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1 PO Box 652, Eagle River, WI NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID EAGLE RIVER, WI PERMIT NO Headwaters Newsletter June 2017 Issue #261 Muskies Need your Help!! We need your support to promote catch & release and muskie stocking. Resource education builds a better fishery. You Will Receive with Your Membership: 1. International membership card. 2. Muskie Magazine (10 issues) 3. Qualification for International and Headwaters fishing awards. 4. Headwaters Chapter monthly newsletter. 5. Camaraderie of other muskie anglers. Education Is Our Theme. Chapter money and member s efforts have been utilized by doing the following projects: Donated $6,000 towards the new restroom on Eagle Lake. Installed Know The Difference and Eurasian Milfoil signs at Vilas and Oneida County Lakes. Purchased and distributed 50,000 Know The Difference license holders. Members trained in boater safety offered classes throughout Vilas and Oneida Counties. Support Kids Fishing days with money and personnel. Donated to the Ben Bendricks Scholarship Fund. Purchased 10 handicap piers for various lakes. Assisted financially with improvements of boat landings throughout Vilas and Oneida Counties. Financial support to Three Lakes Fish & Wildlife Improvement Assoc. Financial support to Trophy Lake Research Project by the DNR Financial support for stocking bluegills in the Eagle River Chain. Donated half the cost of publishing Muskies, Inc. History Book. Stocking of over $50,000 worth of muskies in area lakes Contributed financially to new park and dock on Yellow birch Lake. Hosted state and international functions. Host of the Spring Classic Muskie Tournament on the Eagle River Chain and the Fall Classic Muskie Tournament in Three Lakes. Sponsor the $1,000 Headwaters Chapter of Muskies Inc. Memorial Scholarship at the Natural Resources School at UW Stevens Point, WI. The Headwaters Chapter has spent over $1 million in the last several years on the above projects!! The Headwaters Chapter was the recipient of the Wis. Conservation Congress Sports Organization of the Year Award for Headwaters Chapter 12 Officers: Bill Jacobs, President 923 Catfish Lake Dr. Eagle River, WI promusky@live.com Andy Hendrickson, Vice President 5480 Lake Julia Rd. Rhinelander, WI Scott Samuels, Secretary & P.R./Marketing 5161 Rummels Rd. Conover, WI scott6915@hotmail.com Glenn Matula, Treasurer 5140 Shorewood Acres Dr. Eagle River, WI Cell grm5850@aol.com Dale Peterson, Fish Registration & Newsletter Editor 8247 Lost Lake Dr. W. St. Germain, WI muskypete@frontiernet.net Elmer Jensen Chapter 12 Representative 1406 Lincoln Dr Eagle River, WI ejguides@charter.net Headwaters Chapter Web Site: Web site managers: Jerry and Margie Hollnagel decoys@mwwb.net Past Presidents: Stan Casey 1979 Randy Riley 1980 Dick Moore 1981 Chet Meyers Dennis Rushlow Ralph Rosinski 1986 John Bishop 1987 Mike Gajewski Bill Marsh Jeff Miller Duke Verkuilen Elmer Jensen Allen Schroeder 1999 Paul Hansen Bill Jacobs

2 THE WET NET 2 Special points of interest: 2017 Calendar of Events Membership form Kida Fishing Outing Member photos Inside this issue: President s Message 2 June minutes 3 Fish Report 4 Spring Classic Photos 5 Kids Fishing Outing Membership form & Kleeba Challunge Advertisers & 2017 Calendar of Events Advertisers Members Photos NEXT MEETING: July 5, 7:00 pm Meeting; Eagle River Inn President s Message The Spring Classic had 138 entries. This is up from 131 entries last year. Our tournament chairman Scott Samuels and his committee put on a great professionally run tournament. Every year I receive positive comments on how well it is run. I am looking forward to our 1 st, the 41 st Annual Paul s Pro Am. September 16 th & 17 th. Fishing Has No Boundaries was another success. I would like to thank all chapter members who helped, set-up, take the participants fishing in the pontoons, and help with the evening meal on Saturday night. You helped make the event a success. Our Kids are our Future! Eagle Rivers Kids Fishing Day is July 13 th. You don t have to be a guide to help take a kid fishing! Bring your boat to Eagle Rivers Fair Grounds at 9am. Kids are drawn at 10am to be matched with all guides/mentors. You can fish any lake of your choosing having the kids returned to the fairgrounds by 4pm. All guides/mentors are given a free meal at the Eagle River Inn at 5pm, with a chance to win a very nice prize. We are co-sponsoring the Boundary Waters Musky Club 2 nd annual Kids fishing tournament on Saturday July15th, host site: Silver Lake Pavilion on Hwy 32, Laona WI. This is open to Kids 6-17 years old. We are looking to have 50 kids this year. There will be prizes for: Musky (First Prize), Panfish, Bass, Walleye, and Northern Pike. Registration is from 7-7:30 am Fishing will be from 7:30 to noon. All must be back by 1:00 pm for lunch and prizes. Guides/Mentors can fish any lake they prefer; but last year Silver, Wabikon, Riley and Metonga were fished. We are looking for mentors (Guides) to take these kids fishing. We are seeking donations of lures, caps, shirts, tools, ETC. To be used as giveaways to the kids. If you would like to help with guiding (don t have to be a guide), or would like more information, please contact Nick at or nickvento43@gmail.com. Our second outing is Saturday July 1 st at Eagle Rivers VFW in town on Hwy 70 W. If you have not attended one of these, please it is a must do. We always have a super raffle and prizes. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FISH TO ATTEND! BRING A FRIEND. GET THE NET! Bill Jacobs

