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1 TWIN CITIES CHAPTER OF MUSKIES, INC. n O Water the Volume 11, Issue 7 JULY 2008 TC Chapter Summer Fishing League The first Chapter Fishing League outing was at held at Lake Independence June 12. Participants included Matt Olson and Greg Kappas (left) and the father-son team of Tom and Greg Batina (right). Come out and enjoy a beautiful sunset like the one Juris Ozols caught that night. Join other chapter members and maybe catch a muskie or two. T he Twin Cities Chapter Muskie Fishing League is a series of informal fishing outings over the summer. It s about the best excuse an angler can have for needing to go fishing. The league is a great opportunity to meet others that muskie fish, learn about lakes, and possibly learn some new techniques to put fish in the boat. The first outing at Lake Independence was a great evening for boating, though not necessarily for fishing. There aren t much in terms of results, as no fish were boated, but it can only get better from here on. Each of the participants earned 5 points apiece for showing up. We encourage everyone to participate in as many outings as they would like. This is a good way for those without boats to get in some fishing as we will find space for you to fish. Contact Jody Dahms at jdahms@aquali.com or with questions regarding the league. Anglers without boats, please confirm attendance with Jody to ensure that we arrange boat space for you. The league schedule is as follows: TUESDAY, JULY 8 Minnetonka Gray s Bay Landing 6-10 pm NO GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 Minnetonka Gray s Bay Landing 6-10 pm SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Lake Harriet/Lake Calhoun 6 am -12 pm TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 Lake Waconia 6-10 pm SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER Lake Mille Lacs times to be determined SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 Minnetonka Gray s Bay Landing 10 am 4 pm PARTICIPATE IN FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES The chapter is currently involved in two different annual fundraising activities a raffle to raise money that will be used exclusively for stocking muskies in the metro area and our Frank Schneider Jr. Memorial tournament held in September. Money raised by the tournament is what the chapter uses for operating funds each year. It pays for the speakers at meetings, food provided at chapter events, as well as printing and mailing your monthly newsletter. We ask that each chapter member do your part in selling raffle tickets. And, we would like to see each and every one at the tournament this year. Remember, as chapter members it s you who benefit from the results of the these fundraising activities.

2 From Our President SHAWN KELLETT Well, I hope everyone s having fun fishing. Lord knows the season took long enough to get here this year Aside from all the things going on, there s something that needs our attention. Last month we had the DNR come in and discuss its new Long Range Esox Plan. This plan lays the groundwork for the next 20 years and includes new lakes, revised stocking plans and a greater awareness of how close the DNR attempts to manage muskies. Right now an opposition group led by Kirk Schnitker is doing everything they can do to kill the Long Range Plan. They have even been making overtones that they would like to start chipping away at the muskie fishery we currently have as well. We ALL need to get together to stop this immediately! Currently myself and a few others are putting together a comprehensive plan to educate and debunk Kirk s arguments. We plan to use the radio, print, internet and newscasts to get our message out to the masses. We even plan to stage an event in front of the DNR headquarters the day that the decision is to be made. What we need from our membership is: 1. Educate yourself and everyone you talk to about the plan. 2. Write a letter, send an , or make a phone call July 28th (this date could change so keep an eye on the web). Be positive and state that you want to see the Long Range Esox Plan approved by the commissioner. 