Okuma Photo Contest 6/15-6/30
Slamr
Posted 6/15/2009 10:23 PM (#383910)
Subject: Okuma Photo Contest 6/15-6/30





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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs
It's time for the next installment of the Okuma Photo Contest!

With muskie fishing seasons open most everywhere, we should see some good nature shots, some great "this is how you hold a muskie" pics, maybe a few smiling release moments...bring'em on! The winner of this contest is RARELY of the slob holding the biggest slob of the bunch, but the best picture overall. Don't worry if that fish you got was only 32", or if you lost one but got a shot that epitomized your day on the water - enter it! So impress me with your photo taking abilities.

Make sure to check out not only the rules below, but Okuma Fishing, supporter of so many MuskieFIRST events at http://www.okumafishing.com

Pretty basic rules: A new thread will be started at the beginning of every month, and will be active for between one week and 15 days. Contestants will enter a picture (ANY picture related to fishing or muskies in some way) by posting to the Okuma Fishing Monthly Photo Contest thread. At the end of that week myself, Mark Rogers of Okuma (California_Muskie screen name) and Mike Winther (lambeau) will judge the pictures. Judging will be based on photo quality and presentation versus being judged soley on fish size. Pictures should be related to muskie fishing, but do not necessarily need to include an actual fish. Enter as many times as you want, but you can only enter each picture one time.

***SPECIAL CONTINGENCY RULE: The BEST picture submitted per month where either a person in the picture is wearing or displaying the Okuma logo or brand, or where any Okuma product is CLEARLY VISIBLE will ALSO be the winner of a special contingency prize. What that prize is going to be.....stay tuned!

Please make sure to check out the new Red Isis reel, the EvX line of rods and my personal favorite, the Induron reels. Thanks again to Okuma Fishing for their continued support of MuskieFIRST and our users!



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jasonvkop
Posted 6/15/2009 11:29 PM (#383921 - in reply to #383910)
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Location: Michigan
Boy these fish love those big plastic baits!


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50"skie
Posted 6/16/2009 8:52 AM (#383948 - in reply to #383921)
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Caught this one on thursday

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rpike
Posted 6/16/2009 4:23 PM (#384056 - in reply to #383948)
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Location: Minneapolis
Here's a tiger from the cold, rainy, MN opener


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rpike
Posted 6/16/2009 4:26 PM (#384057 - in reply to #384056)
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Location: Minneapolis
Successful release


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muskie_man
Posted 6/16/2009 6:15 PM (#384072 - in reply to #383910)
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Location: South Portsmouth, KY
45 release


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agarofalo
Posted 6/16/2009 7:41 PM (#384082 - in reply to #383910)
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Location: st clair shores, MI
our opening weekend on st clair toury winner 1st place chapter 58 muskies inc , MOMC june derby and Joe LaPage Classic 51 7/8 inch 21 girth 34.85 lbs released


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AJBabcock
Posted 6/16/2009 9:33 PM (#384097 - in reply to #383910)
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first fish for my buddy 32 incher with a tag from the dnr tag was 47 007

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Will Schultz
Posted 6/17/2009 4:19 PM (#384203 - in reply to #384097)
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Location: Grand Rapids, MI

AJBabcock - 6/16/2009 10:33 PM first fish for my buddy 32 incher with a tag from the dnr tag was 47 007

AJBabcock - 6/16/2009  9:33 PM

first fish for my buddy 32 incher with a tag from the dnr tag was 47 007

I tagged that fish 6/15/08 and it was 27.5"

If you haven't already reported it would you please provide the information at this site - http://www.michigandnr.com/taggedfish/

Thanks!
Will

AJBabcock
Posted 6/17/2009 9:46 PM (#384267 - in reply to #383910)
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Another one today 39incher with a dnr tag 47 159


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stinger
Posted 6/17/2009 9:56 PM (#384271 - in reply to #384203)
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
This mid-30 inch tiger was taking a cruise around the lake with its head out of the water. Had to kick the Minnkota up into high gear to keep up with her. She didn't seem to mind me tagging along for a couple pics.


