies, Inc. Regional meeting held S other veteran groups joined with the Twin Cities Chapter to assure that adequate funding was available. in Minneapolis. He mentioned that the Fall Regional meeting will W Opener attendance is often an emotional experience for the be held in October and will probably take place by teleconference. E Ron asks that anyone who has ideas they’d like to present at the I Home residents and the volunteers. It is agreed that the Home Opener tradition must be perpetuated. regional meeting to contact him and he will pass on the info. V Brett would like to remind all of our members that we will be Thank you, Chairman Terry Hagstrom and the other volun- making leaders at the May meeting. These leaders are as good or

& teers! A very special thank you to the Veterans!

Vince Trotta better than what you’ll find in stores, and are much cheaper to buy

S at this meeting. We may also be able to make some fluorocarbon ones. Don’t forget that Mike Ruff will also be bringing Rad Dog W spinnerbaits to the May meeting. Bring your wallets.

E Fargo-Moorhead Box 2021 • Fargo, ND 58107

N 02 701-298-9032 – Brett Wade Waldera Wednesday Night League Dates

[email protected] June 10- Detroit Lake June 17 Lake Sallie June 24 Pelican Lake

R Meets 4th Monday 7:00 PM, VFW in West Fargo. July 8 Detroit Lake July 29 Pelican Lake August 5 Detroit Lake

E August 12 Pelican Lake Sept. 9 Detroit Lake Sept. 19 Finale’

T The Fargo-Moorhead Muskies, Inc. Chapter meets on the 4th You may fish Detroit, Pelican, or Sallie on the final day with the

P Monday of each month. The meetings are held at the West Fargo angling hours from 8am-2pm. We will meet afterwards at a loca- VFW, and begin at 7pm. Here is what we talked about on April 27th. A tion to be determined later. Good luck to all fishing League this President Brian Grote began the meeting by having John

H season. Skarie give us a Chapter Challunge update. If you are attending C Brad Waldera

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Chicagoland Muskie Hunters H

7600 Kilbourn Ave. • Skokie, IL 60076 A 03 847-677-0017 – Dean Rosset

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Meets 1 Tuesday 7:30 PM, Park Ridge VFW 10 West Higgins Ave., Park T Ridge, IL. E

Greetings Thrillseekers, R

Chicagoland Muskie Hunters had another great meeting in April, 2009 with our annual Awards Night. Great turnout with some N of the winners taking time to talk about their success. E Congratulations go out to all who entered fish in 2008. We had W

one of our best years and it is due in part to the knowledge that is S shared at every meeting between members and our guest speak- ers. &

Mark Podobinski won the Men’s Master Division. Joe Pavilonis won first place in the Men’s Release Division. V

John Bilka won second place in the Men’s Release Division. I Dan Peters won third place in the Men’s Release Division. E John Ryan won the Illinois Big Fish with a 46” from Kinkaid in Joe Pavilonis, Winner of 2008 Chicagoland Muskie Hunter Men’s W

December (also the last contest entry of the year). Release with President Zach Arnold. S

Olivia Peters, Mike Tryczynski and Sean McDermott won in the N Junior Release Division. Tip of the Month: Shared Knowledge - We talked about a Mark Podobinski won the Largest Release with a 56.5” from Lac

boatload of things throughout the Awards evening which include: C Seul, Canada. • 90% of the muskies caught by one guide using the Double H Dan Peters joined the Century Club with his 100th muskie

Cowgirl bucktails were when performing “figure 8’s” at the boat. A while Mark Podobinski and Paul Hortestine received stars for their • Longer rods (9’+) make it easier to perform the figure 8’s. most recent 100th muskie since they have already achieved • We will need U.S. Passports to re-enter the U.S. from Canada P Century Club level. so order yours now even if you are not sure you are going this T year as they have a backlog of applicants that is growing as E summer comes. R

• Canada now requires all non-residents of Canada to carry a N Sportsman Card in addition to the fishing license. You can only order by phone at this time: 800-667-1940 and it is E W strongly recommended you order before going to Canada.

Cost is just under $10 and it is good for three years. S • Laminating your favorite muskie lake charts so they don’t dis- & integrate in the rain. (They do however sink faster when they

blow out of the boat going 60mph!) V • Checking out the Muskie Inc. website (www.muskieinc.org) to I

find out more about the hottest lakes, best lures, optimum E

seasons, preferred depths, methods and times to fish specific W lakes… You can also find out who has been successful and attempt to track them down for additional guidance. S

• Guys were sharing their knowledge on “sleeper lakes”. N • One our newest member, Mike Farmer rattled off about ten

lakes that he has been successful on and offered to mark C

charts. Mike was already fishing Southern Illinois lakes in H

March of this year and has been doing quite well. A Dean and Leah Rosset with Leah’s 300th Muskie Award. We are pleased to report that the chapter is in sound financial P

shape due to membership participation in our fund raising events. T Leah Rosset of the amazing Team Rosset was awarded a

Interesting to note that the Indoor Fishing Flea Market held at E Personal Award for her 300th muskie by none other than Dean

Rolling Meadows High School was a very successful event for R Rosset.

those selling, buying and for the chapter as a whole. Thank you to

Dean Rosset moderated the evening’s ceremony and filled it N all who participated. A shout out also goes to John “Sarge” Bilka with facts, funny stories and in-depth questions to all of the award for accepting the post of chapter Regional Vice President. We are E recipients. Good Job Dean! looking for a new Secretary and someone to head the 2010 Raffle W The trophies were really beautiful. Dean brought a few sales position. New board members are always appreciated. awards which he and Leah had earned in the 1980’s and 1990’s S Chauncey Niziol will be discussing muskie fishing on Illinois and all I can say is we have come a long way baby. Lakes at the May 5th, 2009 meeting. Chauncey is the host of &

Chauncey’s Great Outdoors on ESPN Radio Chicago AM-1000.

2009 has started out pretty strong with Chicagoland Muskie V On June 2nd, Corey DeBoome will share the success of Project Hunters winning the Travelling Award from the Webster Lake Ice

GreenGene. Corey’s presentation is usually very insightful as to I

Out Challenge in Indiana. Outings Director Mark McDermott E the seasonal behavior of muskies and has helped many under-

helped win the Ice Out Challenge with a 34” muskie. Members are W stand our quarry better. out fishing as evident by the entries we are receiving.

