Current News Letter - Lake Superior Chapter of Muskies Inc

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January 1st 2016
One Hundredth and Eighth Edition
Our next meeting is January 12th, 7 PM at Mr. D’s!
The MNDNR will be speaking on January 12th
Jeramy Pinkerton MNDNR NR Specialist- Streams and Rivers; Jeramy is now in charge of the
St. Louis River which includes all the Muskie Research. Hopefully Jeramy will have results
from the first round of Isotope samples and be able to share the results with us. Jeramy will
also have information on the young of the year Muskie sampling. I understand that the MN
Sea Grant gave the MNDNR a grant to study Muskie movement in the St. Louis River. This will
require acoustic tags to be place on some Muskie and Jeramy should have more information
on this.
MI Mission Statement
Muskies, Inc. is an active, service-oriented, non-profit organization with a single focus of
improving the sport of Muskie fishing for men, women and children.
Our mission is to unite all Muskie fishing interests for the promotion and protection of a high
quality Muskellunge sport fishery in the United States and Canada.
We will accomplish this by supporting conservation practices and research based on sound
scientific merit, and carried out by authorized federal or state agencies, appropriate academic
institutions, Muskies Inc. chapters and their members.
We are committed to the abatement of water pollution, maintenance of records for Muskie
habits, growth and range and the dissemination of Muskie information to everyone.
As you can see, our mission statement is a perfect fit for what is taking place on the river.
Working with the DNR and helping with the research is how we will help move the sport of
Muskie fishing forward, determine populations, and discover what is going on in the
estuary, what the fish are eating and track the movement of fish.
If you kept an angling diary the Fishery Committee and the DNR want the information. Please
send the diary to Woody at muskie2031@mchi.com so the Fishery committee can review the
information before it is turned in to the DNR.
Annual Elections
Our annual elections were held in December. Results were as follows
President – Keith Okeson
Vice-president – Curt Ellestad
Secretary – Dave Decker
Treasurer – Candy Ellestad
Chapter Representative – Terry DeMenge
We also have a new Board member at Large – Jayson Snidarich
Chapter Banquet
The chapter banquet will be February 6th this year. This will be the 20th chapter
banquet and so the banquet committee wanted to change things up a bit and
offer incentives to people to get signed up early and for selling raffle tickets.
Every month till the banquet we will offer an Early Bird package. The earlier you
buy a package the more you will get in return. We want everyone to attend and
to bring a friend with them and hope the incentives encourage you to attend.
You don’t need to buy an Early Bird package as we will still have all the games,
football boards, card games, shot shell game, dice game, silent and live auctions
and of course the wheel to spin for the general raffle tickets.
January Early Bird Special Available only for Adults
Special Package
 1 Adult meal ticket
 40 General raffle tickets
 1 chance on the $2.00 poker game (note poker is only available for the early
Birds Special)
 2 chances to win a 3 day stay at Spring Bay Resort Lake Vermilion
 Get all this for $50.00 if purchased by January 12th,2016
$80.00 Value
As you can see we want you to attend our Banquet this year.
The banquet committee is looking for a few more members. It is always
nice to have more people helping with the planning and we will need a
few people to help the night of the banquet. Feel free to contact me for
more information. Keith 218-273-6389
January special is good till January 12th
Get your reservations in the mail.
Banquet meal tickets can be purchased until
January 30th. So make your plans soon.
Upcoming Speakers
February's meeting will be Matt Seifert
www.mnmuskieguide.com
Muskie mercenary guide service
Matt caught a 50 pounder last fall on Mille Lacs you can grab the picture from
his website
Matt guides all over Minnesota
April's meeting will be
Ryan McMahon
Ryan guides in Minneapolis St. Paul area lakes and also western Minnesota lakes
www.twincitiesmusky.com
May meeting will include our annual Lure Auction. All proceeds from this event
will go to help fund our Youth Activities for the year.
Muskies Inc. 50th Anniversary and Symposium
Everyone is invited to attend. I have attached the information for you to
look over. The Anniversary Celebration Banquet is on March 12th.
