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Thor Pearson and Odyssey Lures (www.odysseylures.com) have just amazed me with their generosity!!! Heading in a number of new directions, Thor wanted to open up some of their newer additions to their overall product line. With both BobM and Mr. Tuomi (sorry, I didn't catch the first name) no longer affiliated in any way shape or form with Odyssey lures; they have newly acquired both Ukko North America and the Phantom and Viper product lines. These events may not be the freshest news, but I have it on Thor's word that Odyssey is making a very serious move towards going away from the foam construction (again, I apologize if I am simplifying) to more of a wood-based construction. This will greatly enhance both the consistency of the bait's productivity in the water, but will also cut down greatly on variability between the baits off the shelf. But to showcase some of their newer items, Odyssey is donating:
1. Ukko U30 Crankbait - 12"
2. Ukko U40 Crankbait - 16"
3. Ukko U60 Crankbait - 26.5" (!!!!) and yes, it does catch muskies, I was told that a 47" was taken on the 26.5" size just recently.
4. Phantom Glider
5. 5.5" Phantom Glider
6. Viper Topwater/Glider
To contact Odyssey directly about their enhanced product line or to check out the large number of products already listed with them go to their website at www.odysseylures.com. In addition you can contact them in more "traditional" manners through:
P.O. Box 253
Centerville, MN.
55038
Phone: (651)653-6810
Fax: (651)653-6881
All we can say is THANKS A LOT ODYSSEY, and we look forward to seeing you on the site in the future!!
Slamr
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| slamr, you mean they will start to make wooden pigs after the English original ones?
we use the ukko 40cm and ukko 60cm for trolling for pike here as well. Never know if a catfish or a huge pike grabs it. So far the biggest was 112cm on a 40cm one. | |
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| Ever look out from that weed-bed or rock bar that you're beating to death...over to the expanses of open water and think: "how do I start chasing those PIGS I hear about that live in the deep?". I HAVE YOUR SOLUTION!!!
Paul Klein of Last Frontier Guide Service, one of the foremost practioners and teachers of the hunt for open water muskies, has graciously donated a day on the water to the Ashton Fund for the 20th of August!!! Having over 13 years of guiding experience, and 10 years of writing and lecturing, the winner of this offering puts themself in a position to open up a whole new world of possibilities in their muskie fishing methodology, to learn to chase and catch those fish that are rarely accessed by the masses of muskie crazies. Writing for both Musky Hunter and Esox Angler and sponsored by Tuffy Boats, Mercury Outboards, Frabil, and Bottom Line Electronics (among others), Paul brings not only years of experience, but a well equipped rig from which to enjoy your day on the water. Only thing you need to bring is a positive attitude and a few victory cigars for this day either late this fall or next year. This is yet another chance to chase Wisconsin Muskies with a recognized pro muskie fisherman!
For more information on Paul Klein and what he will be offering feel free to contact him directly at:
Paul Klein
Last Frontier Guide Service
W7042 Lincoln Rd.
Van Dyne, WI. 54979
Home # (920)688-3899
Fax# (920)688-3298
Email: [email protected]
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| River Run Tackle (www.riverruntackle.com) have come up BIG for the auction!!! Having taken the muskie world by storm with the manta last year, they've now offered to give to the Ashton fund a chance for a lucky bidder to cash in on a few of the newer Super Shallow Mantas! Paul Peck, owner of River Run, has donated both 5 Mantas, and 5 Super Shallow Mantas! Though the manta is the most widely known of the River Run product line, they also offer crankbaits and topwaters (to my knowledge counting down River Run crankbaits was the key to success for the team that took the Madison event on the PMTT). To view both the Manta and Super Shallow Manta as well as the rest of the River Run product line go to their website at www.riverruntackle.com or via....
e-mail: [email protected]
N7145 Torgerson Road
Iola, WI 54945-9675
Voice: (715) 445-3178
Fax: (715) 445-5485
Slamr
*more to come, my typing paws are just getting tired!!!
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| ANOTHER GUIDE DATE COMIN!!!
