WaterVolume 18, Issue 3 MARCH 2015

TWIN CITIES CHAPTER OF MUSKIES, INC.

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Chapter’s Annual Sportsman’sBanquet is March 28

The Twin Cities chapter’s annual Sportsman’s Banquet isSaturday, March 28 at the Minnesota Valley Country Club inBloomington. This banquet, helps fund our chapter’s stocking

and rearing goals as well as fund several other chapter functions. Over $20,000 in prizes this year include fishing trips with noted

guides, resort stays on Vermilion, Leech, Lake of the Woods and manyother muskie lakes, custom painted one-of-a-kind lures, an antiquewooden tackle box, rods, reels, tackle storage, prints, outdoor gear,bar decor, and loads of lures and other fishing equipment. There willraffle tables valued at more than $1,000 each, a gun table, a rodtable, a “mystery” table, bucket raffles, and cash games.

In addition to all the raffles, games and auctions, the chapter’sMuskie Award will be presented. We will also present Peter Janikwith a replica of his winning muskie for the Lunker of the Month inthe chapter’s Members Only contest.

Dinner and raffle ticket bonus packages are available again thisyear. With a $155 platinum package you get $180 worth of muskiebucks and dinner – a $215 value. A $125 gold package includes $90worth of muskie bucks and dinner. Muskie bucks are used to pur-chase tickets at the raffle tables and enter some of the games.Dinner only is $35. Seating is limited and will go fast, so make yourreservations as soon as possible. Last day to make reservations isMarch 23.

If you purchase one of the bonus packages before March 6, youwill qualify for early-bird drawings. Purchase of a platinum bonusqualifies you for drawings for a St. Croix muskie rod and an AbuGarcia NaCl reel. Purchase of a gold bonus qualifies you for the drawing for the reel.

To make reservations by mail use the order form from your invi-tation or in this newsletter. Or purchase on-line at www.twincities-muskiesinc.org. Go to the Banquet tab, click on “Make your reservations now” and follow the prompts. You will be also able topay for banquet reservations at the March meetings.

Events like this don’t just happen. It takes a lot of people a lot ofvolunteer hours to make this work. The night of the banquet we willneed 20-30 volunteers to make sure things run smoothly. We will havea sign up sheet at the next chapter meetings or contact Eric Bakkeat 612-624-4859 or tcmi.sportsmansbanquet@gmail.com to volunteera little of your time that night.

And, don’t forget to invite your friends. This is a fun night outwhether a person is “into” muskie fishing or not.

Lure Making NightSurpasses Goalsfrom Tom Keith

At our February meeting members of our chap-ter assembled over 80 bucktails to be used forour youth activities. In addition to the people

who had volunteered for the evening, we had moremembers showing up and offering to help. As a result,Terry Schar, the chapter’s Youth Director, has over 60bucktails to use as prizes for students participating inthe regional event for the State High School MuskieTournament and for the military kids attending theArmed Forces Family Fishing Celebration coming upin June. Additionally, over 20 lures were given toMike Riha, from the North Metro chapter, to use asprizes for the State High School Muskie Tournamentfinal on Lake Vermilion.

It is extremely gratifying te see how people stepup and get involved in the activities of our chapter. Iwant to thank everyone for their involvement. Thereare actually too many to thank individually, but Ineed to single out people for sharing their skills andteaching others how to assemble bucktails and makeloops on the wires. A special thanks to Don Mearsand Paul Hartman for their donation of Flashabouand blades.

Gracie and Lilly Hartman were the youngest assemblers atour February meeting and they flew through the task.

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Hello to all!

As winter winds down and

spring arrives, we start to antici-

pate a new soft water season. We

plan and prep, clean reels, sharp-

en hooks, pick up a few (or

many) new things that will

improve our chances when we

have a chance to get on the water.

Until then, we have some events

and projects to keep you busy.

Our Sportsman’s Banquet on

March 28 will, once again, be an

opportunity to mix and mingle

with fellow muskie enthusiasts,

to swap some “fish stories” and to

take home some new, one-of-a-

kind lures or a new rod, reel or

other equipment for the upcoming

year.

