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4:13 am
March 19, 2004
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MI Chapter 50 is honored to be hosting this years Fall Chapter Challenge Muskie Tournament. The tournament will take place on October 13th at Lake Hopatcong. We will use Lee’s Marina again as our launch area and the tournament will begin at 6:30am. The tournament will conclude at 3:00pm sharp and the festivities will be held on the lake at Pavinci’s restaurant.
The registration fee will be $30 payable to Penn Jersey MI 50. This is a pre-registration event; I would like to have the registration forms and fee by 10/3/07. As an incentive for everyone to get their forms in early, we will draw a name from those that get their forms in by 9/26/07 and they will win back their registration fee! The forms are located at http://mi50.com/library.htm, you will need to print and complete the 2007 Fall Tourney Registration Form.pdf and the 2007 Fall Liability Release Form.pdf. The tournament rules will be posted within the next week or so.
In addition, I will be running an optional Calcutta with 100% payout to the winners. The Calcutta will be $10 payable to Chad Theesfeld. Please send a separate check from the registration fee or if you see me, you can give me cash.
We’re looking forward to a big turnout for this exciting tournament. I’ll be posting additional information as details are worked out. So far the 1st place prize(s) are going to rock!
Tournament prize donations are welcome; please feel free to contact me!
Chad T
12:26 pm
This is a great time had by all, Fish are caught and you get to meet some of the chapter 22 & Knee Deep club members and talk muskies . We are securing some ausome prizes plus a chance at the big fish and Calcutta . hope to see you all .
Reminder Pa fisherman need to take the saftey course on line and get there certificate to operate a boat in NJ
Matt L
10:47 pm
Reminder Pa register boater need to get a pa saftey cert to operate a boat on Hopatcong , Nj does check boats and certs
its a easy online course.
Matt L
8:31 pm
May 19, 2004
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Some of us are old enough not to need the course! (This year)
Barry
We may only see what we look for.
1:19 am
March 19, 2004
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The 2007 Fall Tourney Rules are complete and will be posted here:
Catch and Release, Honor System- photo of fish, Call the fish into the Tournament Director, 30" minimum to count, no live bait, etc...
There will be two categories:
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The Calcutta is optional and pays out to 1st-3rd place.
Hot off the press, as a promotion for our tournament, MI50 is pleased to announce the Prize for the Largest Muskie Release:
[move]1 Gift Certificate to have a reproduction mount of your fish by LAX Reproductions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/move]
A big thank you to Lax Reproductions for their generous donation! Please visit their website to check out their incredible work!
http://laxreproductions.com/index.shtml
You can also contact Rick at 715.547.3710
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Chad T
4:15 am
May 19, 2004
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Has anyone checked with 22 and knee deep if they are available on Saturdays in the fall? I heard that they go hunting on Saturdays and that is why they schedule the tourneys for Sunday.
Just a thought....
We may only see what we look for.
4:18 am
May 19, 2004
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Anyone have room in their boat? I would happily take mine, but I have never fished Hopatcong and would be at a disadvantage. So I figured it might be better to hook up with someone who's been there.
So if you wouldn't mind company, I'd appreciate a ride.
Thanks!
Barry
We may only see what we look for.
10:05 am
BersurkMan wrote:
Has anyone checked with 22 and knee deep if they are available on Saturdays in the fall? I heard that they go hunting on Saturdays and that is why they schedule the tourneys for Sunday.
Just a thought....
One day out of the 42 day archery season shouldnt be bad we also didnt make it opening day of archery for that reason.
saturday, sunday not everyone is going to make it.
Barry your boat would be fine on Hopatcong I can point you where to fish .
2:07 pm
March 1, 2005
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BersurkMan wrote:
Has anyone checked with 22 and knee deep if they are available on Saturdays in the fall? I heard that they go hunting on Saturdays and that is why they schedule the tourneys for Sunday.
Just a thought....
I wouldn't count on much KDC participation, the King of the Lake Contest is 5am Saturday, October 13th thru 2pm Sunday, October 14th.