3. Show up at the DNR headquarters between 8am and 9am July 29th to show them we support the plan. If you have time off during the day please let us know so we can better plan the event. This will be a positive rally to show our support for the DNR and the plan. As the president of our organization I hear from a lot of people asking why don t we stock Lake X? or why won t the DNR do Y?. This is the opportunity that we ve been working towards for the last 3 years to do these things. It s in jeopardy because of one lobbyist and a handful of people. We need EVERYONE S help on this! DNR s Address: 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN Mark Holsten s contact information: or Mark.Holsten@state.mn.us Please take one day out of your fishing season to improve the fishery for the next 20 years. This is the time for action! Incentives for Early Registration For Tournament Make plans now to participate in our chapter s 41st annual Frank Schneider Jr. Memorial Muskie Tournament held September 5, 6 and 7, 2008 in the Bemidji-Cass Lake-Walker-Longville area of northern Minnesota. This is our chapter s biggest fundraising event. Money raised by the tournament provides operating funds that pay for the speakers at monthly meetings, the food at chapter events such as the August picnic and Capable Partners outing, as well as the printing and mailing your monthly newsletter. The tournament, themed Muskie Mania 2008 this year, is an event that anyone who muskie fishes can participate in. You don t have to be a professional muskie fisherman or part of a team to join in the fun. In fact, we encourage juniors to enter the tournament. Everyone, including juniors, who enters a muskie (40" minimum) during the three days will have their name put in a drawing for the grand prize. The grand prize is in the form of a $30,000 certificate that can be split to apply to two vehicles of your choice from Lupient Buick Pontiac GMC. Keep your eyes open for tournament trucks advertising the event around town. Ron Schara of TV s Minnesota Bound and WCCO radio has agreed to be the MC and celebrity host for the event. If you register for the tournament before August 25th will receive a copy of Ron s book, Minnesota Bound. As an extra incentive, register by July 31 and you will have your name entered in a drawing for one of three Holiday gas cards for $200, $150, and $75. Pay for your way there. Tournament registrations are on sale now at: Joe s Sporting Goods in St. Paul; Thorne Bros in Fridley; Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle in Oakdale; Cabela s in Rogers, Owatonna, and East Grand Forks; Barber s Inn in Wayzata; Sportsman s Warehouse in St. Cloud; Lupient Buick Pontiac GMC in Golden Valley; Reed s Family Outdoor Outfitters in Walker; One Stop in Longville; Froggie s Bait & Tackle in Cass Lake; and Bluewater Outdoors in Bemidji. You may also register on line at Discounted lodging has been reserved through August 1 at Northern Lights Casino Hotel, Walker ( ); Palace Casino Hotel, Cass Lake, ( ); and Country Inn & Suites, Walker, ( ). Make your own reservations and ask for the Muskies Inc. rate. Camping at Moondance Fairgrounds (tournament headquarters), Walker ( ) is also available. They have sites both with and without electric/water hook up as well as a dump station & showerhouse/bathrooms for campers. When you register early, you have the option of picking up your tournament package in several locations. Your tournament package includes free publications; souvenir program with lake maps; daily free feeds with free food, great camaraderie, results, and fish pictures; celebrity speakers, silent auction, product displays, and book signings at evening feeds in Cass Lake and at tournament headquarters. Meal tickets are available for the daily feeds for non-contestants. We look forward to seeing you at the tournament. 2 On the Water

