PO Box 652, Eagle River, WI 54521 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID EAGLE RIVER, WI PERMIT NO. 0079 Headwaters Newsletter November 2017 Issue #266 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 2013. Headwaters Chapter 12 Officers: Bill Jacobs, President 923 Catfish Lake Dr. Eagle River, WI 54521 715-891-5574 promusky@live.com Andy Hendrickson, Vice President 5480 Lake Julia Rd. Rhinelander, WI 54501 715-401-0475 hendosangling @gmail.com Scott Samuels, Secretary & P.R./Marketing 5161 Rummels Rd. Conover, WI 54519 715-547-3340 scott6915@hotmail.com Glenn Matula, Treasurer 5140 Shorewood Acres Dr. Eagle River, WI 54521 Cell 847-989-3825 grm5850@aol.com Dale Peterson, Fish Registration & Newsletter Editor 8247 Lost Lake Dr. W. St. Germain, WI 54558 715-542-2012 muskypete@frontiernet.net Elmer Jensen Chapter 12 Representative 1406 Lincoln Dr Eagle River, WI 54521 715-479-9228 ejguides@charter.net Headwaters Chapter Web Site: www.headwatersmuskies.com Web site managers: Jerry and Margie Hollnagel decoys@mwwb.net Past Presidents: Stan Casey 1979 Randy Riley 1980 Dick Moore 1981 Chet Meyers 1982-83 Dennis Rushlow 1984-85 Ralph Rosinski 1986 John Bishop 1987 Mike Gajewski 1988-1989 Bill Marsh 1990-91 Jeff Miller 1992-93 Duke Verkuilen 1994-95 Elmer Jensen 1996-98 Allen Schroeder 1999 Paul Hansen 2000-02 Bill Jacobs 2003-17
THE WET NET 2 Special points of interest: 2017 & 2018 Calendar of Events Membership form Christmas Party Form P. 5 NorthWaters Chapter Challunge Inside this issue: President s Message 2 November minutes 3 Fish Report 4 Christmas Party Form Members Photos Membership form 7 Advertisers & 2018 Calendar of Events Advertisers Members Photos 5 6 8 9-11 12 NEXT MEETING: December 6, 7:00 pm Meeting; Eagle River President s Message Great News! Our chapter won the Northern Waters Chapter Challunge on October 21 st! Our Team of Gary & Linda Jacobs, Tony & Dan Pudlo, Scott Samuels and I, were part of 4 teams (24 fisherpersons), 2 teams each between the Northwoods Chapter and us to fish the event. With a total of 14 Muskies released, our team won the Chapter Challunge by 1 point (1/4 ) ahead of the Northwoods Chapters team with 4 fish. This was an excellent competition between our two local chapters with some of the best fisherpersons in their chapters. Thanks to the Northwoods chapter for hosting it, and to John Bennett who ran this event, under the leadership of their President Pete Stoltman. The event was held at Fibber s Bar and Restaurant on Big Saint Lake. Thanks to Fibbers for a wonderful meal and to the Northwoods chapter for a great raffle. Thanks to our contact person: Musky Pete (Dale Peterson) for organizing our teams for this event. We will be hosting next year s Northern Waters Chapter Challunge, time and place TBD. The Enduro October 28 th under some not so perfect weather: windy, snowy, and sleeting, we had 46 members fishing. We had a total of 7 fish released. Releasing fish were: Ron Spulak 34, Linda Jacobs 44 ½, Bill Reshel 43, John Vesely 39, Andy Martin 32 and Rich Pahl 39 & 41. Member Outings Chairmen Dan Pudlo and Andy Hendrickson did a great job organizing and running the event. The Whitetail Inn did an outstanding job with our meal. This year we had 57 attendees with 46 of them taking to the lakes to fish. The big fish pot winner was Linda Jacobs with a 44 ½. She took home $230.00. Next years Enduro will be on Saturday October 27, 2018. Outing Dates: (Please note date change from last newsletter) Gill Hamm will be August 29 th, 30 th & 31st, the week before our outing at Redwing Lodge on Lake of the Woods Canada. Our annual outing also at Redwing Lodge will be the same week as last year, Labor Day week, September 1st to 8 th. These outing run back to back Make your plans early, especially if you plan on staying at Redwing for the Gill Hamm as it will fill early. More information will follow in up-coming newsletters. December s meeting is election of officers. Meetings are open to all members; and are the first Wednesday of each month starting at 7pm at the Eagle River Inn. My wish is to see many new faces at our meetings, outing and events, (nothing wrong with the old ones!). You can start by attending our Christmas Party January 6 th at Catch 22 (the old Captain Nemo s). See p. 5 for Christmas Party sign up form. GET THE NET!Bill Jacobs Vote for your choice (s) and mail or e-mail to Bill Jacobs by December 5, 2017 Directors 2 Year Term 2018-19 Jim Chamberlin Margie Hollnagel Jerry Hollnagel Bill Jacobs promusky@live.com Bob Jacobs Elmer Jensen Jim Edwards Lloyd Fisher Harvey Sadler Fred Janick Summer Hendrickson John Schmidt
