From the President's Boat
Please join me the third Tuesday of the month at the Coon Rapids VFW and please bring a guest as all of our meetings are open to the general public and we welcome all guests. We have lined up all of our speakers through the Spring for our monthly members meetings as noted below.
Speakers for Fall 2015/Spring 2016
* October 20 - Paul Hartman Muskie Guide
* November 17 - Joel Stiras DNR Fisheries Specialist Musky movement in the St. Croix
* December 15 - Noah Binsfeld from Get the Net Guide Service
* January 19 - Reel cleaning with Thorne Brothers
* February 13 – No Meeting due to Annul banquet
* April 19 - Timmy Peterzen (Guide) - Peterzen Fishing
* May 17 – Poolside Lure Demo with Thorne Brothers
As the weather and the water turns colder please practice safety and wear your life jacket, have your safety float readily accessible and when possible fish at least with one partner. There are lots of North Metro members that would happily join you or offer up a spot in their spot. If interested post your request for a partner in your boat or to be someone’s partner on MuskieFirst in the Muskie Club Forum (North Metro Chapter) Section. Even better take out a non-MI member, tell them about the benefits of being a member of the North Metro Chapter and how they can help improve our Metro Muskie fishery.
Muskie fishing can be a great time to bond with family member and friends so take the time as life is too short. Please keep Jim Shannon and Tony VanDanacker’s Wife in your prayers and best wishes as they deal with their serious health issues. A few members have been stepped up to help the Board but every Member can help in their own way.
Your President is calling on all members for their much needed assistance to help put on our annual Banquet on February 13th and put on the 50th Anniversary of Muskies Inc. Celebration on in March 12th in partnership with the Twin Cities Chapter. We are forming committees now and every bit of assistance real helps. Let’s celebrate the success of the National and Twin Cities Metro Muskie fisheries which would never have been possible without MI and local Chapters like the North Metro and the lasting memories, friendships and comradery that it has fostered in the process. I need you! Please contact me or any Board Member if you can help.
Dan Mruz
North Metro President
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7th Annual George Wahl Memorial Muskie Tournament Results
Congratulations to North Metro member Joe Tuma with the help of his net man Troy Bilbrey.
1 - Joe Tuma 50" Forrest Lake
2 - Casey Friskney 48"White Bear
3 - Brad Wieck 47.5" White Bear
4 - Marty Oian 47" Bald Eagle
5 - Chris Williams 46.5" Tonka
6 - Ben Collette 45" Forrest Lake
7 - Mike Beinert 44" Tonka
8 - Dean Roll 43.5" Tonka
9 - Nick Sarinske 43" Forrest Lake
10 - Alex Aslesen 42.5" Harriet
11 - Kevin Daly 42" Harriet
12 - Chris Smythe 42" Tonka
13 - Michael Schumann 40.5" Independence
14 - Ron Sanders 40" Independence
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Muskies Inc Celebrates 50 Years
Muskies Inc. will be 50 years old in 2016. A 50 year Anniversary Banquet is planned for March 12, 2016 as part of the celebration. Muskies Inc. members from throughout the country are expected to attend.
The 50th Anniversary Banquet will be held in conjunction with the 2016 annual meeting as well as a 3-day scientific symposium on muskellunge.
An event the size of the banquet will take many volunteers to make it happen. Currently there is an oversight committee in place with members from each of the chapters taking part. As plans are developed, they will be asking for help with the planning and for volunteers the day of the event.
Volunteers are needed to help with planning the dinner, sponsorship and donations, games/silent auction/raffles, merchandise sales, media/advertising.
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Last August Jim Shannon, North Metro Muskies Inc. Treasurer and Muskies Inc. Vice President of Finance discovered he had cancer during his gallbladder surgery. He has been undergoing through chemotherapy for the last 10 months. He has resigned from Muskies Inc. Vice President of Finance and expects to resign from North Metro Muskies Inc. Treasurer in the near future to concentrate on his health.
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Our Chapter’s purpose is:
To promote a high quality muskellunge sport fishery;
To support selected conservation practices based on scientific merit and carried out by authorized federal and state agencies;
To promote muskellunge research;
To introduce the species into suitable waters;
To support the abatement of water pollution;
To disseminate muskellunge information;
To promote good fellowship and sportsmanship among men, women and children;
To encourage and support youth involvement in muskellunge fishing for our future.
Join the North Metro Board or as an Event Chairperson or as a Volunteer. The Board meets for only two hours once a month on the first Tuesday, September through June. You can help influence the direction of the Chapter and help the Metro Muskie Fishery.
We are trying to make our Chapter an overwhelming success but need your help with a variety of small tasks and projects. Contact me or any of the North Metro Board Members to assist us!
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Next Meeting October 13
Paul Hartman is a seasoned veteran in the muskie game and has fished many different waters in Minnesota and Canada. He has been a pivotal figure in the stocking of muskies in the Midwest and has been involved in muskie conservation for over 20 years. Paul currently runs the MN Muskie Expo and the MN Metro Muskie Tournament, among other events within the muskie community.
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Please join us at our general meetings the 3rd Tuesday of each month, Sept. through May. Each month we have a speaker come in and the topics vary from local metro area tactics to the basics of reel cleaning. We also have a rod and reel raffle and lure raffle. You DO NOT need to be a member to attend our general meetings.