Wow, a repro - nice prize!
9:51 pm
October 14, 2005
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Excuse my ignorance, but what is the Knee Deep ???
Sometimes you've got to "jiggle' it, and sometimes you've got to give it one big
"jerk"
TEAM BLACKBERRY
11:17 pm
March 2, 2011
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How much will a NJ license cost me to fish in this event?!
Musky Ed
I fish because I can't hear my wife from the boat!!!
11:20 pm
March 2, 2011
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What will a license cost me to fish in this evnt?
Musky Ed
I fish because I can't hear my wife from the boat!!!
1:36 am
under 20 bucks one day license, you have to have a Pa saftey cewrt to boat on nj waters
3:19 am
July 8, 2015
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We missed you guys today [&]] we had a club outing
5:27 am
March 3, 2014
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I've bought a NJ 2 day license on a few occasions for I believe $17. You can buy it on-line which I believe there is a link on the MI22 website.
Presuming my PA certificate will apply in NJ I plan to be in for the tourney.
Barry, I have only fished Hopatkong twice and am greener than most when it comes to catching muskies but you are welcome to team up on my boat if you wish. Shoot me a PM if interested.
Kevin
2:26 pm
March 1, 2005
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Asingua, Knee Deep is a fishing club http://www.kneedeepclub.org/
Ed, See NJ license fees at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw.....shneed.htm
and buy license online at https://www3.wildlifelicense.c...../start.php
Matt, In regard to your email and message, the King of Lake contest that weekend is a multi-species contest, excluding muskies. We don't want them being transported/kept/killed so we don't include them in any of our contests. There will be anywhere from 20 to 40 boats in the contest (varies from year to year), mostly bait fishing with some anglers trolling and casting. You can see the rules from last year's entry form at http://www.kneedeepclub.org/Fo...../king.html.
Will the two contests compete? For real estate sure - but there will also be bass tournaments going on as well - as always. For entries I doubt it, I don't think any KDC members entered the muskie event last year - not much interest I guess. I'll be fishing the KDC contest, I need to defend my title. ;D
11:04 am
March 2, 2011
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Thanks for the info. And I have a PA boat safety certificate. Got it a couple of years ago!
Musky Ed
I fish because I can't hear my wife from the boat!!!
10:45 pm
March 19, 2004
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Just received the first registration today in the mail! Thanks Team Tarditi! Let's get those forms in guys!
Chad T
2:53 pm
March 19, 2004
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The tournament is less then a month away and we have 6 people signed up. Don't miss out on the fun!
Chad T
8:57 pm
February 8, 2007
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Got a question here guys!!
Just seen on a web site that taking an online exam for the permit will not give you a license for boat operators but you still have to take a proctored exam?? HUH??
Does anyone have a direct link to getting the Cert for boat ops for this tourney?
Thanks for the help!
Andre
Never be afraid to try, remember...
Amateurs built the ark
Professionals built the Titanic
9:21 pm
Check your PM Drre .
Pa online safe boating Cert for boating in NJ waters Its easy to take this test Website : http://www.boat-ed.com/pa/pa_i.....ternet.htm
7:08 pm
March 19, 2004
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Don't forget, if you get your forms and money into me by 9/26/07, your name will be entered into a drawing where you can win back your registration fee of $30!
Chad T
9:33 pm
They are catching some nice fish from the lake a 45 incher C&R by Pat Marshall of Chapter 22 casting . plus many more fish caught this year
10:57 am
March 2, 2011
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I don't know if I'm going. Have a family matter in IN that we may have to go attend to. We'll see!
<<<<><<< Ed
I fish because I can't hear my wife from the boat!
11:31 pm
Ok guys we are slowly getting forms in .its only 2 weeks away so get your forms in are there anybody boatless or have an extra seat in ther boat ? post here
4:37 pm
May 11, 2004
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Chad - I just mailed my forms this morning, really looking forward to the tournament. Thanks for your hard work coordinating this!!