3 Muskie Fishing with Capable Partners Members W eather for the Capable Partners event on Sunday, June 15 proved to be a perfect day for fishing beautiful clear sky, not too hot, not too cold. But the muskies didn t cooperate. Ten boats with Muskies Inc. members and physicallychallenged members of Capable Partners spent the morning on Lake Independence pursuing muskies. None were boated but a few follows were reported. Considering that it was Father s Day, it was a good turnout. About 25 devoted Muskies Inc. members came to help with the fishing, and of course, cook and eat a great-tasting shore lunch that was shared when fishing was done. Juris Ozols who provided his photographic expertise, also made his debut as a videographer. He will bring videos to share at a general meeting. A great time was had by all who participated even though no muskies were boated. There was some discussion of repeating the outing again later this summer. If you re interested, contact Paul Hartman at This is a great way to share your love of the outdoors with people who otherwise could not participate. Capable Partners is a non-profit organization that provides hunting, fishing, and related opportunities for physically-challenged individuals. Its members are not only the physically challenged and their families, but also able-bodied sport persons who volunteer their time and talents to organize their outings. If you have a family member or know of someone who is disabled and are sports enthusiasts, Capable Partners would be a great connection for them. The organization has outings not just for muskie fishing, but for fishing for other species, trap shooting, archery shooting, and hunting deer, turkey, pheasants, waterfowl. Find out more at Wayne Klemz and Nicholas Anderson getting Wayne s boat ready. Wayne has been taking Karl Anderson and his kids Natalie and Nicholas fishing as long as anybody can remember. Eric Shultz showing off his latest $25 multi-colored hotshot lure to Paul Hartman and Rod Guthier. Eric fished with it for quite a while, skunked. Paul Hartman with his regular partner Rod Guthier in Paul s boat. Denny and Carol Heath prepare to push them off. Libby and Tim Hoene trolling by the boat launch area. The Hoenes are North Metro chapter members but regularly attend our Capable Partners outing. On the Water 3

4 Sell, Sell, Sell Raffle Tickets to Help Preserve Local Muskie Fishery The chapter s annual Rearing Fund and Project Raffle is our way to fund the stocking of muskies in metro area lakes. Every dollar raised by the raffle is dedicated to the muskie resource. First place raffle prize is a boat-motor-trailer package a 17-foot Triton Frontier-T and trailer powered by a 60 hp Mercury. Second place prize is a $300 shopping spree at Thorne Bros. Custom Rod & Tackle, third prize is a $200 shopping spree at Blue Ribbon Tackle, and fourth prize is a Benelli Super Nova Shotgun from Joe s Sporting Goods. The drawing will be held at the September general meeting. The first 7000 tickets sold will pay for raffle expenses including purchasing the boat. We have set a goal to raise $15,000 this year. That means that we, as a chapter, have to sell at least 15,000 tickets. That s about 50 tickets per person/family. Each chapter member/family was sent 3 books of raffle tickets to sell at $2 per ticket. This is where the chapter and the muskie fishery need your help. Remember, you are the beneficiaries of the stocking. We have a great muskie fishery in the metro area and the pressure on the resource continues to grow. Help ensure that the resource stays viable for years to come. All of us need to step up and sell even more tickets. As in the past, we will have monthly incentive drawings. Chapter members who sell and turn back 30 tickets by the August meeting, and/or 60 tickets by the September meeting will have their name entered in a monthly drawing for incentives. Your choice of a trip to a great muskie fishing resorts or a numbered print are prizes for the top sellers. Each $20 book of raffle tickets you sell will stock one 20" fish. Plans are to stock as many fish as possible into White Bear Lake, Lake