(Continued on page 26) S www.muskiesinc.org June 2009.....MUSKIE 25 CHAPTER NEWS & VIEWS N CHAPTER NEWS & VIEWS N CHAPTER NEWS & VIEWS 847-434-1400x100 orKevin.L Wisconsin. The clubbecamethe3 Director ofFreshwaterFishingHallFameinHayward, Emmett Brown,whowasateenageratthetime.Emmittis Hunters startedastheMuskiein1978andwasleadby June 5,6,2009-Skeeter BoatCenter-Share Rideevent.Rod& June 1,2009–GeneralMeeting –RodandGunClubonLake Calendar ofEvents: to getoutintheyear ed eventandthefirsttimemanyofanglershavehada chance on whatmayornotbeworking. This isalwaysawellattend- allow timeforashorelunchandchancetoexchangeinformation different formatthisyear will existing memberforaday’s fishing. A al MuskieMayhemeventwherenewmembersarepairedupwith our bestshotonthefirstweekendinMaywhenwehaveannu- hard tocatchforaperiodafterthat.We willhoweverbegivingit Missouri. wonder whattoreport. April isaslowmonthformuskiefishingin it downtoamanageablesizeandothermonthsthereissolittleyou Chicagoland MuskieHunters CHAPTER NEWS&VIEWS Galluzzi, JohnW. RisiusJr. andBobSheehan. D Canada. Welcome tosomeofournewestmembers:JohnEwert, ter currentlyhasmorethan200membersfromseveralstatesand fund-raisers, thestockingprogramwasfinallyinitiated. This chap- w that MuskellungewouldnotspawnnorcoulditsurviveinIllinois D vation andestablishmentoftheMuskellungeinIllinois. The Illinois 1 calls comingwithquestionsabouttoameetingorjoining ning asinrecentyears.Itdoesnotgetbetterthanthat.Keepthe friendships withfishing.We alsohaveaCanadiantripintheplan- will be“onthewater”andalwaysenjoyablebycombiningbuilding about 8:00pm. Road, ParkRidge,Illinoisat7:30pmwithfreepizzabeingserved of themonthatParkRidgeVFWlocated10W. Higgins Dean Rossetat847-677-0017or www not receivedaflierforthetournament,pleasecheckourwebsite: to includemuskieonly 26 975. The chapter’s maingoalthenaswellnowisthepreser- 975. The chapter’s asters. SubsequenttonegotiationswiththeStateandvarious epartment ofConservationopposedthechapterinitiallyclaiming avid Nelson,PattyandMichaelEgan,BillHojnacki,John Gun Club W MUSKIE..... issota Some monthswehavesomuchtoreportthatitishardcut Chicagoland MuskieHunter W There willbetwomeetingsduringthesummermonthswhich .missourimuskies.org ant tobepartofsomethingspecial? 06 05 Meetings 1 We arerevisingtheformatforannualFall Tournament The fishspawnedduringthefirstofmonthandare st June 2009 Monday, 5:30 PM,RodandGunClub,LakeWissota. . . There willbenobassdivision.Ifyouhave 314-878-7732, P.O. Box122,ChippewaFalls,WI54729 Meets: Various days-Callforschedule P.O. Box5•Hermitage,MO65668 314-878-7732 –W or givemeacall. Pomme de Terre www [email protected] First Wisconsin . firstwi.muskiesinc.org .missourimuskies.org [email protected] 1-888-726-6733 As always,feelfreetocontact 715-864-2269 meetings arethefirst Tuesday rd T [email protected] (Continued frompage25) chapter ofMuskiesInc.in ake care, ayne Humphrey C Wayne Humphrey, hicagoland Muskie Kevin M.L or meat ynch for 15weeks.MidsummerbreakisJuly8 meeting, thenfishinguntildarkorwhenever and GunClub. The summer meetingsstartwithlunch,thenashort May through Fill InnStationat104W. ColumbiaStreetinChippewaFalls,WI. September andJanuary it willassistourchapter each andeverymembershouldparticipateforabriefboatrideas Muskies Incwillreceivesomefundingforeachridetheygive.So there businessastheyarefairlynew people outinthereboatsforarideaskindofanintroductionto Gun ClubonLakeWissota. The SkeeterBoatCenterwantstotake spring muskieseminaron upcoming events,however down toallowmoretimeforbeingonthewater. Beforereviewing bers ofmuskiesinthenet. As summerbegins,clubactivitiesslow behind us,andclubmembersarealreadyputtingimpressive num- attention totheshareridethingonJune5 wrong, sopleasedisregardthat.Ourchaptermembersshouldpay Inc. calendarasSeptember11-13, 2009. The 11-13 datesare be September18-20,2009.BymistakeitwasputintheMuskies, issue. issue andtheJuly/ August issue. Also wewilldeletetheNovember Follow Up”willbecondensedabitbycombiningtheMay/June newsletterwhichis“The be receivinganoverhaul.Ourchapter’s D October 17,2009–FallMeltdownonLakeHolcombe. September 18-20,2009-Tournament, multiplewatersinChippewa August 22thru29,2009.GilHammChapterChallenge,Leech A J June 19,20,21,2009LarryKleeba,WisChapterChallenge,Eagle June 13,2009– Top Water ChallengeonLakeHolcombe. a hardtimesince then. Bill hadheartsurgery latelastsummerand hashadsomewhatof Wood, afounderoftheCapitalCityChapter. As manyofyouknow, Thanks toallwhohelpedmake thiseventthesuccessthatitwas. Eversoll, andothermuskie fishing equipmentwereraffled off. lures, tackleboxes,including a beautymadebyclubmemberJohn Tons offishing equipment,includingrodsandreels,many, many Saric, thefeaturedspeakerforevening,didanoutstanding job. sign up. those twomembersarrangetogetthere.ContactJasonSmith not havetofisheveryweek.Fishingstartsat5PMorwhenever muskie. Youreleased muskiesandpointsfornettingapartner’s do to fishwithsomebodydif This isaveryneatweeklyevent.Rulesarequitesimple;youhave uly 8-12,2009– Alliance boatraffleNorthern Wisconsin atthe ugust 1,2009–BratStandatWissotaMeatMarket. irector - Tom SmetanafromRiceLake.Ourchapterwebsitewill a Lake, MN State Fair. Chain, Vilas County nd RuskCounties Meets secondMondayattheColiseumBar, 232E.Olin Ave, Madison,WI Wednesday NightLeague-2009. This startsMay27 General MeetingsarethefirstMondayofeachmonthexcept June isuponis.Onemonthofthenewmuskieseason is The bigFall Annual Tournament thatourchaptersponsorswill The FirstWisconsinChapternowhasavolunteerfor Youth Also noteworthyabouttheseminar wasthepresenceofBill 08 August meetingsareheldonLakeW . . Octoberthrough il itwasreallygreattoseeyou. Bill, ferent eachweek.Pointsarerecordedfor 608-669-5046 –GerardHellenbrand P .O. Box8862,Madison,WI53708 , wewanttoreportthatourannual April 16 www .capitalcitymuskiesinc.org Capital City th was ahugesuccess.Jim . Inreturnourchapterof April theyareheldatthe Thanks, th th . , 15 and 6 th issota attheRod , 22 Da Bunchman th at theRod& nd th , and29 and runs We th . wish you well and we expect to see you at many more events. (Bill Fork. These weedbeds hold fish, especially early in the year. C is organizing the 26th consecutive annual outing to Lake Winter on Chris believes there is not a bad place on the lake during early sea- H

