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August 2010 Edition
Brainerd Lakes Chapter Newsletter
Greetings!

Welcome to the August edition of the BLC Newsletter.

This month is Youth Night. Tuesday August 10th.

Location and Time:
Lum Park Pavilion - starts at 5:30pm

Bring the kids down to Lum Park for food, games, prizes and fun!
 
We hope to see you there!
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Gil Hamm Update
 
Man, is this going to be big! As of this writing there are 173 people representing 14 Muskies, Inc Chapters from 5 States. There are a couple other Chapters that have expressed interest but have yet to commit.  

We have a great time planned for the Gil Hamm. Please keep checking to the Hamm website for all of the updated info!

www.vermilionchallunge.com
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Member ID's Needed ASAP!
 
To get in the Member ID section I need a picture and info about your fishing rig, years fishing, favorite lure, favorite lake, biggest muskie, first muskie and most memorable moment muskie fishing. Please email the info to Jeff asap cause I'm running low on info for the section. Thanks. 
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Newsletter Article's Needed
 
If you have a classified, article, fishing story, a tip or whatever you'd like to share with the membership please send them to Jeff so I can get it in the newsletter. Thanks!
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BLC Discounts
 
Just a reminder that Gander Mountain and Musky Tackle Online offer BLC members 10% off your purchases. You must be a member in good standing and have your Membership Card present at the time of your purchase to receive the discount.
 
Stop in at the Baxter Gander Mountain or go online and visit Musky Tackle Online to get your muskie equipment fix!
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Invasive Species Strategy Plan
 
The BLC has always supported the efforts to help control the infestation of invasive species in our lakes. Milfoil, zebra mussels, spiny water flea and curlyleaf pondweed have been showing up in the Brainerd Lakes area as of late. We have distributed alert and identification cards at our meetings and special events that we attend or host. The BLC Board recently discussed on being more pro-active in getting the word out and being more focused on stopping the spread. The Plan is in the begining stages as how to educate, inform people better and create innovative ideas to help stop the spread of invasives. It's ALL of our responsibility to make sure our public waters stay healthy.
Stocking Update
The DNR Public Input Meeting has been set for early September. The exact date and location are being locked up very shortly if not already without our knowing the exact details. Greg Kvale will get us that information as soon as possible.
 
The BLC will also host it's own info meeting before the input meeting to offer up as much education as possible. The only thing that we have ever asked from the public on stocking is to base their decision on facts and proven data and not on hearsay or misinterpretation of data by anti muskie groups or people.
 
As soon as dates and locations are locked in place we will notify everyone. 
 
Member ID - Tom Dietz

Tom Dietz 
 
My Fishing Rig:
2003 Ranger 618VS with 150hp Mercury Outboard with Lowrance electronics and Minn Kota Maxxum trolling motor
 
Year's Muskie Fishing:
I have musky fished since 1988
 
Favorite Lake:
LOTW (Northwest Angle) and Lake Bemidji
 
Favorite Lures:
My favorite lure is extremely tough for me to answer.  Let me answer it this way.  Topwater: Topraider ;  Crankbait: Jointed Depthraider ; Bucktail ; Double Cowgirl ; and I LOVE Bulldawgs!!!!
 
First Muskie:
38 incher caught in 1987 on a jig/minnow combination while walleye fishing on North Twin Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin.  Forever after, I was HOOKED!!!!!
 
Biggest Muskie:
53"
 
Most Memorable Moment Fishing Muskies:
My most memorable moment musky fishing was the day I netted by two boy's largest muskies to date within an hour of each other.  Matthew (age 12 at the time) caught a 45"er and John (age 14 at the  time) boated a 44"er in 2008.   I was a proud Dad!  (I've included pics if you can use them of their catches).
 
John Dietz
John
 
Matt Dietz
Matt
Muskie Hunter of the Year Standings
After Round 2
 
1. Dusty Cartie       JC(1),SS                                      17pts 
2. Jason Bassett    JC(2),SS                                      14pts
3. Jon Hagelie        JC(N)                                             2pts
3. Jeff Young          JC,SS                                           2pts
3. Jody Young        JC,SS                                           2pts
3. Donny Hines      JC,SS                                            2pts
3. Dawn Hines       JC,SS                                            2pts
3. Brett Sande       JC,SS                                            2pts
3. Cheryl Sande     JC,SS                                            2pts
3. Ryan Severson   JC,SS                                            2pts
3. Steve Neff          JC,SS                                            2pts
4. Eric Desing        JC                                                 1pts
4. Rick Anderson   JC                                                 1pts
4. Devin Davis        JC                                                 1pts
4. Bob Pelphrey     JC                                                 1pts
4. Larry Bergman   JC                                                 1pts
4. Jay Young         SS                                                1pts
4. Jadyn Young     SS                                                 1pts
4. Jake Neff           SS                                                 1pts
4. Doug Neff          SS                                                 1pts
4. Brett Stark        SS                                                 1pts
4. Jim Gardiepy     SS                                                 1pts
4. Dave Fletcher    SS                                                 1pts
4. Alan Gray         SS                                                 1pts
4. Collin Swift       SS                                                  1pts
4. Duck Johnson   SS                                                  1pts
4. JoEllen JohnsonSS                                                  1pts
4. Eric ChristensenSS                                                  1pts
4. Steve Severson SS                                                   1pts
4. Randy Rider      JC                                                   1pts
4. Brandon Rider   JC                                                    1pts

Point system:
 
1st Place - 10pts          51" - over - 5pts     Attendance - 1pt
2nd Place -  9pts          46" - 50"  - 4pts          Netman - 1pt
3rd Place -  8pts           41" - 45"  - 3pts
4th Place -  7pts           36" - 40"  - 2pts
5th Place -  6pts           30" - 35"  - 1pt
on down to  1pt
 
