September 2016 - Capital City Muskies Inc

Volume 33, Issue 9
September 2016
Prez Sez
I would like to thank all of the people that attended last month’s
On the Water Meeting, with the high water temperatures and
hectic schedules of summer; I thought we had a very good
turnout and response to the meeting and Lure Swap. If you did
not get rid of all the lures that you would have liked, keep in
mind that we are always looking for donations for our Garage
Sale in our booth at the Wisconsin Fishing Expo. We will start
collecting donations this winter.
September General Meeting
The next general member meeting will
be September 12 @ 7:00 PM. The
meeting will be held at the 5100 Bar in
McFarland, WI.
Adam Glickman of Honest Musky Guide
Service will give us the up to date
While on the topic of donations, I would like to thank all of the
information on the bite in Northwestern
club members that donate their time, talents, and gifts to the
Wisconsin.
club. We are not paid to do this, we are strictly a volunteer
organization and generosity, selflessness, and dedication is our
lifeblood. We have numerous members that take a lot of time
out of their busy lives to serve the club either as officers, board
members, running outings/events, coordinating & assisting in stocking of fingerlings, or donating lures or
beautiful handmade lures and fishing accessories. We are truly grateful and appreciative for all of you that give
back to the club. There are three other people that I would like to acknowledge; Dana, Luke, Jr. and Lauren,
thank you for sharing your husband/daddy with the club. Being President of CCMI is an absolute pleasure but it
doesn’t go without nights away from home and time away from the family. I appreciate the sacrifices that my
family makes and I couldn’t do it without the support & encouragement from my beautiful kids and my
amazing wife of now 9 years (September 8th).
If you are interested in getting more involved in the club and have the time and/or desire to give back to the
club, you will have the opportunity this fall. We will be holding our Annual election and we will have openings
for at-large Board Member positions and we are also looking for a new membership Chairman. If you have any
interest in joining the board or an interest in the Membership Chairman role, please contact me and I would be
happy to discuss it with you.
As you are reading this column, I will be preparing to make my debut on the Professional Musky Tournament
Trail (PMTT). Fellow CCMI Member Scot Junge asked me to fish the Madison event with him and we’re going
to give it a go and see how we can do. I had always hoped to participate in a PMTT event someday and I am
really excited to be doing it with a CCMI member on the Madison Chain. Hopefully we can find a little home
field advantage. I wish all CCMI members participating in this event or any tournament for that matter, the best
of luck.
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Prez Says continued…
The water and weather are still plenty warm now but I can’t help but think that the next time I am writing a Prez
Sez column, there will be color in the trees, football on TV, and we’ll all be talking about the quickly
approaching fall bite.
Here’s to a strong finish to your summer and a strong start to the fall season; I hope you catch a monster,
Luke Vike Sr.
Luke Vike, Sr. – President
Membership Report
Brandon Nontelle / fshnhnt@hotmail.com / (580) 481 – 0687
Hi members! The dog days of summer have rolled on but there are cool days ahead. I’ve already seen an
increase in the number of rigs around the local landings as the temps are stabilizing a bit. I look forward to
hearing all the fishing stories from the northern adventures through the hot months as our monthly meetings
start up again at 5100.
We have three new member added to our reports since last month, please welcome Keith Addy of Madison,
Mike Gullickson of Colfax, and David Bartelt of Stoughton when you have the chance.
As always please send me any questions or concerns in regards to your memberships and I look forward to
seeing you all on the lakes.
Ranger Boat Raffle Results
At the end of the 2016 National Championship Musky Open on August 19 - 21, the drawing for the two fullyrigged Ranger Angler boats rigged with Mercury outboards were awarded. The Capital City Chapter of
Muskies, Inc. sold tickets for the boat at the Wisconsin Fishing EXPO last February at the Alliance Energy
Center and that winner was John Horn of Waunakee, Wisconsin.
The other boat that was awarded to an angler in the tournament was won by Jim Peters of Prairie du Sac,
Wisconsin. Congrats to those anglers.
For results of the tournament catches, you can visit the Musky Hunter web site for complete details. The link is
http://www.muskyhunter.com/forums/ under the thread “Mathison’s Five Muskies Earn Victory In National
Championship Musky Open”.
Panoramic sunset of musky fishing on Lake Monona, taken by Travis Storch
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Kevin Munson and his daughter Christie were up in
Wausau musky fishing. Kevin rigged up her mediumlight St. Croix pearl spinning rod and caught a few
musky’s the biggest being this 41 incher on July 18th.