June 27th. See details below.) son so long as it is shallow. A The June monthly meeting is “on-the-water.” No guest speak- Good numbers of 50” class fish are caught at Salt Fork each P ers are scheduled. Instead, the club has an outing on Lake year. They are heavy for their length with most 40” fish weighing T Waubesa in Madison. Members may fish or choose not to fish, but 20 to 22 pounds. E everyone enjoys a cookout along the shoreline. Many members When trolling, Chris often uses 5” crankbaits such as Tuff R bring other family members. It is a time to relax and renew old Shads and Cranes in shad-like colors about 35 feet back at speeds

acquaintances. No meeting is scheduled for July, a time when of 3.5 to 4.2 mph. Morning Glory and Kimbolten boat ramps are N

many members are on family vacations or taking fishing trips to good places to access the lake. We should begin trolling immedi- E

special places. The August meeting is also on-the-water, with ately after launching the boat. By the time we have our June W another cookout and planned family fun. Outing, Chris suggests trolling the dam and cabin areas. The 5th Annual “Iowa Hawg Hunt” outing on April 18 at the Fortunately for Norman Boley, he didn’t wait until June to apply S

Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area near Cedar Rapids and the some of this information. Two weeks after Chris Shucks’ presen- & Madison Chain Outing on May 16 on lakes Waubesa and Monona tation, Norman won our Spring Mail-In casting the uplake shallows

are over. Both outings, as always, were fun-filled events. Over 25 of Salt Fork. He triggered a giant 49”, his personal best, on a V persons attended the Iowa outing. Three muskies at or above 40” Figure 8 using a small Jones Crankbait. A couple of Muskie I were caught and released. Over 30 bass were caught and over 50 Maniacs from the Akron Canton Chapter (19) witnessed the catch. E muskies were spotted. Matt Hill took home the trophy and certifi- At one point during the battle they told Norman to turn off his W cate for largest fish caught for the outing. Congratulations, Matt. trolling motor not realizing that the big fish was towing Norman’s lit- S tle johnboat. Take a look at this month’s Lunge Log for a photo!

Good food and treats were provided by Peg and Greg Goltz, Kelly and Lisa Halverson, and Jeanne Crandall. One other fish was registered in the Spring Mail-In N In the meantime, the details of special club-sponsored fishing Tournament, a 31” by Debbie Bever. Her fish was taken from North trips are being finalized as their scheduled dates approach. The Bend Lake, fast becoming one of her favorite bodies of water. C

26th consecutive annual Lake Winter Outing on June 27th is just Thanks to all who registered to fish, 35 members signed up to H around the corner. This event includes a friendly contest for the make this a very successful outing. A

longest muskie, the second longest muskie, and the most total John Kaltenecker, Secretary P

inches. As suggested by the name of this event, it is held on Lake T

Winter in northern Wisconsin. Bill Wood is organizing this event E

(608-849-7659). Headwaters R P.O. Box 652 • Eagle River, WI 54521

August 22 through August 29 is the week of the 2009 Gil 12 715-477-2913 – Paul Hansen Hamm Chapter Challunge on Leech Lake in Minnesota. The host www.headwatersmuskies.com N st for this event is the 2008 winner, the Fargo-Moorhead Chapter. Meets 1 Wednesday 7:00 PM E

The host resort will be the Grand Vu Lodge located on Pine Point W on Leech Lake in Walker, Minnesota. More information is available The Headwaters Chapter 12 had a busy and active March and at www.capitalcitymuskiesinc.org. April schedule. On March 28th, 2009 committee chairmen Joe and S

The 2009 Eagle Lake Outing, another big event, is scheduled Micki Koschnik and Bill and Sandi Jacobs ran a very successful 31 & th th for the week of August 30 through September 5 , 2009. This out- annual awards banquet. During these tough economic times we ing is held at Andy Myers Lodge on Eagle Lake in Canada. Steve had a great turn out with 178 attendees. A lot of hard work was V

Herbeck, the owner, is again offering our club a great deal. This is done by the banquet committee and all the helpers. We had a I

“big fish” water, and members frequently catch their personal best great time with great door prizes, silent and live auctions. E muskies on this trip. You do not need to be a Capital City Chapter Congratulations went out to all the contestant winners. Additional W information and photos can be found on our website www.headwa- member to go on this trip. Contact Cory Painter at 608-213-7747 S

or by email at [email protected]. tersmuskies.com

Until next time, have fun on the water, and catch a big one! On Wednesday April1st, 2009 Headwaters Chapter 12 of N Lee Bartolini, VP Muskies Inc. hosted the Fish Biologist seminar at the Eagle River Inn. The event was well attended by 50 plus people made up of C area guides and local fishermen as well as the executive board and H

West Virginia members of Chapter 12. A 1270 Federal Road • Little Hocking, OH 45742

09 740-667-3571 Mike Vogelsang Fisheries Supervisor introduced his staff that P

http://westvirginiamuskiesinc.org gave a report on what was happening in there County for the com- T Meets: No definite schedule-call ing year. For the Three Lakes Chain, DNR Biologist John E

Kubinsiak recommends a change in bag and size limit which is 3 R

Many thanks to Chris Shuck, one of the most experienced and walleye per day with one over 14 inches. It will be a question on successful Salt Fork Lake (OH) anglers who was the featured the 2010 annual April DNR public meeting. Steve Gilbert who pre- N speaker at our 2009 Banquet. He lives 25 minutes from the lake sides in Vilas County and over the Eagle River Chain stated it will E and fishes there about 75 times each year. He started muskie fish- remain the same and keep the 14-18 inch slot size. He supports W ing in 1976 and over the years has caught hundreds at Salt Fork the 50 inch minimum size limit for Muskies on Long, Big Sand and S

with several over four feet. Chris believes that Salt Fork muskie Kentuck Lakes. Steve Newman who presides at the Escanaba movements are based upon water temperatures and baitfish, Lake research project stated that in its 5th year of monitoring more &

mostly shad, but sometimes crappie. walleyes in the fry nets in the 18 to 22 inch size but not many over Salt Fork Lake is stocked annually by Ohio DNR with about 28 inch the legal size to be able to keep. V

