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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Where: Presque Isle, WI. - staying at Skyview Lodge http://www.skyviewlodge.com
When: Thursday October 25th to Sunday October 28th.
Why: cause it is arguably the best time of the year to get a Wisconsin trophy fish!
For the second time, we're going to run a Wisconsin trophy hunt, this October, with Thursday the 25th being the start date (arrival) and running through Sunday the 28th. This truly is the best time of the year to lock horns with a fat fish in Wisconsin, and the waters of Presque Isle are among the best places in the state to do it. The sucker bite will be on, the cisco spawn getting rolling, and the big mama's will be hungy. The great people who run Skyview Lodge http://www.skyviewlodge.com have put together an AMAZING price package for all MuskieFIRST anglers, and can sleep over 40 in total.
We're looking at an arrival date of Thursday the 25th, with the "official" outing starting Friday morning.
Breakfast and basic sack lunches will be specially prepared for those who go to the outing for a low price Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and meetings will be held both Friday and Saturday night. Howie Meyer http://www.sevenislandsguideservice.com will be speaking on Friday night to educate on the area, tactics that are hot, and to basically give everyone a positive lay of the land for the rest of the weekend. Each day though, Howie and Adam Johnson (owner of Skyview and area guide) will be going from table to table in the meeting area marking maps and getting all attendees right on fish.
Last year was a blast, with an overwhelmingly positive response from all who attended....so much so that there are only a few spots left right now at Skyview ALREADY! Not to fear though, other lodging is available in the area with the same price plan. Carlin Lake Lodge http://www.carlinlakelodge.com will be first alternate location and if we do fill Skyview AND Carlin, there are other places available for attendees!
Price: $50/day. This includes lodging, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (breakfast and lunch), as well as Thursday for dinner. $50 a day for that....if you cant afford this price, you need to be workin, not fishing!
To book your lodgings call Skyview Lodge at (800) 480-2928, tell them you are going to be attending the MuskieFIRST event!
We hope to see you all at Skyview this year! Post here with questions and indicate if you've already got lodgings, and if you're looking to attend! |
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| ok, maybe it doesn't suck...
But its really far to drive and its going to be cold! 
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Location: Algonquin, ILL | Let's see who should I blame for not being able to go hmmm I think I'll Blame Slamr why not he's like a Duck as this stuff just rolls off his back.
Unfortunatly I can not go again as that is when the Boss (wife) & I go to Vegas to celebrate Her B-Day, we have been doing every year for 30 years now so I would be in deep DO-DO if I cancelled
Hope you guys have fun and save some fish for me
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| Something tells me I'll get talked into this one !!! Have alot going on right now , but I had a blast last year with everyone , plus a fat 49" didn't hurt the situation !! I'd hate to miss out on this trip , it's truly a blast !!! |
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Location: Racine, Wi | I may be up there at that time, so I may be able to meet up with you all at some point. Our next little one should be here by then, so we're heading up to Gma and Gpas for a quick weekend around that time. Dude, this may actually work out, cause I KNOW I'll be fishing, although I'll be fishing the Flambeau Chain not PI (I don't think) |
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| Count me in...I love that area during the end of October!! Worrall, who you fishin' with? |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | Well, the Point boys will be there. Pointer and I have our room already reserved, but unfortunately we won't be up until Friday night cause of that thing called school. |
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Location: Neenah, WI | Slmr,
I already have a room booked at skyview for thurs night thru sat night.
Look out hopeful - Grasshopper on the loose. ( Me thinks we will catch him)
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Location: Mt. Prospect, il | How many of the lakes in the area get worked during this outing. |
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Location: Gurnee, Illinois | Don't worry about the lakes being crowded, there are so many to choose from. Last year was a blast, this year will be no different. With the great deal Adam set up, make sure you tip the staff at the Skyview, they work really hard at the bar and kitchen. Howie is worth every penny as a guide, but if he is booked for the weekend, Forbes Taylor or Chris Monroe may be available, and both are experts in the area. If the Skyview fills up, the Carlin Club is an awesome place to stay and eat, and Mitch is very knowledgeable about muskie fishing the whole area. If anyone needs any more info let me know, I may be able to help.
Dave |
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Location: Southwest PA | I procastinated just a touch to long. I just tried to get in at Skyview but they are sold out already, so we're in at Carlin Lake.
If you have never been at one of the MuskieFirst outtings this is the one you need to go to.
Your not going to get a better deal than what is being offered here. The food, the service, everything was great.
Dont be one of the people sitting back reading the posts on Sunday night after everyone returns home from the outting, posting all the pictures, describing the wonderful time they had, thanking everyone that made this such a great time, and think to yourself "Man, I should've gone...". Just go.
Rich W |
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Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water | Lori, Cleo, and I are booked!
See you up there Thursday night! |
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Location: Wheeling, IL. | OK, I’ll start the groveling! Have plans to get there Thursday night. Looking to be a net man (boat slut) for someone Friday and Sunday. Fished with K-bob and Rich W. last year and hoping to mix it up a little this year. Anyone with a boat willing to take a chance?
Edited by rldourlain 7/27/2007 4:15 PM
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Location: Chicago | As Rich said they are full........ Dammit. Have boat, have no room..... |
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Location: Wheeling, IL. | did you try Carlin Lake Lodge http://www.carlinlakelodge.com will be first alternate location and if we do fill Skyview AND Carlin, there are other places available for attendees!
Check with Slamr
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Don't check with me, book with Carlin. If they are full, THEN check with me, and I will reach out to Adam Johnson to find out where the next alternate location will be. |
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Location: The desert | Yes the Point crew will be up there, although I need to teach TJ about the importance of fishing a full moon.....and he wants to go to class....hahaha! We'll be up Thursday afternoon. |
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| I ate at the SkyView on Saturday. They're really looking forward to seeing everybody again this year! |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | You know Pointer, some of us make a point to be in class during school! But I think I can make a serious effort not to for this occassion. |
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| this is a truly great time.
with Skyview full, definitely give Carlin a call as they have a very nice resort. it's nearby to the HQ/restaurant at Skyview and those who stayed at Carlin last year reported it to be a great place to stay.
http://www.carlinlakelodge.com
(715) 686-2255
be sure to tell them you're with the MuskieFirst Outing.
and the fishing's so good you can catch 'em without even making a cast...
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Location: Ogden, Ut | lambeau - 7/30/2007 12:46 PM
and the fishing's so good you can catch 'em without even making a cast...
It's been done...
S.
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Location: Brookfield, WI | A smiling cotton wearer. What's wicking away the moisture? 
Kevin
Big water fishing.
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Location: Des Moines IA | Stayed @ Carlin last year. Great resort. tried to book a room today, but they're closed on Mondays. Doh! Definately calling them tomorrow. |
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Location: Wheeling, IL. | some of us need the advanage of being able to WALK (not necessarly in a straight line) to our rooms at nite, right Kevin? |
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| Moss Back,
Thanks for throwing my name in the hat for being a guide that weekend. Let me know if you here anyone is interested.
Trust all is well with you and the family.
Headed north again for a week. Fishing has been pretty good of late. Nothing real big yet. have you been fishing?
Thanks
Chris |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Chris,
I'm pretty sure that Howie is full for the weekend, and I know last year Forbes was totally booked, can you post here a little about you, your guide service and how people can get in touch with you? I know at least a few guys were hoping for guides last year and couldnt find anyone. |
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Location: Des Moines IA | Confirmed with Carlin today, so Team RumbleKnott should be there. I sure hope we make it, because it's my turn for a fat 49 incher ................ |
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