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One of 6 documented spawning areas on Leech Lake is threatened by development.The DNR,as I understand it,has allocated $200,000 to purchase the property in question and is presently appraising and negotiating on it.(will someone please paste the DNR letter that tells more about this?)It will take much more to purchase it.MI clubs and others have pledged $1,000's of dollars but more is needed.This is critical to insuring the future of the Leech Lake strain of muskies.
A group of us is setting up a raffle to help raise $$.Tickets will be sold at a couple booths at the upcoming Mn Muskie EXPO(thanks George Wahl!).Tickets will be $5 apiece and 100% will go to this purpose/project.
We also hope to figure out a way to sell tickets to those interested that can't make the EXPO.Prizes will continue to accumulate til late Sunday at the EXPO when the drawing will take place.You need not be present to win.
I expect a 100+prizes.So far we have:a 3 day trip to Big Detroit Lake in Mn that is for 2 people.Accomodations at the Holiday Inn on the lake included and you will be guided by 3 VERY good fishermen that know the lake well.This is courtesy of the Fargo/Moorhead chapter of MI.
Lakewood MI edition tackle box from MI International;3 copies of the book 'Muskies On The Shield' and 2 Grinder Spinnerbaits from yours truly;Rod/Reel combo from Bass PRO/Pete Maina;Lures from Musky Mainia Tackle;2 Triple D's from Esox Research Co.;2 custom baits from Muskie Treats and much much more.We are just starting to roll so stay tuned.
This is a very good opportunity to win a nice prize(or two:-))and help a great cause.Please consider this.
By the way,all donations welcome.
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| Hi Dick,
I'm trying to get to the Blaine show, and will look to purchase some raffle tickets. Leech is a great body of water, and needs protection. Glad to see the MN DNR is trying to be pro-active. I don't suppose you could send some of those guys over to WI? See you there! |
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Location: IL | Dick,
How can manufactures/leech lake resorts/leech lake guides contact you for donations?
This should raise some HUGE coin.. And for a great cause..
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Location: Eau Claire, WI | Thanks for the update Dick we apprectiate your efforts.
Folks this is a very important cause and an opportunity for the community as a whole to pull together to help save a very valuable resource.
Whether as Musky Clubs or individuals please consider supporting this effort in any way you can.
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| Hi.Thanks for the interest.
Shep hope to see you there!Of course this comes about at a time of huge State deficits and an announced 29 million DNR budget cut but our DNR just keeps trying to do the best they can.They appreciate our support and I appreciate yours.
Matt I think/hope that Leech guides,business's and resorts will just offer assistance here if they want.I'm confident there will be offers of trips etc coming.Clearly benefits them directly.
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Location: Chippewa Falls Wisconsin | Very fine....No problem Dick
Its a very important issue that needs attention as well as funds. |
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Location: Oconto Falls, WI | Dick,
Kudos for helping out with this very important developement. The musky fishing world really does need more people like you in it! |
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| Hi.Thanks folks.Just adding a few more raffle items:
1.A full day of guiding in Vilas Co.,Wi with Kopke's Guiding Service.I've just gotten to know the 'Kopke boys'in the last year or so.Great fishermen although they hang around/fish with that questionable Paul Klein open water guy.(:-))A great prize!Thanks Travis!
2.Another very good lure holder called,yep "The Lure Holder",made by a hunting buddy of mine ,Dave Mendel,of Mn.A very neat bucket type holder.See them at Mike Ruffs(Rad Dog)booth at the Mn Expo.
3.Brett Erickson of Thorne Bros,one of the worlds great guys,is personally donating a 'gently'used Abu Garcia Morrum M6600CL reel.(Check the prices folks.)
4.Last but certainly not least,A custom Thorne Bros Diamondback 7ft 6 inch bucktail rod.This rod will be inscribed thanking the winner for helping out Leech Lake muskies.Don't have to tell you what that baby is worth.Thanks Thorne Bros.!!!!
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| Hi.One more that just came in:Full guided day on Lake Vermillion(didn't I hear something recently about a tourney there:-))with Terry Sjoberg,Ace Guide Service.As many of you I'm sure know,Terry is one of'the men'on that Lake.Thanks Terry! |
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| OK.One more and I'll quit for awhile.I promise.This is a biggie folks.As usual Frabill stands up and has donated:
1.Two 3365 Big Game catch and release nets.(retail about $129.99 each)
2.Six(yes 6)12' lure retrievers(retail about $30 a pop)I and others can't think of fishing w/out one on LOW.
3.Four(4)Aqualife aerator pumps(retail about $40 a pop)-Great for keeping suckers alive or resuscitating/protecting livewelled fish.
4.Dozen hats that will go with each of the above.
