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Posts: 135 | OPERATION MUSKIE Live Online Auction – Apr 16, 7:00 PM CST The live online auction will be hosted in the MuskieFirst chat room: http://www.outdoorsfirst.com/chat/?s=2 on Wed, Apr 16 at 7:00 PM CST. Please make sure you “test drive” the chat room. Last year there were issues and people were logged out after each time they hit the “SEND” button. You may need to load Mozilla Firefox. Thank you for supporting our Veterans by participating in the Operation Muskie 2014 live online auction. A VERY special thanks to the many lure manufacturers, guides, resorts, individuals, muskie clubs, professional organizations and companies that made many generous donations! Thank you for your support! Our Veterans make enormous sacrifices to serve our country and to preserve our freedom. Your support of Operation Muskie demonstrates your dedication to support our Veterans. Operation Muskie continues to meet its mission: "Putting Thanks Into Action!" Operation Muskie began in 2008 and is an extremely successful non-profit organization, providing our Veterans with an opportunity to relax after recent combat deployments. Each year this event pairs 20 Veterans with 10 world-class muskie fishing guides for an all-expenses-paid, fully-guided "welcome home" at world-famous Walsh’s Bay Store Camp on Lake of the Woods. Operation Muskie 2014 is scheduled for Jul 7-11. We are now preparing to support 20 more Veterans and bring our total number of Veterans supported to 140! For more information on Operation Muskie, please visit: http://www.operationmuskie.com/home.html If you win an auction lot, you will need to provide your name and address. Lot winners can then pay for their lot by sending a check to the Operation Muskie Treasurer or make a payment via the Operation Muskie PayPal. Treasurer and PayPal info can be found on the “Donations” page at http://www.operationmuskie.com/home.html After we receive the payment, the lot will be shipped. Shipping cost is included in the winning bid amount, but a donation of a nominal shipping cost is much appreciated. For the guide trips and resort stays, the name auction lot winner will be emailed to the guide/resort. At that time, the winner can coordinate and schedule at their convenience. Operation Muskie operates on a small & efficient budget. The entire OM staff is volunteers. All of the Operation Muskie guides donate 1 week of their valuable time during prime time fishing season. Operation Muskie could not happen without the continued support of the many sponsors. Many different companies, lure manufacturers, guides, resorts, muskie clubs and individuals make very generous donations. A special THANKS to MuskieFIRST for hosting and promoting this auction. Everyone working together enables us to sustain this adventure to support our Veterans. THANK YOU!!! | ||
OpMuskie |
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Posts: 135 | Description and pictures of lots will be posted in a few days. | ||
bigred2198 |
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Posts: 397 | Cant wait!! | ||
dougj |
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Posts: 906 Location: Warroad, Mn | Great! Get your check books warmed up! This is really a great experience for some very deserving folks! Doug Johnson | ||
AFchris |
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Posts: 265 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ | Great news!!! | ||
OpMuskie |
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Posts: 135 | Here are the auction lots. Auction will be LIVE in the MuskieFIRST chat room on Apr 16 at 7:00 PM CST. Once again… THANKS to the many great people, companies, resorts, guides... that made generous donations! Join in for the auction… buy great gear, guide trips & resort stays AND support our Vets! I will post pictures of the lots with lures & equipment at: http://www.operationmuskie.com and on Operation Muskie Facebook site. In addition, I will try to post pictures in individual replies to this thread. Lot #1: Lure package H2O Tackle Warthog & H20 Tackle Hammerhead: http://www.h2otackle.com 3 x Flowage Boa marabou bucktails: thanks to Corey Meyer for his donations, [email protected] Lot #2: Lure package 2 x H2O Tackle Cranky Nitros: http://www.h2otackle.com 2 x Flowage Boa marabou bucktails: thanks to Corey Meyer for his donations, [email protected] Bill Cooper custom glide bait: thanks Bill for your continued support… awesome hand made custom lures! Lot #3: Custom X lure package 2 x 6” Chubby Xs Fury 6.5 Fury 9.5 Black Magic Thanks to Chuck & Custom X for their continued support of OM: http://www.customxlures.com Lot #4: Lure package and Lakewood Junior Muskie Tackle box (black) All