Minnetonka, possibly Lake Waconia and possible new lakes. Last year muskies that averaged 28" were stocked in White Bear Lake and Lake Minnetonka. We need every chapter member to participate. We ask every member sell the tickets that were sent to them or buy them yourself. The raffle committee will be at the August and September meetings to take back the money for sold tickets and issue more tickets. If you prefer, you may mail back your checks and ticket stubs. The State of Minnesota requires that any unsold raffle tickets be turned back in. If you have any questions, need more raffle tickets, or didn t receive your tickets, please call Matt Olson at Members Only Contest from Pete Randall, Contest Chair The 2008 fishing season is officially underway!! We have fish to report and a couple of familiar names on the board. Kris Astorp and Dean Roll are off to another fabulous start. Can you catch them? Start entering your releases and get your name in big lights. Remember you have three options for entering in your fish to the Members Only Contest. You can enter them in yourself at the Muskies Inc. web site, Use Fish Submission. You can download blank forms at the Muskies Inc. website or from our chapter web site under the members only contest icon. Mail them in or give to me at a meeting. Or you can call or send me a letter and I will take care of everything. Please try to fill out all of the information on the form to the best of your ability. Thanks. Mail your entries to: Peter Randall, th St. W. Apple Valley, MN Contact me at or Prandall@charter.net. All entries older than one month from the day the fish was caught will not count. PLEASE enter your fish under the right division. Several people have fish in masters too!! JUNIORS DIVISION: 1ST: Evan Nicolai- 28 points- 3 fish- 38" longest release WOMENS DIVISION: No fish entered WOMENS MASTERS: No fish entered MENS DIVISION: 1ST: Kris Astorp- 99 points- 7 fish- 43" longest release 2ND: Phil Groth- 43 points- 3 fish " longest release 3RD: Corey DeZeeuw- 40 points- 2 fish- 47" longest release 4TH: Timothy L. Walsh- 24 points- 1 fish- 50" 5TH: Bryan Walsh- 23 points- 1 fish " 6TH: Wade Reimer- 23 points- 3 fish- 36" longest release 7TH: Chad Hagel- 20 points- 1 fish " 8TH: Peter R Janik- 16 points- 1 fish- 42" 9TH: Jeremy M. Knutson- 15 points- 1 fish- 41" 10TH: Todd E Lorenz- 12 points- 1 fish- 38" 11TH: Brandon Bunney- 11 points- 1 fish " 12TH: David J Nicolai- 11 points- 1 fish- 37" 13TH: Matt Murtha- 8 points- 1 fish- 34" MENS MASTERS: 1ST: Dean A Roll- 48 points- 4 fish- 40" longest release LUNKER OF THE MONTH: MAY: official- no entry greater than 45" JUNE: official- Timothy L. Walsh- 50" June 7th- Independence Nice start. Now we just need the women anglers to put up some numbers!! Thanks again to Mike McGrath for all of the help. SEE YOU ON THE WATER... 4 On the Water

5 Summer Fishing JULY WINNIPEG RIVER Our annual Winnipeg River outing is at Paradise Cove Resort. The group is limited to 24 with most spots filling with returning participants. This is a great trip for only $300 per person. A $50 deposit will reserve your spot. Contact Paul Hartman at AUGUST 2-9 EAGLE LAKE The trip to will be to Andy Meyer s Lodge on Eagle Lake in Ontario. The week includes housekeeping cabin, guide trip, seminars and a Wednesday free fish fry. The trip is discounted to $539 per person for the week $799 if you want to include evening meals. A $100 deposit needs to be paid as soon as possible to reserve the spot. Contact Troy Zuelzke by phone at or at tzuelzke@lesterbuildings.com AUGUST RED WING LODGE The annual trip to Red Wing Lodge, Lake of the Woods is a joint trip with North Metro Chapter. The Bartletts of Red Wing will host a free dinner one evening during the week and will also give door prizes and have a drawing for one free trip. Cost is $250 person with a $50 deposit. To make your reservations, contact John Van Ingen at or Pat Miller at Trails End Lodge CLEARWATER/PIPESTONE CHAIN 76 miles of outstanding muskie fishing only 341 miles north the cities LEAVE AT 6 AM BE FISHING BY 