Thanks Frabill!Ladies,if you see Mark Gostisha in the Frabill booth at the EXPO give him a kiss or a big hug for this.:-)
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Location: Walker, MN | FIVE MILE POINT, LEECH LAKE
PROPOSED AQUATIC MANAGEMENT AREA (AMA) ACQUISITION
Harlan Fierstine
DNR Area Fisheries Supervisor
07316 State 371 NW
Walker, MN 56484
218/547-1683
[email protected]
The proposed Five Mile Point AMA consists of 1200 feet of shoreline and about 30 acres on Leech Lake east of Five Mile Point. Located offshore of the property is 1 of 6 documented muskellunge spawning areas on Leech Lake. The spawning area was located by Bob Strand (retired DNR Fisheries Research Biologist) during the radio telemetry work he conducted with muskellunge during the late ‘70’s and early ‘80’s. The spawning area is in water depths ranging from about 3 to 6 feet. The bottom substrate is primarily marl (very soft) on which grows Chara (muskgrass). Chara is the perfect substrate for the successful development of muskellunge eggs. All documented muskellunge spawning areas on Leech Lake have the combination of marl and Chara.
During January, 2002 this office received an Army Corps permit application for a 36 slip boat harbor to be dredged in a riparian wetland. The harbor would serve future development on the 30 acres. Due to likely damage caused by concentrated boat traffic to the muskellunge spawning area located directly offshore, the DNR recommended denial of the permit application. There is no guarantee that the permit will be denied. Concentrated boat traffic would likely destroy much of Chara thus eliminating the substrate needed for the successful development of muskellunge eggs.
Because of the muskellunge spawning area the DNR Division of Fisheries has allocated $200,000 of LCMR funds to purchase the property to be managed as an AMA. Such a designation would protect the muskellunge spawning area for the future. The value of the property is greater than the amount of money the DNR has available. Presently several chapters of Muskie Inc, the Wabedo-Little Boy-Inguadona-Rice-Cooper Lakes Assoc., and Leech Lake Watershed Foundation have committed funds to help purchase the proposed AMA. All these dollar commitments will be matched by Reinvest In Minnesota (RIM) funds. More funds are needed for the purchase.
The property owner is interested in seeing the property purchased and managed as an AMA. Thus he is willing to hold off for a short unspecified time on any development plans to allow some time for funds to be raised for the purchase. He has enjoyed the natural resources of the Leech Lake area for years. Like anyone with an investment he does want to see a return for himself and his children.
The proposed Five Mile Point AMA is important for the future of the high quality muskellunge fishery of Leech Lake. Feel free to contact this office for more information.
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Dick,
Where can I email you? I have an idea or two that might help to raise a little more $$$.
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Location: oswego, il | Dick, thanks for posting on the site. I hope you become a frequent visitor.
I will be buying tickets at the blaine show. Really liked your seminar at the chicago show, could have listened all day. |
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| Hi.Can e-mail me at '[email protected]' or '[email protected]'
Todd thanks and see you at the EXPO.
Here's a couple more donations:
1.A 'handful' of Mepps Muskie baits from Esox Junkie,Inc.Fabulous!Thanks Jamie.(my hand or yours?:-))
2.A full guide day with Richard Collin of Ottawa River Trophy Muskie Charters on the Ottawa River in eastern Ontario.I know all you know him and his record but let me just say that one of my LOW clients hired him and got his two personal bests including a VERY fat(real shoulders)53 incher.Trip of a lifetime folks!Thanks very much Richard!Look forward to meeting/chatting with you at the Odyssey Show in April.
Remember more donations for a great cause are welcome.:-)Got a 'new'lure or product you'd like to get out there?Donate one and we'll help. |
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| Hi.This is getting messy.Sorry about that but next week I'll try to get a computer guy to just list these prizes but here are some more:
Fred Johnson has donated a 6 pack of his knew 'Tandem Tinsel Tails'.Awesome bucktails!Thanks Fred.
I appologize but I can't remember(senility at work)the name of the guy that makes the 'Big Woodie'trolling bait , but he has donated one.Thanks very much!
Phil Blanck(figure8phil)has gone 'beyond the call'with this one.I'm still floored.He is donating a print(#178/750)of Scott Zoellicks 'Moonlight Muskie'.WOW.Folks we are talking some value here.I had heard about Phil before and all the BIG muskies he catches(55's etc)but had not met him til last summer when he arrived on LOW with the Rockford Flatlanders.He is one big dude but yet a quiet,modest gentleman.Its my honor to now call him a friend.Thanks Phil!(now his brother Jeff...,well thats a different story...:-))
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| Hi.Another prize: musky Nut Tackle Co.has donated six(6)of their great Baby Shady Tails.Thanks Steve.Steve Cady has been helping and involved on this issue from early on folks and thanks for that as well Steve. |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Dick - you've got mail.
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| Hi.More prizes:
St.Cloud(Mn)Chapter of Muskies Inc(my home town chapter:-))has donated an All Star 6'10"jerk bait rod.Paul Clyne(waterwolf)Chapter Pres,has personally donated one of his Shimanos(Corsair 400)to go on it.What can I say?Thanks and you are my heros!Bet some other Mn chapters will help when they hear of this as well.
Rad Dog lures has donated six spinnerbaits.Wow.Thanks Mike!(folks, Mike not only makes one of our worlds best baits but is as nice a guy as you can find.See him at the EXPO and bet you'll agree.)
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Location: Walker, MN | Leech Lake 5 Mile Point spawning bed preservation project raffle prizes so far:
Please thank and support these sponsors!
Tackle:
1.“The Lure Holder” ..see at the Rad Dog booth
2. Thorns Bros. Custom Diamondback 7’6 bucktail rod!! inscribed thanking the winner
3. “Gently used Abu Garcia Morrum M6600CL from Brett Erickson.