lures & equipment included in the photo ($20 MTO gift certificate, 2 x Magnum Bull Dawgs, Storm FlatStick, Kraze Jr, Double Cowgirl, FireLine, braided line scissors). These lures were donated by SSG King, a Vet that participated in OM 2013. He continues to support OM to provide other Vets with the same opportunity he received… what a class act! Lot #5: Last Cast Guides Service-Vilas County This is a one day guided musky trip for 1 or 2 people to be used in 2014. Peter Stoltman of Last Cast Guide Service is a well known guide with over 25 years of experience. Peter has the reputation of producing fish when no one else can. Contact Peter Stoltman at: [email protected] or call Peter at 715-614-4142 Lot #6: John Carlson Guide Trip – Price County, Wisconsin 1 Full Day Musky Fishing with Ross's Sport Shop: Guide John Carlson. John has 25 years experience as a multi-species fishing guide, specializing in the Phillips & Price County Wisconsin Area. Valid for 1 or 2 people. Valid for the 2014 season. For more information, go to: http://www.rosssportshop.com/ Lot #7: Doug Smith Guide Trip – Minocqua, Wisconsin Doug Smith Guide Trip: 1 full day guide trip. Good for 1 or 2 people. Expires 11-30-2014. Must call for appointment. Doug Smith is a professional, top-notch fishing guide, specializing in muskies in the Minocqua, Wisconsin area for 30+ years. He has over 18 years experience as a professional guide and specializes in the Minocqua / Tomahawk Chain, Lac Du Flambeau Chain, Manitowish Lakes Chain, Trout Lake, and many other smaller lakes within a 30-mile radius of Minocqua. For more information on Doug Smith Fishing Guide Service, go to http://www.dougsmithguide.com/index.shtml Lot #8: John Kleczewski Guide Trip – Price County, Wisconsin 1 Full Day Musky Fishing with Ross's Sport Shop: Guide John Kleczewski. John is a Phillips Wisconsin professional guide and owner of Lake X Lures. Valid for 1 or 2 people during the 2014 season. For more information, go to: http://www.rosssportshop.com/ Lot #9: Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge, LOTW, Canada: 7 nights for 2 people, when 2 people stay at regular price. Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge, LOTW, Canada: 7 nights for 2 people, when 2 people stay at regular price. Customers bring own boats & food. Valid for 2014 or 2015 seasons. Not valid month of July. For more information on the lodge, go to: http://www.tamarackislandwildernesslodge.com/ This trip was donated by Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge for the auction last year. Mark “Pepper” was the winner of this lot last year and donated it back to OM to auction this year. Thanks to “Pepper” and Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge for their support of OM! Lot #10: St Croix OM Rod, Shimano Curado 300E (right handed reel) This is an awesome rod! A St Croix Premier PM80MHF--custom made for Operation Muskie with OM Logo and US Flag. Thanks to St Croix rods for all of their continued support of Operation Muskie. Pair it up perfectly with a Shimano Curado 300E (the box for the reel is for a 301E but the reel is actually a 300E). Retail value of this combo is over $450, plus the rod is OM custom to remind you of supporting our Veterans! For more info on St Croix rods, please go to: http://www.stcroixrods.com/ Lot #11: Bryan Schaeffer Musky Guide Trip, Tomahawk Wi Musky Guide Service Bryan Schaeffer Musky Trip: 1 day guide trip, good for 1 or 2 people. Bryan Schaeffer is a fully licensed and insured guide. He has been guiding for over 20 years and specializes in Wisconsin Musky Fishing Guided Trip Adventures in Vilas, Oneida, & Portage Counties and Wisconsin Trophy Muskie Waters. For more information on Bryan Schaeffer Guide Service, go to: http://www.schaefferoutdoors.com or contact him at 920-915-2650 or [email protected]. Must call for appointment. Expires 11-30-2014. Lot #12: Brad’s Guide Service Trip on the Wisconsin River One day guided musky trip on the Wisconsin River with Brad Wirt to be used in the year 2014. Brad has been fishing the Wisconsin River his whole life and that experience has lead him and his clients to many trophy class fish. This trip is for an 8-9 hr day, for 1 or 2 people, Brad Specializes in muskies but also have a very good knowledge of bass, walleyes and northern pike on the system as well. Make arrangements with Brad at: 715-297-0977, or email at: [email protected]. Lot #13: Rubberhairy Tackle Guide Service This is a one day guided musky trip on the Bay of Green Bay or the Winnebago system to be used during 2014. Eric Larson, owner/operator of Rubber Hairy Tackle and Guide Service specializes in fishing these trophy waters with a combination of trolling and casting methods. Eric Larson can be