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stinger
Posted 6/17/2009 9:58 PM (#384272 - in reply to #384271)
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Posts: 93


Location: Minneapolis, MN
And one more...


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allegheny river kid
Posted 6/17/2009 10:07 PM (#384274 - in reply to #383910)
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Location: Sw Pennsylvania
My best friend sayin Thanks! and goodbye to a beautiful 45 from cave run.

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cband
Posted 6/19/2009 12:22 PM (#384572 - in reply to #383910)
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Location: W-PA
Here are two pics from my 21 month old daughter's(dressed like a boy in a fishing shirt) first muskie fishing trip with dad. Waiting to launch and looking for the follow...


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hodaghawg
Posted 6/19/2009 3:16 PM (#384609 - in reply to #383910)
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Location: Rhinelander
My nephew, with a monster


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Marc J
Posted 6/19/2009 6:06 PM (#384627 - in reply to #383910)
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Posts: 313


Location: On your favorite spot
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Marc J
Posted 6/19/2009 6:09 PM (#384628 - in reply to #384609)
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Location: On your favorite spot
fiancee's first of the season


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tuffy1
Posted 6/19/2009 10:51 PM (#384661 - in reply to #383910)
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Location: Racine, Wi
I suppose I have to throw an Okuma picture in here. If ya look by my feet, you can even see an Induron and an EVx stick.


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Shamrocker
Posted 6/20/2009 10:32 PM (#384771 - in reply to #383910)
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Heres a couple of little guys from the other night thank goodness for self-timers
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Shamrocker
Posted 6/20/2009 10:35 PM (#384772 - in reply to #383910)
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I guess I dont have that down yet!!! Sorry anyone help

*Shamrocker: your pics need to be saved as JPEGS, which will decrease the size of the pics, and will allow you to post them.
IFishAll
Posted 6/21/2009 11:00 PM (#384869 - in reply to #383910)
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Location: Rockford Il
Fathers Day 38"


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Will Schultz
Posted 6/21/2009 11:30 PM (#384880 - in reply to #383910)
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Location: Grand Rapids, MI
quackaddict9
Posted 6/22/2009 12:17 AM (#384884 - in reply to #384661)
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Location: Bemidji, MN
tuffy1 - 6/19/2009 10:51 PM

I suppose I have to throw an Okuma picture in here. If ya look by my feet, you can even see an enduron and an EVx stick. :o


and maybe your sweatshirt too??
Marshall
Posted 6/22/2009 3:16 PM (#384966 - in reply to #384884)
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Location: Stones throw away...finally!!
A couple from the Big V a couple weekends ago. Woke up Friday morning and the truck said it was 38 degrees about 5;30 - 6:00 AM. Pretty chilly, but with the fog on the water, very scenic to wake up to. Not too bad of a picture for a camera phone.

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floydss
Posted 6/22/2009 10:34 PM (#385052 - in reply to #383910)
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Location: north west wisconsin
My boy and a beautiful 30"


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Muskyhunter247
Posted 6/22/2009 11:05 PM (#385058 - in reply to #383910)
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Here are a couple pics



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rpike
Posted 6/23/2009 1:06 PM (#385140 - in reply to #384082)
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Location: Minneapolis
That LSC fish is amazingly long. It's so long, it makes a healthy 21" girth look skinny. Wow. Nice markings, too!
Timbrr
Posted 6/26/2009 7:56 AM (#385787 - in reply to #383910)
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Location: Northwoods
A flowage fish...


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Will Schultz
Posted 6/26/2009 8:40 AM (#385789 - in reply to #383910)
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Location: Grand Rapids, MI
MI-DNR photographer David Kenyon contacted me and wanted some photos of LSC muskies. "No problem" I said... then the conversation went further and he wanted LSC big water/big boat photos. "I can't do that but... I think I know who can help." Scott D'Eath (MOMC president) was able to set up a photo trip with past MOMC president Brad Horton. David's son was home on leave from Ft. Bragg (he's an Air Force meteorologist) it didn't need to be said that he got first fish and as many as he wanted all morning. James hasn't fished since he was very young and this was a completely new experience for him.

Here's (L to R) David Kenyon, James Kenyon, Brad Horton and Scott D'Eath with James 50.25