2 PM All packages include a hearty breakfast and fixins for shore lunch RR 2, EMO, ONTARIO P0W1E0 A Small Quiet Cove On Big Beautiful Cass Lake HOUSEKEEPING COTTAGES CONDOS PROTECTED HARBOR AND LAUNCH KANGAS CURVE RD SE CASS LAKE SAH-KAH-TAY BEACH RESORT CASS LAKE HOUSEKEEPING CABINS CAMPING BEACH TH AVE. NW CASS LAKE & Restaurant WHIPHOLT BEACH RD NW WALKER WHITEFISH BAY LAKE OF THE WOODS Lakefront Housekeeping Cottages OPEN YEAR-ROUND FOR ALL-SEASON FISHING HUNTING AND SNOW ACTIVITIES (807) SIOUX NARROWS, ONTARIO, CANADA LEECH LAKE Heated Pool Protected Harbor Make Tracks to Spirit of the North ON SABASKONG BAY LAKE OF THE WOODS 6-time Muskies, Inc. Chapter Challunge Headquarters Family owned and operated for 40 years AMERICAN PLAN HOUSEKEEPING CAMPING The convenience of a drive-in camp with the privacy you would expect on an island or Where family traditions begin ON LAKE GARFIELD, MIDWAY BETWEEN WALKER AND BEMIDJI SANDY BEACH WITH LAKE TOYS FULL PLAYGROUND GROCERIES GAS VERMILION DAM LODGE LOCATED ON LAKE VERMILION COOK, MN Housekeeping Cabins American Plan Rental Boats PO BOX 1105 COOK, MN On the Water 5

6 CALVERT ISLAND IN THE HEART OF LAKE OF THE WOODS Excellent muskie fishing and other species AMERICAN AND HOUSEKEEPING PLANS GROUP AND FAMILY RATES PRIVATE BOATS WELCOME 75 MILES FROM INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN TOLL FREE Kids Fishing Contest Have fun, go fishing with a kid and help them learn about the different species of fish. Children who are members or have a parent or guardian who is a member of the Twin Cities Chapter and are age 12 or younger as of January 1, 2008 are eligible to participate in the chapter Kids Fishing Contest. The rules are TOYOTA TUNDRA CONTACT: Henry Lee CELL: Denny Hecker s Toyota 1037 HWY 110 INVER GROVE HEIGHTS simple. All fish must be caught by using legal means and the fish must be witnessed by a parent or another adult. An award will be given to every child who catches a panfish, catfish, carp, bass, walleye, or pike of any size. Special note will be made for catches of: 5 or more bluegills, perch and/or sunfish in one day; a catfish, bullhead or carp; or a smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye or sauger of 12 inches or more or a northern pike of 18 inches or more. Muskies 30 inches or more caught by anglers age 12 years or under will qualify for the Junior Division of the Members Only Contest. Muskies less than 30 inches don t qualify for any contest. An award will be given at the Awards Night in 2009 to each and every child who satisfies the criteria for at least one of the ten categories. One entry per child should be submitted for the entire fishing season. Be sure to keep track of your child s catches all on one form. SELF DEFENSE / MARTIAL ARTS www FOX DEFENSIVE TRAINING.com Host a Self Defense Class in YOUR OWN HOME! Instructor will teach 4-6 people in your own home or other location! Call for details and other training options and products. SELF DEFENSE / HANDGUN CRAFT.org Do you own a firearm for self defense? THEN YOU NEED THIS CLASS! It's not just for carry permits. Learn Pointshooting in the dark! Our training can get you permits for up to 33 states. Call Brent for discounts! (651) Classified ads may be submitted by Twin Cities Chapter members. Charges are $5.00 per month per ad. Send ad information and check made out to Muskie, Inc. by the 15th of each month for insertion into the following month s publication to: Graphic Works, th Avenue South, Richfield, MN UP NORTH REALTY Lakeshore Cabins Hunting Land CONTACT MARK TIETJEN Mark@womanlakehomes.com FAMILY INSURANCE SPECIALISTS Need insurance for that new BOAT? Giving special attention to our clients, we write all types of home, auto, life and recreational vehicle insurance. Before you renew elsewhere CHECK US OUT! Give Pete and Cindy Randall a call before you renew. OFFICE: THE HOUSE RANDALL AGENCY 6 On the Water