N - Netman
JC - June Clash: Alexander/Shamineau
SS - Summer Slam: Cedar
BD - Big Dawg Challunge: Mille Lacs
FS - Fall Showdown: Mantrap
TH - Trophy Hunt: Miltona
TI - The Iceman: TBD
BLC Release Standings
 
Release Standings as of July 16

Masters:
Ryan Severson      16 fish          251pts         50"
Jim Kath                 9 fish          139pts         49.5"
Dan Burrow             6 fish          113pts         51"
Steve Earhart          5 fish            74pts         50.5"
Duck Johnson         1 fish            22pts         48"
Terry Forsberg         1 fish            15pts         40.5"

Mens:
Damien Williams     4 fish            74pts          47.5"
Devin Davis             4 fish            72pts          51.25"
Joe Wendolek         2 fish            47pts          50"
Dusty Cartie            3 fish            46pts          45.5"
Jason Bassett         3 fish            38pts          44"
Harlan Fierstine       3 fish            36pts          43"
Chuck Beasley        2 fish            35pts          43.5"
Greg Kvale              2 fish            22pts          40"
Donny Hines           1 fish            20pts          46"
Kris Kristufek          1 fish            18pts          44"
Chad Davis             1 fish            17pts          43.25"
Jeff Isom                1 fish             14pts          40"
Bob Kuschel           1 fish            13pts          39"
Ben Meister            1 fish              6pts          32"
Steve Severson       1 fish              5pts          31"
 
Youth:
Dawson Berringer    1 fish              7pts          33"
 
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In This Issue
Stocking Update
Member ID
MHOTY Standings
BLC Release Standings
Board Contacts
Solunar Tables
Sponsors
Big Dawg Challunge
Release Forms
Replica Eligibility
Upcoming Dates
August 3 (Tuesday Night)
Big Dawg Challunge 
Mille Lacs Lake
5pm - 9pm
 
August 10
Monthly Meeting
Youth night - Lum Park 5:30pm
 
August 21 - 22
Memorial Chapter Challunge
Any Lake you wish to fish
Fri midnight - Sun noon
 
August 25 - 27
Gil Hamm Chapter Challunge
Lake Vermilion
 
September 14
Monthly Meeting
Dr. Saley
 
September 18 (Saturday)
Fall Showdown
Bemidji/Cass vs BLC 
Mantrap Lake
Noon - 7:30pm
 
October 12
Monthly Meeting
TBA
 
October 16 (Saturday)
Trophy Hunt
Lake Miltona
Noon - 6:30pm
 
November 9
Monthly Meeting
Lady Appreciation Night
 
November 29 (Saturday)
The Iceman
TBA
 
December 14
Monthly Meeting
Elections
X-mas Party
Board Contacts
President
Jeff Young - 821-3669
jyoung@brainerd.net


Vice President
Derek Johnson - 820-3714
duck@brainerd.net

Regional VP
Steve Earhart - 309-269-2569
steveearhart@hotmail.com

Secretary
Jody Young - 821-3727
jyoung@brainerd.net

Treasurer
Dawn Hines - 251-0210
dhines12@yahoo.com

Tournament Director
Jeff Young - 821-3669
jyoung@brainerd.net

Release Chairman
Dusty Cartie - 330-2125
dusty_kari@yahoo.com

Youth Director
Jim Kath - 838-7488
kathmuskiehunter@gmail.com

Merchandise Director
Jason Bassett - 330-9690
jason.bassett@nor-son.com

DNR/MMA Representative
Greg Kvale - 829-6515
cattail1947@yahoo.com

At Large Director
Donny Hines - 838-5509
donny.hines@nor-son.com

At Large Director
Tim Schulke - 851-7810
esox2@charter.net

At Large Director
David Fletcher - 839-5622
fletcher@brainerd.net

At Large Director
Ryan Severson - 612-619-4002
ryankatihayley@yahoo.com

At Large Director
Jeff Klein - 828-2119
theekleins@gmail.com

At Large Director
Randy Rider - 829-9619
rwpabr@msn.com

Website Manager
Aaron Heimkes - 568-6689
aheimkes@uslink.net


 
Solunar Tables
 
 
BLC Sponsors
 
 
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MHOTY Round #3 
Big Dawg Challunge!
 
Tuesday Night - August 3rd
Mille Lacs Lake
5pm - 9pm
 
Take off from any access that you would like. Begin fishing by 5pm.
 
After the outing we will meet back at the McDonalds parking lot to see how everyone did and share a story or two.
 
If you will not be able to attend the meeting afterward make sure you contact Jeff at 821-3669 to register your attendance to receive the attendance point in the Muskie Hunter of the Year standings.
 
Good Luck Everyone!
Release Forms!
Remember to turn in your Release Forms into our Release Chairman Dusty Cartie within 30 days of your release in order to be eligible for the Chapters Release Standings and the Muskies, Inc Lunge Log.
 
Turn your Release Forms at a monthly meeting, submit on the Muskies, Inc website (Fish Submittal)  or send to Dusty at the address below.
 
Dusty Cartie
42593 300th Lane
Aitkin, MN 56431
 
Replica Eligibility 
1. Release Form MUST be turned in within 30 days of catch
 
2. A photo must be taken of muskie
 
3. BLC membership must be in good standing at the time of catch
 
4. Must attend at least 4 Monthly Meetings during 2010
 
5. Must attend at least 1 Outing of the Muskie Hunter of the Year
 
6. The muskie that is the longest in inches wins the replica
 
7. In case of a tie - the muskie that was recorded first wins the replica
 
8. You are ineligible if you have won the replica in the past 10 years