Flatlanders Chapter of Muskies Inc.
FLATLANDERS CHAPTER
Newsletter
Officers & Charimen
Purposes
How to Join
Calendar of Events
Newsletter
Outings Schedule
Message Board
Members Only Contest
Photo Album
Links
Home
Flatlanders Chapter of Muskies Inc.
 

Flatlander's Tails


Meetings: 7:30 p.m. ~ Fourth Thursday ~ Loves Park VFW ~ 2018 Windsor Rd ~ Loves Park Illinois


 

July 2010

 

 

Hear Big Fish Stories From Lake of the Woods

In past years, we have skipped the July meeting because most of us were fishing.

However, members have told the Executive Committee that they want more

opportunities to get together so we will meet July 22 to hear big fish stories.

I mean, stories about big fish.

At least two groups of Flatlanders are catching giant fish as you read this.

Well, we hope we are.

Our fearless leader, Steve Ruhmann, is in charge of the annual outing to

Walsh's Bay Store Camp on Oak Island, Minn. We fish the Canadian waters

of legendary Lake of the Woods. A dozen Flatlanders were scheduled to make

the trip and there will be at least a dozen stories to tell when they come back.

Last year 14 Flatlanders made that trip and they caught 29 muskies ranging

from 31.5 inches to 46.5. The conditions were brutal with wind gusts more than

any fisherman should bear. This year the forecast is for much more pleasant weather.

Lee Bach leads a second group of Flatlanders on their own Lake of the Woods outing.

Last year Lee, Mike Tronc, Larry Ohda, Les Edgcomb, Gary Severson and

Cliff Stetter caught 21 muskies with the biggest being a 48.

The two groups may get within shouting distance of each other, which could

lead to some good stories as well.

We will provide photographic evidence of the stories told, at least the

ones we will admit to. Come and hear and see for yourself.

Wednesday Night Winner

Scott Grabow caught the biggest musky during the Wednesday Night Fishing

League to win this year's league title. Scott caught a 37. He also caught a

nice fish that did not count. The fish could not tell time and hit Scott's lure a

few minutes before league night began. Gary Severson finished in second

place with a 36 and Steve Ruhmann finished third by doing the two most

important things a musky fisherman can do: He showed up and he netted

his partner's fish. About a dozen Flatlanders participated in the league.

The fish did not cooperate. They teased us once in awhile, but were camera

shy for the most part. Congratulations to the winners. We hope to see

more Flatlanders - and more fish - next year.

Help Pierce Lake

We are looking for ideas on how to make Pierce Lake a better fishery.

Although our own funds are limited, we can apply for a grant through

Muskies Inc. to improve habitat, stock fish or anything else that might

make the lake better. We plan to invite someone from the Department

of Natural Resources to our August meeting to discuss the possibilities.

Be ready with your own ideas.

Tickets Get Your Tickets

We are determined to sell the rod and reel combo by the September meeting.

Next month, we will include a ticket in the newsletter. If you want to buy it,

send us the $10. If you do not, it makes an excellent bookmark. Or better yet,

bring the ticket and money to a meeting yourself and see if you’re the

big winner. Details will appear in the August newsletter.

Operation Musky

We will make a $100 donation to Operation Musky, the effort to take Iraq and

Afghanistan war veterans fishing, again this year. Steve Ruhmann will

present the check to Dick Pearson or Frank Walsh when he gets up to

the Bay Store Camp. Operation Musky is a wonderful endeavor that

we have been happy to support.

What Do You Want?

The Executive Committee is always looking for suggestions - and help.

If you have an idea, pass it along to an EC member at a monthly meeting.

The only way to make the club better is for members to be involved.

Members, Please Note

With the fishing season upon us, it is important that you keep your

memberships current. If you are not an active member, your catches

can not be counted in the Members Only Fishing Contest. Muskies, Inc.

should send you a renewal notice in advance of your membership expiring.

Please return that form immediately to keep your membership current.

We include your membership expiration date with the labels on your

monthly newsletter. It should also be printed on your membership card.

If you see that your membership is soon to expire and you have not

received a renewal from M/I, please contact Wally Haas or Jack Pertz.

If you have renewed and your newsletter still contains your old expiration

date, do not worry. Labels are printed for two or three months at a time,

so it is possible that we generated the labels before M/I updated the

records. If you ever have any questions about your membership, please

feel free to contact Wally or Jack.

 

Members Only Contest

Not a lot of fish have been reported yet. Fishing has been slow. Do not forget

to register your fish. So far there is a big jam for seventh place in the Men's Division.

Mens Masters 400

1) Steve Ruhmann: 44.5, =19 Points

2) Russ Hoernecke: 38 =12 Points

Mens Masters 300

1) Mike Bowers: 36 =10 Points

Mens Division

1) Jerry Larson: 36, 39.5, 42.5, 35, 35, 44 =77 Points

2) Dick Estes: 33, 34, 38, 38 =39 Points

3) Scott Grabow: 36, 36.5, 37 =32 Points

4) Stu Adrian: 35.5, 34.5, 34 =27 Points

5) Frank Bunch: 37 =11 Points

6) Larry Ohda: 34 =8

 

Outings Schedule

The season is in full swing and there are a number of great outings coming up.

Dave Jack has offered to donate a custom rod for the first place winner.

It is $5 for each outing. Contact Dick Estes at (815) 332-2307 or Tim Scruggs at

(815) 633-2326 if you have any questions.

The Dates:

April 24: Pierce Lake ( No Fish)

May 1st: Wingra ( Dean Rahn, 37.5, Mike Bowers 36, Ken Borne 36.5 )

May 30: Pewaukee/Okachee

June 12: Chapter Challunge - Shabbona with defending champs Quad County Musky Hunters.

July 24: Twin Valley Enduro outing. 6 a.m- 6 a.m.

Aug. 22: Madison lakes.

Sept. 23-26: Deer Lake/Apple River

Oct. 23-24: Twin Valley

Nov. 4: North, South Twin/Crab

Nov. 27-28: Madison lakes.

Photo Contest - 2010

Last year we only had a few submissions. So this year let us see the pictures

you folks take while out pursuing the mighty MUSKELLUNGE. These do not

necessarily need to be pictures of fish but can be pictures taken when out fishing.

Like sunrise, sunset, group photos, wild life are a few of the ideas. Please send to

Kris Lamendola at muskejunke@aol.com