April 2014 - Capital City Muskies Inc

Volume 31, Issue 4
April 2014
Prez Sez
April Fundraiser
Attending and participating in CCMI’s annual
Intermediate and Advanced Muskie School on March
15th has me all wound up to go fishing, With the
Wisconsin season still five weeks away, I am looking
for opportunities to wet a line before then. I may have
to make a trip or two to the state just to our south,
although this very late spring may mean that the ice
down there may last until the season opens up here in
Wisconsin. That would be a real bummer! There are
other opportunities, however. The CCMI Iowa Hawg
Hunt is scheduled for April 26, 2014, or if you are
really adventurous, call past guest speakers Tony
Grant or Gregg Thomas or other southern guides, and
make arrangements to fish in Kentucky or Tennessee.
Or perhaps, fishing for panfish in local lakes and rivers
will help to heal lingering “cabin fever.” In any case,
it won’t be long now, so get your gear and boats ready.
I am looking forward to seeing you on the water in
2014.
Its April and that means its fundraiser time. It takes
place on Saturday afternoon; April 12th at the 5100
Bar in McFarland on Erling Ave.
(www.5100bar.com) is the place to be. The featured
speaker is Chippewa Flowage guide, Ty Sennett
(http://www.tysennett.com).
The event starts at 1pm with the 1st raffle being at
about 2pm, but many get there early to enjoy fine
food and drinks at the 5100 Bar. There will be many
raffles and silent auctions going throughout the
afternoon. This event is our major fundraiser for the
year that provides for stocking and club operations
funds. If you can’t make it, send a donation to help
out our efforts – every little bit helps. If you are a
new member or recently rejoined and didn’t receive
a member ticket packet, call or email Gerard
Hellenbrand to get your ticket packet sent to you.
As mentioned above, the CCMI muskie school was
very motivating and a lot of fun. Congratulations to
Geoff Crandall for continuing to do an outstanding
job of coordinating and organizing this event. And
thanks to his committee members Steve Reinstra and
Duffy Kopf for all the work they did to help make the
muskie school such a success and to all the volunteer
instructors and club members who worked at the
school. I heard nothing but positive comments from
those who participated, and it makes me proud to be
part of a club that offers this event.
Chippewa Flowage guide, Ty Sennett
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The Iowa Hawg Hunt on Saturday, April 26th is a
little later this year than in past years, but that
means the fishing should be even better. It will be
a great chance to put a muskie in the net before the
season opens in Wisconsin. Registration forms are
in this newsletter. Be sure to take advantage of this
early opportunity.
Members should have received a letter from me
with two tickets to our annual Fundraiser and
Fishing Seminar on Saturday, April 12th. Don’t
forget, this is the event that we use to raise money
to help fund our fish stocking study. We really
need your participation, and please bring as many
friends as you can. Ty Sennett, popular Hayward
area fishing guide and creator of the Pacemaker
surface lure will be our featured speaker. Send
your payment in early and take advantage of the
“members only” special offers to receive Cap City
Cash coupons for the purchase of raffle tickets. As
always, we will have many prizes, raffles, and
silent auctions for guided trips and more. I hope to
see you at the Fundraiser and at all of our events.
The annual Conservation Congress/WDNR
hearings are scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2014.
As most of you know, a survey is presented to
participants at this event which allows you to voice
your opinion on various issues affecting fishing and
hunting in Wisconsin. There will be questions
concerning statewide trolling again this year. Be
sure to attend if you want to have your position
known. See related article in this newsletter.
2014 Consevation Congress Hearings
On April 14th the WDNR conservation hearings take
place in each county seat. The major question for us
muskie anglers is trolling. Here in Dane County where a
majority of our chapter resides, the hearings will take
place at Middleton High School Performing Arts Center.