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3rd Tuesday of the month 7pm–9pm |
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Coon Rapids VFW - 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd NW |
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Red Wing Lodge Outing
August 6-13, 2016
Sabaskong Bay
Lake of the Woods
The convenience of a drive-in camp with the privacy you would expect on an island.
This annual August trip is open to members of both the North Metro and the Twin City Chapters of Muskie Inc. This outing is an amazing combination of great fishing in a beautiful shield environment, with a resort base that is clean and comfortable, where everything works. The Bartlett family has hosted Muskie Inc. outings for years with personal and friendly service, understanding well what muskie people need and like.
28 fishermen enjoyed this opportunity last summer, how about you joining us? And how about getting your name engraved on the Big Fish plaque for 2016?
Facts about this quality lodge on beautiful Sabaskong Bay (no waiting in line for spots):
* Family owned and operated for 50 years.
* Nine-time Chapter Challenge headquarters: in ’83, ’86, ’93, ’97, ’03, ’04, 2011, 2012 and also again in August of 2014.
* Floating docks provide for the easy and safe boarding of boats
* A/C units have now been installed in all cabins
* Huge generator has been installed for any power outages
* Services available include: license, maps, premium gas (no ethanol!), ice, tackle
* Check out the muskie information, including the Red Wing Lodge Hall of Fame, as well as the first live cam in Morson, at www.redwinglodge.net
Cost per person in housekeeping cabins remains at $350 (US Funds) for 2016, just $50 per day for big-time Canadian muskie fishing.
Included in the full value of the 2016 Muskie Inc. trip:
* Free Dockage ($72 value), Free Launch (both ways, $25 value)
* Free Dinner one night, courtesy of the Bartlett’s
* One Free Trip, given away in drawing, courtesy of the Bartlett’s
* Free Wireless Internet Service throughout the Resort
* Free Daily Bag of Ice; door prizes
Reservations require a $50 non-refundable deposit, made out to Red Wing Lodge. Deposits officially confirm reservation holds. First come, first served.
Early deposits are appreciated by the Bartlett’s, these funds are used to purchase materials for cabin improvements, most of which can only be made over the winter.
Any questions or suggestions for improving our outing please contact:
John van Ingen
(651) 699-5172
maxjo@mac.com
2108 Palace Ave
St. Paul, MN 55105
John Genosky
(651) 329-4898
John@Protacinc.com
904 81st St.
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
For answers to detailed questions regarding the Lodge, e.g., about the cabins, you are invited to call Mike and Anne Bartlett toll free at 1-888-488-5601.
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NORTH METRO OFFICERS
President................................... Dan Mruz
Vice President.......... Steve Wernesbach
Regional VP............................. Mike Riha
Secretary.................. Tony VanDanacker
Treasurer........................... Jim Shannon
BOARD MEMBERS
Dick Hamann................. 763-428-7789
John "Geno" Genosky.. 651-329-4898
Robb Meyers.................. 612-791-6331
Dan Mruz......................... 763-535-4206
Nick Poppler....................651-592-5875
Mike Riha......................... 763-607-2800
Jim Shannon.................. 763-434-9729
Steve Sorgenfrei..............651-789-4360
Tony VanDanacker........ 763-370-5424
Jason Wegwerth.............763-478-1748
Steve Wernersbach........763-242-2625
Membership Chairman
Robb Meyers ................ 612-791-6331
Members Only Fishing Contest
Steve Sorgenfrei.............651-789-4360
League Night Chariman
Steve Sorgenfrei.............651-789-4360
Newsletter Editor
Robb Meyers.................. 612-791-6331
Webmaster
Dennis Boehme
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Working to Preserve, Promote and Advance Muskie and Pike Education and Research in Minnesota
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Thanks to our special friends that helped make our 2015 10th Annual North Metro Muskies, Inc. Banquet a success.
A.J. Wiesner Living Legends Guide Service
Amanda Bever Stylist
Angel Outpost Resort
Baby Beavers
Big Game Lures
Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle
Bob Turgeon
Clam Outdoors
Custom X Lures
Don Coffey Company, Inc.
Ghostails
Headlock Lures
Hilton Garden Inn Maple Grove
Jason Hamernick Musky Breath Guide Service
Jay Young Muskie Streamers
Jim Hansel Artist
Joe's Sporting goods
John Hoyer ‘Skie Patrol Musky Guide Service
Josh Borovsky Guide Service
Josh Stevenson Mighty Muskie Fishing Guide Service
Just Encase
Knipex Tools
Lake X Lures
Larry Dahlberg
Lax Reproductions
Matt Seifert Musky Mercenary Guide Service
Maynard’s Restaurant
Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club
Monster Lures
Mouldy's Tackle
Musky Busters Lures
Musky Frenzy Lures
Musky Hunter Magazine
Musky Innovations
Musky Mayhem Tackle
Musky Tackle Online
Nelson Marine
Outdoor News
Phantom Lures
Ray Connoy Custom Muskie Rod
Rubber Hairy Tackle
Ryan McMahon Musky Guide Service
Salon Jolee
Shimano
Shumway Lures
Slammer tackle
Smitty Baits
Sportsman’s Guide Outlet
St. Croix Rods
Stealth Tackle
Supernatural Big Baits
Thorne Brothers
TrueGlide Small Batch Baits
Tuned Up Custom Rods
Tyrant Tackle
United States Distillery Products
Vexilar
Waterbeast
Wood’n Wildlife Mike Purcell
Yeti Coolers
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