You will have a great opportunity

to book your next fishing adven-

ture at the Northwest Sportshow

March 25-29. We will have a

booth at the Sportshow, so make

sure to stop by to say “hi!” We

will also have a booth at George’s

Minnesota Muskies Expo April

10-12. If you can’t make it to the

Sportshow, please stop by to say

“hi!” at the Expo.

New fishing regulations are now

in effect including the 54” length

limit for Minnesota. There are

also new border water limits with

Canada, Wisconsin and North

Dakota, make sure you check the

regulations for updates before

you fish.

Hugh C. Becker grants have been

announced – we received three

grants for projects this year.

Thanks go to Jim Doyle, John

Newman, Tom Keith, and Terry

Sharra for their hard work on

writing and submitting the grant

proposals.

Hope to see you at one of the next

events, or on the water!

ERIC SCHULTZ

F rom OurPresident

Vets Home Opener

Residents of the Minneapolis Veteran’s Home will be treated to a FishingOpener on Saturday, May 2. Our chapter annually co-sponsors this eventwith several VFW, American Legion, and AmVets Posts. A large, well-

stocked trout pond will be set up and residents of the home can come down tothe pond and spend the morning trout fishing. Volunteers help residents catchthe fish, clean them, and prepare and serve a “shore lunch” of fresh-caughttrout, potatoes and beans to the veterans.

If you don’t attend any other chapter event, this one is well worth it. It’sextremely rewarding to see our veterans who may never get the chance anyother time during the year to come out and get some fishing in.This is one of thebest volunteer events at Veterans Homes all over the country and has been recognized as such. Make plans to come out and help.

from Greg Kappes, Summer FishingLeague Chair

The chapter’s Summer FishingLeague has been reformattedfor this year to create more

interest, inspire participation and addincentive. There will be cash prizesfor the top three finishers. Payoutswill vary based on the number ofmembers fishing. If twenty peopleparticipate in the league this season,payouts would be as follows: 1st place$375, 2nd place $250, and 3rd place$125.

There will be ten league eventsscheduled, mostly Thursday eveningsfrom 5:00 until 9:30 pm and Sundaysfrom 6:00 am until 12:00. You are notrequired to fish them all but it will beadvantageous to do so.

Points are cumulative throughoutthe season. The way to get points iscatch a fish. Fish must be over 36 inches to qualify. Scoring is: a fishmeasuring 36 inches is 6 points, a 37-incher is 7 points and so on.

Fish will be measure to the near-est half inch but it must be over. So, afish measuring 42½ inches would be12½ points. Fish must be measuredon a board, verified with a picture onthe board and emailed in.

A fishing rod, donated by DHCustom Rods, will be awarded for participation in the league. Every

event you fish you will get an entryinto the drawing. If you fish all tenevents you will get ten tickets in thedrawing, if you only fish five eventsyou will get five tickets.

To qualify for the cash prizes youwill be required to make a $50 donation to the Muskies Inc. stocking program. Your donation must be madeprior to fishing a league event or yourfish caught cannot be registered. Youcan donate any time but you will beunable to register fish until yourdonation is made.

League will start with an eventon Sunday June 7. The completeschedule will be available in the Aprilnewsletter and out website. If youhave any question please email me at tcmi.fishingleague@gmail.com or call612 750 4641.

Greg Kappes, winner of the chapter’sSummer Fishing League for last year waspresented the league traveling trophy atour February awards meeting.

Summer Fishing League Reformatted

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At the February meeting Awards night severalMuskie Tales were shared. The best “tale” wasvoted on and the winner was from John “BJ”

Olson. He will keep the Muskie Tale and turn it over tonext years’ winner. Here is his tale:

During the Frank Schneider tournament last fall, Iwas fishing with my Dad on Leech Lake. We were fish-ing along the shoreline and were nearing a group ofdocks. I was in the back of the boat casting away from the boat. I don’t always see what’sgoing on up front. But, I heard my Dad shouting “I’ve got one! I’ve got one!” I reeled in asfast as I could and went to assist.