3,000 muskies. Chris recommends casting during the early Spring A light buffet was offered at break time and in the 2nd half a I after ice out until mid-May. During this time most muskies are question and answer period fill out the evening. The Wisconsin E caught in the shallow fingers of the lake throughout the entire sys- members of the DNR who volunteered there time for this annual W

tem. The past decade has seen increasing weed growth in Salt event are: S (Continued on page 28) www.muskiesinc.org June 2009.....MUSKIE 27 CHAPTER NEWS & VIEWS N CHAPTER NEWS & VIEWS N CHAPTER NEWS & VIEWS as usualthe2 array ofprizesandactivities.ItwillbethefirstweekendOctober, to thesportwillbelongremembered. Hisfriendlymanner anddedication releasing over100muskies. species. Stephenwasamemberofthecenturyclubcatchingand “Catch andRelease”programofthe“Muskies”aswellallfish was astaunchsupporteroftheprotection,proliferationand He Stephenwasacontributingandactivememberofthe Headwaters MuskiesInc.Chapteralmostfromitsinception. Shore. Mr. BasslerwasalifelongresidentofChicago’s North gram. to BradShuchaof honor ofpresentingtheStephenJ.BasslerMemorialScholarship Scholarship Awards Program.HeadwatersChapter12hadthe attended theUniversityofWisconsinCollegeNaturalResources consisting ofJohnSchmidt,PaulHanson,andLouisDreger Tuesday June2 Muskies”. Ourmeetingwillbeatthe“Dick-SyRoadHouse” on all hislife.Dave’ Dorazio. DavegrewupontheChippewaFlowageandhas guided an ATV orsnowmobile.Bysupportingthemyou’llbeus. Remember HaywardPowerSportsifyou’relookingforwatercraft, biggest fishandaplaqueforeveryonewhoenters a fish. and trophiesforthetoptenfinishers,aRonLaxreplica forthe Mercuryforsecondplace. There willagainbeprizes and a15HP Mercuryforthefirstplacefisherman There willagainbea25HP Trailer awardedbydrawingfromallenteredinthe Tournament. be aLund1725ProGuidewithMercury50onShorelander when mostcompaniesarecuttingback. The majorprizewillagain Sports workedhardtogetusourboat,motorsandtrailerinayear CHAPTER NEWS&VIEWS forms. call Mikeat715-634-4543.We willhoweverstillaccept thepaper electronically throughtheMuskiesInc.website.Ifyouneed help of 1 esty, integrity, loyaltyandyouthinvolvementsince sented to Art whohasdisplayeddedicationtomuskyfishing,hon- Thisawardwaspre- 2008 BobJames Award byRogerSabota. 28 968.Congtradulations Art. MUSKIE Hayward onhighway77east. The speakeratourJunemeetingwillbelocalguideDave D Lawrence Eslinger–GraduateStudentUWGB Tim Price–ConservationWarden Vilas County Steve Newman-EscanbaLakesResearchCenterBiologist D Steve Gilbert–Vials CountyFisheriesBiologist John Kubisiak–OneidaCountyFisheriesBiologist Mike Vogelsang –FisheriesSupervisor Our 32 T On April 3 On April o registerfishforourmemberscontestpleasetrytodo it rn u etn r nesnwaspresentedwiththe uring ourmeeting Art Anderson ave Seibel–LincolnCountyFisheriesBiologist 13 nd .....June 2009 Annual Fall nd rd nd , 3 2009 ournewlyfoundedscholarshipcommittee s presentationwillbe,“FishingFlowagesFor at 7:30pm. The restaurantiselevenmileseast ro ia,W.BradisintheFisheriespro- Arbor Vitae, WI. rd Respectively Yours, and 4 T th Hayward Lakes ournament isontrackwithourusual Hayward, WI54843 this year. BryanatHaywardPower 715-634-4543 P .O. Box609 Good Fishing, (Continued frompage27) Glenn Matula Mike Persson , Secretary won the“MuskyMadness”tableraf merchandise. CongratulationsareinordertoStanleyBehon,Stan see Fredatourmonthlymeetingstopurchase,orspecialorder to havemoremerchandisecomingoutinthenearfuture.Please Director FredKahrerforspearheadingthisendeavor overwhelming responseforthem.We wanttothankMerchandise now hooded sweatshirts,andthenewlongsleevet-shirtsavailable lakes. have ashortroundtablediscussiononWoodcock and Tamarack his plugsaremosteffective. Inadditiontothisseminar, weplanto Newman willbeherediscussingluremaking,andonwhichwaters we willhaveaspecialguestwithus.LocalluremakerRich go to:www Formoreinformation Northside Sportsman’s Club inWarrendale. ly meetings,thesecondMondayeveningofeverymonth,at you cangetachanceatthesegreatprizesistoattendourmonth- beginning torestockforthenextwinner table wasworthover$1000inmerchandiseandwearealready Huemmrich [email protected] twenty. MuskySchoolwilltake placeMay17 11 Club HouseinDenville,New Jersey. ing season. Goodlucktoeveryonefortheupcomingfish- resides inthelake. so theywillbeabletoseparatethemfromthecurrentstrain that program. fingerlings intoElkhartLakeaspartoftheGreenBaybrood stock from JohnNelsonWDNRrecentlystocked300GreatLakes Strain Lake. Lunchwill beservedfromChuck’s partybargesomewhere r for theearlyspringbiteonPymatuning.Looktournament discussed tacticsandtechniques,aswellmostproductivelures Wiley, Adam Andresky, KevinWhipkey, andMike Yerman. They held onMay16 our upcoming Andy LuchovickMemorial Tournament, whichwas ing, wehadaroundtablediscussiononPymatuninginadvanceof m month ofJune,andwehopeyouareallwellcatchingalot esults intheJulyissueofthiscolumn. uskies. Ifyouwereunabletoattendlastmonth’s membermeet- th Meets 3 Howards Grove,WI. . The newdesignisprettyawesomeandwehave received fourteen boatstoguideforthe dayarebookedwithagoalof Just totouchonafewothersubjects,wehaveNEWt-shirts, H The March31 Musky Schoolisourmajorfund raiserfortheyear. As of April Between The LakesChapterofMuskiesIncalongwithhelp At thismonth’s membermeetingonMondayeveningJune8 M ello Three Riversmembers,it’s greattofinallybeinthe eets 2 20 16 22 rd h ihwr rmOtroCnd,adalPTtagged The fishwerefromOntarioCanada,andallPIT Thursday 7:00PM, The MillersvilleHouse,SECornerofHwys.JJ&32, nd .threeriversmuskiesinc.org M onday 7:30PM,NorthsideSportsmansClub,Wexford, PA. th . The roundtableincludedlocalluremakerDale Matthew st chapter meetingtookplaceat Lake Arrowhead P.O. Box61•Sheboygan,WI53085-0061 2-6-26–Ted Scharl,Pres. – 920-564-3226 1 u ae efe,P 15136 119 BusLane,Renfrew, PA 2-8-86–JamesP. Buss – 724-789-7866 h Abraham Betw ttp://threerivers.muskiesinc.org http://www New Jersey Three Rivers [email protected] een theLakes Dave Huemmrich fle atour , .mi22.com/ [email protected] or contactPresident,Dave . Don’tforget,theonlyway April meeting. th on Greenwood , andwehope , President The th, CHAPTER NEWS & VIEWS N CHAPTER NEWS & VIEWS N CHAPTER NEWS & VIEWS - 29 for lots of s MUSKIE g . If they want a Gerald Bucholtz .net (Continued on page 30) June 2009...... centralwis.co.nr cruz61@charter www .shawneemuskiehunters.or 15-748-4874 – Jim Jacobs 15-748-4874 wnee Muskie Hunter 7 shawneemuskiehunters.org Central Wisconsin Central www .O. Box 263 • Medford, WI 54451 .O. Box 263 618-610-5003 – Manuel Santa Cruz P ; Willow Flowage (if it has adequate water ; Willow Flowage (if Sha 61 W. Jennings • Wood River, IL River, Jennings • Wood 61 W. 62095 th fs in the summer months. I have also caught a 28 26 here has been a major winter fish kill on the Big Eau Pleine fish kill on the Big a major winter here has been When you read this, it will be the June issue. Our waters in When you read this, it will be the June Check out our website: T Don’t forget about our joint outing on the WI River on Saturday Don’t forget about our joint outing on the eets 2nd Thursday of the month at Happy Joe’s on Hwy. 13 in Medford, WI 13 in Medford, on Hwy. the month at Happy Joe’s Thursday of eets 2nd ; and Holcombe for golfing and muskie fishing Friday Aug. 14. fishing Friday ; and Holcombe for golfing and muskie 7:00 PM. M - th level) - Sat. July Further details will follow and check the website. Further details will follow and check the au Pleine fishery. Clearly the Big Eau Pleine can grow Big Clearly the Big Eau Pleine can au Pleine fishery. 