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Message Subject: A great morning on Lake Wissota!
Jono
Posted 11/11/2005 12:35 PM (#165190)
Subject: A great morning on Lake Wissota!




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Location: Eau Claire, WI		The Rod & Gun landing on Lake Wissota came alive this morning with the first planting of Mississippi Strain Muskies.

The fish averaged 11" in length. All fish were fin clipped and 50 of them received PIT tags courtesy of WDNR biologist Joe Kurz.

By all accounts, this "event" was a great success.

We had 50 people present ranging in age from 4 to 64. We received assistance from a group of DeLong middle school students who were very enthused to get some field experience especially on such a beautiful day.

Media coverage included Dave Carlson (northland journal tv) and both Eau Claire Leader Telegram and Chippewa Herald newspapers.

I will post photos when I have them available.

We would like to thank Joe Kurz of the WDNR for his assistance in putting our chapter's plan in motion and we look forward to working hand in hand into the future.

We would also like to thank the WMRT for opening this door of opportunity.

Personally, I'd like to recognize Fred Johnson for his hard work in coordinating this effort. Thanks Fred!

Sincerely,

Jon Olstadt
VP - First WI Chapter of Muskies Inc.
[email protected]




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MuskieMedic
Posted 11/11/2005 12:37 PM (#165191 - in reply to #165190)
Subject: RE: A great morning on Lake Wissota!





Posts: 2091


Location: Stevens Point, WI		Great work guys, hope that fishery continues to be good.
Magruter
Posted 11/11/2005 1:03 PM (#165194 - in reply to #165190)
Subject: RE: A great morning on Lake Wissota!





Posts: 1316


Location: Madison, WI		GREAT work!! Maybe the television studio will give you some digital footage? Can't wait to see the pics.
TForcier
Posted 11/11/2005 2:54 PM (#165205 - in reply to #165190)
Subject: RE: A great morning on Lake Wissota!





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Location: Wis. Rapids, WI		Jon and all the members of the First WI Chapter of Muskies Inc,
I'd like to congratulate you for your continuing efforts in providing yet another great body of water in Wisconsin for all musky enthusiasts to enjoy. A job well done!


Todd
ESOX Maniac
Posted 11/11/2005 3:01 PM (#165207 - in reply to #165205)
Subject: RE: A great morning on Lake Wissota!





Posts: 2753


Location: Mauston, Wisconsin		Sounds like a great day for all! Super job guys!

Have fun!
Al
muskie! nut
Posted 11/11/2005 4:21 PM (#165212 - in reply to #165190)
Subject: RE: A great morning on Lake Wissota!





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Location: Yahara River Chain		Hey Jono and 1st WI Chapter - Great work!

Jono, can I ask where you place the PIT tags in the ones you did them to?

Gerard

Jono
Posted 11/11/2005 5:35 PM (#165220 - in reply to #165190)
Subject: RE: A great morning on Lake Wissota!


Gerard, I'm not sure where they put them. I will find out and let you know Monday.

Jono
Fred J
Posted 11/11/2005 6:13 PM (#165223 - in reply to #165190)
Subject: RE: A great morning on Lake Wissota!


Gerard
The pit tags went just under the skin alongside the dorsal fin. Same location you would look for a floy tag.

The left pectoral fins were clipped to aid in identification as they are recaptured either by the WI DNR or anglers.

I would also like to thank Joe Kurz, WI DNR Chippewa County Fisheries Biologist and the 2 DNR field staff that showed up today to help with this project. It was nice to see all the youngsters getting involved. There were smiles on every face this morning.

Fred J
Bob
Posted 11/12/2005 9:44 AM (#165253 - in reply to #165190)
Subject: RE: A great morning on Lake Wissota!


No doubt that it was a fantastic Day. I've been a Muskies Inc. member since the late 80's and have never seen a Muskies Inc. Project generate as much excitement as this one.

The best part of it was watching the kids have a chance to participate in this project. It will be these kids that benfit the most from this project. It makes me proud to be a member of the 1st Wisconsin Chapter of Muskies Inc.

Bob Benson
EJohnson
Posted 11/12/2005 5:29 PM (#165263 - in reply to #165190)
Subject: RE: A great morning on Lake Wissota!


Friday was the most excited I have ever seen club members yet at Lake Wissota and none of us were even fishing that day. Its great to have a guy like Joe Kurz working for the DNR who was willing to work with our club to make this happen. A huge thanks goes out to Joe for letting our club stock these large growing mississippi strain fish in his area and for supplying the 50 pit tags. We are looking forward to working with Joe in the coming years to stock more of these fish.

Great job everyone.

Eric Johnson
Jono
Posted 11/15/2005 9:31 AM (#165466 - in reply to #165190)
Subject: RE: A great morning on Lake Wissota!




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Location: Eau Claire, WI		If its in your market, check out Dave Carlson's Northland Journal this weekend for a piece on this project:

http://www.northlandadventures.com/

to see if you get it in your area, check here: http://www.northlandadventures.com/region/

Jono



Edited by Jono 11/15/2005 9:45 AM
C.Painter
Posted 11/15/2005 10:13 AM (#165471 - in reply to #165466)
Subject: RE: A great morning on Lake Wissota!





Posts: 1245


Location: Madtown, WI		AWESOME job guys!! Congrats on the stocking effort! Hats off to everyone involved, epsecially the DNR for working closely with clubs in the state to make this happen!

Cory
sworrall
Posted 11/15/2005 10:36 AM (#165476 - in reply to #165471)
Subject: RE: A great morning on Lake Wissota!





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin		Here's to hoping every single one of those LL fish makes it to 45#!!! Great job, everyone.
muskyboy
Posted 11/15/2005 10:42 AM (#165479 - in reply to #165190)
Subject: RE: A great morning on Lake Wissota!


Way to go guys, great work!
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