After several minutes of fighting, the thrashing “beast” was ready to come in theboat. I reached down trying to grab her with one hand. She violently turned her head andI almost got bit. This “monster” was going to need both hands.

As I finally lifted her into the boat, we realized that she was wrapped up in the line.She gently lay there as I unwrapped the line from around her. Once she was loose, it wastime to release this creature. I grabbed her with both hands and threw her into the air asfar as I could. And … she flew away.

That’s right, this “monster” was a seagull that had flown off the boat lift at the exactmoment my Dad had cast out. His line had wrapped around the bird’s wing and withgreat finesse he had reeled in the thrashing bird, we landed it, loosened her from the line,and had a successful release!

It’s easy to include yourself in a big-time Canadian fishingtrip, join an outing that has successfully taken place foryears at a base camp that just works great for muskie

hunters. For either that first Canadian trip or for an extratrip for the Canadian veteran, Red Wing Lodge on SabaskongBay, Lake of the Woods is an amazing destination. Make ithappen! Join the 2015 Muskies Inc. Red Wing Lodge Outing.Dates: August 8-15, 2015.

Last summer 25 fishermen enjoyed this trip, open tochapter members and their guests. This annual Muskie tripto Red Wing Lodge is a great choice for that first Canadiantrip or for the veteran’s extra trip. Save your surprises formuskie action, you don’t need them at base camp. Red WingLodge offers a resort base that has been family owned andoperated for more than 50 years. The Bartlett family hashosted Muskie Inc. outings for years with personal andfriendly service, so they understand what muskie people needand like.Check out the muskie information, including theRed Wing Lodge Hall of Fame, as well as the first live cam inMorson, at www.redwinglodge.net.

The cost per person in housekeeping cabins will be $350(US Funds) for 2015, just $50.00 per day for big-timeCanadian muskie fishing.

Included in the full value of the 2015 Muskie Inc. trip:• Free Dockage ($72 value), Free Launch (both ways,

$25 value)

• Free Dinner one night, courtesy of the Bartletts• One Free Trip, given away in drawing, courtesy of the

Bartletts• Free Wireless Internet Service throughout the Resort• Free Daily Bag of Ice; door prizesReservations require a $50 non-refundable deposit, made

out to Red Wing Lodge. Deposits officially confirm reserva-tion holds. They are on a first come, first served basis.

Early deposits are appreciated by the Bartletts, thesefunds are used to purchase materials for cabinimprovements, most of which can only be made over thewinter.

To make reservations, or any questions or suggestions forimproving the trip, contact:

For answers to detailed questions regarding the Lodge,e.g., about the cabins, you are invited to call Mike and AnneBartlett toll free at 1-888-488-5601.

NOTE: Look for John and/or Pat at most of our chaptermeetings with a display board of pictures from past RedWing Lodge outings and lots of information about the trip.

John van Ingen or(651) 699-5172maxjo@mac.com2108 Palace Ave.St. Paul, MN 55105

Pat Miller(651) 429-1629donnapatmiller@gmail.com1645 Ridgewood Ave.White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Not Our First Rodeo: Red Wing Lodge and Muskies Inc.

Northwest Sports ShowOur chapter will have abooth at the NorthwestSports Show (March 25-29) again this year. Theshow hours are 1-9 pmWednesday and Thursday,11am-9pm Friday, 10am-9pm Saturday, and 10am-5pm on Sunday. Volunteersare needed to man ourbooth. There will be 2shifts each day. You will beable to get into the showfor free on the day(s) youwork at the booth. If youcan work the booth,please contact Greg Ide attcmi.speakers@gmail.comor 612-749-9399.

A Winner of a “Muskie Tale”

Don’t miss George’s Minnesota Muskie Expo April 10-12at Ganglehoff Center, Concordia University in St. Paul.The Expo was founded nearly 20 years ago by George

Wahl, inventor and manufacturer of the Eagle Tail lure. Thethree-day event is dedicated to muskies and muskie fishing –featuring some of the world’s top muskie anglers sharingsecrets of success in seminars, retailers offering great saleprices, as well as guides and resorts. The unique aspect ofthe Expo is being able to buy direct from lure manufacturers,getting low prices, custom colors and the newest prototypebaits.