11 good information. Thanks to Jerry and Cheryl Ford for taking over good information. as: Hot News, members our website and adding new items such more! looking for fishing partners, and much much mark by mid month. Southern Illinois will be hitting the 80 degree Like all southern lakes, fishing for muskie in the hot summer months puts a lot of stress on the muskie. I know that muskies can and will be caught in the hot months mostly by accident by walleye and bass anglers. I have lost a lot of bass and walleye lures in muskies with bite of There are things we can do to lot on the same small bass plugs. keep the stress level to a minim. 1) Do not handle the fish if at all possible. If you can, use long needle nose pliers to unhook the fish at boat side. 2) If you net the fish, unhook the fish in the net/water and let him/her settle down. 3) Use a measuring stick through the net if you want to get a measurement other wise try to avoid stress- ing the fish any more. Do not force a measurement if it will not allow you to measure it. 4) I know this last statement might disap- point a lot of you but do not take the fish out of the net/water for a picture. I do not allow my clients that catch a muskie in the summer to take a picture of the fish out of the net/water picture it will be as the fish swims out of the net or in the net before releasing. It is our responsibility to protect these wonderful fish to cannot get a 50 if that 35 is dead You grow to the 50+ inch size. because of a picture. I have not had a client protest the picture tak ing rule in my boat even if it was their first muskie after explaining the reason for the rule. which was estimated to be 60-80% by the DNR. This along with the This along by the DNR. estimated to be 60-80% which was spring initially recognized by the DNR last fish kills that was not Big has seriously hurt the walleye and muskie and another last fall E last 49 to 51 inch muskies were found dead Muskies since three this in the mid to upper 40s were found dead spring and a number the survival of the Muskie fingerlings This casts doubt on spring. with the Consolidated Musky effort we stocked in a cooperative Future stocking should not be considered Club a few years ago. fixed. until the problem is are planned: The following outings 6 Spirit Lake - Sat. June May 9th. really like to see more involvement with this would We so come down and bring a friend. Cost is $8.00 which includes drawings trophy for big fish, and pizza/refreshments. Fish all day Flowage at 6 PM. Anchor Bay bar and grill on Biron and meet at See you there!!! . r s th ’ th on fles. th Jeff Young s amazing to Cal Huntzinge . Thousands attended the . th Good hunting! .brainerdmuskies.com .brainerdmuskies.com and 5 The meeting concluded with raf Brainerd Lakes Brainerd th www . 218-838-5509 – Donny Hines . 18031 Heritage Road • Brainerd, MN 56401 24 Area MN DNR present information about this summer Area MN DNR present information about ndy gave a presentation on Musky Hunting. He stressed Musky Hunting. He a presentation on ndy gave On March 22, we headed out for a panfish/perch outing on Upcoming events include our membership drive on May 12 New Jersey Fish and Wildlife open house was held at the Wildlife open house was held at New Jersey Fish and Congratulations to Pat Marshall for his August 08 Lunker of Pat Marshall for his Congratulations to A Chapter 22 will be making a donation to the Hackettstown to a donation be making 22 will Chapter Remember that our spring tournament is May 30 Remember that our spring tournament Due to a winter storm, our March meeting was delayed until Due to a winter storm, our March meeting Meets 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM, Water Fall Inn, Hwy 371 north of Brainerd by Fall Inn, Hwy 7:00 PM, Water Tuesday Meets 2nd Brainerd International Raceway alker ave you prepared for the body of water you are going to hit? How the body of water you are going to hit? ave you prepared for ttack? Do you have back up plans to cover fishing pressure or back up plans to cover fishing pressure ttack? Do you have ox and be willing to step outside your comfort zone? We all need step outside your comfort zone? We ox and be willing to hildren”. We also have a goal to set the protection netting over the protection netting have a goal to set also We hildren”. www.muskiesinc.org muskie genetics study on Leech Lake. Our members were muskie genetics study on Leech Lake. study by providing them the informed that we can contribute to their a Leech Lake muskie this following information when we catch approximate location on summer: the date and time of the catch; information about this, the lake; and a scale sample. For more at (218) 547-1683. Area MN DNR office please contact the Walker Our meeting continued with our annual lure swap. Our members brought their selected lures for sale and for trade. It’ see how one member’s mediocre lure is another member’s treas- ured lure favorite! It was a good turn out of members, considering the meeting was a week later Jones’ had 14 chapter members attend Bay on Pelican Lake. We Adam Schulke, and Young this event. Our younger members, Jay managed to out fish our seasoned veterans catching an array of sunfish and bass. President Donny Hines and Secretary Jody little potluck lunch on lead the charge coordinating a great Young The event concluded later that afternoon. the ice! Greenwood Lake. Please visit our website at www and the Big Pike Rally located on Upper Red Lake on May 16 the month and to Steve Scornavacca for his December 08 Lunker Scornavacca for his December 08 the month and to Steve done gentlemen! of the month. Well 4 April Pequest Hatchery on much time do you have to work the water and what is your plan of to work the water and what is your much time do you have a Are you willing to think outside the other unexpected situations? b we are. no mater how good we think to visit the basics gentlemen, Hatchery towards the purchase of fathead minnows to feed “our of fathead minnows towards the purchase Hatchery c by mid-summer. ponds at the hatchery the rearing and conditions, location, basic approaches, water, time on the levels and con- with individual skill all need to be blended structure, be successful. Focus on the “art of angling”. fidence in order to H on the lake. Please see chapter website for additional information. additional for chapter website see lake. Please on the open house. We had good traffic at out chapter booth and over at had good traffic open house. We on musky hunting one hundred people attend our two seminars release practices. which covered equipment, tactics and proper St. Patrick’s day. This was a great excuse for our chapter mem- This was a great day. St. Patrick’s our meeting, we had a bers to sample the GREEN BEER! During Harlan Fierstine from the guest speaker and chapter member W CHAPTER NEWS & VIEWS N CHAPTER NEWS & VIEWS N CHAPTER NEWS & VIEWS August 23 J lbwbiea:www club websiteat: June 6thfrom6amto3pm. again. you. Thanks the ice-out,toguideforaday-wecouldnothavedoneitwithout Fromthesportshows,to helping outwithalltheoutingsthisyear. Idowanttotakethistimeandthankeveryone again,for to you. Hello members, J Upcoming 2009Events: l other membersthathavethesamepassionasyou. You mayeven schedule ofeventsfor2009.Iwantallyoutocomeoutandmeet CHAPTER NEWS&VIEWS twl eo a ,20.Thistourney shouldprovetobefunfor It willbeonMay 3,2009. head tournament forChapter50members on MarshCreeklake. To further testitspotentialMI50willbeholdingasmallheadto Hopefully thisisthefirstofmany forCory Corywasveryexcited andsoaretherestofusforhim. very day! musky Godsforhisgooddeed withhisfirstlegalsizedmuskythat D’Antonio whohelpedclean thelakeandwasrepayedby OnesuchanglerwasCory from thebanksandshorelines. there tohelpthelocalBASSclubsremovevarioustypesof debris ticipated inalakeclean-upatMarshandseveralmembers were MI50alsopar- area forusandweareexcitedaboutitspotential. Thelakewillbeapremierinthis the aidoffloatstocking. and about550sixtoteninchpureswerereleasedintothelake with Way togo,Ron! that nooneinourchapterhasevercaughtone! figured outhowtocatchthefishbuthe’ releases includingaverynice45.5X23”beauty Oneofournewestmembers,RonRutan,hasafew goes out! the chargewith6releasesandseemstogetafishevery time he legal fishsofarthisyear there aresomecatchablefishoutthere. in prespawn,spawnandsomeareevenpostmodeso Fishare Chapter 50areaareviableformuskiesrightaboutnow. 