20th Annual Lake Superior Chapter Sportsman Banquet
Everyone is welcome open to the public
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Where
American legion post #71 West Duluth
When
February 6,2016 (5 PM)
Time Social Hour 5 to 6:30
Meal 6:30 to 7:00
Awards & Drawings 7:00
Meal Roast Beef, Turkey, Potatoes, Bun, Salad and Dessert
Adults Meal Tickets $25.00 per person ( if purchase before January 12th) )
Also any adult meal purchased before January 12th will include 1 chance for a 3 day stay at Spring
Bay Resort
 Juniors Members are free 12 and under, 13 to 17 $12.50
 January Early Bird package is $50.00 (must be purchased by January 12th)
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Attendees
Names
Adults ……… (
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Package’s (
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January Early Bird Special Available only for Adults
Special Package
 1 Adult meal ticket
 40 General raffle tickets
 1 chance on the $2.00 poker game (note poker is only available for the early
Birds Special)
 2 chances to win a 3 day stay at Spring Bay resort on Lake Vermilion
 Get all this for $50.00 if purchased by January 12th, 2016
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3 day stay at Spring Bay Resort on Lake Vermilion before Memorial or after Labor Day.
Dice game is a spelling game with chances to win general raffle tickets Value $5.00.
$2.00 poker will be only for the early birds, high hand will win a handmade lure from Nimmers Swimmers.
Make Checks payable to Lake Superior Chapter of Muskies Inc.
Mail Checks to
Lake Superior Chapter c/o Keith Okeson
30879 100th Place
Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783
These are Business’s that support our Chapter. Let’s support them!
Board Members
President
Keith Okeson
green@lcp2.net
218-273-6389
Vice President
Youth Director
Curt Ellestad
Curt.ellestad@jamarcompany.us
Secretary
Dave Decker
davenlen@yahoo.com
218-341-3960
Treasurer
Candy Ellestad
Membership Director
Patrick Johnston
muskiehunk@gmail.com
218-310-1224
Release Chair
Chapter Representative
Terry DeMenge
muskie2031@mchi.com
218-879-2712
Fisheries Chair
Program Director
Dustin Carlson
dustindcarlson@hotmail.com
218-464-2379
Vet’s Day Chair
Roger Olson
Olson74@charter.net
Web Master
Bob Himango
bhim2014@mchsi.com
218-879-8174
Board Members At Large
Bob Busche
rbdaboat@hughes.net
218-728-2092
Jayson Snidarich
jaysonsni@yahoo.com
Hello to all members of Chapter Thirty Three. I Hope Your Christmas
was a Great Celebration. I would like to congratulate
Keith Musolf and Ken Stenzel on winner their $50.00 gift cards
From Marine General, their names were drawn during our clubs
December meeting. Now it’s time to focus on the coming new year.
It’s nice to have something new to look forward too. Like our clubs
Annual Banquet, longer days, less ice and open water and of course
The Muskie season opener!! We still have a long way to go!! But
We can break up the winter blues by attending our monthly meetings
and going to our Annual banquet. Our Banquet promises
To be a Load of fun this year so crab a buddy or family member and
RSVP your reservations today! Have a Happy New Year!!
Thanks Patrick.
.WelcomeNewMembers..
Nilsson Stacey, Tyler, Abby, and Connor
Ellestad Candy, Nick, Zack, and Jake
Current active members- 115
*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 Patrick@310-1224 or Email patrickjohnston464@yahoo.com
If you have any questions about your membership give me A call@218
310-1224 or e-mail me patrickjohnston464@yahoo.co
Check out our website www.LakeSuperiorMuskies.com
Next meeting Tuesday January 12th 2016 7pm Mr. Ds
********Catch********release**** ******Repeat******
The following company’s/people have donated to our chapter banquet. They
support us so if possible please support them
Marine General
Artistic Anglers
Jim Doyle (Musky Connection)
American Legion
Nimmer’s Swimmer’s
Cash Wise Liquor Store
Rad Dog Lures
RJ Sports
Tackle Industries
Da Boat (Bob Busche)
Northland Muskie Adventures (Dustin
Carlson)
Stewart Nelson
Matt Fredricksen
Musky Tackle on Line
Lake of the torches casino
Outdoor News
Moores Lures
Grand casino Hinckley
Total Tool
Fortune Bay casino
Bait Box
Outback Steakhouse
Ferguson Companies
Vikings
Twins
L and M Cloquet
Musky Frenzy Lures
Interstate Batteries
RJ sport and Cycle
Jamar
Brandon Stall’s Guide Service