Fish-A-Thon will sponsor a large “Kids Midway” area withgames and prizes for kids. At George’s Tackle Box kids canmake their own lures and take home $30 worth of baits.

Seminars this year feature John Hoyer and Matt Siefert,Larry Dahlberg, and Luke Ronnestrand on Friday; BobMehsikomer, Rich Reinert, Ben Olsen and Gregg Thomas onSaturday; and Bob Benson and Dustin Carlson, Tony Rizzoand Mike Keyes on Sunday.

The Expo is open from 2 to 9 pm Friday, from 10 am to 7

pm on Saturday, and on Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Kids 12and under are free, so bring the whole family. Entry to theExpo is the same as it was when the Expo first started. Adultentry for the Expo is $10, a three-day pass is $17. Expo infor-mation can be found online at: minnesotamuskieexpo.com.

Volunteer at George’s Tackle ShopGeorge’s Tackle shop is an area in the Muskie Expowhere kids are able to create their own muskie lureand take it home with them. Linda, Dave and JeremyKnutson have manned this for the past few Expos. It’sa busy place and they cannot do it alone. If you wouldbe willing to help the kids put together their lures (allinstruction provided to you), please contact PaulHartman at 651-269-2144 or Dave Knutson at 651-455-9755 or 651-328-4622.

George’s Minnesota Muskie Expo April 10, 11 and 12

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Chapter Members Only Contest Awards Presented

The top anglers of the year for ourchapter were honored at theFebruary meeting. Plaques were pre-

sented to the top anglers in each category.Everyone shared some good stories aboutthe big ones.

Top anglers for the 2014 season are: • Junior Division, Lilly Hartman with a 46-

inch fish caught on family vacation inCanada. The story of Lilly’s fish was featured in the November issue of On theWater.

• Women’s Division, Barbara Dull whocaught her fish this fall. According to ourrules, Barbara will move to the Master’sDivision next year.

• Men’s Division, Corey DeZeeuw with 18fish caught this season. His longest fishwas a nice 50.5-incher. Corey will alsomove to the Master’s Division next year.

• Women’s Master Division, Cindy Hegdahl.Cindy boated 13 fish this season with at51-incher her longest.

• Men’s Master Division, Dave Knutson.Dave boated 13 fish with a 49-3/4-incherthe longest.

Photos of the top anglers fish were displayed at the chapter’s Members Only Contestawards at the February meeting. Gary Woods placed second in the Men’s Division thisyear with 16 muskies. Gary tells us he often takes his family fishing with him. His twosons were perfectly willing to help him get a photo of his catch. What a great way toencourage the kids to love the sport of fishing.

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Who was Hugh Becker, Anyway?

This month grants from the Hugh C. Becker Foundation are announced. Many ofyou may not be aware of the contribution Hugh Becker has made to Muskies Inc.Hugh C. Becker was born in Olivia in 1917, grew up in Minneapolis and remained

a lifelong Minnesota resident. After a stint in World War II he worked until he retired in1973 as a physical therapist at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Minneapolis.

Hugh was also a lifelong fisherman and an avid muskie angler. In 1953 he began hispersonal “fish-tagging” program, gathering considerable data on recapture. He sharedthis data with Dr. Ed Crossman of the Royal Ontario Museum and Art Oehmcke of theWisconsin DNR. The data demonstrated early on that the practices of “catch andrelease” and “selective harvest” would be valid concepts for muskie conservation.

Hugh was instrumental in the early years of Muskies Inc., serving on its Board ofDirectors for over 15 years. He ran the members-only fishing contest which became thestandard for the present day Muskies Inc. Lunge Log. Hugh was he was one of the origi-nal inductees into the Muskies Inc., Hall of Fame in 1991.

