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A special event and sales launch for the 41st Annual Frank Schneider, Jr. Memorial Muskie Tournament, themed Muskie Mania 2008, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 at Lupient Buick/Pontiac/GMC of Golden Valley.
The sales kick-off event will feature a Muskie fishing seminar, information about muskie stocking and management, a speaker from the DNR, children's activities, a cookout, a display of Ranger Boats and a chance to win tournament passes, free lodging and gas coupons.
More than $75,000 in prizes will be awarded and all contestants catching one legal muskie will be entered in a drawing for the Grand Prize, a $30,000 certificate for a GMC vehicle provided by Lupient Buick/Pontiac/GMC.
Funds from Muskie Mania 2008 will be used to address fisheries improvement, Muskie research and youth outreach. Fully inclusive Contestant Packages for the tournament are $95 for adults, $30 for children ages 17 and under, and $150 for a family pack that includes Mom, Dad and two juniors within the same family.
Ron Schara, host of KARE-11's "Minnesota Bound" WCCO Radio and award-winning columnist for the Star Tribune, is the Honorary Grand Marshall and MC for the 2008 tournament. Early entrants will receive a free copy of Schara's book Minnesota Bound in addition to the standard contestant package, which includes free nightly food, marked lake maps, discount coupons, entry into the "Magic Muskie" competition (for muskie inc members only) and other items that bring the total value of the package to over $250.
Lupient is located at 7100 Wayzata Boulevard in Golden Valley.
Hope to see you there and kick off our 41st tournament
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