3 Minutes from June 7th Directors Meeting 3 VP Andy Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:00. Andy made a motion to approve last month s minutes. 2 nd : Jim H. Treasurers Report: Glenn distributed the report. Reviewed the major expenses and income. BMO Checking Account. Opening Balance: $40, Income: $4, Expenses: $4, Balance: $39, Accepted: Jim H. 2 nd. Rick Regional VP Report: No report Alliance: No report Membership: Jim C. explained we have 344 members. We have several drops. Jim will be reaching out to them. Andy had one new member application that he gave to Jim C. Fish Report: 3 in April (Cave Run). 20 in May. The largest in May was a 47.5 incher caught by Bob Jacobs. Newsletter: Ready to go. Dale cleaned up the list and got rid of some dead addresses to help lower our costs. Correspondence: We received a nice Thank you letter from the Vilas County Food Pantry. We also received a thank you letter from the Pine Beach Resort thanking us for our gift in the memory of Helen Johnson. We received a donation and card from Anne Hletko, given in the memory of Anne s cousin Tim Kordas. In the card she told us how Tim enjoyed fishing in Eagle River so much. It was a very nice card and generous gift. Youth Committee: June 3 had Family Fun Fishing at Hodag Park. Several of our Chapter members were there showing the kids fishing tips. We also gave lures and tackle to the kids. A very good event. June 14 th is when our weekly Kids Fishing Tips begin. Andy, Summer, and Bill J will be helping out Jim and Carol H. We still need helpers. July 13 th. Eagle River Kids Fishing Day Scholarship Report: No report Docks and Landings: We are looking at the free public landing at Kentuck Lake. Estimate for replacing the ramp/ landing: $6,920 We also discussed the landing in the River by Eagle River Marina. We discussed possibly helping with that one. Eagle Lake Ramp also needs some touch up work. Rubber stripping has come off. Also, the T-Docks on Yellow Birch. Banquet Joe says we are set for March 24, 2018 at White Tail Inn. Spring Classic: Scott says everything is going well. We have many volunteers and are expecting a very large turnout. Sport Shows: We are thinking of having a booth in Milwaukee, and will probably have one in the Wausau show. Chapter Chal-Lunges: The Kleeba Chal-Lunge is coming up. Minocqua area lakes. Gill Hamm is in August in Lake of the Woods. Our Chapter Outing is September 2-9. Lake of the Woods. Old Business: Jim H. mentioned the County Fair is 8/ Next month Jim will have a sign up sheet for anyone who can help sell tickets to win the Alliance boat. We will have our booth at the Flea Market on Monday, June 12. We will have the Alliance boat there and will be selling tickets. New Business: Three Lakes Fish & Wildlife: For the past couple of years we have donated a kayak to them, which they use as a raffle prize at one of their events. Bob made a motion that we do that again this year. Buy them a nice kayak. 2 nd : Joe K. The motion passed. Next Meeting: July 5. Motion to adjourn: Rick. 2 nd : Bob J. Respectfully Submitted: Scott Samuels. Chapter Secretary Bill Jacobs: Andy Hendrickson: Glenn Matula: President Vice President Treasurer