In 1976 he personally funded a three-year fish tagging program directed by theMinnesota DNR. This study was the basis for the adoption of the “catch and release”Muskies Inc. promotes, and also the adoption of utilizing the Leech Lake/Mississippistrain of muskellunge as the brood stock for the Minnesota DNR muskie program.

His fishing exploits in the United States and Canada in 66 years produced well over1,000 muskies. His love of muskies did not stop with his death in 2007. Prior to hisdeath he established the Huch C. Becker Foundation for the purposes of promotingMuskies Inc.’s tenets of Research, Fisheries, and Youth. Through the foundation, morethan $960,000, to date, has been issued in the form of grants, and will continue to beissued in perpetuity.

2015 Grants from Hugh C. Becker Foundation Announced

The Hugh C. Becker GrantCommittee is pleased toannounce the recipients of grants

for 2015. With these awards, the totalof benefits issued since the beginningof the program in 2008 will be morethan $960,000.

The order of funding dates for2015, with amounts totaling$119,500.00, are:

To complete the Twin Cites GrantCommittee commitment to the upcom-ing Muskie Symposium in 2016.FEBRUARY … $30,000.00

To contribute to the growth of theMinnesota High School Muskie-FishingChampionship headed by the NorthMetro Chapter, #21, of Muskies Inc.FEBRUARY … $2,000.00

To help fund the various projects ofstocking, research, and MN DNR fish-eries equipment through the North

Metro Chapter, #21, of Muskies Inc.FEBRUARY … $5,000.00

To provide continued needed equip-ment for increased muskie-raising atthe New London, MN HatcheryFacilities. MARCH … $10,000.00

To assist and upgrade Aerators for LakeRebecca brood stock efforts of the MNDNR through both the Twin Cities andNorth Metro Chapters, #1 and #21, ofMuskies Inc. respectively.MARCH … $6,000.00

To upgrade the fencing project at theSpooner, WI, hatchery facilities throughthe Hayward Chapter, #13, of MuskiesInc.MARCH … $4,000.00

To contribute to the Minnesota Muskieand Pike Alliance (MMPA) politicallobbying efforts for related issues with-

in the State of Minnesota.MARCH … $4,000.00

To provide partial funding for GeneticAnalysis of Minnesota MuskellungePopulations (research) by theUniversity of Minnesota (Loren Miller).APRIL … $9,000.00

To provide funding to the Twin CitiesChapter, #1, of Muskies Inc., to growtheir participation in the MinnesotaHigh School Muskie-FishingChampionship.APRIL … $2,500.00

For continuing the pit-tagging researchby the Pennsylvania Fish and BoatCommission (PFBC) for the LakeCanadohta, Tionesta Lake, andEdinboro Lake in NorthwestPennsylvania (Crawford/WarrenCounties) by Brian Ensign. MAY … $2,000.00

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Hugh Becker caught well over 1,000muskies during his years of muskiefishing. The Hugh C. BeckerFoundation was formed to supportmuskies and muskies fishing.

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TWIN CITIES SPORTSMAN’S BANQUET RESERVATION ORDERSaturday, March 28, 2015 – Minnesota Valley Country Club – Doors open at 5:00 pm

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________

PLATINUM BONUS PACKAGE – $155 ($215 value) Includes dinner and $180 in raffle tickets QTY

If purchased before March 6, will be entered in Early-Bird drawings for a St. Croix muskie rod and an Abu Garcia NaCl reel. ___ $ __________

GOLD BONUS PACKAGE – $105 ($125 value) Includes dinner and $90 in raffle ticketsIf purchased before March 6, will be entered in the Early-Bird drawing for an Abu Garcia NaCl reel. ___ $ __________

Dinner Reservation Only ($35 ea.) ___ $ __________

I cannot attend but would like to make a donation $ __________

Total $ __________

DINNER, RAFFLE TICKETS OR PACKAGES WILL NOT BE MAILED AND CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE DOOR.