For other places in the state, you can look up using this
link and going to pages 6 & 7 for details in your county.
http://dnr.wi.gov/about/wcc/Documents/spring_hearing/2
014/2014SpringQuestionnaire.pdf
The question is proposed as “1. Do you favor this
compromise trolling proposal, which would allow
trolling with 1 “line” (i.e., hook, bait, or lure) per angler
in the 17 counties listed above (except the 31 waters
already open to trolling) and would allow trolling with 3
“lines” per angler in the other 55 counties?” For
background about the question is stated in the above link
document starting on page 8. As I read the question, a
yes vote would allow an anglers to drag a sucker while
casting an artificial lure moving down a piece of
structure with an electric trolling motor or it would allow
a person to just motor troll with a gas outboard, but only
using one line. This all came about because a few
anglers were in the gray area in positioning fishing. So
make plans to attend and be heard on fishing, hunting,
and trapping issues.
Lee
Lee Bartolini - President
Link - http://www.dsbait.com
.
Spring 2014 Fishing Seminar
DATE | SPEAKER | TOPIC
APRIL
04/03 | Pat Klingelhoets | Ice Out Panfish
04/10 | Ron Barefield | WI River Spring Walleyes
04/17 | Lee Tauchen | Mendota Smallmouth Bass
04/24 | Austin Ragotzkie | Madison Chain Walleye
.
Link – www.madisonmuskyguide.com
MAY
05/01 | Travis Richardson | Opening Weekend
In store seminars and starts at 7 pm
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT
By Gerard Hellenbrand
822 S Gammon Rd #1, Madison, WI, 53719
608) 669 – 5046 E-mail gerardh@charter.net
Hello members, is it just me or are some of you itching to get fishing again as well? We had another great
muskie school a few weeks ago so that is in our rear view and looking for a great fund raiser coming up and
our first outing in Iowa. I had a short column last month due time restraints as the Madison Fishing EXPO
shorted up the deadline. This month we had a longer duration and with that we have a bunch of new
members that signed up at the MadFishExpo, at the meetings, by mail, from the National, and the muskie
school. So let’s check them out now.
From Madison we have Brett & April Cook and Bernie Wendricks, from the east, Dustin Murphy from
Monona, and from the south, Ted Fish and Rogers Sands of Beloit, Louie Lunn of Janesville, Michael
O’Conner of Brooklyn, Tim & Charlotte Dubel of Brodhead, Jacob Stiner of Verona, and to the north,
Gerry Frantz of Waunakee, Gary “the Shooter” N-Ski of Lodi, and finally Ed Carey of Portage. That’s
a big class of new members and I WELCOME ALL you guys and gals!!!!!!
For the new members, I had a bunch new members from many different sources as listed in the first
paragraph. When this happens I’m not sure if I either gave or emailed you a new member packet or
seminar tickets. If you feel I failed in getting you club information, please see me at the meeting or email
me. If those two options are not available, then call me and I will gladly mail you out what you missed or
requested.
Membership Cards – Due to costs, the National is no longer mailing out membership cards. You can print
out your own cards when you get your ID number by going into the “member login” section of
www.muskiesinc.org and under “profile update” and it’s in the upper right of that page, clicking on the tab
that says “Print Membership ID Card” and that is in a PDF form. You can still request a card from the
National or talk to me if you need help walking through the procedure. I am hoping in the future that the
chapter chairman will have the ability to print cards for members that are not able to.
So we hope to see you at the seminar on the 12th.
Till next month………….
Link – www.leetauchen.com
Email link - fatmuzkey@yahoo.com
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Last 2014 Muskie Show
April 4 – 6 – Minnesota Muskie EXPO
http://www.minnesotamuskieexpo.com/
April 12 - Headwaters Chapter of Muskies, Inc
is holding their Annual Banquet at the Eagle River
Inn. So if you are in the Northwoods on the 12th
check out their banquet at this link
http://www.headwatersmuskies.com/pages/banquet-info.php
Apr 12
Annual Seminar with featured
speaker Ty Sennett, a Chip guide
@ the 5100 Bar
Conservation Congress Hearings @
your county seat. Details on pg 2
General Meeting @ 5100 Bar
Meeting on the water – Goodland
No Meeting
Meeting on the water – Goodland
General Meeting @ 5100 Bar
General Meeting @ 5100 Bar
Apr 14
May 12
Jun 9
Jul
Aug 11
Sept 8
Oct 13
Link - http://www.wildernessfishgame.com
More details at the
http://www.capitalcitymuskiesinc.org
Link -www.lawtonandcates.com
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2014 Muskie School Wrap Up
By “The Dean” Geoff Crandall
Capital City Chapter of Muskies, Inc., held its 13th annual Muskie School at Waunakee High School on
Saturday March 15th from 7:30am – 4 pm.
