Volume 34, Issue 10 October 2017

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1 Volume 34, Issue 10 October 2017 Prez Sez I thought I would start this article with a brief update on the stocking study. The club in conjunctions with the Wisconsin DNR has been involved in a side by side comparison study of Leech Lake and Wisconsin strain growth rates since The club has been using money raised through our various fundraisers, grant money and donations to purchase the Leech lake strain muskies, PIT tags, and scanners used to collect recapture data. The Wisconsin DNR and the club work together to stock both of the strains and collaboratively collect data. The DNR collects data by spring fike netting and the club is using scanner hits of fish that are caught. At first, there was a great deal of concern because the Leechers were not showing up at all during spring netting or being caught. The initial thought was that the leech lake strain fish were not surviving at all. The club continued stocking efforts despite the early reviews and eventually both netting and scanner hits have produced a usable data set. What we know so far: 1). That the size of fingerlings stocked for both the Leech and Wisconsin strain matters, fish that are at least10 inches or bigger have a much better survival rate and fingerlings that are 8 inches or less do not survive at all. 2). Year classes have some natural variations in survival rates. For example, the 2009 and 2010 stocking classes had the best survival and recapture rates that any other year class for both strains. 3). The DNR uses a fancy equation called the Von Bertalanffy to calculate growth rates. Thus far, growth rates are not significantly different between the two strains. However, the top end of the curve probably has not been fully established for both species given that growth rates for muskies slows down with age. 4). The DNR has told the club that there are enough Leech Lake strain muskies in Lake Monona to complete the side by side study. The board is starting to consider several different options moving forward. I would like to hear from members who have questions or input. Should we continue the current study, modify our stocking efforts, or put money into other types of activities? Also, I would like to extend an invite to all members who would like to attend the board meetings. ~continued next page~ Upcoming General Meeting The next meeting will be October 9, 7:00 PM at the 5100 Bar in McFarland. Our meeting speaker will be Larry Ramsell. He will speaking about tracking muskies on Eagle Lake and the Chippewa flowage. Muskie Ink Page 1

2 Prez Says Continued Speaking of data collection, I would like to extend a big thanks to Gary Hoffman and other members who make the annual PIT TAG CHALLUNGE a huge success. Our next meeting will be at 7 p.m. October 9 th at the 5100 club. Larry Ramsell will be our featured speaker and the Vilas County outing will take place later that week on October 13 and 14th. This outing offers an excellent chance to meet some of our members, catch some fish and enjoy a terrific meal. Please see our website for other upcoming events, meetings and sign up forms. As always, stay safe and GO make some memories. Winston Hopkins - President CCM CCMI 2017 Schedule of Events Mark your calendars for the upcoming meetings, fishing expos, and club outings! October 9...General Member Meeting, 7:00 Bar Larry Ramsell tracking muskies on Eagle Lake and the Chippewa flowage October Vilas County Outing November 13...General Member Meeting, 7: Bar Chris Taurisano T-Bone guide service: northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin muskies December 11...General Member Meeting, 7: Bar Mike Anderson Castle Rock Flowage and Wisconsin River Muskies 2018 Events January Southern Wisconsin Musky Expo January 8...General Member Meeting, 7: Bar February 12...Awards Ceremony Meeting, 7: bar February Milwaukee Musky Expo February Wisconsin Fishing Expo March 12...General Member Meeting, 7: Bar Click here for Release of Liability Form for Outings Link - link - fatmuzkey@yahoo.com Muskie Ink Page 2

3 Release Report Todd Berge- Release Chairman / ccmireleasechair@gmail.com Fall is in the air! The question is: Do I go musky fishing, or do I go bow hunting? The answer, of course, I do both! Good luck convincing the wife of that one. If you can only do one, and that one is musky fishing, it is definitely time for some sucker fishing. If you have not tried this technique yet, I advise you find someone who has done it and try it out. It is definitely one of my favorite ways to catch a musky. Just remember to be safe out there. The water is cold and I know I'm usually bundled up. It would be quite difficult to get back in the boat if a mishap were to happen. In my old age, I have decided it wise to wear a life preserver when I'm out in the fall. Especially when I'm by myself. More big fish are on the board! Take time to congratulate anyone you know on the list below. They might even give you a secret or two. September Lunkers Member Name Length Date Caught Lake Name Bait Type Michael Hanson /27/2017 Green Bay Bull Dawg Jerk Jeff M Hanson /21/2017 Madison Chain Fat Bastarrd Michael Hanson /20/2017 Green Bay Bull Dawg Jerk Heidi Hanson /20/2017 Green Bay Bull Dawg Jerk Carson Axness /14/2017 Green Bay Super Shad Rap Jeff Walker /12/2017 Green Bay Super Shad Rap Carson Axness /12/2017 Green Bay Super Shad Rap Gerry Frantz /09/2017 Alder Cannonball Jr. Jeff M Hanson /08/2017 Madison Chain Swimmin' Dawg Adam Bergendahl /06/2017 Metro Poseidon Leif Spilde /05/2017 Eagle Lake Spanky 99 Leif Spilde /03/2017 Eagle Lake Spanky 99 Dan Moats /02/2017 Lake Michigan Spanky Fireball Dan Moats /02/2017 Lake Michigan Spanky Fireball Matt Mc Cumber /31/2017 East Horsehead Fat Bastarrd Aaron Laking /31/2017 Madison Chain Llungen DC10 Kristen Phillips /29/2017 Lake St. Clair Custom Made Tony Enger /29/2017 Lake St. Clair Boss Shad Jeff M Hanson /27/2017 Madison Chain Spanky 99 Dan Moats /26/2017 Lake Michigan Crank Bait Jeff M Hanson /25/2017 Madison Chain Spanky 99 Travis Storch /23/2017 Lake Of The Woods Spanky 99 Link - Link Muskie Ink Page 3