reached at: 920-858-1659, or email through rubberhairytackle.com Lot # 14: Jeff Hanson Operator of Madison Musky Guide Service Jeff Hanson has fished his whole life and guiding for 18 years on the Madison Chain of lakes and has many 50”+ fish to his credit from those waters. This is a one day trip for 1 or 2 people to be used in 2014. Jeff Hanson can be contacted at: 608-848-3906 or by email at: [email protected]. Lot #15: Ty Sennett Guide service This is for a half day guided musky trip on the famous Chippewa Flowage for 1 or 2 people. Ty has over 25 years of experience on the flowage and is a very well known and respected guide, educator, and tackle manufacturer in Hayward, WI. TY Sennett can be reached at: 715-462-9403 or 612-839-1227. Lot #16: Aaron Meyer Guide service This is for a half-day guided musky trip. Aaron targets HUGE muskies in central MN. Valid for 1 or 2 people for the 2014 season. Aaron Meyer can be reached at: 320 260-0961 or http://aaronmeyermuskies.com Lot #17: Lure package and Lakewood Junior Muskie Tackle box (charcoal grey) All lures & equipment included in the photo ($20 MTO gift certificate, Super Mag Bull Dawg The Pounder, Regular Bull Dawg, Rapala X-Rap, Shallow Invader, Shallow Raider, Vibrax SuperBou, Sebile Magic Swimmer, Wade’s Wobbler, Boobie Trap, Tyrant, Storm Giant Suspending Superstick). These lures were donated by SSG King, a Vet that participated in OM 2013. He continues to support OM to provide other Vets with the same opportunity he received… what a class act! Lot #18: Mitchell’s Guide Service, Devil’s Lake, ND 1 Full Day Fishing with Mitchell's Guide Service. Devils Lake, North Dakota's finest fishing for walleye and northern pike. Valid for 1 or 2 people. Valid for the 2014 season. For more information, go to: http://www.fishdevilslake.net/ Lot #19: Musky Innovations Bull Dawg Split Grip Hall of Fame series rod, Magnum/swimbait/jerkbait, 8’3” Heavy This is an awesome rod… thnaks to Musky Innovations for their generous donation. For more info, please go to: http://www.muskyinnovations.com The Hall of Fame Series Bull Dawg Rods were designed by Musky Innovations’ owner Brad Ruh. They are made with IM9 high modulus tTec Nanoweave graphite. Each rod has a split grip which means the rod is lighter and more sensitive. They come complete with 11 Fuji Alconite guides and a strong Fuji reel seat. The rods are all 8’3” a perfect length for nearly all fishing applications. The length ensures far accurate casts with ease and allows for extra leverage when it comes time to set the hook. They also aid in playing a fish to the net with ultimate control. Lot #20: St Croix OM Rod & Shimano Curado 301E (left handed reel) This is an awesome rod! A St Croix Premier PM80MHF--custom made for Operation Muskie with OM Logo and US Flag. Thanks to St Croix rods for all of their continued support of Operation Muskie. Pair it up perfectly with a Shimano Curado 301E. Retail value of this combo is over $450, plus the rod is OM custom to remind you of supporting our Veterans! For more info on St Croix rods, please go to: http://www.stcroixrods.com/ Lot #21: Lures and Migizi Muskie spatula 10” Jake Mepps Musky Marabou Migizi muskie spatula and bottle opener Lot #22: Migizi handcrafted rod, XLH 8’0 Heavy Thanks to Migizi for their support donating this awesome rod. You have seen these rods at the shows… very impressive. Here is a chance to own one and support a Vet! For more info on Migizi, please go to: http://www.migizifishingrods.com Lot #23: Capt. Matt Raley of Hideaway Hollow Outfitters Matt fishes all over Vilas, Oneida, Forest, and Iron counties and has donated a 1 day guided trip for 1 or 2 people to be used during 2014. Matt has a great knowledge of many different types of lakes throughout the large area that he specializes in. Matt Raley can be contacted at: 715-347-4868, or by email at: [email protected]. Lot #24: Rod Bearer Guide Service Musky trip with Al Frost Al Frost guides out of Rollie and Helens and is offering a half day guided musky trip in Vilas or Oneida counties. Specializing in muskies makes Al very dedicated to providing a quality musky trip to his clients. Al Frost can be reached at: 715-892-0606 Lot #25: Lakewood Medium Muskie Tackle Box and Lure Package All items pictured in photo are included in this lot. Lakewood medium tackle box with the following lures in it. 6- plastic lures, 16- crank baits, 16- glide/jerk baits, 6- top water, 8- double tens, 6- spinners. This is donated by Jay Jones from Pennsylvania. All items are lightly used but good condition. ALL barbs are crimped. Lot #26: 26” Custom Operation Muskie Double “Qazillion” bucktail Not even sure what size double blade bucktail to call it. In the side by side you can see how much bigger