4. Frabill Two Big Game catch and release nets (3365’s which retail for ($130)
5. Six 12 foot lure retrievers (retail $30 a piece)
6. Four Aqualife aerator pumps (retail $40 a piece)
7. A dozen Frabill hats
8. A handful of Mepps Musky lures fro Esox Junkie, inc.
9. Big Woodie Trolling Bait
10. Musky Nut Tackle Co., 6 Baby Shady Tails from Steve Cady
11. All Star 6’10 jerk bait rod from the St. Cloud Chapter of Muskies Inc
12. Shimano Corsair 400 from Paul Clyne
13. Package of Reef Hawgs Jim Murphy
14. Freds Tandem Tinsel Tails (6) from Fred J
15. Muskie Treats custom Baits
16. Muskie Trap Lures
17. Kaiser Tails (6) by Brian Kaiser
18. Rad Dog Lures (6) from Mike
19. Lakewood MI edition tackle box from MI International
20. Muskies on the shield (3) from Dick Pearson
21. Grinder Spinner Baits (2) from Dick Pearson
22. Rod and reel combo from Bass Pro and Pete Maina
23. Triple D’s from Esox Research Lures
24. Musky Maina Tackle lures
Guiding:
1. Full day in Vilas Co, Wi with Kopkes Guiding Service
2. Full day on Lake Vermillion with Terry Sjoberg of Ace Guiding Service.
3. Full day Leech Lake with Jeremy Smith
4. Full day Ottawa River with Richard Collins of Trophy Muskie Charters
Lodging packages:
1. Three day guided trip for two on Big Detroit includes 3 nights at Holiday Inn on the Lake from Fargo Moorhead Chapter of Muskies Inc.
Other items:
1. Moon Light Muskie print, by Scott Zoellick #178/750! from Phil Blanck
2. Muskies 101contributions
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Dick and Dean,
What if we can't make it to the Muskie Expo in Blaine, can we still get raffle tickets? Abd how does this work.....I put my raffle tickets in, and can win any of the above prizes? Sorry if that is a stupid question.
Slamr
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| Hi.Yes you'll be able to buy tickets in advance and you need not be present to win.Details tomorrow on the method.
Here's another wonderful donation:
Larry Ramsell is donating a full day guide trip on the Chippewa Flowage.In addition he is donating a 'Limited Edition'numbered and signed copy of his book'A Compendium of Musky Angling History',second edition.This has an approx present value of $100 and is certain to increase in value.(last year one of these in his first edition sold for $585.)Wow.What can I say?Fabulous Larry,Thanks very much!
Folks prizes are rolling in and we will have a means posted tomorrow to buy a chance or two or...even if you aren't going to make it to the Mn Expo. |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Dick,
You've got more mail.
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| TTT with another great prize.
Todd Forcier of Forciers Guide Service LLC has donated a 1/2 day guide trip on Wisconsins Petenwell Flowage-a body of water that has intrigued me and drawn me back since the mid 90's.A great place.Todds a great guy and a great fisherman-you'll have fun on this trip!Thanks Todd. |
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| Thanks for putting up with my excitement(rambling)over this issue the past few days but I'll be here much less for the next week or so due to 'life'and its less important requirements.:-)
Anyway here's a few more great donations:
Todd Minor(ToddM)has donated 6 of his custom spinners.Fabulous.I owe ya Todd.Thanks.
Fred Hirsch has donated 12,yes 12,of their great Ghosttails.If you've used them before you KNOW their quality and how they catch fish.If you haven't,try them.Awesome Fred.Thanks.
George and Luke at Musky Buster Lures stepped up,as usual,and have donated an assortment of 6 lures.Wonder how many fish I've caught now on their stuff...LOTS.Thanks very much guys!
Speaking of stepping up..how about this one?Russ Wayre just e-mailed me and donated two copies of the great book 'MUSKIE!THE PREMIER WATERS OF NORTH AMERICA'.Then he added a full guide day in Vilas Co,Wisconsin!
Wow.Thanks very much Russ!See you Friday at the EXPO!
Folks a few closing thoughts.There will be a lot more prizes coming.Please participate in this either by donating,buying tickets,or both.The Leech Lake strain must be protected!
Secondly,please support the people/companies that are helping us.We will be.We won't be forgetting and in fact plan on public thank you's in a magazine or two after the raffle.
Finally I understand some business's have flat rate UPS shipping privileges.If you own or know a Mn business having one,consider helping us with shipping all these great prizes to the winners.
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| Hi.Those who can't buy tickets at the Mn EXPO can buy them through the mail as follows:Send your checks to John Skarie
25681 Co.Rd 149
Detroit Lakes,Mn 56501
The checks should be made out to 'Fargo Moorhead Muskies Inc'.On the memo line,or somewhere on the check,write 'Leech Lake raffle'.If not on your check,add a slip with your name,address and phone #.The amount of the check will determine the # of tickets that are entered in your name.Tickets are $5 apiece so if you send $20,you'll get 4 tickets entered in your name etc.
There also will be a procedure set up to buy via a credit card-hopefully by tomorrow.
Keep in mind you can also have a friend or someone you know thats going to the EXPO buy some for you.
