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Monthly Meetings are the second Tuesday on the month at the Waterfall Inn - 7pm start time
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October 2010 Edition
Brainerd Lakes Chapter Newsletter
Greetings!

Welcome to the October edition of the BLC Newsletter.

It's that time of year again. Cooling water temps. Baitfish schooling. And muskies stocking up for the long winter. Before everything is working in our favor we have to deal with a little thing called "turnover". What is it? How does it effect fish? What do you do? Everyone has heard of turnover and have an idea what it is but still it can create issues even with the best of fisherman. At this month's meeting we'll discuss the turnover phenomenom and how to tackle it.  
 
We hope to see you at the Waterfall!
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Fall Showdown on Mantrap recap
 
Mantrap was a little tough but a couple fish were caught..... by Bemidji. A nice 50"er did the BLC in for the BLC vs Bemidji Challunge. What did we lose? Some volunteering for the Bemidji crew. The BLC will have to gather some people in the spring to head up to the Bemidji area and see what "chores" we have to do. It was a fun event with a friendly bet. We all had a great time.
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Zebra Mussels in Gull!
 
The DNR made the annoucement today that the invasive has been comfirmed. Click on the link below to read the whole story.
 
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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!
BLC Board Elections
At this month's meeting we will be opening up the table for nominations for the 2011 BLC Board.
 
All of the Board seats are open. We encourage people to run for a position. It's not very hard. It just takes a little of your time and a committment in making the BLC better.
 
If your not quite sure if it's right for you or not.... the best option is to run for an At Large Director position. The ALD is a great position to get your feet wet on what it takes or whats done to make the Chapter run. 
 
The BLC is always looking for that "new blood" to keep things fresh and offer more ideas.
 
Nominations will run up to the December meeting before ballots are filled.
Member ID - Bill Grange

Bill Grange 
 
My Fishing Rig:
Alumacraft trophy elite 185 Yamaha V Max 150
 
Year's Muskie Fishing:
At my age I have a difficult time remembering what I did yesterday so I am going to say about 30 years.
 
Favorite Lake:
Lake of the Woods
 
Favorite Lures:
This year I have none.  In years past I would have to say bucktails, jakes and bull dawgs, all being equal. 
 
First Muskie:
40 inch fish on Lake of the Woods in 1979 on a daredevil.  Two weeks prior to the opening of the season I was NORTHERN fishing in Miles Bay.
 
Biggest Muskie:
51 inch by 27 inch. 
 
Most Memorable Moment Fishing Muskies:
My daughter Melissa and her husband Ben and I were fishing Lake of the Woods.  Melissa made her first cast in a bay close to the cabin.  It was in front of the neighbor's dock.  As the water exploded we could see she had a very large fish on.  As she fought the fish, Ben conveniently held her tightly around the waist so she would not fall into the lake.  Moments later she had a 48 inch Muskie in our cradle.  Of course, the camera was in the cabin 150 yards away so we kept the fish in the cradle and proceeded back to the cabin for pictures.  After many pictures I suggested we go back and fish the same spot.  The sun was just disappearing over the horizon and lo and behold she caught a 38 inch Northern, again on her first cast in the exact spot where she caught the Muskie.  This time I had the camera with but guess what, I had taken the last picture on the Muskie.  All fish were caught on rad dog spinner baits as double cowgirls had not been invented yet and neither had digital cameras. 
 