it is compared to normal double ten. Blades are 6x4 inches and the over all length is 26 inches long. Three sections of skirting. Each section is 20 inches long. Hooks are 14/0 (same size they fish for gators). Rod designed and painted the beads.This OM bucktail is designed and built by Rod Provost with the help of Matt Wirth who handmade these blades and clevis. He also laser etched the logo and motto in the blades. Gene Seuring of Leaders and Lures color blended the skirting. Rod Provost once again put his heart into making a custom item to support Operation Muskie. Thanks Rod, Matt & Gene!!! Lot #27: Paul Klein 2-day hunting trip Paul Klein 2 day hunting trip: 1 day Diver hunt on the Lake Winnebago system and a 1 day Sea duck hunt on Michigan (weather permitting) for 2 people to be used this year (2014). Winning Bidders need to have all personal gear including: proper licensing and stamps, dress for conditions, shotguns, and shells. Contact Paul Klein for booking and additional details at 920-517- 0249 or [email protected] Paul has guided for Operation Muskie every year since 2008 and is the Operation Muskie Chief Guide. Thanks for all his support fund raising and donating several trips EVERY year to this auction to support Operation Muskie Lot #28: Mylie’s Place Resort, LOTW, Canada, one week for 4 people Mylie’s Place Resort, LOTW, Canada: one week, 2 bedroom, light housekeeping cabin for up to 4 people. Accommodations only. Non-transferrable. Dates - applicable, based on availability at time of booking: August 23 - Sept 13, 2014. This can also be used for the 2015 season. Exact 2015 dates are not set but would be the similar time frame. As a courtesy to Justin, the resort owner, that continues to make this generous donation every year, he prefers it to be first time guests. That is not mandatory, as long as he doesn’t get someone cancelling an existing reservation to make use of this great deal. Thanks to Justin for his continued support for donating this great resort stay every year supporting Op Muskie! For more information on Mylie’s Place Resort, please got to: http://www.myliesplaceresort.com/ | ||
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Posts: 397 | This is SSG King. Thanks for the kind words, a little embarrassed to be mentioned . It is nothing compared to what the trip was like and all those involved in it. I hope to Help out for many years to come. On that note bid away gentleman!!! | ||
OpMuskie |
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Posts: 135 | Lot #1: Lure package H2O Tackle Warthog & H20 Tackle Hammerhead: http://www.h2otackle.com 3 x Flowage Boa marabou bucktails: thanks to Corey Meyer for his donations, [email protected] Attachments ---------------- Lot 1.JPG (121KB - 297 downloads) | ||
OpMuskie |
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Posts: 135 | Lot #2: Lure package 2 x H2O Tackle Cranky Nitros: http://www.h2otackle.com 2 x Flowage Boa marabou bucktails: thanks to Corey Meyer for his donations, [email protected] Bill Cooper custom glide bait: thanks Bill for your continued support… awesome hand made custom lures! Attachments ---------------- Lot 2.JPG (120KB - 308 downloads) | ||
OpMuskie |
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Posts: 135 | Lot #3: Custom X lure package 2 x 6” Chubby Xs Fury 6.5 Fury 9.5 Black Magic Thanks to Chuck & Custom X for their continued support of OM: http://www.customxlures.com Attachments ---------------- Lot 3.JPG (111KB - 303 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 135 | Lot #4: Lure package and Lakewood Junior Muskie Tackle box (black) All lures & equipment included in the photo ($20 MTO gift certificate, 2 x Magnum Bull Dawgs, Storm FlatStick, Kraze Jr, Double Cowgirl, FireLine, braided line scissors). These lures were donated by SSG King, a Vet that participated in OM 2013. He continues to support OM to provide other Vets with the same opportunity he received… what a class act! Attachments ---------------- Lot 4.JPG (96KB - 277 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 135 | Lot #10: St Croix OM Rod, Shimano Curado 300E (right handed reel) This is an awesome rod! A St Croix Premier PM80MHF--custom made for Operation Muskie with OM Logo and US Flag. Thanks to St Croix rods for all of their continued support of Operation Muskie. Pair it up perfectly with a Shimano Curado 300E (the box for the reel is for a 301E but the reel is actually a 300E). Retail value of this combo is over $450, plus the rod is OM custom to remind you of supporting our Veterans! For more info on St Croix rods, please go to: http://www.stcroixrods.com/ Attachments ---------------- Lot 10.JPG (95KB - 293 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 135 | Lot #17: