From the President's Boat
2017 is here and we have plans to make our Chapter even better with enhancements League Night, JuneJam, the Members Picnic and more to keep our Chapter robust and growing. We need more volunteers, need each of you as ambassadors to promote our Chapter and get new members to sign up which will allow us to do even more and become a force in Minnesota not just for Muskies but for the all fisheries. We are looking for members to participate in and to volunteer assist with the June Jam Tournament so please contact a Board Member if interested or in helping.
With some urging from others, I decided to give it a try for another year as the North Metro Chapter President.
The 2017 North Metro Chapter Officers elected at the December meeting are:
President Dan Mruz
Vice President Mike Riha
Secretary Tony VanDanacker
Treasurer John “Geno” Genosky
Regional Representative - Open
Below the full slate of great speakers is listed through the Spring of 2017. All meetings are free to attend, open to the public and held the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Coon Rapids VFW. Bring a guest and get them involved in our Chapter.
- 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
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!
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We are only more than a month away for our Saturday February 25th, 2017 12th Annual North Metro Sportsmen’s All You Can Eat Fish Fry Banquet. We have great New Prizes, New Games, a large number of Guide Trip and more! All paid dinners receive a North Metro Logo pint glass. We are still welcoming any Prize Donations not necessarily fishing related that you can find. Volunteers are needed to assist the day of the Banquet so that all of Members can enjoy the event and spend their money to try to win prizes as well.
Important: February 11th is the Early Bird Deadline to buy great money saving discounted Packages, to get the Keg Kup and be entered in the Early Bird drawing for the North Metro Bump Board. Registering early also helps us plan more effectively for food and beverage counts.
Mark your calendars now for our Saturday February 25th, 2017 12th Annual North Metro Sportsmen’s All You Can Eat Fish Fry Banquet. Our online registration site is up and running.
We have started our planning, have great New Prizes, New Games and welcome any Prize Donations not necessarily fishing related that you can find.
Volunteers are needed to assist the day of the Banquet so that all of Members can enjoy the event and spend their money as well to try to win prizes as well.
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.
Thank you each and every one that supports our Banquet and our Chapter throughout the year! Please remember our friends of the North Metro and support their businesses!
Dan Mruz
North Metro President
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Red Wing Lodge Outing
Sabaskong Bay
Lake of the Woods
August 12-19, 2017
Build Opportunity into a New Year’s Resolution via Red Wing Lodge
Okay, we all understand the fun of picking up a new “secret weapon” or two, and what is really fun is when one of these special selections pays off in boating excitement. But now during hard water time, let’s consider this different question: Do you need more opportunity or more baits, more opportunity or more tools for catching that big Muskie? Big fish opportunity is awaiting you at Red Wing Lodge on Lake of the Woods, Canada. The resource and the big fish culture that has developed over the years at Red Wing can be captured in good part with the following single stat: over 14,000 Muskie releases!
How about this New Year’s resolution? Schedule in big fish Opportunity with a reservation for the annual August Muskie Inc. Outing to Red Wing Lodge.
This opportunity has been provided for years by the cooperative support of Mike and Anne Bartlett of Red Wing Lodge and our two local Muskie Inc. chapters.
The annual Muskie Inc. trip is a great choice for either that first Canadian trip or for the veteran’s extra trip. The convenience of a drive-in camp with the privacy you would expect on an island.
Dates for this year’s outing: August 12-19, 2017. Save your surprises for muskie action, you don’t need them at base camp. Red Wing Lodge offers a resort base that has been family owned and operated for 50 years, is clean and comfortable, where everything works. The Bartlett family has hosted Muskie Inc. outings for years with personal and friendly service, so they understand what muskie people need and like. Red Wing Lodge is a ten-time Chapter Challenge headquarters, in ’83, ’86, ’93, ’97, ’03, ’04, ’11, ’12, 2014 and again in 2016. 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) 336-3622
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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Next Meeting January 17 John Hoyer
John has been passionate about fishing since he could hold a fishing pole. Whether it’s trolling for walleyes on the great lakes, burning bucktails on Vermilion for muskies, skipping a senko under a dock for largemouth, deep cranking for smallmouth on Mille Lacs, going to the end of the ice belt in search of a 2 lb bluegill, or drilling hundreds of holes a day on Devils Lake in search of perch, I have always been excited about the challenge that is patterning fish.
He's a contender in the Cabela’s NWT, a part-time multi-species Guide from Lake Vermilion to Mille Lacs Lake to the Minneapolis Metro Area waters and I’m always anticipating the next big bite. Fishing is his passion and he loves competing, as well as educating and helping other anglers catch the fish of their dreams.
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12th Annual North Metro Sportsmen’s All You Can Eat Fish Fry Banquet
Please look at the full brochure on our website.
If at all possible please use the PayPal option on the website to purchase packages or tickets that are offered. Please note that the due date for early bird purchase prices and packages end on February 11.
If you are going to mail me a check for your packages:
1) Mail to: Mike Riha 2401 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
2) Make the check out to: NMMI
3) Include a note with the following information:
a. what meals and/or packages are being purchased
b. How many 17 or under kids will be attending--they are free but we have to plan a meal for them.
c. There are two options for meals--all you can eat fish or a chicken basket. Please indicate how many of each type you need including the free kids meals.
d. If multiple packages or meals are being purchased for friends or family, please give me all the names of the individuals for each package or meal.
e. INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS FOR A CONFIRMATION EMAIL FROM ME WHICH WILL BE YOUR RECEIPT.
The more information about your order I get, the better I can help you be set on the day of the banquet. If you need more information email me mwriha@aol.com or call 763-607-2800.
Thanks.
Mike Riha Ticket Chairperson
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Thanks to our special friends that helped make our 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
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2017 June Jam June 17-18
Preparations are underway for the 2017 June Jam tournament. Tournament dates will be: Pre-tournament sign in Friday June 17th at Wilkin’s Bar and resort on Bone Lake; fishing hours 5AM to 9PM Saturday and 5AM to Noon Sunday, Jun 18th and 19th with the awards ceremony at Wilkin’s starting at 1 PM on Sunday. Those of you who have fished the tournament know how much fun it can be. The two day format is different from most tournaments and adds a lot to the experience. Eight lakes in Polk County Wisconsin can be fished. Results of previous tournaments are available on the North Metro website. If you’ve fished this before joins us again. If you’ve never fished it, give it a try. The two day format really lets you test your skills.
This year’s June Jam flyer, rules and entry forms will be attached available on our website in early March and mailed to previous participants in mid to late March. . Major sponsors this year are Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle, Red Wing Lodge, Fudally Tackle, Phantom Lures, Pro Label, and Wood’n Wildlife.
Steve Wernersbach
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NORTH METRO OFFICERS
President................................... Dan Mruz
Vice President.......................... Mike Riha
Secretary.................. Tony VanDanacker
Treasurer............. John "Geno" Genosky
Regional VP.................................... Open
BOARD MEMBERS
Steve Bates........................... 651-399-5745
Chris Cochran....................... 651-239-0773
Jason Espedal.......................763-439-7868
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
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
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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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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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Working to Preserve, Promote and Advance Muskie and Pike Education and Research in Minnesota
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