Muskie Hunter of the Year Standings
After Round 4
 
1. Dusty Cartie       JC(1),SS,BD,FS                           19pts
2. Jeff Young          JC,SS,BD(1),FS                           17pts 
3. Jason Bassett    JC(2),SS,BD                                15pts
4. Donny Hines      JC,SS,BD,FS                                 4pts
4. Dawn Hines       JC,SS,BD,FS                                 4pts
4. Brett Sande       JC,SS,BD,FS                                 4pts
4. Steve Neff          JC,SS,BD,FS                                 4pts
5. Jody Young       JC,SS,FS                                       3pts
5. Jon Hagelie        JC(N),BD                                       3pts
5. Jay Young         SS,BD(N)                                       3pts
5. Ryan Severson   JC,SS,FS                                      3pts
6. Cheryl Sande     JC,SS                                            2pts
6. Jake Neff           SS,BD                                           2pts
6. Doug Neff           SS,BD                                           2pts
6. Jim Gardiepy      SS,BD                                           2pts
6. Dave Fletcher     SS,BD                                           2pts
6. Duck Johnson    SS,BD                                           2pts
6. Colby Gallagher BD,FS                                            2pts
6. Randy Rider      JC,FS                                             2pts
6. Brandon Rider   JC,FS                                             2pts
6. Larry Bergman  JC,FS                                             2pts
7. Trent Baumann  BD                                                 1pts
7. Chuck Beasley  BD                                                 1pts
7. Jeff Klein           BD                                                 1pts
7. Tim Schulke      BD                                                 1pts
7. Bill Zacharda     BD                                                 1pts
7. Jim Kath           BD                                                 1pts
7. Steve Earhart    BD                                                  1pts
7. Lexi Johnson     BD                                                  1pts
7. Miranda Johnson BD                                                1pts
7. Greg Kvale        BD                                                  1pts
7. Rob Naplin        BD                                                  1pts
7. Jeff Isom           BD                                                  1pts
7. Damien Williams BD                                                1pts
7. Terry Forsberg   BD                                                 1pts     
7. Eric Desing        JC                                                 1pts
7. Rick Anderson   JC                                                 1pts
7. Devin Davis        JC                                                 1pts
7. Bob Pelphrey     JC                                                 1pts
7. Jadyn Young     SS                                                 1pts
7. Brett Stark        SS                                                 1pts
7. Alan Gray         SS                                                 1pts
7. Collin Swift       SS                                                  1pts
7. Duck Johnson   SS                                                  1pts
7. JoEllen JohnsonSS                                                  1pts
7. Eric ChristensenSS                                                 1pts
7. Steve Severson SS                                                  1pts
7. John Kersting    FS                                                  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 September 27

Masters:
Ryan Severson      25 fish          416pts         53"
Dan Burrow           18 fish          336pts         55"
Jim Kath               18 fish          277pts         49.5"
Terry Forsberg       10 fish          165pts         51"
Steve Earhart         11 fish          160pts         50.5"
Damien Williams     4 fish            74pts         47.5"
Duck Johnson         3 fish            54pts         48"

Mens:
Harlan Fierstine       6 fish            82pts          51"
John Kersting          5 fish            78pts          51"
Devin Davis             4 fish            72pts          51.25"
Dean Smith             3 fish           60pts          49.5"
Kris Kristufek          3 fish            55pts          45.25"
Bernie Barringer      3 fish            49pts          46.5"
Joe Wendolek         2 fish            47pts          50"
Dusty Cartie            3 fish            46pts          45.5"
Bill Stein                 3 fish            41pts          42"
Jim Lilienthal           2 fish            39pts          50.5"
Jason Bassett         3 fish            38pts          44"
Jeff Young               2 fish            38pts          45.5"
Chuck Beasley        2 fish            35pts          43.5"
Collin Swift              2 fish            31pts          43.5"
Bob Kuschel           2 fish            26pts          39"
Greg Kvale              2 fish            22pts          40"
Donny Hines           1 fish            20pts          46"
Chad Davis             1 fish            17pts          43.25"
Jeff Isom                1 fish             14pts          40"
David McDougall     1 fish             10pts          38"
Ben Meister            1 fish              6pts          32"
Steve Severson       1 fish              5pts          31"
 
Womens:
Christine Grams      2 fish             26pts         47.5"
Dawn Hines            1 fish             16pta         41.5"
 
Youth:
Dawson Barringer    1 fish              7pts          33"
 
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In This Issue
Board Elections
Member ID
MHOTY Standings
BLC Release Standings
Board Contacts
Solunar Tables
Sponsors
Trophy Hunt
Release Forms
Replica Eligibility
Upcoming Dates
October 12
Monthly Meeting
Fall Turnover Discussion
 
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 #5 
Trophy Hunt on Miltona
 
Saturday, Oct 16th
Miltona
Noon - 6:30pm
 
Lake Miltona is located about 10 miles north of Alexandria on Hwy #29.
 
Afterwards, depending on the weather, we will have a potluck lunch or head to a nearby restaurant to warm up. 
 
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