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| Hi.If this isn't appropriate here I assume Jason or Steve will remove it but here goes: 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. Thanks. Dick | |||
| Shep |
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Posts: 5874 | 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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Posts: 80 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.. matt | ||
| Mark H. |
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Posts: 1936 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. Thank you, Mark | ||
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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. Thanks. Dick | |||
| Jason Smith |
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Posts: 4520 Location: Chippewa Falls Wisconsin | Very fine....No problem Dick Its a very important issue that needs attention as well as funds. | ||
| CiscoKid |
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Posts: 1906 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.!!!! Thanks to all the above.Anyone else? | |||
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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.:-) | |||
| Dan Dean |
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Posts: 37 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. | ||
| Slamr |
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Posts: 7123 Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Dick, Where can I email you? I have an idea or two that might help to raise a little more $$$. Slamr | ||
| ToddM |
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Posts: 20281 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...:-)) I'll quit for now. | |||
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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. | |||
| Slamr |
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Posts: 7123 Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Dick - you've got mail. Slamr | ||
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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.) Thanks. Dick | |||
| Dan Dean |
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Posts: 37 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 | ||
| Slamr |
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Posts: 7123 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 Edited by Slamr 2/23/2003 3:23 PM | ||
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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. | |||
| Slamr |
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Posts: 7123 Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Dick, You've got more mail. Slamr | ||
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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. Thanks. Dick | |||
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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!:_) Dick | |||
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| TTT with a few more prizes: 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! | |||
| Dan Dean |
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Posts: 37 Location: Walker, MN | Thanks to Murph and Ted Gwinn of The Leech Lake Guide Coalition for donating guide days on Leech! Edited by Dan Dean 2/24/2003 11:42 PM | ||
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Posts: 37 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 Edited by Dan Dean 2/24/2003 11:42 PM | ||
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| Dan D makes these nice prize summaries and then I mess them up but here's a couple more: 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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