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October 2016

From the President's Boat


Most of us pull into a landing to fish really don’t take notice and don’t think twice about the other people around other than possibly that you want to beat them to the boat ramp, to the better parking spot, etc. There has been a rash of vandalism at the boat ramps in the Twin Cities including Forest Lake landings #2 and #3. One of our own Members had his two catalytic converters cut off his truck even though the lot was full while he fished our Jim Shannon Tournament while parked at Forest Lake landing #3 resulting in an unpleasant surprise to the tune of $3,000 when he got off the lake at noon. I ask that you be more vigilant the next time you’re going fishing and pay notice to people wandering around the landing, those possibly under vehicle or boat as to what they are really doing. If you see something strange don’t be afraid to approach and ask them a question or call the police to investigate. You may be saving a fellow fisherman or even yourself an unpleasant surprise when you leave the lake.
 
Cold weather is upon us so please practice on the water safety. Wear your personal floatation device and have the proper safety equipment in your boat. All it takes is one unfortunate incident to have regrets and sorrow for a lifetime.
 
It is important for you to Exercise your right to VOTE in the November General Election for the best candidate in all crucial races including District 31B that includes East Bethel, Ham Lake, Linwood, Columbus Townships and parts of Oak Grove and Andover. Some of the races have very difficult choices but remember not voting is a choice in itself and by doing so you allow a smaller group of others to make the decision for you in the Local, State and National elections. Everyone’s vote is important as we have seen in the past some state elections decided by only a few hundred votes. Please VOTE in November! You can go to this website to confirm what district you are in and who represents you in all elections. Who Represents Me?
 
We have lined up our full slate of great speakers through the spring of 2017. Our first meeting with Guide Ryan McMahon on September was a big hit and lots great fishing information was gained by all in attendance. All meetings are free to attend, open to the public and held the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Coon Rapids VFW.
 
Speakers for fall 2016/Spring 2017
October 18         Adam Glickman
November 15     MN DNR Updates on                                  St Croix Tracking & Metro                          Stocking Studies and                                  Robert Hawkins, record                              Muskie fly fisherman
December 20     Josh Borovsky
January 17        Thorne Brothers on Electronics
February 21      No Meeting due to Feb 25th Banquet
March 21          Matt Seifert
April 18             Dan Altman
May 16             NMMI Members Picnic and                         Lure Exchange (at Bald                             Eagle Regional Park)
 
You will notice that we moved the Annual Members Picnic to May 16th at Bald Eagle Regional Park in place of the Poolside Lure Demo. The Jim Shannon Members Challunge with be held on Saturday June.24th.
 
We have lined up some great new raffle prizes for the meetings for you to win including North Metro Logo Fat Boy Bump Board, Butterball Oil-free Electric Infrared Turkey Fryer, Rods and more!
Mark your calendars now for the Saturday February 25th, 2017 12th annual North Metro Sportsmen’s All You Can Eat Fish Fry Banquet. We have already started our planning and need any donations for prizes that you can find.
 

The following are some other import dates to note for your calendars:
 

Please support our friends at the Twin Cities Chapter Banquet on Saturday January 21, 2017.
 
The Vikingland Chapter Banquet in Alexandria MN on March 25th, 2017. Their first Banquet in 4 years and well worth the drive!
 
The Minnesota Muskie Expo will be held March 10 – 12th, 2017.
 
Please contact any Board Member if you can help with the Chapter or any of our events.


Dan Mruz
North Metro President

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Mike Riha with John Hoffman putting up a sign on Mike's property. John was instrumental in getting the 54 inch minimum muskie length passed in the 2015 legislature and is continuing to be a friend of Muskies Inc by supporting the DNR's muskie stocking plans.
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.
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month 7pm–9pm
Where: Coon Rapids VFW - 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd NW

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!

Next Meeting October 18

Adam Glickman Guide and Host of Honest Musky Television and Field Editor for MUSKIE MagazineHonest Musky Television is a unique, educational and entertaining fishing show. 

The seminar will concentrate on tactics for river muskies, choosing the right river, choosing the best way to access a river,  river specific environmental cues that make for better action, and in depth seasonal considerations to allow for effective river musky targeting all season.  The seminar will include power point which will have several exciting and relevant video demonstrations. 

Red Wing Lodge Outing

Sabaskong Bay
Lake of the Woods
August 12-19, 2017


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.

34 fishermen enjoyed this opportunity last summer, how about you joining us? And how about getting your name engraved on the Big Fish plaque for 2017?
 
