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| Lots of faces new and old, and more tables than I've ever seen. I got there early and stayed late. Took home lots of stuff, but there's always the buy,sell,trade board. Met lots of new friends and put some faces to names. Was amazed at some of the talented new lure builders who were there, but never got a chance to walk around and see what was for sale, but there was no shortage of great stuff spread out on tables that filled the hall and spilled out into the hall. This was a great year to buy, but I think sellers outnumbered the buyers. I don't know about anyone else, but I had an awesome time and made new friends, what can be better than that?
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Location: Madison, WI | Totally agree, Beaver. I had a blast. It was a pleasure meeting you last night, and being your "next door neighbor" at the swap. Can't wait to put those 2 Talonz Claws you soled me to good use this summer.
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| Totally agree with Beav's comments, had a great time. Much Thanks to Paul Klein and the rest of Operation Muskie volunteers and I hope we raise alot of money.
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Location: Wisconsin | Agreed!!!! Had a great time, and thanks to the sponsors for some great prizes, too. |
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Had a good time, many laughs, fun trading/selling baits and support our troops.
No shortage of great baits and very fair prices on them. Wish I had known about these swaps when I started musky fishing. Could fill a box with excellent baits at far below retail. |
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Location: Madison, WI | I really liked the Muskies for Life foil baits. That guy has some MAJOR talent! Here's a few pics of what he does. Visit his facebook page for more outstanding pics...
"Jackpot" John Schroeder
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Location: Elgin, IL | Those are nice...they look like they ready to be filleted and put on the grill. |
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| Awesome lures, but he said that he needs help getting pictures and posts into the basement bait makers forum if someone can help him out. I tried to explain, but when I talk computer lingo, I might as well be talking Polish. |
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Location: Canada | Nice baits! |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Beav,
Thanks for all you did for Sue and I. Now get up here and fish this summer. |
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Location: SE, WI. | Steve, Glad you did'nt get me in that video, my belly was sticking out...LOL. :) I remember almost every face in that video. Thanks. |
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| Steve, I am giving the doctor a timeline and an ultimatum when I see him. I want to be in the garage in a week and ready to fish The Mississippi in three or so. I was so happy to have this pump put in, but they aren't keeping their promises. Yes it's much better when I'm not doing anything, but I still live my life 30 minutes at a time. But I will be up by you guys regardless how my back feels. Taylor's says she's coming along as soon as school is out. |
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Location: Illinois | I had a a good time at my first Milwaukee swap. Thanks to OpMuskie for organizing, the sponsors for donating to the raffle, everyone who participated. I got a nice deal on a jointed BigGame12 and found good homes for a few lures I'd been neglecting. I won a Fishoflauge shirt and split ring pliers and best of all, gave to a great cause. Hope to see everyone again next year. |
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| My first time at the swap meet ,,, what a great time ! ,,, I even sold some of my 8" long, single #12 magnum blade tinsel tails ,,,,, its really neat when other musky folks want to buy your creations !! ------- jim |
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| Sorry I missed it this year. Was planning on coming down, but had to change plans last minute. Glad to see a good turnout and that it is continuing to be a destination for lots of great guys. Any idea how much was raised for Operation Muskie? |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | I also had a GREAT TIME at the Swap and the Milwaukee Show, Thanks for all the reels, looks like I will very busy for the next 2-3 months, see U at the Wausau show and the MN show. |
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Location: oswego, il | I tol had good time and great to see everyone. Watched Dennis play, those guys are fun and play some great songs. Schram went up and played a song, that boy done got some talent. |
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| So how much was raised for Op Muskie? |
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| Think it was around $2,600 |
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