This school was designed specifically to assist intermediate & advanced muskie anglers. A beginner
level muskie anglers track was provided. The first time the school was held was in the middle of a big
snowstorm at the gym and pool at Madison Area Technical College with 50 Students attending. The school was
moved to the high school in Waunakee where it has remained (except for one year due to renovation).
Waunakee High School has been accommodating and allows access to classrooms, pool and the
Performing Arts Center. Cap City MI funds a "Muskie Angler Scholarship" as a thank-you to the students and
the school administration. The 2014 program addressed the sights & sounds of muskies baits underwater and
numerous topics such as new technological breakthroughs in electronics, high-tech scanning systems for
underwater structure and fish, Mercer area lakes, Muskies in the weeds, Spring & Fall Muskie fishing, fishing the
Madison Chain for muskies, Wisconsin River fishing, Northwest and Southeastern Wisconsin fishing tips and
suggestions. Reel repair, lure building, leader making, sucker fishing and many other topics were covered. More
than three-dozen classes and sessions were held throughout the day including a working lunch. We had a great
turnout of over 250 students, instructors and staff.
The 2014 faculty included many highly skilled instructors e.g., Jim Olson, John Eversoll, Greg Fitch,
Matt DeVos, Leif Spilde, Duffy Kopf, Lee Bartolini, Captain Lee Tauchen, Jeff Hanson, Steve Worrall, Steve
Reinstra, Dale Anderson, Mike Koepp, Adam Oberfoell, Dan Reim, Luke Vike, Gerard Hellenbrand, Jerry
Georgeson, Matt Raley, Ron Schell, Don Hollatz, Gary Liegel, Geoff Crandall, Jim Stroede, Scot Stewart, Bill
Buechner, and numerous others.
We expect to offer the 14th annual Muskie school on
March 14, 2015. Check the Cap City MI web site just after
the 1st of the year for details.
 Name tags handed out by
Gerard Hellenbrand and Mike
Milia as Prez Lee Bartolini looks
on.
13th Annual CCMI Muskie
School starts @ Waunakee High
School
Like Us on Facebook - Cap City & Muskies, Inc
Capital City Muskies Inc. is now on Facebook. For those who are active on Facebook you can now “like” us
at the official Facebook web site.
Link is
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Capital-City-Chapter-of-Muskies-Inc/443352929085585?fref=ts
Muskies, Inc is also on Facebook. For that link you can use this link is:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Muskies-Inc/118841754815660
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Madison Chain Outing: Saturday May 17th, 2014
Come join us for our Madison Chain outing on May 17th, 2014. The outing will begin at 7 am and ends at 2 pm.
The $12 per person registration fee includes lunch served at the Green Lantern on Lake Waubesa at 3pm and
entry into our outing raffle. There is lots of on the water parking at the Green Lantern so there is no need to
trailer your boat to attend the luncheon. This outing is open to the public and you need not be a CCMI member
to attend.
Outing Rules
Must comply with all WDNR regulations
Catch and release only and no transporting of fish
No live bait is allowed
Only fish caught between 7am and 2pm on 05/17/14 will be eligible.
A witness or a photograph of the fish is required for all entries.
Eligible lakes are Monona, Waubesa and Upper Mud Lake.
Only muskies 30" or longer will eligible for an award.