Good luck!
Dick
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| Talk about stepping up!Tony Grant just did.First he has donated a full day guiding in NE wisconsin this year between Memorial day and Labor day.(muskiesupnorth.com)
Then he has donated 5,yes 5,nights stay at Mountain Muskie Lodge on Cave Run Lake in Kentucky.(kymuskie.com)Absolutely SUPER Tony!Thanks.
Couple more comments about this.If you win the stay in Kentucky I recommend you hire Tony or his staff as guides during your stay.
I get to fish with him during the upcoming Cabin Fever Challenge and to say I'm pumped about that would be a serious understatement!:_)
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Chris Jensen has donated 6 of his great 'CJ's Spinnerbaits'.These babies aren't only pretty,they catch fish!Thanks Chris.
Roger Watters of H2O Tackle has donated 2 of his custom 'X Glides' and one of his brand new 'H2O Rippers'.I want one!Thanks Roger!
Scott and Kristy Persons of SLAMER TOPWATERS have really stepped up.They are donating one each of their great baits(I think they have about 10 now)PLUS,PLUS a custom FIG RIG rod designed for using Topwaters.(Scott is the mayor of Kelliher,Mn for those of you who travel through there on your way to LOW so stop in and buy these folks lunch or a cup of coffee next time through.Sort of kidding but definitely stop and see them at their EXPO booth.World class people!)
Last but not least is a donation from Jeff Blanck the Pres(for about 5 years I think)of the Flatlanders Chapter of MI in Rockford,Illinois.He has donated an XL Flatlanders sweat shirt AND a full guide day on the Madison Chain in Wisconsin.I spent a day with Jeff and his partner(moon man Sully) on LOW last year and I don't think I've ever laughed harder or had more fun in a day of fishing.Promise you,the winner of this guide trip will have fun!Promise!
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Location: Walker, MN | Thanks to Murph and Ted Gwinn of The Leech Lake Guide Coalition for donating guide days on Leech!
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Location: Walker, MN | Leech Lake 5 Mile Point spawning bed preservation project raffle prizes so far: updated
Please thank and support these sponsors!
Tackle:
1.“The Lure Holder” ..see at the Rad Dog booth
2. Thorne Bros. Custom Diamondback 7’6 bucktail rod!! inscribed thanking the winner
3.“Gently used Abu Garcia Morrum M6600CL from Brett Erickson.
4. Frabill Two Big Game catch and release nets (3365’s which retail for $130)
5. Six 12 foot lure retrievers (retail $30 a piece)
6. Four Aqualife aerator pumps (retail $40 a piece)
7. A dozen Frabill hats
8. A handful of Mepps Musky lures fro Esox Junkie, inc.
9. Big Woodie Trolling Bait
10. Musky Nut Tackle Co., 6 Baby Shady Tails from Steve Cady
11. All Star 6’10 jerk bait rod from the St. Cloud Chapter of Muskies Inc
12. Shimano Corsair 400 from Paul Clyne
13. Package of Reef Hawgs Jim Murphy
14. Freds Tandem Tinsel Tails (6) from Fred J
15. Muskie Treats custom Baits
16. Muskie Trap Lures
17. Kaiser Tails (6) by Brian Kaiser
18. Rad Dog Lures (6) from Mike
19. Lakewood MI edition tackle box from MI International
20. Tuff Shad 8” Big Game 9” from Ross Fischer Leech Lake Chapter of Muskies Inc.
21. Grinder Spinner Baits (2) from Dick Pearson
22. Rod and reel combo from Bass Pro and Pete Maina
23. Triple D’s from Esox Research Lures
24. Musky Maina Tackle lures
25. CJ’s Spinner Baits (6) from Chris Jensen
26. Musky Buster Lures (6) from George and Luke
27. Jack Pot, Jake, and a Reef Hawg from Bob Turgeon
28. Slammer TopWaters (10) baits from Scott and Kristy Persons
29. Slammer TopWaters (1) custom Fig Rig rod designed for top waters from Scott and Kristy
30. Todd Minor (6) of his custom baits
31. Ghost Tails (12) from Fred Hirsch
32. H2o Tackle (2) custom X Glides and (1) H2o Ripper from Roger
Guiding:
1.Full day in Vilas Co, Wi with Kopkes Guiding Service
2 Full day on Lake Vermillion with Terry Sjoberg of Ace Guiding Service.
3.Full day on Leech Lake with guide Jeremy Smith
4.Full day on Leech Lake with guide Steve Jankowski Leech Lake Chapter
5.Full day Ottawa River with Richard Collins of Trophy Muskie Charters
6.Full day on the Chip with Larry Ramsell
7.Half day on the Pentewell Flowage (Wi River) from Todd Forcier, Forciers Guide Service
8.Full day Leech Lake with guide Jim Murphy with The Leech Lake Guide Coalition
9.Full day Leech Lake with guide Ted Gwinn with The Leech Lake Guide Coalition
10. Full day Leech Lake with guide Dave Borth with Leech Lake Cpt of Muskies Inc.
12. Full day on The Madison Chain with guide Jeff Blank
13. Full day North East Wi with Tony Grant
14. Full day Big Detroit Lake with Bob Collins of the Fargo Moorhead Chpt of Muskies Inc.
Lodging packages:
1. Three day guided trip for two on Big Detroit includes 3 nights at Holiday Inn on the Lake from Fargo Moorhead Chapter of Muskies Inc.