HC Meyer of 7Islands Guide Service is offering up Saturday Nov. the 9th for a full day's TROPHY HUNTING in his home waters of the Presque Isle, Wisconsin area. If there is ever a time to chase the big fall fatties, this day may be that time. A consistent contributor to the internet muskie world, HC comes well equipped to provide a great day on the water and a hell of a chance for that wall-hanger, re-production of course! For more information contact HC "Howie" Meyer directly at:
7Islands Guide Service
[email protected]
(715)686-7155
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| Here's another one I gurantee none of you saw coming...
The fine folks out at Down-East Sportscraft, Inc. manufacturer of the Down-East Fishing Rod Holders have offered up a lot of 4 S-10 Salty Rod Holders. Basically the standard for removeable rod holders, they are easy to use, durable and will fit even the largest of muskie rods. Being that the rod holders can be pointed and angled in many ways they are not only a great tool for trolling (flat line, prop wash, planer board, etc.) but serve well as holders to keep the rods out of the way during the cold months of sucker season. For a closer view of the S-10s go to http://www.down-east.com/salty_s10.htm. And for more information on the entire Down-East product line go to http://www.down-east.com or email at [email protected] or call 800-553-7323.
Slamr
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| ANOTHER ITEM COMIN!!!
Schunke Hydraulic Fishing Lures (www.schunkelures.com), maker of the Bugsy Bait, have gone WWWWAAAAAYYYYYY overboard in showing their generosity and their committment to the muskie world!!! They've generously donated a full assortment of the Bugsy Bait, both in the rattle style, as well as without rattles....10 of each style, all colors you see on their site!!! The Bugsy has a very erratic two foot side-to-side motion that DOES NOT require any fancy twitching or jerking. The Bugsy runs two to eight foot deep depending on the retrieval speed you choose, making this bait ideal for many conditions. Schunke also sells some really hot inline spinners, using rubber tails and grubs in the place of traditional hair. To access their site on the web go to www.schunkelures.com, call directly at 715-569-3662, or email at [email protected]. Thanks again Jerry, and welcome to the MuskieFirst community!
Slamr
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| Another great item coming via the generosity of a company heavily invested in the muskie world....
Lakewood Products has gone out of their way to make sure that they are contributing and have offered up a Lakewood Musky Upright, an $80 value, to the auction. A short description is...
Style AO35
14"H x 8"W x 18½"L
Two zippered side pockets for storage
More compact, yet durable
Lakewood carries what is considered by many the pinnacle of musky tackle boxes, from small compact spinnerbait and reel cases, to the THE MUSKY MONSTER!!! For a viewing of the complete line up of products from Lakewood, go to www.lakewoodproducts.com, and for the muskie tackle boxes go directly to http://www.lakewoodproducts.com/fishing_page/product/. And for other ways to contact them....
Lakewood Products · 275 June Street · Berlin, WI 54923
Phone: 920-361-7717 · Fax: 920-361-7719
[email protected]
THANK YOU LAKEWOOD!!!
Slamr
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| Dang Slamr, you have time to work? Thanks for your efforts here. Some great stuff. I can't wait for this one. That's alot of bugsey baits. Not only can they be very erratic but I am sure they can be speed trolled too. | |
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| I think I'll bid on these bugsy baits. They look great and might make a good twitchbait. | |
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| BTTT!!! More to come boys, save your pennies...and remember, August the 20th in the chat room....get in early to get a good seat!
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| And again, many thank you's go out to Slamr, for his continued efforts on behalf of my family. More thank you's to everyone that has donated items for the auction. And even more thank you's go to everyone on this board who continue to support this cause on behalf of my grandson, Ashton. Thank you one and all, your help is truly appreciated.
Gram Jo--------- [:halo:] [:kiss:] | |
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| Muskiegoddess,
You ain't seen nothin yet. I've got a TON of great donations to put up on site, just gotta find the typing power to put them in.
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| Slamr--If I can help in any way, just let me know. I would love to be a part of all that is done to help my grandson. JO--------[:kiss:] | |
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| Slamr, what time are you starting this shindig? With all of those donations it might have to be a 24hr marathon[:p]
You're doing a hell of a job.
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| Slamr,
Thank you for the hard work, sir. With the effort and hard work extended by Mr Cady and guys onsite like you and Richard, and many more---there are no words.
Thank you all again. | |
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| Been busy the last few days....took me a while to get to posting A BUNCH MORE ADDITIONS TO THE AUCTION....we are so FAR from being getting the necessary items for the auction that you're going to be AMAZED by the generosity that the muskie world is showing by bringing things to help a worth cause!!!
