May 1st 2017
One Hundredth and Twenty Third Edition
Next Meeting is May 9th, 7 PM at Mr. D’s
These businesses support our
chapter, please support them!
May is our Annual Lure Auction
The Lure Auction has become one of the favorite meetings
of the year for many people. It gives everyone a chance to
have a good time while helping support out Youth
Activities.
We just ask that everyone looks around for a lure or two to
donate to the Lure Auction. Of course bringing a lure is not
required but you may want to bring a few extra dollars to
bid on a few lures.
This would be a good meeting to bring a friend to and get
them signed up with Muskies Inc. It will be a lot of fun and
if time allows we will have a discussion on the river and the
assessment that is going on right now.
There is a lot going on in this picture. See the black and red
wires? They are connected to the gloves holding the fish and
giving it a mild electric shock to help sedate the fish. The blue
gloves are holding a scapula and she is cutting the fish open to
place a transponder into it as part of the tracking study.
Monaco Air
Ferguson Companys
Total Tool
Cold One
L&M
Lemon Tree Liquor
Terry DeMenge
Minnesota Twins
Legendary Waters Casino
Fortune Bay Casino
LCO Casino
Lac Du Flambeau Casino
Eric and Selma Maley
Ed Forrestal
I believe this is a 51 inch 45 pound fish from the assessment.
Board Members
President
Curt Ellestad
[email protected]
Vice President
Brandon Stall
[email protected]
218-464-2547
Secretary
Peter Krause
[email protected]
Check out our website www.LakeSuperiorMuskies.com
218-349-2486
Treasurer
Candy Ellestad
[email protected]
Membership Director
Release Chair
Chapter Representative
Terry DeMenge
[email protected]
218-879-2712
Newsletter Editor
Keith Okeson
[email protected]
218-273-6389
Fisheries Chair
Program Director
Dustin Carlson
[email protected]
********Catch********release**** ******Repeat******
Hello to all members of Chapter Thirty Three. First off would like to
welcome our new members. Camden Carlson, Shelly Lind, Sean
Holmgren, and Brian Davis welcome aboard. Make sure you check out
the out the Tuesday night schedule.
Now it’s time to start to focus on the on the upcoming year. New this
year for our annual membership drive we’ve change up a few things first
off. For every member you sign up your name will go into a hat for a
drawing of $50.00 please notify membership director within 30 days of
signing up the person. All new members name will be in a drawing for
$50.00.Everyone who renew this year will be put I a drawing for $25.00, 1
chance per family renewal.
Current active members- 114
218-464-2379
Vet’s Day Chair
John Ellestad
[email protected]
Youth Director
Conner Suliin
[email protected]
Board Members At Large
Bob Busche
[email protected]
*Remember To Renew Your Membership before Your*
Final 30 Day Notice or You Will Be Dropped and Not
Get MUSKIE Mag. or Be Eligible For Chapter Programs.
*** Renew **** Renew**** Renew***** Renew******
*Renewals are easier now than ever….renew at chapter
Meeting, on chapter brochure, chapter website, form in
Muskie Magazine, or renew on line @ www.muskiesinc.org
Or call Terry@218-391-2699 or Email [email protected]
If you have any questions about your membership give me a call@218391-2699 or e-mail me [email protected]
218-728-2092
Check out our website www.LakeSuperiorMuskies.com
Anything you would like to see new on the web site drop me a note.
********Catch********release**** ******Repeat******
Release Chairman & Contest Director Report
Greetings everyone!
Registering Your Fish in 2017
All fish must be entered on the Muskies Inc. website at www.muskiesinc.org. Log into the Members Only section. Enter
your ID and password (If it is your first time, enter your 5-digit member number). Click on "Lunge Log Inquiries" on the
left side Click on "Fish Submission" on the right side. Enter the information on the fish submission form don’t forget to
click on "Submit" at the bottom. This will register your fish and points automatically and I will retrieve them from the
site. Please call me at 218-391-2699 or email me at [email protected] if you have any questions.
(Make sure to only hit SUBMIT one time or they will reregister the same fish as many times as you hit the button.) All
fish must be entered within 30 days of being caught to count in the contest. Go to www.muskiesinc.org.
Thanks
Woody
2017 Members Only Fishing Contest Rules and Regulations
1. Muskie must be caught on legal sport fishing tackle (hook & line) in the United States or Canada in strict compliance with
all local, state, or provincial laws. Release division: 30 inch minimum. Kept division: That length set by the governing agency
of that body of water.
2. Muskie must be hooked and played by only one person, and only that person may enter the muskie in the contest.
Assistance in landing is permitted.