This fish was an epic battle for her as the musky jumped
out of the water a couple of times. We boated several
musky that day and the weather was beautiful
Duffy Kopf, Muskie School Coordinator picks up a 43" on
a Muskie School 15th Anniversary Bucktail made by
Gene Seuring from Leadersandlures.com (one of our
sponsors) This is Duffy's 2nd Muskie on the Anniversary
bucktail, the first being a 41" winner of the Lake Winter
Outing in June.
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Release Report
As of 7/25
Nick Pierick- Release Chairman / npierick@yahoo.com / (608) 354-3822
The local area lakes have been mostly unfishable for the past few weeks. So, not as many catches to report.
However, many are making their trips up north and some big fish are still being registered. Shout out this month
goes to Brad Nelson with 6 fish over 45” (2 of which were over 50) on his trip to LOTW.
As I write this, water temps are on their way back down. And with any luck we’ll be good to go for the rest of the
year! As a reminder, if you catch a 45”+ fish that you would like to register for the replica contest, please send me an
electronic copy of the photo to the email address above and register the fish in the Lunge Log.
Current Counts:
390 Total Fish / 60 over 45”
Corey Chambas
Brad P Nelson
Brad P Nelson
Michael LeGrand
Aaron Laking
Brian Wienski
Brad P Nelson
Brad P Nelson
Brad P Nelson
Luke Schroder
Travis Storch
Joe Aldworth
Brad P Nelson
Matt Mc Cumber
Joe Aldworth
51.75
51.50
51.25
51.25
48.00
47.50
47.50
47.00
46.60
46.50
46.50
46.00
46.00
45.50
45.00
August Lunkers:
Plantagenet
Lake Of The Woods
Lake Of The Woods
Vermilion
Madison Chain
Lake St. Clair
Lake Of The Woods
0ntario
Lake Of The Woods
Lake Of The Woods
Madison Chain
Little Vermillon
Lake Of The Woods
Squirrel
Lake Of The Woods
Cowgirl/Double Cowgirl
Bass Buzz Bait
Dadson Bullet
Medussa
Top Raider
Crank Bait
Dadson Bullet
Dadson Bullet
Dadson Bullet
Blue Fox
Triple D
Thumper Bucktail
Dadson Bullet
Fat Bastarrd
Creepin Tom
Link – http://ww.spankybaits.com
Link – http://www.leetauchen.com
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Aaron Laking
Timothy Voeck
Michael LeGrand
Michael Hanson
Brian Skaife
Travis Storch
Todd Berge
Karl Voeck
Chris Eith
Thomas Voeck
Brian Wienski
John Franklin Jr
Brian Eith
Steve Soma
Luke Schroder
Sang Vang
Lee Bartolini
Tripp Soma
Mark McCumber
Don Varese
Corey Chambas
Winston Hopkins
Nick Pierick
Jerry Georgeson
Carson Axness
M. J. Johnson
Steve Reinstra
Gerry Frantz
Scot Junge
Richard Storch
Kurt Southworth
Shane Nesheim
Jeff Lyon
Jeff Hellenbrand
Travis Sieja
Mark Mickelson
Geoffrey Crandall
Luke Vike
Dennis Draker
Mens
Muskies
21
19
13
17
14
6
6
8
6
5
6
5
5
4
4
3
5
3
5
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Points
329
262
211
209
151
121
100
98
84
77
75
57
54
54
51
51
50
46
45
39
35
33
33
32
31
29
29
27
24
22
22
21
21
20
19
18
15
15
14
Avg Len
42
40
42
38
37
46
42
38
40
41
38
37
37
39
38
43
36
41
35
39
43
42
42
42
36
41
40
40
34
37
48
36
47
46
45
35
34
34
40
Mens Masters
Muskies Points
Jeff Hanson*
76
950
Andy Schutz
47
657
Brad Nelson
10
216
Matt Mc Cumber
14
212
Matt DeVos
10
123
Leif Spilde
8
82
Craig Eversoll
4
68
Joe Aldworth
5
57
Troy Schoonover
4
43
Matthew Hill
3
30
Nathan Varese
Kimberely Franklin Jr
Doris Dahlk
Dawn Enger
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Avg Len
38
40
47
41
38
36
43
37
37
36
Juniors
Muskies
2
1
Points
25
21
Avg Len
39
47
Womens
Muskies
Points
Avg Len
6
1
73
21
38
47
Standings as of August 23, 2016
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Third Annual CCMI Pit-Tag Challenge Outing
The Capital City Muskies Inc Chapter is again hosting a "CCMI Pit-Tag Challenge" outing on Saturday
September 24, 2016. This ONE day events purpose is to catch pit-tagged muskies in Lake Monona. The catch
information will be used to further enhance the Leech lake vs Wisconsin strain fish study that has been ongoing
since 2007. This outing is open to all musky fisherman. Membership in CCMI is not required. Come and join
us for this important and fun activity.