Innovative Sport Group (www.isgfishing.com), known best as the maker of the famous Herbie Rig sucker rig has offered to bring a number of great items to the auction!!! ISG products are designed for Bass, Musky, Walleye and Panfish anglers, and can be found both on their online catalog as well as in many popular muskie outlets!
To the auction they have donated both a half dozen of their Boss Hawg Topwater Baits, and the same number of hand-tied leaders Musky Bill Leaders.
To view their products directly go to:
http://www.isgfishing.com/acatalog/Online_Catalog_Musky__and_Pike_F...
To contact them directly contact Karen Schutts at:
Innovative Sport Group
E5602 County BB
Menomonie, WI 54751
Email: [email protected]
800-513-5901 - Ordering Only
715-235-2233 - Office
715-235-9374 - Fax
Slamr
*more to come...keep an eye open for great stuff a comin
** tell everyone you know about the auction, remember, August 20th, in the chat room!
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| Yet another GREAT TACKLE COMPANY IS COMING UP BIG!!!
Hellraiser Tackle (www.hellraisertackle.com), maker of the Cherry Bomb Cherry Twist, Spazm, Wood Tick, and Monster Spoon (they also put out a VERY nice catalog) has offered to come to the aid of a young musky chaser in his time of greatest need. A family run business, HellRaiser is committed to putting out only a high quality product made from only the best components with the strongest construction possible.
They are donating:
3 cherry bombs
3 cherry twists
3 bear claws
To view their full product line go to: www.hellraisertackle.com
Or contact them directly at:
HELLRAISER TACKLE COMPANY
3743 HWY 54 West
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 887-3578
Thanks again HellRaiser!
Slamr
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| Everyone needs line rod the reels right? Now one of the biggest names in superlines has offered to lend a helping hand in our quest to raise the full $10,000!!!
Western Filament (http://www.wfilament.com/), maker of Tuff-Line, Tuff-Line Plus, and Tuff-Line XP has offered to donate a number of 150 yard spools of their premium brand Tuff Line! Their "salt and pepper" line, TUF-Line is manufactured with Spectra® fibers and has an amazing 4% stretch which translates into super sensitivity and more powerful hook sets when compared to monofilament. TUF-Line is also hydrophobic, meaning it repels water and won't swell in diameter. TUF-Line is over 40% smaller in diameter than equivalent test monofilaments, which substantially reduces line drag. The original "salt and pepper" line, TUF-Line is manufactured with Spectra® fibers and has an amazing 4% stretch which translates into super sensitivity and more powerful hook sets when compared to monofilament. TUF-Line is also hydrophobic, meaning it repels water and won't swell in diameter. TUF-Line is over 40% smaller in diameter than equivalent test monofilaments, which substantially reduces line drag.
To view their full product line go directly to:
http://users.acsol.net/~wfi/fish-tuf.html or contact them at
western filament, inc.
630 Hollingsworth Street
Grand Junction, CO 81505 - USA
Phone: 970.241.8780
Fax: 970.241.8682
e-mail: [email protected]
Slamr
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| Think about it, can a muskie fisherman ever have enough guide dates? I dont think ssssooooo......
Crash Mullins Fishing Guide Service and Crash's Landing (www.crasheslanding) has offered up a full days guided trip down on Kentucky's premier muskie water, Cave Run! Widely agreed upon as the NUMBER one muskie fishery of the south, Cave Run offers not only a great place to chase both numbers and fish of trophy proportions, but also a great getaway for the northern muskie addict who desires an early start to solve the muskie itch before the ice melts and seasons open, but also one last shot before the year's end! With an approach that caters to not only putting that trophy in the boat, but more of a learning experience, a day on the water with these folks will definitely leave the lucky winner of the auction with experiences to take with them throughout their muskie days!
For more information on Crash's Landing and Crash Mullins Fishing Guide Service go to:
http://www.crashslanding.com/guide.htm
or contact them directly at
Crash’s Landing, Inc.
Outfitters & Muskie Guide Post
1170 Ky. Hwy. 801 South
Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: (606) 780-4260
Fax: (606) 780-0299
Email: [email protected]
Thank you to Justin, Crash, and all the folks down at Crash's Landing!
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MORE NEW ADDITIONS to the August 20th Ashton Fund!