Participants must complete and submit a “release of liability form.” Participants’ boats
must be marked as noted below. The spring outing is, by definition, a WDNR tournament.
Therefore, each boat in the contest must be marked. Participants should mark their boats
by wrapping a single layer of blue “Painter’s Tape” around the cowling of their motors. A
Release of Liability form must also be signed and returned with the outing entry form.
Lunch & Awards
Lunch will be provided at 3pm sharp at the Green Lantern on Lake Waubesa. Relax, compare notes and enjoy a
nice meal with friends. Fishing stories, awards ceremony and door prize drawings will be held right after
lunch. Awards will be presented for the most combined inches of fish caught to the ¼ inch, first largest and
second largest muskie. Winners may only win one award.
CCMI Madison Chain Outing Registration Form
Names___________________________________________
Address________________ ___________________________________
City____________________State___________Zip___________________________
Mail To:
Capital City Chapter of Muskies, Inc
PO Box 8862
Madison, WI 53708-8862
For more information contact Karen Phillips @mskyldy@aol.com or 608) 873 - 0599
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Cap City MI Apparel
At a recent board
meeting a
Merchandise
Committee was
created to handle
the design and
sale of CCMI
apparel. The
primary focus of
the committee at
this time is the
sale of the new
Capital City Muskies, Inc. hooded sweatshirts. Two
different brands are being offered: the first being
Champion® which is available in either a “pull over
hoodie” or a full-zip front style and available sizes
range from small to 3XL. The Champion® sweatshirts
are offered in 3 colors: Black, Navy Blue, and Gray.
The full Capital City Muskies Inc logo will be screen
printed on the front of the pull over and the full-zip
sweatshirt will get the logo embroidered on the front
left breast. The second available brand is Sport Tek,
which is a Cotton-Polyester mix and are similar quality
to Under Armour®. The Sport Tek sweatshirts are also
“pull over hoodies” and are available in Royal Blue,
Forest Green, and Black. All 3 colors come with a
white stripe on the top of the shoulders that extend
down the top of the sleeves and will have the large
Capital City Muskies Inc. logo screen printed on the
front of the sweatshirt. The Sport Tek sweatshirts have
a size range of small to 4XL and they seem to run just a
tad larger than other brands.
The sweatshirt prices are $35 for Champion®
sweatshirt options and $45 for the Sport Tek. We will
be displaying samples at meeting so you can get a look
at the sweatshirts and try them on for size. We will
have the completed product available for sale at
meetings/functions in the very near future, but we are
already taking orders. The proceeds of the sweatshirts
sales will help in funding our continued Lake Monona
Leech Lake Stocking Study.
Link – www.ballweg.com
Link - www.getthenetmuskyguide.com
Available at Dorn’s @ Midvale and D&S Bait
For questions please contact either
Luke Vike at 608) 576 - 0697 or
Mike Milia at 608) 235 - 3102.
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2014 Seminar April 12
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10th Annual “Iowa Hawg Hunt” Outing
Saturday April 26th, 2014 7 am – 5 pm
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area Cedar Rapids, IA
Join the fun at the 10TH “Iowa Hawg Hunt” Outing at the Pleasant Creek Recreation Area which is located 15
miles Northwest of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. See: http://www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/pleasant_creek.html
Urbana Inn (formerly Super 8) in Urbana, Iowa at 319) 443 - 8888 has suitable accommodations not too far away
from the lake. Food and sodas will be provided for lunch - $5/per person. There will be an optional friendly noncash door prize contest - $10 per person. Please contact Geoff Crandall at crandall@msbnrg.com or call 608) 831
- 6020 (please pay PRIOR TO APRIL 20 for your food/pop ($5) and door prize fee ($10) prior to the outing).