Facts about this quality lodge on beautiful Sabaskong Bay (no waiting in line for spots):
* Family owned and operated for 50 years.
* Ten-time Chapter Challenge headquarters: in ’83, ’86, ’93, ’97, ’03, ’04, 2011, 2012, 2014 and also again in August of 2016.
* 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 2017, just $50 per day for big-time Canadian muskie fishing.
Included in the full value of the 2017 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. 
 
To make reservations, or any questions or suggestions for improving the trip, 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.
20 fish were caught, about half the number we normally register, but better than the 15 caught last year.  82 anglers entered with fish caught by 12 of them... 
Totals for each lake were:
* Apple River Flowage   8
* Wapogasset               1 
* Bone                         2
* Deer                         6
* Bear Trap                   1
* Cedar                        2
Big fish was a 42 inch from Apple River. 
Winners were:
Juniors: No junior winner this year
 
Adult:
1st Nathan Wheeler – 36.5, 39.5, 36.5, 38 Deer Lake
2nd Bill Peterson – 36, 42, 35.5, 36 Apple River (big fish)
3rd Tyler Eggenberger - 39.5, 40 Apple River
4th Brett Olson - 38, 40 Deer Lake
5th Scott Gehrman - 41 Apple River
6th Steve Peterson - 40.5 Apple River
7th Tanner Clay - 38 Apple River
8th Calvin Austvold - 37 Bear Trap
9th Erik Mortensen – 37 Wapogasset
10th LeRoy Martin – 34.5 Bone
 
Grand Prize Winner – One Week stay at Red Wing Lodge for four – Jared Lubber
 
Be sure to check out this great YouTube video by Tyler Eggenberger and Travis. 
Tyler & Travis Musky Fishing 2016
Just for the record, the other anglers catching fish were Travis Dietzler and Eli Swift.

Thank you to Robb Meyers and Janet Yde for their help at the awards ceremony on Sunday and a special thanks to Janet for the excellent job of ticket sales for the rod raffle on Sunday.

Hope to see everyone again next year.
Steve
 

NORTH METRO OFFICERS

President................................... Dan Mruz
Vice President.......... Steve Wernesbach
Regional VP............................. Mike Riha
Secretary.................. Tony VanDanacker
Treasurer.............
John "Geno" Genosky
                                  
BOARD MEMBERS     
Steve Bates........................... 651-399-5745
Chris Cochran....................... 651-239-0773
Jason Espedal.......................763-439-7868
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
Steve Sorgenfrei................... 651-789-4360
Tony VanDanacker............... 763-370-5424
Jason Wegwerth................... 763-478-1748
Steve Wernersbach.............. 763-242-2625

                                  
Membership Chairman          
Dan Mruz.............................. 763-535-4206
                                  

Members Only Fishing Contest
Steve Sorgenfrei.............651-789-4360

League Night Chariman
Steve Sorgenfrei.............651-786-4360
                                                                    
Newsletter Editor       
Robb Meyers.................. 612-791-6331

Webmaster
Dennis Boehme

Working to Preserve, Promote and Advance Muskie and Pike Education and Research in Minnesota

Thanks to our special friends that helped make our 2016 11th Annual North Metro Muskies, Inc. Banquet a success.

 
GUIDES:
Dan Altman
Dave Christensen
Steve Gensen
Jason Hamernick
Andy Hamm
John Hoyer
Andy Hutter
Kevin Kray
Ryan McMahon
Matt Seifert
A.J. Weisner
 
DONORS:
Amanda Beaver
Angel Outpost resort
Aqua-Vu
Baby Beaver Lures
Big Mama Lures
Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle
Bondy Baits
Broad Head Lures
Chaos Tackle
Clam Outdoors
Custom X Lures
Ghost Tail Lures
Grizzly Coolers
Headlock Lures
Joe Badalucco
Joe’s Sport Goods
Just Big Muskies
Just Encase
Lakco (KMDA, Inc)
Lake X Lures
Limited Creek Rods
Maynard’s Restaurant
Maple Grove Hilton Garden Inns
Monster Lures
Monticello Golf Course
Mouldy Baits
Musky Frenzy Lures
Musky Hunter Magazine
Musky Innovations
Musky Mayhem
Musky Tackle Online
Nelson Marine
Outdoor News
Paul Hartman
Phantom Lures
Pheasant Acres Golf Course
Rapid Marine
Ray Connoy
Red Wing Lodge
Rubber Hairy Tackle
Shumway Tackle
Smitty Tackle
Spanky Baits
Sportman’s Guide Outlet
St. Croix Rods
Stealth Tackle
Supernatural Big Baits
Thorne Brothers
Tim Connoy
Timbuktu Resort
Tooth Tamer Rods
T-Tails
Tuned Up Rods
Tyrant Tackle
United States Distillery Products
Venom Floats
Vexilar
Waterbeast Tackle
Wells Fargo Covered Wagon Club
Wirth Baits
Wood “N” Wildlife