Minutes from November 1st Directors Meeting 3 Bill Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Motion made to accept the October minutes. 2 nd by Bob J. Treasurers Report: Glenn is out of town, so Bill J. shared the report with us. BMO Checking Account Opening Balance $47,087.08 Income $ 290.00 Expenses $ 4,829.81 Balance $42,547.27 RVP Report: Elmer told us the Region had their meeting Oct 16. Eight of the chapters in the region were present. They held an election for three of the regional reps. They confirmed what was reported last month there is a $10 across the board dues increase starting in January. There was discussion about it. Many of the chapters were not happy about this but it is definite. Where is the money going? Much of it will go towards the various youth programs. There is concern about losing members due to this increase. Discussed the 501c3 status. It was mentioned that four of the region s chapters have over 50K in gross income, so those chapters are going to have to file for 501c3 status on their own. Docks and Landings: The Eagle Lake public landing is being repaved. Total tab will be 13K. The county is looking for a total of 6K from us to help with the cost. The snowmobile trail is a big cause of the damage to the ramp, so they are also asking area snowmobile clubs to help with the cost. Bob J. will have more details for us next month. Banquet Report: Joe K. says we will be back at the White Tail Inn on March 24, 2017. Tournaments: Scott explained he is speaking with the new Food/Bev people at Eagle River Inn about their possibly hosting the Spring Classic again in 2018. Outings: Our Enduro was a big success, and the Whitetail Inn did a good job as hosts. We are likely to have it there again next year. New Business: Joe K. and John S. would like to set up a Director s Dinner again. It was agreed that they should begin working on this. It s great to have John Schmidt back with us! Andy H. discussed the need to help rebuild one of the landings at Kentuck Lake. The Town of Phelps is asking us for 4K to help with this. The total cost is estimated to be almost 7K. We called for a vote, and it passed. Bob J. Nominated Summer H. as a new Director. 2 nd by Scott S. It passed. We welcome Summer to the team! Also, John S. is back as a Director. As mentioned earlier, it s great to have him back. Motion to adjourn: Bob J. 2 nd : Dan P. Respectfully Submitted: Scott Samuels President: Vice President: Treasurer: Bill Jacobs Andy Hendrickson Glenn Matula
Fish Report Nov. 1st 4 Total fish caught by Nov. 1st: 696 Big Fish of the Year: Mens: Bill Jacobs 53.5 Womens: Pattie Miller 48 Juniors: Alex Pellowski 48 Lunker of the Month Winners: May: Mens Masters Bob Jacobs 47.5 Mens Austin Lipinski 46 Juniors JJ Albee 41.5 June: Mens Masters Charles Schauer 52 Mens Tim McMahon 50 Womens Masters Barb Neddo 45 Juniors JJ Albee 43 July: Mens Masters Jeff Miller 53 Mens Jeff Adee 52 Womens Masters Margie Hollnagel 44 Juniors Adam Piantek 43 Sixteen 50 fish caught so far Member Name Length William Jacobs 53.25 Jeff Miller 53.00 Jeff Adee 52.00 Charles Schauer 52.00 Scott Bugalski 51.00 Charles Schauer 51.00 Brian Karau 51.00 William Jacobs 50.50 Jeff Miller 50.50 Tom Neddo Jr 50.25 Tom Neddo Jr 50.25 Charles Schauer 50.00 Bill Mc Mahon 50.00 Jeff Miller 50.00 Jeff Miller 50.00 Tim Mc Mahon 50.00 ENDURO write-up and photos will be in the December newsletter. August: Mens Masters Bill Jacobs 53.5 Mens Bill McMahon 50 Womens Masters Pattie Miller 48 Juniors Alex Pellowski 48 September: Mens Masters Charles Schauer 51 I have photos of all Lunker of the Month fish except for Charles Schauer 51 fish from September. Mens Tom Neddo Jr. 50.25 Juniors Zachary Scheuers 44 Womens Masters Margie Hollnagel 40.5 Oct. Leaders, Winners determined end of Nov. Mens Scott Bugalski 51 Mens Masters Andy Hendrickson 41 Welcome New Member Nicholas Seeger, Sayner WI
Christmas Party Jan. 6th, 2018 5 Hey, Scott do I get half the big fish pot, Please. HEADWATERS CHAPTER MUSKIE INC. CHRISTMAS PARTY SATURDAY JAN. 6, 2018 WHERE: CATCH 22 3310 HIGHWAY 70 EAST EAGLE RIVER, WI TIME: 5:00 COCKTAIL 6;30 DINNER RAFFLES, SOME VERY NICE DOOR PRIZES BRING A FRIEND COST $ 25 PER PERSON NAME DINNER NAME DINNER NAME DINNER NAME DINNER NAME DINNER NAME DINNER DINNER CHOICE PRIME RIB # 1 ROAST DUCK # 2 SALMON # 3 PLEASE SEND REGISTRATION TO : BILL JACOBS 923 Catfish Dr Eagle River, WI 54521 Please call Dan Pudlo if you have any questions 715-479-2111 Headwaters Team #2, winning team for the 4th Annual NorthWaters Chapter Challunge held Oct. 21st. Left to right: Scott Samuels, Gary Jacobs, Dan Pudlo, Linda Jacobs with the beautiful Pink Musky Trophy, Tony Pudlo and Bill Jacobs. Headwaters wins for 2 in a row.