4 pmonJune me or J eid oet e vroetee Goodluckandbesafe. Hopetoseeeveryonethere. period. 30 earn sometricksoncatchingthemightymuskie. une 6 une 30 uly 16 MUSKIE ins; contacthimformoreinformation. h is ahtunmn ilb on Tippecanoe Lakeon be cashtournamentwill The first Well theyearisoff toagoodstart,IhopethatMay wasgood Our officers ofchapter28havecomeupwithanexciting Our “holdover”stockingofMarshCreeklakewasasuccess The fishingseasonisuponusandmostofthewatersin h 09Io a vn ilb from5pmonJune19thto be eventwill The 2009IronMan call ChaeDolsenat:260-385-0623. th 50 th th 49 P P K rairie LakeOuting.JimBeatyhasreservedtwocab- rd icnic belowthedamatLakeShelbyville ids FishingDayonLakeMurphysboro to 30 .....June 2009 20th. th Remember I’mintheotherLund, Meets at7pmon1stW Gil HammChapterChallenge,LeachLake Y .websterlakemuskyclub.net Cherry andCaliforniaRds,Quakerstown,PA. ou canfishanylakeyoudesire 484-459-5940 •W 1 rtnAe,Ptson A19465 510 Bryton Ave., Pottstown,PA MasterclassanglerBenFarrellleads . Sebastian Musumeci,President For moreinformation N Webster Lake Penn Jersey o. Webster, IN46555 [email protected] 219-201-6123 or574-457-3879 574-834-1669 P .O. Box670 ed. atCasey’s BaronCornerof ebsite: www (Continued frompage29) s catchingtheminaplace Congrats goouttohim. . MI50 hasregistered24 .mi50.com . W or youcancall He hasnotonly illiam Bennett check outour Walt Krause during that encouraging e-mails! enchantment”. ing day, Barrywill conductanon-the-waterclinicatBluewaterLake. Sandia PrepHighSchoolonfly fishingfortigermuskies. neck ofthewoodstoconduct anopen-housepresentationat ( major fundraisingcampaign. catching nothingbutgoldfish. Anglers wholovetochasetroutinMorphyLakeoftenlament at muskies intoMorphyLake. stocktiger are intheinfantstagesoforganizingapetitionto At thistime,we that willbeapproximately10-14inchesinlength. tiger muskyeggsfromPennsylvaniathisyearandwillstock tigers Ourbiologistsreportthattheywillreceive town ofSantaRosa. are nowsuccessfullyraisingtigermuskiesatthehatcherynear the the lakeswheretigermuskieshavebeenstocked. shown, othergamefishliketroutaremakingahugecomebackin Asitwassoclearly ter #59asmembersofMuskiesInc.now! Someofthemhavealsojoinedchap- Trout Unlimitedmembers. Theinformationwasverywellreceivedbythe100+ muskies. tion: Therewere3areasthatwe’readdressedinthepresenta- Trout”. presentation forthelocalchapterof Steve is eagerlyawaitingtotieintohisfirst-evertigermuskythisyear ThankyouDan!!! Narsete, whichreallypickeduphisspirit. respond. a majorheartattackandmembersofchapter#59werequickto from now Bluewaterlakewillalsostarttofishwellinafewweeks the water. to Quemadolake,someofourmembershavehadsuperbdayson Hey Everyone, front hits....seeyoulater! Tight linesandsharphooksfromMI50. day offishing. aswellachancetoenjoyfun dren toobtainsomeeducation Thisshould provetobeagreatopportunityforthechil- the kids. to giveabrieftalkaboutsafety, thelawsandlawenforcementwith We willalsohavetheWater ConservationOfficer onhand quette. t Fishing andBoatingCommissionwillbeonhandtogiveapresen- S AndyDeskofromthe sored byMI50,atnocosttotheentrants. o president oremailusat Lunch willbeprovided.Forcompletedetails,pleasecontactour d ing thelakewithexperiencedclubmembersandseminartimeto C ItwillbeMay23,2009atMarsh schools hostedbyChapter50. all andthereshouldbesomedecentfishcaughtaswell. ation tothekidsaboutproperfishingtechniquesandeti- www n June14,2009atNockamixonStatePark,andisbeingspon- iscuss tactics,properreleasemethodsandluredemonstrations. mart Angling Program,inconjunctionwiththePennsylvania reek LakeinChesterCounty. The schoolwillconsistofbothfish- There’ By thetimeyoureadthismessage,wewillhavehadour 1st We arealsohappytoreportthatourNMGameandFishdept. During themonthof April, thechapterpresidentconducteda Our tigermuskyfishinghasstartedtopickup! That’s itfornow.... Igottagetouttherebeforethenextcold To reiterate,itwillbeheld Our Youth Dayisfastapproaching. Another announcementisinorderforthefirstof2musky .barryreynoldsflyfishing.com Who/what isMuskiesInc.,chapter#59ofMIandtiger 59 Oneofournewmembers,SteveBowen,hadsuffered . s lotofthingshappeningdown hereinthe“landof Steve tellsusthathealsogotaphonecallfromDan Thanks goesouttoallofyou foryourkindand Southwest Musky Maniacs P www .O. Box448,Rowe,NewMexico87562 Tight lines, ( website isunderconstruction) w .mi50.com ww.swmuskymaniacs.com This lakeisinfestedwithgoldfish. The well-knownBarryReynolds ) is (505) 757-2213 T making iswaydowntoour rout Unlimited,“NewMexico Michael Bishop . David Christinzio On recenttrips , President The follow . - rain gear as the main focus turned from catching fish to staying warm & dry! Many anglers were caught by surprise with the dramatic weather changes; as this was not predicted by our wonderful weather forecasters! Once the 1st storm had passed, there was nearly an hour of flat calm followed by a light misty rain. 2 additional muskies were caught during this timeframe. Storm front #2 arrived around 2:00 PM with additional thunder, lightening and sporadic downpours. 95% of the tournament field fished through the inclement weather with only a handful of teams deciding to “trailer out” before the 4:00 Focus on Chapter 39 PM deadline. Tournament teams gathered under the heated big top tent at 15th ANNUAL CHALLUNGE 4:00PM to dry out and share fish stories over a few cold beers. A buffet of pulled pork and chicken breasts was served to everyone while ON THE CHAIN RE-CAP M.C. Chauncey Niziol of Chauncey’s Great Outdoors on ESPN Radio AM 1000; presented trophies and checks to the wining teams. th 184 anglers in 92 boats squared off on Saturday April 24 on the FRV Merchandise Director Tony Hardin took care of making sure th Fox Chain O’Lakes for the 15 Annual “Challunge on the Chain” that raffle prizes were plentiful and varied. Catch & Release Musky Tournament; hosted by the Fox River Valley “We start buying merchandise for our annual spring tournament in Chapter of Muskies, Inc. Anglers began launching their boats, get- January. Our prize selection includes musky lures, musky prints, ting registered and obtaining their tournament bags with rules and nets, rods, reels, tackle boxes, batteries, motor oil, coolers, bait release forms at 5:00 AM at the “big top tent”, located at the Thirsty boxes, lure boards, bump boards and just about anything else you Turtle on the south end of Channel Lake. Weather forecasts at game could think of that relates to the outdoors and fishing” said Hardin. time called for sunny skies, winds S-SW at 15-25MPH with possible “I love to see the faces of the teams filing into the tent when they storms approaching later in the afternoon. Said FRV President Rich see everything we have on hand for the prize raffles, they’re like kids Gallagher, “we hope that the great weather forecast will add addition- on Christmas morning” he said. The prizes are a big draw along al “walk-in” teams to our current registered field of 70 boats. We’d with the payouts for 1st-12th place, but most of all anglers partici- like to see an additional 10-15 “walk-ins” register this morning. pate for the love of