Daniel McCann
1:17 pm
October 14, 2005
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I'm not familiar with this lake, so could some one tell me where Lee's Marina is ? That is one BIG lake ! I was thinking about taking a drive up there , just to find the lake.
Sometimes you've got to "jiggle' it, and sometimes you've got to give it one big
"jerk"
TEAM BLACKBERRY
6:34 pm
March 3, 2014
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From Interstate 80 take the Mt. Arlington - Lake Hopatkong Exit Past NJ Marine & Cracker Barrell Restaurant. Continue going up hill and north (road winds) approx. 5 miles. Lees Park Marina will be on the Left side after coming through Mt. Arlington and down a small hill. I believe there is a sign at the entrance to the marina and the launch fee w/ parking is around $10. There are 3 or 4 launch ramps with fairly adequate docking piers.
7:10 pm
October 14, 2005
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Thanks Kevin...
Sometimes you've got to "jiggle' it, and sometimes you've got to give it one big
"jerk"
TEAM BLACKBERRY
6:40 pm
May 11, 2004
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Looks like the weather may be a repeat of last year's tournament - bring your rain gear!!!
Daniel McCann
7:33 pm
March 19, 2004
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Should be great Musky weather for Saturday
Saturday, Oct 13
High: 58 °F RealFeel®: 54 °F
Breezy with times of clouds and sun
Saturday Night, Oct 13
Low: 40 °F RealFeel®: 40 °F
Mainly clear
Just remember...if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off.
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2:36 pm
August 28, 2007
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Anybody need a fishin' partner for the tourney? Turns out I'm most likely not going up north this weekend anyway. Rivers are still very low up there. Wish I would of known alot sooner.
ITS NOT THE SIZE OF YOUR BOAT
ITS THE SIZE OF WHATS ON YOUR BUMPBOARD!
M.T.F
3:23 pm
March 2, 2011
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I want to wish everyone in the tournament good luck this weekend! I was looking forward to being in this, then all plans changed. Thought we'd be heading to Indiana for some family matters. That didn't happen. Thought I'd be working 6 days a week at the depot supporting our troops. That now looks like it's not going to happen! So now I have tomorrow free and I've already made other plans! Isn't that the way it goes?!?! As I said, I want to wish everyone good luck Musky hunting. And be safe out there. I want to see your smiling faces at the next meeting, if I can make that! Things could change again! Good hunting folks!!!
<<<<><<< Ed
I fish because I can't hear my wife from the boat!!! ;D
8:18 pm
March 3, 2014
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Ed,
Thanks for the warm wishes and pep talk. Hope you can make it next time.
Does anyone have an idea of how many are participating in the tourney?
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1:31 pm
June 30, 2004
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Thanks guys for organizing a great tourney, dinner, and prizes. It was good to see so many folks from our brother chapter. It is always nice to meet new people with the same disease that I have. I wish chapter 22 could have made a stronger showing. Next time I promise! Congrats! to all who put one in the boat yesterday, way to go!
Thanks Again
Kevin Johnson
Ch. 22
Some days it is not about how good you are, but how bad you want it!
3:37 pm
Thanks go out to Chapter 22 for there support in this years event, . And the strong showing of Chapter 50 guys
. I believe that ther were no Knee deep clubbers due to King of the lake contest that same weekend ,
The conditions were good even with a slight breezy and cold front 3 days prior to Saturday 5 fish were caught .
Archie Roche won 1st with a nice 44" And a Lax reproduction mount of that fish thanks go out to Lax mounts for there donation.
John Martin got a 38" for 2nd place and a great pair of sunglasses donated by Kevin Treat thanks Kevin
Joe Tarditi bagged a 37incher early for third . and first place in the Calcutta
Dillion Chingery got a nice 35" and Dan McCann Also got a 35" and 2nd in the calcutta
Special thanks to Our tournry Director Capt Chad .
& Grandma lures ,Musky innovations Musky hunter magazine and Rollie &Helens For there support.