4 FISH REPORT A total of 28 fish caught so far this year as of June 9th. First fish of the year was registered by Scott Bugalski from Cave Run, KY on April 24th. 33 and 36 fish. He also caught a 38 fish on the 26th. A total of 3 fish for April. May had 21 fish registered with the biggest being caught by Bob Jacobs, 47.5 caught on Little Green Lake, see page 12. Only 4 fish so far in June. Coach caught a fish, probably in front of his dock. Bob Jacobs leads the Mens Masters with his 47.5 fish, Tony Piantek leads the Mens division with a 40 fish caught on the Cisco Chain. Leading the Womens division is Marie Koschnik with a 30.5 fish. Weather is starting to warm up so maybe the fishing action will also heat up. We had 28 guys fishing Musky Mania 58 June 3rd and 4th on N. and S. Twin and 9 fish were caught with the biggest being 39. Musky Pete managed a 27.5 er. Things better pick up for me. Only caught 2 fish last year. Our first outing for the Sayner/St. Germain Thurs. Night Musky League was June 1st. We have 30 fishermen in the league and about 26 fished and NO fish were caught. We have a 34 size limit. Second outing was June 8th and Jim Edwards caught a 45 Musky for 1st place for that night, also 2 other fish caught, and Team #99 doubles. Spring Classic starting point with coffee, juice, and donuts. Start of the Spring Classic Saturday June 10

5 5 Hey, Scott do I get half the big fish pot, Please. Coach starts the year out with a couple great fish, 44 Tiger caught in Monday Night League. Coach with another great fish, Look, I finally won something, ha, ha. Spring Classic fish photos Jim Edwards with a great 45 er caught in the Sayner/St. Germain Thurs. Night Musky League.

6 6 NE WI Kids Fishing Outing July 15 The Boundary Waters Musky Club, along with the Headwaters and Title Town chapters of Muskies Inc. are sponsoring the fifth annual NE Wisconsin Kids Fishing Outing for kids ages 10 to 17 on Saturday, July 15th. Registration will be from 7 to 7:30AM at the Silver Lake Pavilion on Silver Lake, Hwy 32, Laona, rain or shine. The event will run from 7:30 until Noon; any lake in the area may be fished. Lunch will be served and prizes given for the largest fish in each category. All participating kids will receive a special gift. Kids will be matched up with guides, will be fishing from boats, and may fish for their choice of species and by any method. According to Dan Lazzeroni, event chairman, last year s event was another success. This is a great way to introduce kids to various types of fishing, and if they are interested, musky fishing. In the event of rain, prizes will be distributed to those kids attending. The number of kids that can participate may be limited by the availability of guides with boats. We are once again anticipating 50 kids and 25 guides. Any angler that is willing to take two or three kids fishing is encouraged to contact the organizers. Prospective guides should contact Dan at or Nick Vento at Requests for additional information and pre-registration for the kids can be done through our FaceBook site, BWMC Muskies Inc. Kids Outing, or via at bwmckids@gmail.com. Parents will need to sign a waiver for their child to participate unless of course the parent is guiding. The waiver can be ed to those parents not attending. For information about the Boundary Waters Musky Club, see their web site at bwmuskyclub.com; the Headwaters Chapter of Muskies Inc. at headwatersmuskies.com; the Title Town Chapter of Muskies Inc. at titletownmuskiesinc.org. All of the organizations welcome new members. Press Release information contact: Nick Vento, W12298 Eagle Road, Crivitz, WI nickvento@ameritech.net Signs posted at the Eagle Lake and Braywood boat landings on the Eagle River Chain.