MAIL COMPLETED FORM WITH CHECK PAYABLE TO MUSKIES INC. TO: Denise Olson, 7125 17th avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE MARCH 23, 2015

To partially fund the efforts of theMountain Muskies Chapter, #60, ofMuskies Inc., to study age class, condi-tion, and longevity in Washington Statetiger-muskie lakes.MAY … $5,000.00

To assist the Park Rapids, MN DNR inassessing the muskie-spawning habitaton Mantrap Lake in the first phase ofthe three-year study.MAY … $1,500.00

To assist the Lake Superior Chapter,#33, of Muskies Inc., in their three-yearstudy (2015,2016, & 2017) of the St.Louis River estuary to ascertain muskiepopulation and movement to sustain atrophy fishery in this area.MAY … $2,500.00

To help fund the Fin Rays forEstimating Age of Muskellungeresearch study in Wisconsin waters byLake Superior State University (Dr.

Derek Crane). MAY … $5,000.00

To support the Youth Program of the St.Cloud Chapter, #37, of Muskies Inc. MAY … $2,000.00

To partially fund the Montrose, MN,Fisheries Offices of DNR with their pit-tagging study on the Sauk River Chainof Lakes through the St. Cloud Chapter,#37, of Muskies Inc. MAY … $1,500.00

To provide partial support to theWisconsin DNR through the Universityof Wisconsin at Stevens Points for theElectrofishing catchability of young-of-year Muskellunge in NorthernWisconsin lakes.JUNE … $5,000.00

For continued support of the YouthConservation Alliance programs ofMuskies Inc.JUNE … $4,000.00

To assist the Twin Cities Chapter, #1, of

Muskies Inc., in supplying funds foradditional heating the St. Paul, MN,Hatchery.JUNE … $2,000.00

To support the Lake Simco restorationproject through Muskies Canada.SEPTEMBER … $4,000.00

To support the stocking program of thePenn/Jersey Chapter, #50, of MuskiesInc. SEPTEMBER … $2,500.00

To support the Twelve Apostles MuskyClub with their stocking program forthe Central Wisconsin River project.SEPTEMBER … $3,000.00

To support Bills Musky Club in stockingLake Wausau, Rib River, and theWisconsin River Flowage. SEPTEMBER … $3,000.00

To provide funds to the Twin CitiesChapter, #1, of Muskies Inc., for theirMetro Lakes stocking projects.OCTOBER … $4,000.00

Hugh C. Becker Grantscontinued from page 5

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tc chaptercontacts

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

Eric Schultz651-917-8272tcmi.president@gmail.comeschultz33@comcast.net

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Eric Bakke612-202-7169tcmi.vicepresident@gmail.com

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Peter Janik 952-649-9576tcmi.vicepresident2@gmail.com

TREASURER

Andy Wayt651-353-6456tcmi.treasurer@gmail.com

SECRETARY

Jim Doyle952-920-9818tcmi.secretary@gmail.com

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

Jon Meyers952-240-4083tcmi.rvp@gmail.com

MEMBERS ONLY CONTEST

Eric Bakke612-202-7169

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR

Eric Bakke612-202-7169

STOCKING AND REARING

John Newman651-699-8676

BOARD MEMBERS

AT LARGE

Dave Christenson651-775-5402Brad Coyne763-412-6697Corey DeZeeuw612-867-7952Casey Friskney715-419-1187Greg Ide612-331-5034Tom Keith612-925-1109Pete Kemmer952-607-0861Jim Kroupa 952-474-5967Lowell Kruger612-644-8994Doug Malsom612-759-3407Stu McIntosh651-699-9817Denise Olson612-804-4687Terry Schar612-865-4200George Selcke952-933-2608Steve Smythe612-369-8075

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MARCH 10SPEAKER:

JIM LILIENTHALAvid multi-species angler Jim Lilienthal

worked for DNR Fisheries for more than

38 years, most as Area Fisheries

Supervisor at Little Falls. He developed

the largest “natural pond” muskie rear-

ing operation in MN, did a lot of work

(and some fishing!) on the Mississippi

River, and was the first DNR liaison

with the MMPA. Jim is expert on the

benefits to muskie, walleye, and yellow

perch populations that the new pike

regulation changes can have, and is the

presenter at the Legislative

Environmental Committee.