3. Entrant must be a member in good standing of Muskies Inc. prior to catching the muskie.
4. All entries must be mailed to their chapter contest chairperson and postmarked within 30 days of the date of catch.
Members may enter their own catches directly on the Web Site. All entries for Nov. and Dec. must be received by the
international chairman by Jan. 10. Unaffiliated members should mail their entries to the international chairman within 30
days of the date of catch. (E-mail: [email protected] OR mail to: Muskies, Inc., PO Box 1509, Waukesha,
Wisconsin 53187-1509.)
5. Release Division: 30-inch minimum for all bodies of water. A release patch and/or an individual certificate will be
awarded for each muskie 30 inches or longer that is released. Please indicate your desire to receive these on the front of
the entry form.
5A. The longest muskie released in the men’s division, women’s division, and the junior division will receive a free replica of
their muskie courtesy of Fittante Replicas of Antigo, WI. (Total of 3 per year) This is the longest by total inches including
fraction of inches. At least one verifiable witness and at least one verifiable side view horizontal photograph of the muskie
is required.
6. The international contest committee will review all entries for validity and their decisions will be final. At its discretion
the committee may require additional documentation consisting of a photograph and/or a 2nd witness before an entry is
accepted.
International Awards.
1. Men’s Masters - 10 Awards: Any male member who has recorded 250 or more releases in the Lunge Log.
2. Women’s Masters - 2 Awards: Any female member who has recorded 100 or more releases in the Lunge Log.
3. Men’s - 10 Awards: Any male member 18 years of age or older with less than 250 releases.
4. Women’s - 10 Awards: Any female member 18 years of age or older with less than 100 releases.
5. Juniors - 10 Awards: Any male or female member 17 years of age or less on January 1 of a calendar year.
6. Lunker Of The Month: Longest release by any member of Muskies, Inc. ( All ties qualify.)
Men with less than 250 and Women less than 100 on January 1 of a calendar year will remain in that division for the year.
Release Points are based on 4 points for each release and 1 point for each inch over 30 inches. Any measurement of 1/2
inch or longer will be rounded up. Any fraction of less than 1/2 inch will be dropped.
Go to www.muskiesinc.org
Click on the "Members Only" tab
Enter your ID and password (If it is your first time, enter your 5-digit member number)
Click on "Lunge Log Inquiries" on the left side
Click on "Fish Submission" on the right side
Enter the information on the fish submission form
Don't forget to click on "Submit" at the bottom
This will register your fish and points automatically and I will retrieve them from the site.
Please call me at 218-391-2699 or email me at [email protected] if you have any questions. Thanks Woody
Lake Superior Chapter of Muskies Inc.
2017 Rules for the Lunker of the Month
Lunker of the Month Awards is for the largest released Muskie for each month. The angler releasing the largest
Muskie in that month will receive a Lunker of the Month Award.
The rules are as follows:
1. The Muskie must be 40 inches or longer for Adults and 30 inches for junior members (1 award overall per month,
not a separate award for adults and juniors).
2. Photographed and the photo sent to the contest chairperson within 30 days of the catch via mail or email. Photos
will not be returned. Photos can be digital or via a smartphone, however, digital is preferred.
3. All entries must be recorded on a Muskie Inc. Fishing Contest Entry blank or entered online at
www.muskiesinc.org. Entry blanks are found at the Muskies Inc. website or are available from your Fishing
Contest chairperson. Entry blanks may be copied for recording additional Muskies caught.
4. Fishing Contest Entry blanks (paper or online) must be:
A. FILLED OUT COMPLETELY on the front page or online to be eligible for points or awards. This includes
the name of the body of water and bait used. THIS REGULATION WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED TO
COMPLY WITH THE PURPOSES OF MUSKIES, INC.
B. Entered online or received (via mail) by the Lake Superior Chapter Contest Chairperson within 30 days of the
date of the catch.
5. In case of a tie, the winner for the month will be decided by their next biggest fish caught during that month. In
case of a 2nd tie, winner will be decided on a coin flip.
6. You must be a member of the Lake Superior Chapter #33 in good standing for 45 days prior before entering. If
the membership is a renewal, it must be completed prior to the expiration date. If a transfer from another chapter,
the 45 day waiting period applies from the date of transfer.
Contest review committee will consist of at least 3 members to include the Lake Superior Chapter Contest
Chairperson and at least 2 other members (one of which will be a non-board member). The committee will be
established to review all disputes or questions on entered Muskies. They will arbitrate any dispute and their
decisions shall be accepted as final.
Lake Superior Chapter of Muskies Inc.
Prize for largest Muskie of the year
(2017) “Replica Award”
The largest Muskie caught and released by any member will receive a free graphite Muskie mount from Artistic
Anglers, courtesy of Artistic Angler Taxidermy Studio & Lake Superior Chapter Muskies Inc.