Contest Rules are as follow: Eligible fish: Must be caught between 7:00 am - Noon or 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm A
witness is required (another outing participant is o.k.) for all entries a photograph is required of eligible fish. Fish
entries including photos must be submitted to Geoff Crandall or John Eversoll before 5:30pm. Eligible waters are
waters within the Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area. Must comply with all IDNR regulations. Catch &
release only, live bait is permitted, no transporting of fish, all muskies measured to the ¼ inch. Only 30” muskies
or longer are eligible for an award. Please pay for your lunch by the 20th of April however, to be eligible for the
non-cash prizes your fee must be must paid & received before the start of the outing. Award certificates will be
given for the following categories:
 Longest Muskie
 Second Longest
Winners may win only one category
Lunch & Awards
Lunch will be provided at a location to be determined adjacent to the lake. Fishing stories & door prizes, awards
ceremony will be held at 6 pm at a location to be determined. (NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO CASH
AWARDS OR PAYOUTS AT THIS OUTING).
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2014 IA Outing Form:
NAME ______________________________________________
NAME ______________________________________________
NAME ______________________________________________
NAME ______________________________________________
TOTAL - $____ Contest Eligibility:Must be pre-registered and fee received prior to the event to qualify for
contest non-cash awards. Fill out form and mail (make check payable to Geoff Crandall) to:
Geoff Crandall 5306 Jonquil Ct., Middleton, WI 53562
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2014 Outings
Iowa Hawg Hunt - April 26th. 2014
Madison Chain Outing - May 17th 2014
On The Water - June 9th, 2014
Youth Tournament - June 14th, 2014
Larry Kleeba Challunge - June 14th – 15th, 2014
Host – Titletown Chapter from Green Bay
Held on North & South Twin & Lac Vieux Desert
Bill Wood Lake Winter Outing - June 21st, 2014
On the Water - Aug 11th, 2014
Alliance Muskie Open - Aug 15th – 17th, 2014
Lake of the Woods Outing - Aug 16 – 23rd, 2014
Gil Hamm Challunge – August 20th - 22nd. 2014
Host – Star of the North MI on Lake of the Woods
and HQ is Red Wing Lodge
"Capital City Monona Fall PITtag Challunge" –
Sept 27th on Lake Monona Details to follow.
Vilas County Outing - October 10th & 11th, 2014
Link - http://www.muskie.com/
Signed Liability Form are needed to attend any outing.
Can get forms at the meetings or Cap City web site.
Link – www.spankybaits.com
Link – www.monsterlures.net
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PRESIDENT
Lee Bartolini
713 S 2nd St
Mt Horeb, WI 53572
608) 437 - 6177
lbartolini8475@charter.net
TREASURER
Matt Newman
614 Bartels Unit # B
Madison, WI 53716
262) 903 – 2635
matthewnewm@gmail.com
VICE- PRESIDENT
Dale Anderson
PO Box 8862
Madison, WI 53708
608) 825 – 3080
digo51@charter.net
RVP
Tom Penniston
PO Box 985
New Glarus, WI 53574
608) 558 – 9657
pennistn@wekz.net
SECRETARY
Winston Hopkins
504 Greenwood St
Madison WI 53716
608) 577 –3184
winstonkarelyn@charter.net
Board of Directors Term Exp
Todd Berge 660) 441 – 0129
`15
Tony&Dawn Enger 228 – 5594 `15
Gerard Hellenbrand
`15
Henry Hempe 233 – 3331
`14
Gary Hoffman 698- 5388
`15
Don&Liz Hollatz 222 – 5631 `15
Rick Lane 873-5228
`15
Mike Milia 467 – 7552
`14
Karen Phillips 692 – 6880
`15
Dan Reim 512 - 9561
`15
Andy Schutz 235 – 1352
`14
Luke Vike 576 - 0697
`15
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Michael Winther
844 - 1382
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NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Submissions due by the 15th
Gerard Hellenbrand
608) 669 - 5046
822 S Gammon Rd #1
Madison, WI 53719
gerardh@charter.net
Past Presidents
Bill Wood
Don Borchert
Gil Nimm
Steve Budnik
Kevin Wegner
Gary Greene
Brian Walsh
Fred Bachmann
Kevin Black
Norm Vike
Craig Eversoll
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