All kids under the age of 18 get a freelure for attending.

Muskies Inc. Twin Cities Chapter General Meetingsare held at 7:00 pm the second Tuesday of everymonth at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1114American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN (just offI-494 & Lyndale Ave.).

Thank OurSponsorsA big thank you to all theman ufacturers, retailers andresorts that have helped theTwin Cities chapter in the pastyear by donating merchandiseand trips used for prizes atour Banquet and Tournamentsas well as at the welcometable at each meeting.

Please make an effort to support our sponsors so theyhave an incentive to keep on supporting us. Without themthis chapter could not do whatit does for the resource and itsmembers.

If you’re looking for a newbait, remember that manufac-turers of some of the most productive baits everdesigned are among oursponsors. And remember tobuy them from sponsoring retailers. If you’re looking for amuskie trip, keep the sponsor-ing resorts in mind.

Abu GarciaAdvon IncorporatedAnchorage InnBeaver BaitsBernick’s BeverageBig Mama LuresBig Wood Musky LuresBirch Villa ResortBlue Ribbon Bait & TackleBrave New WorkshopBroadwater Bay ResortCabela’sCarbone’s PizzaCats TailsKevin Cochran Musky

Guide ServiceColumbia SportswearCoot LuresCustom XElk River RodsEvinrude MarineFenwick RodsFishing for LifeFishing Hardcore – Ben

OlsenFrankie’s Live Bait & MarineGary’s Custom Rod & ReelH3O SunglassesHayward Fly Fishing Co.

Hirsch’s GhosttailsHuddle’s ResortJoe’s Sporting Goods Just EncaseJeremy KnutsonLakeview InnLakewood ProductsLAX ReproductionsLeech Lake GamingChip LeerLeLure LuresLlungen LuresMantrap Lodge on Big

Mantrap LakeMighty Muskie Guide

Service – JoshStevenson

Minneapolis Gun ClubMinnesota Valley CCMoondance EventsMuskie Treat BaitsMusky Hunter MagazineMusky Innovations LLCMusky Madness Guide

Service – Kris AstorpMusky Mafia TackleMusky Mayhem TackleMusky Mercenary Guide

Service – Matt Seifert

Musky Mountain LodgeNaze BaitsNorthern Lights CasinoOne Stop PalcoPine Beach Resort and

CampgroundPhantom LuresPro Musky Guide Service –

Josh BorovskyRed Wing Lodge – Lake of

the WoodsReed’s Family Outdoor

OutfittersDean RollSah-Kah-Tay ResortSave A MemorySébileBill SherckShimano’Skie Patrol – John HoyerSportsman’s ConnectionSpiderwireSpring Bay Resort and

Guide Service – LakeVermilion

St. Croix RodsStone’s Throw

Adventures – Corey Allen

Sunset Beach Resort andCampground – WestBattle Lake

Sunset Cove Resort – CassLake

Sunset Lodge – Lake of theWoods

Supernatural Big BaitsTackle IndustriesThird Street BrewhouseThorne BrosTemple Fork OutfittersTrappers Landing LodgeTriton BoatsTrophy Hunter

Accessories – GlittertailMuskie Lures

Truax Guide ServiceBob Turgeon’s Guide

ServiceUniversity of Minnesota –

Gopher SportsVermilion Dam LodgeWades Custom TackleWhitefish Bay Camp

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On the Water CHAPTER SPONSORS

Thanks to the Sponsors Who Donate to the Twin Cities Chapter

A big thank you to all the man ufacturers,

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 fund raising

events as well as the prizes for the welcome

table at each meeting. You will see ads from

our sponsors who have made major dona-

tions to our chapter in the newsletter

throughout the year. The sponsors with ads

here have made major donations to the

chapter of products, gift certificates, guide

trips, and resort stays for our banquet,

tournaments and welcome table. The ads

are one of the ways we thank them.

Please con sider these resorts and/or guides

when you are planning a fishing trip or just a

day of fishing in the metro area. 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’re in the

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