Date: Saturday September 24th.
Place: Olbrich Boat Launch
Time: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Outing Rules
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Must comply with all WDNR regulations
Catch and release only and no transporting of fish
Participants are to meet at Olbrich park (across Atwood Ave from the Olbrich Boat Launch) at 6:30am to
receive pit-tag scanner instructions.
Casting, trolling and live bait are acceptable forms of fishing
Lake Monona is the only eligible lake
All muskies caught must be scanned for pit-tags to be prize eligible
A witness or a photograph of the fish is required for all entries
In case of a tie, the earliest muskie caught will be the tie breaker
Winners may only win in one "length of fish" category
Participants must complete and submit a "release of liability" form. The outing is by definition a WDNR
tournament, therefore each boat in the outing must be marked by wrapping a single layer of blue "painters
Tape" around the cowling of their motors.
Lunch & Awards
A cook out will be provided at 4:00 pm sharp at the Olbrich park with awards and door prizes after lunch.
Awards will be presented for largest, second largest, and third largest muskie caught by length in inches.
Special prizes will be awarded to pit-tagged fish caught regardless of length.
Registration and Cost
Please complete and send the attached registration form and fee to Gary Hoffman, 7104 Twin Sunset Rd,
Middleton, WI 53562 no later than Monday September 12, 2016. The outing cost is $20.00 per person.
For more information contact Gary Hoffman (glhoff29@gmail.com) or 608-698-5388
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CCMI Pit-Tag Challenge Outing
Registration Form
Name____________________________________________
Address__________________________________________
Phone Number____________________________________
City____________________State________________Zip___________
Mail To:
Gary Hoffman
7104 Twin Sunset RD
Middleton WI 53562
Link – http://ww.monsterlures.net
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Vilas County Outing: October 7-8, 2016
The annual Vilas County Muskie 2-day Outing will be held Friday, October 7th and Saturday, October 8th,
2016. This is a friendly outing for CCMI members, family and friends. You do not have to be a CCMI member
to participate.
The outing banquet will be held at Fibber’s Bar and Restaurant on Saturday, October 8 th. Fibber’s is
owned/operated by Rob and Kaye Manthei and is located at 8679 Big St. Germain Drive (on Big St. Germain
Lake) in St. Germain. There will be “fish stories” at the bar (cash bar) at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served around
7:00 p.m. Folks may attend the dinner and not participate in the outing. For additional information on
Fibbers, including directions/location, visit their website at
http://www.stgermainlodge.com/fibbers-restaurant-bar/
The dinner will be a choice of 3 entrees:
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16-Ounce Ribeye Steak
Lobster/Shrimp Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce
BBQ Ribs and Broasted Chicken
The Ribeye and BBQ Ribs/Chicken entrees include a twice baked potato. All entrees include salad, coffee/tea,
and dessert! The cost of the banquet is $30 per person inclusive of gratuity.
There may still be guest rooms available for outing participants at Fibber’s Resort (St. Germain Lodge), or you
may wish to find other accommodations in the area.
If you wish to stay at Fibber’s Resort, please call (715) 542-3433 to check availability, rates, and reserve
your room.
Total Cost:
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If only participating in the Outing: $7.00 per person
If only attending the Banquet: $30.00 per person
If participating in both the Outing and Banquet: $37.00 per person
All participants must submit a waiver of liability form in order to participate in the outing. Please print
out the waiver of liability form at the CCMI website and submit it to Dale Anderson with your outing and/or
banquet fee payment. Following is a link to the form.
http://www.capitalcitymuskiesinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MI-RELEASE-OF-LIABILITY.pdf
Link - http://www.mercermuskiesandmore.com/
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Vilas County Outing Contest Rules:
Muskies caught from 7:00 a.m. Friday, October 7th, to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8th, will be eligible for
awards! There is no sign in. Report all muskies caught by 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 8 th, to Dale
Anderson at Fibber’s. To be eligible for an award, a witness is required (an outing participant for all entries)
AND your outing fee must be received prior to the start of the outing (prior to October 7 th). Photographs
of fish caught are requested (Digital or Polaroid). This is a Catch and Release contest only! Artificial baits and
Quick Set sucker rigs are allowed – no swallow hooks for suckers!