2. Five nights at Mountain Muskie Lodge on Cave Run Lake in Kentucky, kymuskie.com
Other items:
1. Moon Light Muskie print, by Scott Zoellick #178/750! from Phil Blanck
2. Muskies 101 contributions
3. Numbered and signed limited edition, A Compendium of Musky Angling History, second edition,
Larry Ramsell
4. Muskies on the Shield (3) from Dick Pearson
5. Flatlanders sweat shirt from the Flat Landers Chapter of Muskies Inc.
6. MUSKIE! THE PREMIER WATERS OF NORTH AMERICA (2) by and from Russ Wayre
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Todd Forcier of Forciers Guide Service LLC has decided to donate ANOTHER(separate)half day guide trip on the Petenwell Flowage in Wi.Super and thanks again Todd.
Here's a fun one!Art Peters,god bless him,is donating 4 two pound LIVE lobsters!(approx value $125)These lobsters will be shipped to the winners home the day the winner wants them.We will provide the winner with the # to call.I had a guide client once who did this for my wife and I-want to be a HERO with your spouse or significant other?Win this one!
Thanks very much Art.Waaay cool!
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| Is there anyone from the chapter i can call w/ a credit card yet? if not, i'll mail in check or money order tonight...just so easy to call and give some #'s though...thanks. Dick,i tried to email you, but it bounced back.
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| Dan, you could start a new topic, and copy you list to the first post. Then, when Dick has more items to add, like every 45 seconds or so, all you need to do is edit that post.
Wow, Dick. You have amassed many great items in a relatively short time. And those guide trips are top notch. Kudo's to all who have contributed! And especially to you, Dick. I will be at the Blaine show, and I will be bringing extra money to buy more raffle tickets. |
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| if one of my tickets gets pulled, do i get to pick what prize i want or will i just assigned a prize? how does that part work? |
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I'm finishing up credit card ordering for the raffle tickets and will post a link as soon as it is ready!
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| You may purchase raffle tickets online securely by credit card through this link:
CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS!!
http://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=leechraffle%40hotmail.com&und...
Thanks Paypal for providing this service!
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Greg Thomas([email protected])has stepped up and donated a full guide day on Mille Lacs lake in Mn between July and Sept. .Wow.A real opportunity folks.Gregg is not only a great guy but one known for putting fish in the boat whether guiding,relaxing or in a Tournament.Thanks Gregg and see you in Kentucky soon.
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | For the first time, I am in the same boat as a Hulbert:
if one of my tickets gets pulled, do i get to pick what prize i want or will i just assigned a prize? how does that part work?
*asking on the behalf of many here.....all set to buy me some raffle tickets, just want to know what I am vying for!
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Your name/ticket(s) will be put in a large bowl. They will designate what the prize is before they pull a name/ticket is my understanding.
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Location: Walker, MN | I want to thank Ty and Laura for their incredible offer for the fund.
Check this out:
$5.00 will be donated for every Fig Rig Rod sold off the site and at the upcoming shows.
$2.00 for every Rough Runner and Stillwater Topper sold off the site and upcoming shows will be donated.
$1.00 for every muskies101 product order off the site and at the upcoming shows will be donated.
As of right now, they will run this until the end of March.
Wow!!
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | So out of this large bowl...one after another names will be drawn for each prize? No using one bowl for one item, another for another. Sorry to be a pain in the A@@ about this, but just making sure I know what I am giving my money for.
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Location: IL | and up to the top.... it goes
how many more donations... nobody knows
Good job Dick, John, Dean and gang.. this thing is really turning into something special.
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Location: Walker, MN | Leech Lake 5 Mile Point spawning bed preservation project raffle prizes so far:
Please thank and support these sponsors! Updated 2-26
Tackle:
1.“The Lure Hanger” ..see at the Rad Dog booth
2. Thorne Bros. Custom Diamondback 7’6 bucktail rod!! inscribed thanking the winner
3.“Gently used Abu Garcia Morrum M6600CL from Brett Erickson.