the sport and the camaraderie the musky com- Hopefully we’ll get this one in before the weather comes in and shuts munity embraces. the fishing down on us”. Little did Gallagher know, that when the tournament field began This year the FRV Chapter decided to have “video boats” on sev- its departure in numerical procession down the piers, that the final eral lakes to capture angling action as it took place. Tournament tally of tournament participants would include 92 teams, a record teams had phone numbers and marine radio channels to contact the number of walk-in’s, which has not been seen in its 15 years running. video boats, should they be lucky enough to hook a fish. “FRV video “It’s great to see this kind of attendance at this year’s tournament” said boats capture the fun and excitement of the whole catch & release Gallagher. “It’s a fantastic one-day event that many anglers look for- process” said FRV videographer Mark Lamont. “Todd Minor and I ward to participating in each year. We have a lot of repeat teams who spent the day on Petite Lake looking to capture tournament teams fish this event year after year. It’s so much fun that once you fish it, catching some fish. We did manage to get a 38 incher caught by it’s a guarantee that you’ll be back the following year” he said. Gordy Linde and his partner Rick Miscinski on film. In between the Participation continues to increase every year for this Spring event, as action we fished for Bass and Musky to pass the time. I ended up with anglers from all over the Chicago metro area and southern Wisconsin a 40 inch musky in the boat, but unfortunately I was ineligible to fish join forces to fish for the elusive musky. The tournament rules meet- the tournament” Lamont said. Too bad for Mark, as that 40 incher ing was conducted at 6:45AM by FRV VP, Dan Koniewicz; who went would have put him in 3rd place, just one inch shy of the big fish pool over many of the rules and waterway regulations with all tournament as well. teams. Boats departed in numerical order at 7:00 AM sharp. Congrats to the following teams who caught 7 fish total amongst Wind conditions worsened throughout the morning with winds 184 anglers (see table below). That’s less than 5% of the field catch- building significantly until the 1st thunderstorm arrived at 11:00 ing fish, which is a really low number. A good rule of thumb for a AM. The 1st front contained 30 MPH wind gusts, cloud to ground musky tournament is to have at least 10% of the field catching & lightening, thunder and hail. 2 tournament anglers fishing on releasing fish. “To say that the bite was tough is an understatement” Dunn’s lake were nearly hit by lightening shortly after their musky said Challunge angler Dave VanDoorn. “The fish are right in the rods began humming like light sabers from Star Wars. Lightening middle of their spawning process which really makes the fishing diffi- struck a tree on shore not far from where their boat was positioned! (Continued on page 32) The 1st storm front lasted nearly an hour driving some tournament anglers to seek comfort & shelter on land. Shortly after 12:30PM, air temperatures dropped from 72 degrees to 50 degrees, as winds switched from the SW to NE. Anglers scrambled to exchange jeans for shorts, fleece tops were put over t-shirts and windbreakers were layered under light www.muskiesinc.org June 2009.....MUSKIE 31 CHALLUNGE ON THE CHAIN (Continued from page 31) The second place team of Vince & Tom Stillo also won Big Fish honors netting him an additional $800.00! “I want to thank my wife cult” he said. VanDoorn and partner Andrew Golden from and 3 daughters for letting me fish this tournament today. This is my MuskyFirst.com decided to spend the day trolling on Pistakee Lake. 1st time fishing the Chain, it’s my first musky caught on the Chain “With the bite being so slow due to the spawn, A.J. and I decided to and my 1st musky over 40 inches” stated a jubilant Vince. Their fish fish less pressured water. We also wanted to cover lots of water and was caught on a bucktail casting on the north end on Lake Catherine. trolling was the way for us to do this” stated VanDoorn. VanDoorn and Golden were not alone with their trolling strategy as many teams opted for this method; cover water in search of active fish. The 4th place team of Scott Urquhart and Nick Cammarata scored their 4th place, 36.75” musky trolling Lake Catherine on a swim whizz. As the morning gave way to the early afternoon casters turned to trolling hoping to find that one active fish that would put them in the money. The 1st place team of Russ & Chris Schaller doubled up with a 36” and a 32” fish. This Father and Son team grew up fishing together for muskies on the Fox Chain, and are perennial Challunge winners. In addition to winning several Challunge events they are also “trail team” winners, comprising the most total points for fishing both the Spring & Fall events. “Chris began fishing for muskies with me when he was about 4 years old” the elder Schaller said. “He was a natural at it and he really enjoyed it. We’ve spent a lot of time fishing together over the years (Chris is now in his 20’s) and it’s really made Third Place Winners Gordy Linde and Rick Miscinski us close. I’m really proud of Chris” said Russ. Their strategy was to target active fish by casting the shallows with glide baits and small As the last of the prizes were raffled off and the final glass of beer bucktails. “We had our two fish in the boat before the 11 AM storm consumed; anglers filed out of the tent tired, wet and sore, but satis- rolled in and had one other one in the low 30’s that took a swing at fied; some with a slew of goodies won during the door prize raffles. Chris’ bait and missed it” Schaller said. “I’m glad we got these fish “Can’t wait till the Fall Challunge” yelled one of the participants. “See early cause I just knew that the storms were going to really shut the you in October. You guys relly put on one helluva tournament” he fishing down once they blew through” said Russ. smiled. “It’s responses like that; that really make all the hard work Schaller was right, as most of the fish that were boated came worthwhile” said FRV President Rich Gallagher. “Our tournament before the severe weather. Only one fish was caught mid-afternoon committee works really hard putting this event together. It takes a lot about an hour before the tournament ended. of people to pull this off, and we couldn’t do it without the help of all our board and club members. Many of us are operating on 2-3 hours of sleep and some of us have been here since 3:30 AM; present company included” Gallagher chuckled. “It’s good to see how far catch & release has come, and that it’s really become the norm rather than the exception” said Gallagher. I hope it continues! The Fox River Valley Chapter would like to thank the following companies for their support and generous contributions to this func- tion for without their support this would not be possible: Angle Outpost Resort, Musky Tales, Okuma, Frabill, Kloss Distributing, Lax Taxidermy, Cabela’s, Phantom Lures, Musky Mayhem, Hi-Fin, Shack Attack Lures, Drifter tackle, Llungen Lures, Red October Baits, Battery Service Corporation, Musky Innovations, Umlauf Art Studio, Flambeau Outdoors, Outdoor Notebook, Sherrie Tails, TM Tails and many others. First Place Winners Russ & Chris Schaller The Fox River Valley Chapter meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Poplar Creek Country Club in Hoffman Estates, IL. Meetings begin at 7:30PM. Meetings are open to the public, you don’t have to be an MI member to attend. Come on out for an evening and see what we are all about or visit our website at www.frvmuskie.com