7 7 Kleeba Challunge Schedule of Events The Northwoods Chapter 61 of Muskies Inc will host the 2017 Larry Kleeba Challunge the weekend of June 17th and 18th in the Minocqua area next year. Attached is Kleeba Poster #3. It highlights the Schedule of Events related to the 2017 Kleeba Challunge and also points folks to the Minocqua Chamber of Commerce website for Lodging Options. Friday, June 16th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Registration Happy Hour at The Musky Shop. Complimentary beverages provided by Northwoods Muskies Inc. Saturday, June 17th Starting at 6 am Fishing Hours begin at 6am. Fish as often or for as little as you desire on the designated lake groups until 11:00 am Sunday, with the exception of the 2 hours for the group meal at Fibbers in St. Germain. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Fishing is paused during this segment. Complimentary food and beverages provided by Northwoods Muskies Inc. at Fibbers Resort, St. Germain. 6:00 pm Fishing hours resume. Sunday, June 18th Fishing hours end at 11:00 am The Kleeba Challunge is a traveling tournament that gives the opportunity for Muskies Inc. chapters throughout the state to gather at different locations for the opportunity of camaraderie and friendly competition. This year, the event will be held on the following lake groups: Group 1: Minocqua chain: Minocqua Lake, Kawaguesaga Lake, Mid Lake, Tomahawk, and Little Lake Tomahawk Group 2: Big Arbor Vitae Lake, Little Arbor Vitae Lake Group 3: Clear Lake, Madeline Lake, Carroll Lake, Sweeney Lake, Gilmore Lake Group 4: Shishebogama Lake, Gunlock Lake, Squirrel Lake Group 5: Brandy Lake, Arrowhead Lake, Johnson Lake Group 6: Big Saint Germain Lake, Little Saint Germain Lake Registration for the Kleeba and Happy Hour will be on Friday June 16 th from 5 to 8 pm at the Musky Shop in Minocqua. On Saturday June 17 th, fishing hours will begin at 6 am. Fishing will be paused from 4 to 6 pm for a group meal at Fibbers on Big Saint Germain Lake. NMI will provide complimentary food and beverages. At 6 pm on the 17 th, fishing will resume until 11 am on Sunday, June 18 th followed by an awards ceremony at the Musky Shop at 11:30. July Sunset fishing official a top schedule water of events and team Visit website for registration Join Muskies, Inc., Chapter #12 Headwaters Regular Membership: 1 yr. $35 2 yr. $65 3 yr. $95 $20 Regular Junior (under 18 yrs. old), paid for by the Headwaters chapter Family Membership 1 yr. $ yr. $90 3 yr. $ $15 Associate Member, Must be a MI Member $25 Regular Web only, No magazine $30 1 yr. active military, Must use APO/ Installation address Sponsor: Renewal: (member #) New Name: Address: City: State ZIP Phone #: address: Payment enclosed Credit Card Credit card #: Exp. Date / Visa/MC/AMEX/Discover (circle one) Family Membership: Spouse: Child: D.O.B. Child: D.O.B. Child: D.O.B. Child: D.O.B. Make check out to Muskies Inc. and Mail to: Headwaters Chapter of Muskies Inc. P. O. Box 652, Eagle River, WI Mick Koschnik with a 30.5 musky caught on the opener May 27th.

8 2017 Calendar of Events!! Calendar of Events CLIP & SAVE All regular meetings are held at the Eagle River Inn the 1st Wed. of the month starting at 7pm, Everyone is welcome. All club outing are from 7am-5pm,fish any lake you like and be at the host site to register fish caught by 6pm. Open to all members and their guests, guests pay $5 for the lunch. June 17 & 18: Kleeba Challunge, Northwoods Chap. July 5: Directors Meeting July 1: 2nd Club outing VFW Eagle River July 13th: Kids Fishing Day August 2: Directors Meeting August 16: 3rd Club Outing, Gordo s Eagle River August 18-20: Musky clubs Alliance National Championship Tourn. In Eagle River Aug : Gil Hamm outing LOTW Red Wing Lodge Sept. 2-9: Lake of the Woods outing, Red Wing Lodge Sept. 13: Directors Meeting Sept. 16th & 17th: Headwaters Chapter 41 st Annual Paul s Pro Am, Contact Scott Samuels: October 4: Directors Meeting October 21: 4th Annual NorthWaters Challunge hosted by the Northwoods Chapter October 28: ENDURO outing, Whitetail Inn, St. Germain November 1: Directors Meeting December 6: Directors Meeting January 6, 2018: Christmas Party

9 THANKS TO OUR ADVERTISERS!!! 9 If you want to make any changes to your ad, please contact me and I get make the changes: Dale Peterson, 8247 Lost Lake Dr. West, St. Germain muskypete@frontiernet.net Bucktale Inn Open Tues. Sat. Where good Friends Meet at 4 p.m. BEST EVER BBQ RIBS Fishing & Hunting tales appreciated. Share yours here. Even a little tale is better than no tale at all. Sandwiches Seafood Charbroiled Fish & Steak Nightly Hwy. 70 West of Eagle River 2 miles, then South on Hwy. H 1/4 mile Northwoods Furniture The area s finest furniture ALLEN & KAREN JUNG, Owners Gallery 630 U. S. Hwy 45 So. Eagle River, WI OUTLET 1171 Twilite Lane, Hwy 70 W. Eagle River, WI Phone: (715) Fax: (715)

10 Our Advertisers. THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! 10 You are always welcome after a day of fishing. Join us for a cocktail or dinner. Arrive by car or boat. Eagle River Inn & Condominium Resort 5260 Hwy. 70 W. Eagle River, WI

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12 Member s Photos 12 Andy (Left) presents Scott Bugalski with the Top Gun Award for getting the most total inches of Muskies in our club outings for Jim Chamberlin wins 1st Place in the Fly Fishing Division from National Muskies Inc. WAY TO GO JIM!!!! Bob Jacobs with a nice 47.5 fish caught in May in Southern Wisconsin. Now, I can see the fish even if I can not catch them. Ed Martens with a 35 Musky caught during the club outing May 27th. Musky Pete, Jim Edwards, Joe Koschnik, and Glenn Matula at the Flea Market May 29th in St. Germain.