4 Mens Muskies Points Avg Len Sang Vang Aaron Laking Dan Moats Brian Eith Winston Hopkins Jeff Lehr Brian Wienski Gerry Frantz Lee Bartolini Todd Berge Jeff Walker Noah Humfeld Tony Enger Derek Dittberner Shane Nesheim Joe Aldworth Chris Eith Adam Bergendahl Carson Axness Julian Song Michael Winther Nick Pierick Travis Storch Brad P Nelson Steve Reinstra Joe Uselman Timothy Voeck John Franklin Jr Shawn Honeyager Roger Sands John Cuta Chad Gall Gerard Hellenbrand Richard Storch Douglas Burke Scot Junge Ray Petkovsek Greg Voss Mitchell Genz Craig Wood Ben Voeck Stephen Bourbon Mens Masters Muskies Points Avg Len Jeff M Hanson 138 1, Matt Mc Cumber Michael Hanson Andy P Schutz Troy Schoonover Matthew Hill Brian Wienski Matthew DeVos Leif Spilde Womens Muskies Points Avg Len Melissa Gall Doris Dahlk Kristen Phillips Angela Nickerson Alyson Eith Juniors Muskies Points Avg Len Seth Niday Cash Soma Alexander Storch Carter Soma Standings as of September 30 Muskie Ink Page 4

5 The 2017 PIT-TAG Challenge Outing Report The annual CCMI PIT-TAG Challenge outing was held on September 23, 2017 on Lake Monona. The outing s goal was to catch as many muskies as possible with pit-tags to help bolster the data in the CCMI Leach Lake vs Wisconsin strain study. Forty-three fisherman, two from the Rockford Flatlanders club, participated on a day that topped 90 by the afternoon. Not surprising with the very warm temperatures the muskies were quite lethargic, as reported by many who had follows, and only two were caught. Marc Rortvedt Dewey Stewart First place and travelling trophy was won by Marc Rortvedt who caught a 26 inch muskie which did not have a pit-tag. Second place and pit-tag winner was Dewey Stewart who caught a inch muskie which did have a pit-tag. This was a leech lake fish that was stocked in April 2017 at 11.6 inches. This fish grew 9 inches in six months. After fishing the participants were treated to a brat and hamburger picnic at Olbrich park. There were many red faces due to either embarrassment, for not catching a fish, or more likely being out in the blazing sun all day. The outing was organized by board member Gary Hoffman. Thanks goes to those many participants who assisted in unloading Gary s vehicle and preparing the food. Special thanks goes to Sam Tobey for volunteering to grilling hamburgers and brats. The 2018 date is set for Saturday September 22. We hope to see your participation in 2018 Pit-Tag challenge outing. Available at Dorn Midvale and D&S Bait Muskie Ink Page 5

6 2018 Lake of the Woods The 2018 Lake of the Woods outing dates have been determined and they are August 18-25, As in the years before, our group will be staying at Mylie s Place, There are currently 10 spots still available for reservation. If you are interested, contact Tony Enger at dcsok9@charter.net You must contact him before December 1 A $100 deposit is required to confirm your reservation Link - Link Muskie Ink Page 6