Rick Miscinski’s 38-inch Petitie Lake Muskie Second Place and Big Fish Winners Vince & Tom Stillo 32 MUSKIE.....June 2009 Here is a shot of Chapter 24 member Chad Davis in a battle with a muskie on the Winnipeg River. This fish measured 44.5 inches, and provided a nice action shot.

Chapter 29 member Clayton Will took this cool Here is another shot that Clayton Will took, this one at 30 shot at Minnesota’s Lake of the Woods. Clayton mph. In the shot are three generations, left to right, said he really liked the way the sun was resting Brandon Will, Clayton, and then Chris Will, who are all behind the cloud. Note the loon to the right. members of Chapter 29. Looks like you guys were having a Nice shot Clayton. great day on LOTW. Thanks for sending these in Clayton.

Here is another photo of the fish Chad Davis was battling, taken right before releasing it to fight again. Nice fish Chad.

Fortunate muskie fishermen get to see this particular Here is another nice shot sent in and taken by sign in person. Pictured here are long time Fargo- Chapter 21 member Dave Ledman. He sure seems Moorhead Chapter members Ron Teschner (left) to get out on the water at the best times. I really like and Steve Voss at the famous Rowan Lake Lodge. this one Dave, thanks a bunch.

This is a really nice release shot sent in by Central Wisconsin Chapter member Jason Schillinger.

Here is Chapter 39 RVP Dave VanDoorn releasing Here is a group photo of the participants in the 2008 Youth Muskie Hunt that Chapter 39 hosts. The a nice Canadian muskie while being supervised by Illinois Fox River Valley & Wisconsin Between the Lakes Chapters served up the experience of a his partner Sophie. Dave caught this fish on the lifetime for 26 kids and their parents. This is Muskies, Inc. at its BEST! Check out the article about opener, and says that he and Sophie both are into this event by Ellen Wells in this issue. C&R. Nice job, and a good photo.

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