NorthWaters Chapter Challunge Oct. 21st 6 The NorthWaters Chapter Challunge was held Sat. Oct. 21st fishing any lake. This pitted the Headwaters Chapter vs. the Northwoods Chapter. 24 people fished with 14 fish being caught. Biggest fish for the day was a nice 48 er caught by Nick Durkee. Headwaters Team 2 won beating out Northwoods 2 by 2 points, 103 to 101. The Headwaters Chapter retains the Pink Musky Trophy and will host the event next year. After fishing we all met at Fibbers for a great hot beef sandwich and fries. Prizes were given out for those catching a fish and there was also a raffle. Headwaters Team 1 consisted of Musky Pete and Harvey Sadler, Jim Edwards and Greg Vosz, and Bob Jacobs and Jay Hollnagel. Headwaters Team 2 consisted of Bill Jacobs and Scott Samuels, Gary and Linda Jacobs, and Dan and Tony Pudlo. Most fish seemed to come on suckers. Harvey Sadler caught a 37.25 Musky at 10:15 and Musky Pete followed with a 42 fish at 10:45, both coming on suckers and quick strike rigs. Final results were: Headwaters #1 67 points; Headwaters #2 103; Northwoods #1 21; Northwoods #2 101; and Northwoods #3 44. A Big THANK YOU to the Northwoods Chapter for hosting the event and to Fibbers for a great meal. Gary Jacobs with a nice 43 Musky. Linda Jacobs with a nice 36.5 Musky Musky Pete with a 42 fish, Harvey Sadler with a 37.5 fish and Jim Edwards wins a nice line counter reel on the drawing for those catching fish.
7 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. $47.50 2 yr. $90 3 yr. $132.50 $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: Tony Pudlo with a nice Musky caught during the NorthWaters Chapter Challunge City: State ZIP Phone #: E-mail 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 54521 Headwaters team members getting ready for some great food at Fibbers. Jim Edwards 32.5 Musky NorthWaters Chapter Challunge
2018 Calendar of Events!! 8 2018 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. December 6: Directors Meeting 2018: Jan. 3rd: Directors Meeting January 6, 2018: Christmas Party, Catch 22 (old Cpt. Nemo) supper club, Eagle River, Hwy. 70 E. Feb. 7th: Directors Meeting March 7th: Directors Meeting March 24 : Spring Banquet April 4th: Directors Meeting May 2nd: Directors Meeting June 6th: Directors Meeting June 10-11th: Spring Classic Musky Tournament July 4th: Directors Meeting August 1st: Directors Meeting Sept. 5th: Directors Meeting Oct. 3rd: Directors Meeting Oct. 28th: ENDURO Nov. 7th: Directors Meeting Dec. 5th: Directors Meeting Mark your calendar: 2018 Lake of the Woods outing at Red Wing Lodge. The annual Canada Lake of the Woods fishing trip is scheduled for September 1 st. thru September 8 th. 2018. Additional information on the trip and registration will be in our newsletter later this year. If there is any additional questions, please contact me at: 847-989-3825, Glenn Matula.
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MEMBERS PHOTOS 12 Bill McMahon with a great 50 Spotted Musky caught in August. Junior member Isaac Vedder finishes his 7 custom spinning rod with help from instructor Musky Pete. Scott Bugalski with a giant 51 25 girth spotted Musky caught Oct. 14th on Lake St. Claire. Scott s Personal Best and first 50 er. Now, I can see the fish even if I can not catch them. Tom Neddo Jr. with a great 50.25 Musky caught on LOTW Sept. 6th. Musky Pete with a 36.5 Musky caught on a sucker Oct. 6th