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8 Vilas County Outing: October 13-14, 2017 The annual Vilas County Muskie 2-day Outing will be held Friday, October 13th and Saturday, October 14th, This is a friendly outing for CCMI members, family and friends. You do not have to be a CCMI member to participate. All participants must submit a waiver of liability form in order to participate in the outing. Please print out the waiver of liability form at the CCMI website and submit it to Dale Anderson with your outing and/or banquet fee payment. Following is a link to the form. The outing banquet will be held at Fibber s Bar and Restaurant on Saturday, October 14 th. Fibber s is owned/operated by Rob and Kaye Manthei and is located at 8679 Big St. Germain Drive (on Big St. Germain Lake) in St. Germain. There will be fish stories at the bar (cash bar) at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served around 7:00 p.m. Folks may attend the dinner and not participate in the outing. For additional information on Fibbers, including directions/location, visit their website at The dinner will be a choice of 3 entrees: 16-Ounce Ribeye Steak Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp (deep fried) BBQ Ribs and Broasted Chicken All entrees include salad, twice baked potato, coffee/tea, and dessert! The cost of the banquet is $30 per person inclusive of gratuity. There may still be guest rooms available for outing participants at Fibber s Resort (St. Germain Lodge), or you may wish to find other accommodations in the area. If you wish to stay at Fibber s Resort, please call (715) to check availability, rates, and reserve your room. TOTAL COST: If only participating in the Outing: $7.00 per person If only attending the Banquet: $30.00 per person If participating in both the Outing and Banquet: $37.00 per person CONTEST RULES: Muskies caught from 7:00 a.m. Friday, October 13 th, to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14 th, will be eligible for awards! There is no sign in. Report all muskies caught by 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 14 th, to Dale Anderson at Fibber s. To be eligible for an award, a witness is required (an outing participant for all entries) AND your outing fee must be received prior to the start of the outing (prior to October 13 th ). Photographs of fish caught are requested (Digital or Polaroid). This is a Catch and Release contest only! Artificial baits and Quick Set sucker rigs are allowed no swallow hooks for suckers! Muskie Ink Page 8

9 Participants must comply with all WDNR regulations. There will be no gas motor trolling allowed during this outing. Only muskies that are 30 inches or longer are eligible for an award, except for the smallest muskie category! Measure fish to the quarter-inch to help in a tie-breaker situation. Eligible waters are any body of water located within Vilas County, Wisconsin. Winners may only win in one category! Prizes will be given for the following: 1) Largest muskie by length in inches 2) Second largest muskie by length in inches 3) Third largest muskie by length in inches 4) Smallest muskie by length in inches We will need all sign-up sheets and money no later than October 6, Please mail your outing/banquet fee and waiver of liability form to: Dale Anderson PO Box 384 Mercer WI If you have any questions concerning the outing, contact Dale Anderson at (608) (text or call). Drawings will be held for door prizes and we are planning on doing a separate Muskie Gear Raffle again this year, which will have some great prizes! We hope you can join us for this FUN-tastic outing! 2017 Vilas County Muskie Outing & Banquet Registration Form Please return this portion of the form to Dale or Colette Anderson with your payment no later than October 6, Please make your check payable to Dale Anderson and mail to: Dale Anderson, PO Box 384, Mercer, WI NAME: NAME: Entrée Choice: Ribeye Steak Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp (deep fried) BBQ Pork Back Ribs & Broasted Chicken If more than one name is included on this banquet form, please write a number in the checkbox next to the entrée. Thanks. Muskie Ink Page 9

10 Capital City Chapter of Muskie s Inc. Club Officers PRESIDENT Winston Hopkins 504 Greenwood St Madison WI (608) winstonjhopkins@gmail.com VICE- PRESIDENT Tony Alexander N5421 Hwy 22 Montello, WI (608) tony53949@yahoo.com RVP Tom Penniston PO Box 985 New Glarus, WI (608) pennistn@wekz.net SECRETARY Gary Hoffman 7104 Twin Sunset Rd Middleton, WI (608) glhoff29@gmail.com TREASURER April Cook 6606 Broad Creek Blvd Madison, WI (608) apes65@hotmail.com At- Large Directors Todd Berge boogerb2@yahoo.com Brett Cook cookb@ixperts.com Tony Enger dcsok9@charter.net Rick Lane bairtrack@charter.net Nick Pierick npierick@yahoo.com Dan Reim dsreim@gmail.com Israel Dunn dunn.balloons@gmail.com Henry Hempe ahhempe@gmail.com Fred Schulze fred.schulze63@gmail.com David Seaton ucla031062@gmail.com Steve Soma steve.soma@edwardjones.com Richard Storch richard@storchinternational.com Bill Wood Gil Nimm Kevin Wegner Brian Walsh Kevin Black Craig Eversoll Steve Reinstra Lee Bartolini Past Presidents Don Borchert Steve Budnik Gary Greene Fred Bachmann Norm Vike Geoff Crandall Jim Olson Luke Vike Term Exp `17 `17 17 `17 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Submissions due by the 15 th Brett Cook 6606 Broad Creek Blvd Madison, WI (608) cookb@ixperts.com Link - Muskie Ink Page 10