Lure package and Lakewood Junior Muskie Tackle box (charcoal grey) All lures & equipment included in the photo ($20 MTO gift certificate, Super Mag Bull Dawg The Pounder, Regular Bull Dawg, Rapala X-Rap, Shallow Invader, Shallow Raider, Vibrax SuperBou, Sebile Magic Swimmer, Wade’s Wobbler, Boobie Trap, Tyrant, Storm Giant Suspending Superstick). Attachments ---------------- Lot 17.JPG (112KB - 297 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 135 | Lot #20: St Croix OM Rod & Shimano Curado 301E (left handed reel) This is an awesome rod! A St Croix Premier PM80MHF--custom made for Operation Muskie with OM Logo and US Flag. Thanks to St Croix rods for all of their continued support of Operation Muskie. Pair it up perfectly with a Shimano Curado 301E. Retail value of this combo is over $450, plus the rod is OM custom to remind you of supporting our Veterans! For more info on St Croix rods, please go to: http://www.stcroixrods.com/ Attachments ---------------- Lot 20.JPG (112KB - 306 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 16632 Location: The desert | Does the hunting trip come with a free swim in Winnebago? | ||
OpMuskie |
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Posts: 135 | Lot #21: Lures and Migizi Muskie spatula 10” Jake Mepps Musky Marabou Migizi muskie spatula and bottle opener Attachments ---------------- Lot 21.JPG (116KB - 304 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 135 | Lot #25: Lakewood Medium Muskie Tackle Box and Lure Package All items pictured in photo are included in this lot. Lakewood medium tackle box with the following lures in it. 6- plastic lures, 16- crank baits, 16- glide/jerk baits, 6- top water, 8- double tens, 6- spinners. This is donated by Jay Jones from Pennsylvania. All items are lightly used but good condition. ALL barbs are crimped. | ||
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Posts: 2 | Sure, swimming is alright especially when decoys need adjusting and I don't want to move the boat...or if the boat is full of water. | ||
bigred2198 |
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Posts: 397 | Can we get a pic of lot 25,and 26 Thanks | ||
OpMuskie |
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Posts: 135 | Lot #25: Lakewood Medium Muskie Tackle Box and Lure Package All items pictured in photo are included in this lot. Lakewood medium tackle box with the following lures in it. 6- plastic lures, 16- crank baits, 16- glide/jerk baits, 6- top water, 8- double tens, 6- spinners. This is donated by Jay Jones from Pennsylvania. All items are lightly used but good condition. ALL barbs are crimped. Attachments ---------------- Lot 25.jpg (337KB - 294 downloads) Lot 25-2.jpg (361KB - 281 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 135 | Lot #26: 26” Custom Operation Muskie Double “Qazillion” bucktail Not even sure what size double blade bucktail to call it. In the side by side you can see how much bigger it is compared to normal double ten. Blades are 6x4 inches and the over all length is 26 inches long. Three sections of skirting. Each section is 20 inches long. Hooks are 14/0 (same size they fish for gators). Rod designed and painted the beads.This OM bucktail is designed and built by Rod Provost with the help of Matt Wirth who handmade these blades and clevis. He also laser etched the logo and motto in the blades. Gene Seuring of Leaders and Lures color blended the skirting. Rod Provost once again put his heart into making a custom item to support Operation Muskie. Thanks Rod, Matt & Gene!!! Attachments ---------------- Lot 26-3.jpg (286KB - 298 downloads) Lot 26.jpg (387KB - 297 downloads) Lot 26-2.jpg (261KB - 276 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 397 | The bucktail is great!! | ||
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Posts: 1283 | I didn't see it mentioned so i might as well. Back when Jason Hamernicks house burnt down I made a donation and won a box of Weagles from Sworral. After a few weeks of not receiving anything I PMed Steve to just send me one and I wanted to donate the rest of them to Operation Muskie. At this point I still haven't received anything and just want them all to go to OM. I hope you get them and it helps get a vet on the water or they help someone catch a beast! Mike | ||
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Posts: 17 Location: Grand Forks AFB | Any reason that there isnt a silent auction this year? Were the number of donation items down from past years? Jon F OM3 | ||
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Posts: 1 | How about swimming in Lake Michigan with the hunting trip? Or diving? Edited by stanleycharles 4/16/2014 7:59 PM | ||
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