4. Frabill Two Big Game catch and release nets (3365’s which retail for $130)
5. Six 12 foot lure retrievers (retail $30 a piece)
6. Four Aqualife aerator pumps (retail $40 a piece)
7. A dozen Frabill hats
8. A handful of Mepps Musky lures fro Esox Junkie, inc.
9. Big Woodie Trolling Bait
10. Musky Nut Tackle Co., 6 Baby Shady Tails from Steve Cady
11. All Star 6’10 jerk bait rod from the St. Cloud Chapter of Muskies Inc
12. Shimano Corsair 400 from Paul Clyne
13. Package of Reef Hawgs Jim Murphy
14. Freds Tandem Tinsel Tails (6) from Fred J
15. Muskie Treats custom Baits
16. Muskie Trap Lures
17. Kaiser Tails (6) by Brian Kaiser
18. Rad Dog Lures (6) from Mike
19. Lakewood MI edition tackle box from MI International
20. Tuff Shad 8” Big Game 9” from Ross Fischer Leech Lake Chapter of Muskies Inc.
21. Grinder Spinner Baits (2) from Dick Pearson
22. Rod and reel combo from Bass Pro and Pete Maina
23. Triple D’s from Esox Research Lures
24. Musky Maina Tackle lures
25. CJ’s Spinner Baits (6) from Chris Jensen
26. Musky Buster Lures (6) from George and Luke
27. Jack Pot, Jake, and a Reef Hawg from Bob Turgeon
28. Slamr TopWaters (10) baits from Scott and Kristy Persons
29. Slamr TopWaters (1) custom Fig Rig rod designed for top waters from Scott and Kristy
30. Todd Minor (6) of his custom baits
31. Ghost Tails (12) from Fred Hirsch
32. H2o Tackle (2) custom X Glides and (1) H2o Ripper from Roger
Guiding:
1.Full day in Vilas Co, Wi with Kopkes Guiding Service
2 Full day on Lake Vermillion with Terry Sjoberg of Ace Guiding Service.
3.Full day on Leech Lake with guide Jeremy Smith
4.Full day on Leech Lake with guide Steve Jankowski Leech Lake Chapter
5.Full day Ottawa River with Richard Collins of Trophy Muskie Charters
6.Full day on the Chip with Larry Ramsell
7.Half day (2) on the Pentewell Flowage (Wi River) from Todd Forcier, Forciers Guide Service
8. Full day Leech Lake with guide Jim Murphy with The Leech Lake Guide Coalition
9. Full day Leech Lake with guide Ted Gwinn with The Leech Lake Guide Coalition
10. Full day Leech Lake with guide Dave Borth with Leech Lake Cpt of Muskies Inc.
12. Full day on The Madison Chain with guide Jeff Blank
13. Full day North East Wi with Tony Grant
14. Full day Big Detroit Lake with Bob Collins of the Fargo Moorhead Chpt of Muskies Inc.
15. Full day on Mille Lacs with guide Gregg Thomas
Lodging packages:
1. Three day guided trip for two on Big Detroit includes 3 nights at Holiday Inn on the Lake from Fargo Moorhead Chapter of Muskies Inc.
2. Five nights at Mountain Muskie Lodge on Cave Run Lake in Kentucky, kymuskie.com
Other items:
1. Moon Light Muskie print, by Scott Zoellick #178/750! from Phil Blanck
2. Muskies 101 contributions:
$5.00 for every Fig Rig Rod sold off the site and at the upcoming shows will be donated (I'll have the list of which Fig Rigs 101 will carry by the end of today)
$2.00 for every Rough Runner and Stillwater Topper sold off the site and upcoming shows will be donated.
$1.00 for every muskies101 product order off the site and at the upcoming shows will be donated.
3. Numbered and signed limited edition, A Compendium of Musky Angling History, second edition,
Larry Ramsell
4. Muskies on the Shield (3) from Dick Pearson
5. Flatlanders sweat shirt from the Flat Landers Chapter of Muskies Inc.
6. MUSKIE! THE PREMIER WATERS OF NORTH AMERICA (2) by and from Russ Warye
7. Lobsters (4) two pounders shipped directly to you from Art Peters.
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| Hi.I know,I'm supposed to stay away awhile and do other things but I love to screw up Dan's new lists/summaries.:-)
Here's a couple more nice prizes:
Kendall Klaus of Basin Baits has donated one of his great 16" trolling baits.Folks these babies sell for $190 dollars!!!!!!Thanks much Kendall!(see Kendall and these baits at booth 119 at the EXPO.)
Terry Hagstrom of Terry's Guide Service(www.fishingmn.com/terry)has donated a full guide day on either Leech Lake or Big Winnie here in Mn.Folks,Terry is so good even Mark Gostisha of Frabill can catch 50+ inchers with him:-)
See and thank Terry at the Frabill booth at the EXPO.Thanks from us Terry!
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Location: oswego, il | Just made 6 baits tonight. I hope you guys like big lures.:-)
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| Good morning folks!Want to get the day rolling with a SUPER PRIZE.
Jeff Arnold of REEDS sporting goods in Walker,Mn has donated a Shimano Calcutta 400.Wow.Thanks Jeff!As many of you know Reeds supports many muskie causes and here they are again.Stop by the Reeds booth at the Expo and thank them.
OK,after talking to Jeff this morning I decided to try make this donation a little more special so I headed to the shed and removed one of my well used reels from one of my favorite rods.This rod was custom made for me by a friend from Wi after considerable pleading,begging and $$$.Its 8ft and the sweetest thing I've seen for long cast tossing of big bucktails,cranks,whatever.I even work jerks with it at times.A labor of love.(Fred forgive me,hurts me too!)
A super reel deserves a Super Rod.This combo will be fantastic.
Dick
PS Folks I've mentioned shipping charges before.For things such as this rod/reel they amount to something.If you win a prize like this and can't pick it up,consider offering to pay shipping when contacted.Save us guys some $$ for a good cause.
Any more prizes out there?
Todd-thanks for the bonus lures!!!
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| Hi.Last prize today for me folks,the real world calls.Here's another dandy though!