 

2016 Chapter Members Standings

 
Men's Division Total Points Average
Nick Poppler 24 326 39
Ryan Wyszynski 21 260 38
Patrick Garaghty 13 240 44
Chase Evertz 20 215 37
Tim Braun 17 205 38
Steve Bates 20 201 36
John Genosky 15 195 39
Andy McClure 14 180 39
John Santer 10 156 41
Mark Kuether 9 141 42
Scott Gehrman 11 137 38
Steve Wernersbach 10 133 39
Mark Weiss 8 129 42
Jason Wegwerth 7 110 42
Rich Lehman 8 102 39
Dave Ledman 6 98 42
Tony Capiak 7 94 39
Joe Badalucco 5 80 42
Bob Wagner 6 68 37
Christian McHugh 5 65 39
Mike Riha 4 65 42
Mark McHugh 5 62 38
Troy Bilbrey 4 61 41
Steve Sorgenfrei 3 56 45
Luke Ellis 3 52 43
Jim Dau 3 40 39
Scott Kersting 2 39 46
Jay Aigner 6 37 32
Thomas Kelnhofer 4 36 35
David Youngblom 1 26 52
Grant Lindberg 2 25 38
Joe Richie 2 25 39
Jim Svenningsen 1 22 48
Ed Stogenson 1 21 47
Dominic Schneider 2 21 37
Noah Fleming 1 19 45
Dan Mruz Jr. 1 18 44
Jason Dickson 1 15 41
Daniel Mruz 1 11 37
Nicholas Hagness 1 9 35
Christopher Franzen 1 8 34
       
Men's Masters Total Points Average
Dave Selle 68 1,201 44
Chris Dolan 33 629 45
Tim Connoy 26 390 41
Mark Swanson 16 201 38
Brian Klobe 21 146 33
Nick Eddy 8 146 44
John Maslowski 8 116 40
Erik Jacobson 2 47 50
       
Women's Division Total Points Average
Lori Lehman 2 26 39
Carole Kelnhofer 1 11 37
       
Women's Masters Total Points Average
Korey Lindberg 3 26 35
Joey Wyszynski 1 9 35
       
Junior Boy's Division Total Points Average
Jake Evertz 17 238 40
David Jacobson 2 40 46
Markus Klobe 4 32 34
       
       
Monthly Big Fish Date Length Lake
Troy Bilbrey 4/22/16 41.5" Cave Run
Steve Bates 5/7/16 43" Candlewick
Nick Eddy 6/16/16 51" Minnetonka
Erik Jacobson 7/9/16 55" Mille Lacs
Dave Selle 8/1/16 54" Vermilion
Chris Dolan 9/14/16 54" Minnetonka
       
Club Totals Fish Average Length
April 4 35.9"
May 15 35.6"
June 59 39.8"
July 134 39.5"
August 208 40.5"
September 73 41.6"
2015: 493 40.1"

North Metro Muskie League 2016 Final Standings

         
PLACE Member Points Fish Caught Length
1 Chris Dolan 89.25 3 33, 45, 53.25
2 Joe Miller 76 1 49, 35
3 Steve Sorgenfrei 74 1 44
4 Cory Gale 72 2 40, 43
5 John Genosky 56.5 1 46.5
6 Mark Kuether 55 1 37
7 Todd Palashewski 51.5 2 45, 41.5
8 Pat Garraghty 49 1 46
9 Ben Limpert 47.5 1 39.5
10 Larry Turner 40    
11 Nick Popplar 40    
12 Dave Coleman 39.5 1 41.5
13 Dave Youngblom 35 1 35
14 Jason Proffit 33    
15 Tim Braun 30    
16 Steve Bates 26    
17 Chase Evertz 25 1 42
18 Andy McClure 25    
19 Jason Wegwerth 25    
20 Pat Miller 24    
         
   Muskies Caught Average Size    
  17 42.13    


League Night Prizes:

1st place Trophy Phantom Lure plus a traveling trophy
2nd and 3rd Trophy Phantom Lures
The Awards will be held during the December 2016 membership meeting.

 

Participation Drawing!

For each League event a North Metro Member participates they will get one raffle ticket in the end of season drawing held at the December 15th membership meeting for a grand prize. For example if you fished 5 nights, you get 5 chances. Non-members are always welcome to our league nights and picnic but only count for the 2 partner points.
 

Drawing Prizes:

Grand Prize “St Croix Tournament Legend 9 ft rod”
Drawing for “Lures”
10 names drawn in total from all the league nights fished entries
 
Steve Sorgenfrei
NMMI League Chairperson
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