The rules are as follows:
1. The Muskie must be a minimum of 52 inches in length.
2. Photographed and the photo sent to the contest chairperson within 30 days of the catch via mail or email.
Photos will not be returned. Photos can be digital or via a smartphone, however, digital is preferred.
3. Muskie registrations without pictures will not be eligible for the award.
4. All entries must be recorded on a Muskie Inc. Fishing Contest Entry blank or entered online at
www.muskiesinc.org. Entry blanks are found at the Muskies Inc. website or are available from your Fishing
Contest chairperson. Entry blanks may be copied for recording additional Muskies caught.
5. Fishing Contest Entry blanks (paper or online) must be:
A. FILLED OUT COMPLETELY on the front page or online to be eligible for points or awards. This includes
the name of the body of water and bait used. THIS REGULATION WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED TO
COMPLY WITH THE PURPOSES OF MUSKIES, INC.
B. Witnessed by at least one person and must have the phone number and signature of that witness.
C. Entered online or received (via mail) by the Lake Superior Chapter Contest Chairperson within 30 days of the
date of the catch.
6. You may only win this once in your lifetime.
7. If the winner turns down the replica prize, it will go the next member with the largest fish. The original qualifier
will be eligible again after 3 years.
8. You must be a member of the Lake Superior Chapter #33 in good standing for 45 days prior before entering. If
the membership is a renewal, it must be completed prior to the expiration date. If a transfer from another chapter,
the 45 day waiting period applies from the date of transfer.
9. Winner must attend at least 2 monthly meetings or 1 outing and 1 meeting Banquet
qualifies for 2 meetings. If a junior wins parent or guardian must attend the
meetings. (New for 2016)
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10. In case of a tie, the winner will be decided by their 2 largest fish of the year. In case of a 2 tie, the winner will
be decided by a coin flip.
A. Contest review committee will consist of at least 3 members to include the Lake Superior Chapter Contest Chairperson
and at least 2 other members (one of which will be a non-board member). The committee will be established to review all
disputes or questions on entered Muskies. They will arbitrate any dispute and their decisions shall be accepted as final.
Presidents Report
Greetings to all. Hopefully you all are ready for fishing opener. After a long winter I’m sure there is more than a few of
us that would be more than happy to get out and wet a line for a walleye, pike, or crappie. Musky opener on the St.
Louis River is less than a month away and hopefully some of the big fish we’ve been catching in the assessment will be
hungry and willing to bite. It is truly amazing to see all the different kinds of fish and the sheer amount of them that are
swimming in the St. Louis River. I urge members to consider participating in next year’s survey as it is a great
opportunity to do something the general public does get to do.
This month’s meeting is our annual lure auction which is our main source of funds for our youth programs. If you have
any lures, poles, reels, tackle boxes, etc. laying around and collecting dust, please consider bringing them done and
donating them to the club. The auction is a fun time and deals are had by all that attend.
Our Minnesota High School Tournament is on Saturday June 3rd on the St. Louis River. We will meet at Boy Scout
Landing and fish from 7 am to 1 pm with lunch served at 1:30. If you have any high school aged kids and want them to
participate, Please get ahold of Connor Sullin or myself.
Last but not least, please consider signing up for our chapter tournament this summer. It’s a great opportunity to get
out and show everybody how good of fisherman you really are and it will help fund our Fisheries account. See the
attached banner in the newsletter for details
Curt.
May 9th-
Annual lure auction
Mr. D’s
After the board meeting
Please plan on attending this fun event that raises funds for the youth program. Plenty of deals to be had and our last scheduled meeting before
summer begins.
June 3rd-
MN. High school qualifier
7 till 1
St. Louis River
If you have a child in high school please think about letting him attend this event. The top 2 finishers get to compete in the state
tournament. Participants must be Minnesota residents. More information will follow.
July-
Take a kid fishing
Fish Lake
Date TBD
Please consider donating your time and boat use for this event. This year we will be trying to take out 12 kids from the Boys and Girls club who
might never have a chance to go fishing otherwise. More info to follow.
August 19th-
Chapter picnic
Park Point
7 till 1 fishing contest
1 till 2 picnic and games
Please on planning to attend our annual chapter fishing contest/picnic. This is a good time to get together with fellow members. Last year several
nice fish were caught and good times were had by all that attended.
September 23rd- Vets day event
Barkers Island
7 till 1 vets fishing contest
1 till 2 Lunch
More info to follow closer to the event.
Also this year we are planning on bringing back the Chapter Musky tournament on the river. Many details still need to be worked out but we
anticipate being able to bring this event back to life. Stay tuned to our newsletters and Facebook page for more info as it becomes available.