Participants must comply with all WDNR regulations. There will be no gas motor trolling allowed during
this outing. Only muskies that are 30 inches or longer are eligible for an award, except for the “smallest”
muskie category! Measure fish to the quarter-inch to help in a tie-breaker situation. Eligible waters are any
body of water located within Vilas County, Wisconsin.
Winners may only win in one category! Prizes will be given for the following:
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2)
3)
4)
Largest muskie by length in inches
Second largest muskie by length in inches
Third largest muskie by length in inches
Smallest muskie by length in inches
We will need all sign-up sheets and money no later than October 1, 2016. If you have any questions
concerning the outing, contact Dale Anderson at (608) 852-0245 (text or call).
Drawings will be held for door prizes and we are planning on doing a separate “Muskie Gear” Raffle again this
year, which will have some great prizes! We hope you can join us for this FUN-tastic outing!
Available at Dorn’s @ Midvale and D&S Bait
Link - http://www.wildernessfishgame.com
Link - http://www.muskie.com/
Link - http://madisomuskyguide.com/
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2016 Vilas County Muskie Outing & Banquet
Registration Form
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Fibber’s Restaurant and Resort
8679 Big St. Germain Drive
St. Germain WI
Phone: (715) 542-3433 (Lodge)
Phone: (715) 542-3810 (Fibber’s Bar)
Cocktails and Fish Stories: 5:30 p.m. Cash Bar
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
 $37.00 per person if you are participating in both the outing and the banquet.
 $30.00 per person if you are only attending the banquet.
 $7.00 per person if you are only participating in the outing.
MENU SELECTIONS:
 Ribeye Steak (Salad, Twice Baked Potato, Milk/Coffee and Dessert)
 Lobster/Shrimp Ravioli in Alfredo Sauce (Salad, Milk/Coffee and Dessert)
 BBQ Pork Back Ribs & Broasted Chicken (Salad, Twice Baked Potato, Milk/Coffee and Dessert)
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Please return this portion of the form to Dale or Colette Anderson with your payment no later than
October 1, 2016.
Please make your check payable to Dale Anderson and mail to:
839 St. Albert The Great Drive, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590.
NAME: _______________________________________
NAME: _______________________________________
Entrée Choice:
Ribeye Steak
Lobster/Shrimp Ravioli in Alfredo Sauce
BBQ Pork Back Ribs & Broasted Chicken
If more than one name is included on this banquet form, please write a number in the checkbox next to
the entrée. Thanks.
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Capital City Chapter of
Muskie’s Inc. Club Officers
PRESIDENT
Luke Vike
25 Millard Ct
Evansville, WI 53536
(608) 576 – 0697
tomahawkdr@yahoo.com
VICE- PRESIDENT
Winston Hopkins
504 Greenwood St
Madison WI 53716
(608) 577 – 3184
winstonjhopkins@gmail.com
RVP
Tom Penniston
PO Box 985
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 558 – 9657
pennistn@wekz.net
SECRETARY
Gary Hoffman
7104 Twin Sunset Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 698- 5388
glhoff29@gmail.com
TREASURER
April Cook
6606 Broad Creek Blvd
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 279 – 5838
apes65@hotmail.com
Email link - fatmuzkey@yahoo.com
At- Large Directors
Tony Alexander
tony53949@yahoo.com
Todd Berge
boogerb2@yahoo.com
Brett Cook
cookb@ixperts.com
Tony Enger
dcsok9@charter.net –
Henry Hempe
ahhempe@gmail.com
Rick Lane
bairtrack@charter.net
Mike Milia
mikemilia@charter.net
Nick Pierick
npierick@yahoo.com
Dan Reim
dsreim@gmail.com
Andy Schutz
tutanka33@gmail.com
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Submissions due by the 15th
Brett Cook
6606 Broad Creek Blvd
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 279 - 4160
cookb@ixperts.com
Term Exp
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Past Presidents
Bill Wood
Don Borchert
Gil Nimm
Steve Budnik
Kevin Wegner
Gary Greene
Brian Walsh
Fred Bachmann
Kevin Black
Norm Vike
Craig Eversoll
Geoff Crandall
Steve Reinstra
Jim Olson
Lee Bartolini
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Link - http://www.dsbait.com
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