The folks at Musky Innovations have donated 6 of their various lures!We all know how their stuff catches fish.BIG fish!I'm picking em up at the EXPO and I'll get some nifty ones-count on that!:-)
Stop by and thank Brad,Dennis and the rest of the crew at their EXPO booth.
Hey,I note we are bearing down on 1,000 views.Awesome.Thanks Steve,Jason and all!
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Location: Hartford, WI | My tickets are bought and payed for now all I have too do is win. Either way its for a great cause.
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Location: Walker, MN | To all I just wanted to say a word about the Basin Bait from Kendal Klaus that was offered for the raffle. I was out trolling Walker Bay in late November, and I ran into Kendal he had just released a 47X25 that he had taken with the Basin Bait, these are huge deep diving baits unlike any thing you will find any where, Kendal hand crafts each bait and they take somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 hours to produce!
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| Another morning hello!Everyone have a great day!We'll start it off here with a dandy new prize:
Guide Robert Brunner Sr([email protected]) has donated a full guide day on Lake St.Clair.Trip must be taken the last week in July this year.Some facts;Bob has been fishing St.Clair since 1929!!!Caught his first muskie there in 1931 on a cane pole(medium heavy action?:-))His P best is 52 lb 1 ouncer caught in 1974.Last year they put a 57 incher in the boat.Now,this is a CASTING trip,not trolling which we most often associate with that Lake.You may recall Bob was described as a legend a few years back in Musky Hunter-this is a real opportunity and privilege folks!Thanks very much Bob!
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | i regret to inform everyone that i will not be able to produce any baits for this event. 2 nights ago i broke me hand am unable to do much of anything. instead, minnetonka muskie guides (check out on www.muskynut.com) will donate one full day guide service for up to 2 people any weekend from july-november on lake minnetonka. i'll be able to make baits for the next go around (if i don't break anything else!)
-shawn
Edited by Muskie Treats 2/28/2003 8:27 AM
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| What's the other guy look like, Treats?! Hope you heal up fast! |
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| Folks here's another great prize-heck,group of prizes!Just heard from Jim Saric and Musky Hunter has put together a package for us that includes;a two(TWO)year subscription to MHM,Tahoe Jacket,Embroidered hat,hooded sweatshirt,Pro Team T-shirt,a'Complete Guide to Musky Hunting' and a 2003 MHM Calender!Wow.Thats an approx $230 dollar value folks.Thanks very much Jim and MH!(winners will be able to deal direct with MH to select the right colors and sizes!) |
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Location: Walker, MN | Wayne Witkop of Witkop Appraisaing of Pequot Lakes Mn
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Location: Walker, MN | Leech Lake 5 Mile Point spawning bed preservation project raffle prizes so far:
Please thank and support these sponsors! Updated 2-28
Tackle:
1.“The Lure Hanger” ..see at the Rad Dog booth
2. Thorne Bros. Custom Diamondback 7’6 bucktail rod!! inscribed thanking the winner
3.“Gently used Abu Garcia Morrum M6600CL from Brett Erickson.
4. Frabill Two Big Game catch and release nets (3365’s which retail for $130)
5. Six 12 foot lure retrievers (retail $30 a piece)
6. Four Aqualife aerator pumps (retail $40 a piece)
7. A dozen Frabill hats
8. A handful of Mepps Musky lures fro Esox Junkie, inc.
9. Big Woodie Trolling Bait
10. Musky Nut Tackle Co., 6 Baby Shady Tails from Steve Cady muskynut.com
11. All Star 6’10 jerk bait rod from the St. Cloud Chapter of Muskies Inc
12. Shimano Corsair 400 from Paul Clyne
13. Package of Reef Hawgs Jim Murphy
14. Freds Tandem Tinsel Tails (6) from Fred J
15. Muskie Treats custom Baits
16. Muskie Trap Lures
17. Kaiser Tails (6) by Brian Kaiser
18. Rad Dog Lures (6) from Mike
19. Lakewood MI edition tackle box from MI International
20. Tuff Shad 8” Big Game 9” from Ross Fischer Leech Lake Chapter of Muskies Inc.
21. Grinder Spinner Baits (2) from Dick Pearson
22. Rod and reel combo from Bass Pro and Pete Maina
23. Triple D’s from Esox Research Lures
24. Musky Maina Tackle lures
25. CJ’s Spinner Baits (6) from Chris Jensen
26. Musky Buster Lures (6) from George and Luke
27. Jack Pot, Jake, and a Reef Hawg from Bob Turgeon
28. Slammer TopWaters (10) baits from Scott and Kristy Persons
29. Slammer TopWaters (1) custom Fig Rig rod designed for top waters from Scott and Kristy
30. Todd Minor (12) of his custom baits
31. Ghost Tails (12) from Fred Hirsch
32. H2o Tackle (2) custom X Glides and (1) H2o Ripper from Roger
33. Musky Innovations (6) various lures from Brad and Dennis
34. Basin Bait (1) retails for $190 from Kendal Klaus
35. Calcutta 400 from Reeds this reel will be teamed with a custom 8 ft bucktail rod made for Dick Pearson
Guiding:
1.Full day in Vilas Co, Wi with Kopkes Guiding Service
2 Full day on Lake Vermillion with Terry Sjoberg of Ace Guiding Service.
3.Full day on Leech Lake with guide Jeremy Smith
4.Full day on Leech Lake with guide Steve Jankowski Leech Lake Chapter of Muskies Inc
5.Full day Ottawa River with Richard Collins of Trophy Muskie Charters
6.Full day on the Chip with Larry Ramsell
7.Half day (2) on the Pentewell Flowage (Wi River) from Todd Forcier, Forciers Guide Service
8. Full day Leech Lake with guide Jim Murphy with The Leech Lake Guide Coalition
9. Full day Leech Lake with guide Ted Gwinn with The Leech Lake Guide Coalition
10. Full day Leech Lake with guide Dave Borth with Leech Lake Chapter of Muskies Inc.
12. Full day on The Madison Chain with guide Jeff Blank
13. Full day North East Wi with Tony Grant
14. Full day Big Detroit Lake with Bob Collins of the Fargo Moorhead Chpt of Muskies Inc.
15. Full day on Mille Lacs with guide Gregg Thomas
16. Full day Leech Lake or Winnie with guide Terry Hagstrom
17. Full day Lake St.Clair last week in July with Bob Brunner Sr., [email protected]
18. Full day, Lake Minnetonka, of Muskie Nut Guiding from Shawn muskynut.com
Lodging packages:
1. Three day guided trip for two on Big Detroit includes 3 nights at Holiday Inn on the Lake from Fargo Moorhead Chapter of Muskies Inc.
2. Five nights at Mountain Muskie Lodge on Cave Run Lake in Kentucky, kymuskie.com
Other items:
1. Moon Light Muskie print, by Scott Zoellick #178/750! from Phil Blanck
2. Muskies 101 contributions:
$5.00 for every Fig Rig Rod sold off the site and at the upcoming shows will be donated (I'll have the list of which Fig Rigs 101 will carry by the end of today)
$2.00 for every Rough Runner and Stillwater Topper sold off the site and upcoming shows will be donated.
$1.00 for every muskies101 product order off the site and at the upcoming shows will be donated.
3. Numbered and signed limited edition, A Compendium of Musky Angling History, second edition,
Larry Ramsell
4. Muskies on the Shield (3) from Dick Pearson
5. Flatlanders sweat shirt from the Flat Landers Chapter of Muskies Inc.
6. MUSKIE! THE PREMIER WATERS OF NORTH AMERICA (2) by and from Russ Warye
7. Lobsters (4) two pounders shipped directly to you from Art Peters.
8. $50 worth of tackle from the Mule Lake store, Longville Minnesota from Mike Underwood
9.Musky Hunter, Two year free subscription from Jim Saric and staff.
10.Musky Hunter, Tahoe Jacket
11. Musky Hunter, embroidered hat
12. Musky Hunter, hooded sweat shirt
13. Musky Hunter, Pro Team T -shirt
14. Musky Hunter, Complete Guide to Musky Hunting
15. Musky Hunter, 2003 calendar
16. Witkop Appraising, Raymarine marine band radio from Wayne
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| Good morning folks.Another great start to the day.Stan Durst of Durst Products has stepped up and donated SIX of his 'special effects' custom painted lures!He is the ultimate paint man as you know!These will be in assorted lures.Wow.Thanks Stan! |
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| We have had 35 different people buy raffle tickets online. Thanks to all that have helped!!!
Only 35....
I know that a TON more people have read about this and for a measley $5.00 you have a chance to win a part of over $??,??? worth of prizes?
C'mon let's show what the online community can do! |
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| I'm waiting to buy mine in person from Dick next weekend at the Blaine show. If he shows at the swap, I'll donate in cash, the same amount of tickets I bought! |
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Location: oswego, il | I went to the sport show in green bay today and came into a whole bunch of giant bodies to make spiners with. I will make about 25 or so and bring to the MN swap meet next week. I will donate 75% of what I make from them to this cause. All I would like is to get back what the lures cost to make. You get a big spinner(some are so big you will only be able to troll them) and help the cause. Not to mention, you will have a unique lure, the likes nobody or musky has ever seen. |
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| Shep,we'll chat about this at the EXPO.I have a couple 'yahoos'from Illinois staying at my house that weekend and we are an hour and a half away so not sure of the 'swap' but I'm going to try talk you out of that donation either way.:-)
Todd,thanks very much.Neat move and people like you make a difference.
Folks I just took a calculator and made a rough estimate of the value of the prizes donated so far.Tough cause I'm not sure of a few items but my best guestimate is that its in the area of $11,000 to 13,000 dollars!Lots of nice stuff to have a shot at for 5 bucks.Please take that shot!
I won't be hustling many more prizes this week cause of other committments but I'm sure some will be added.I'll also be 'working'the floor at the EXPO and know some more will be added there.Again consider donating a prize.If you have a new product you want some exposure on,donate one and we'll help,
I intend to be at the EXPO all 3 days so please stop by the Raffle booth and chat-I'll sell you a ticket or two!
Dick
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Location: Walker, MN | The Leech Lake Guide Coalition has increased their donations Thanks Chip Leer!
Tommy Skarlis 1/2 day, John Campbell, 1/2 day, Chip Leer 1/2 day,
Thanks again guys!
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| I don't know if Tommy does Muskies, but he is an excellent walleye stick. Also a riot to be around, too! |
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