7 ASK FOR STEVE. SHOW HIM YOUR MI MEMBERSHIP CARD & RECEIVE 15 % OFF OUR ALREADY COMPETITIVE PRICES! 7500 UNIVERSITY AVE. NE FRIDLEY, MN The new Ambassadeur Record. The toughest Abu yet Pure Fishing Inc. Is your vehicle feeling under the weather or in need of a Transmission Examination? Call Transmission Doctor Complete Driveline Service REBUILD AND REPAIR Automatic/Manual Transmission Clutch Brakes Exhaust IMPORTS DOMESTICS COMPETITIVE PRICING FREE TOWING WITH ANY MAJOR REPAIR CEDAR AVENUE IN APPLE VALLEY 10 % DISCOUNT ON ALL LURES TO MUSKIES INC. MEMBERS Check Out Our Complete Muskie, Ice and Fly Fishing Web Catalogs! tc chapter contacts OFFICERS President Shawn Kellett First Vice President Jim Kroupa Second Vice President Gregg Kappes Treasurer Dianne Dahl Secretary Joe Mellot Regional Vice President Eric Schultz Members Only Contest Pete Randall Youth Director Brent Fox Tournament Director Ron Sanders Project and Rearing Fund Matt Olson Webmaster Mike McGrath BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE Brad Coyne Scott Crawford Bob Culbertson Terry Hanson Paul Hartman Steve Hedensten Greg Ide Stu McIntosh Nate Richter George Selcke Vince Trotta Troy Zuelzke On the Water is published monthly for members of the Twin Cities Chapter of Muskies Inc. Copy deadline: 15th of each month Contact: Graphic Works olson@3pete.com On the Water 7

8 Thank Our Sponsors A big thank you to all the manufacturers, retailers and resorts that have helped the Twin Cities chapter in the past year by donating merchandise and trips used for incentives and prizes for our fundraising events as well as the prizes for the Winter Picnic and the welcome table at each meeting. Please make every effort to support these sponsors so they have an incentive to keep on supporting us. Without them this chapter could not do what it does for the resource and its members. If you re looking for a new bait, keep in mind that manufacturers of some of the most productive baits ever designed are among our sponsors. And remember to buy them from sponsoring retailers. If you want a muskie trip this season, keep the sponsoring resorts in mind. Advon Incorporated Armstrong Crane & Rigging Axel s Restaurant Bib s Box Birch Villa Resort Blue Ribbon Tackle Bobbie Bait Company Break On The Lake Resort Buon Giorno Italia Cabela s Calico Jack Tackle Carbone s Pizza Chet s Wine & Brewsky Cortland Line Company Dan Craven Guide Service Ducktail Lures Dunwright Tackle Dockside Marine/SnoPro Egan Mechanical Fiber Tech Reproductions Frankies Live Bait & Marine Great American Marine Jim Hansel Editions, LLC H.O.T. Lure Company Huddle s Resort Interstate Batteries Joe Sensor s Joe s Sporting Goods Johnson Outdoors, Inc. - (MinnKota) Just Add Water Tackle Co. Just Big Muskies Lindy Little Joe Little Boy Resort and Campground MarCum Technologies Maximum Graphics Minnesota State Fair Murphy Guide Service Musky Innovations LLC Musky Treat Baits Osseo Bakery Osseo Meat Market Parkway Auto Care Phantom Lures Pine Beach Resort Pro Musky Guide Service - Josh Borovsky Professional Edge Rods Pure Fishing (Abu Garcia, Berkley, Fenwick, Spider Wire) Red Wing Lodge Reed s Family Outdoor Outfitters Sah-Kah-Tay Resort Salmo Shingwak Resort Spirit of the North Resort Sportsman s Warehouse Stoney Point Resort Stowmaster Sunset Cove Resort Tee Squared Screen Printing & Design Thorne Bros Trails End Lodge Triton Boats Vermilion Dam Lodge Paul Villnow Wades Custom Tackle Whitefish Bay Camp Wolftrap Tackle Co. next meeting JULY 8 CHAPTER FISHING LEAGUE Meet at Gray s Bay Landing, Lake Minnetonka at 6:00 pm for a muskie-fishing evening. Contact Jody Dahms at jdahms@aquali.com or if you need to arrange boat space. COMING IN AUGUST: Meet at Gray s Bay Landing, Lake Minnetonka at 6:00 pm for a muskie-fishing evening. Contact Jody Dahms at jdahms@aquali.com or if you need to arrange boat space. MUSKIE, INC th Avenue South Richfield, MN Return Service Requested Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Minneapolis, MN Permit No. 621 Muskies Inc. Twin Cities Chapter General Meetings are held at 7:00 pm the second Tuesday of every month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN (just off I-494 & Lyndale Ave.).