Thanks
Matt Lysek
9:26 pm
October 14, 2005
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Just wanted to chime in on my first "Challenge". It was really great meeting some of our fellow hunters with the same disease. Congrats to Dan on his Ski with impeccable timing. Way to go ya bastid! Thanks again to Chad and Matt for a really well run Tourny. Always nice to fish "new" water, eventhough we had to dodge those sailboats. Thanks again guys! Here's to you... [&]] [&]] [&]]
Sometimes you've got to "jiggle' it, and sometimes you've got to give it one big
"jerk"
TEAM BLACKBERRY
2:38 pm
March 19, 2004
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musky matt L wrote:
Thanks go out to Chapter 22 for there support in this years event, . And the strong showing of Chapter 50 guys
. I believe that ther were no Knee deep clubbers due to King of the lake contest that same weekend ,
The conditions were good even with a slight breezy and cold front 3 days prior to Saturday 5 fish were caught .
Archie Roche won 1st with a nice 44" And a Lax reproduction mount of that fish thanks go out to Lax mounts for there donation.
John Martin got a 38" for 2nd place and a great pair of sunglasses donated by Kevin Treat thanks Kevin
Joe Tarditi bagged a 37incher early for third . and first place in the Calcutta
Dillion Chingery got a nice 35" and Dan McCann Also got a 35" and 2nd in the calcutta
Special thanks to Our tournry Director Capt Chad .
& Grandma lures ,Musky innovations Musky hunter magazine and Rollie &Helens For there support.
Thanks
Matt Lysek
I'd also like the thank Brian from BK Lures for his donation. Unfortunately the package is still in transit so we weren't able to have it for Saturday. Brian painted a special Les Chubbie that had 2007 Chapter Challenge on it. In speaking to Matt, that lure will be apart of the first place prize! Congrats again Archie!
Chad T
6:36 pm
May 11, 2004
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Ditto all comments. It was nice meeting up with everyone.
Thanks everyone who helped make the tourney possible!!!
Daniel McCann
11:06 pm
March 3, 2014
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We had a great time and at least boated some toothy fish (pickerel) which kept things interesting.
Echoing all other comments ...... Thanks to all that were responsible for putting it all together.
I'm already looking forward toward the annual spring tourney.
Kevin T
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3:13 am
June 23, 2004
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That was a pair of Costa Del Mar's that I was scratching (actually, NOT scratching) with a key. Kevin is a small business owner and member of MI50 who knows the meaning of customer service. Realizing that I was 2 days away from a vacation this summer, he overnighted my Maui Jim's, and gave them to me at a great price!! Anyone in need of a good pair of sunglasses should call Kevin.
Thanks again to Kevin for donating a great pair of glasses, and to all those who donated and participated!!
Capt. Dieter Scheel http://www.BigDRiverGuide.com
1:06 am
Great job putting it all together gents. Wish I had met a few more of our brothers but, there is never enough time. Congratulatioons to the guy's who had success. All we could catch were the other species we needed had we been in the "King of the Lake" tourney (5lb. Smallie & an 8lb. Walleye). Joe, I hope you didn't have your son throwing those Dawgs all day, he'd probably sleep for a week, LOL. Look forward to the next one. Pat
1:54 am
Chuck Graff from Ch 22 mentioned a spring chapter challenge hosted by Chapter 22 and we will host the fall Challenges. good idea !
Seems to me they cant wait to get a chance at the bragging rights back.
10:53 am
March 2, 2011
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Should we begin discussion of when and where to have our chapters spring outing? Would be good to have a date set so as not to conflict with the chapter challenge with 22! Congrats to all who made it to this one. Wish I could have been there. Now all the overtime is back on again at work! Wish they would make up their minds! I'm working this Saturday. Probably best since it's supposed to be a stormy day! Have a great one, everybody!
<<<<><<< Ed
I fish because I can't hear my wife from the boat!!!
12:41 pm
October 14, 2005
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Well as long as Musky Ed, got the ball rolling, here's my suggestion. Anytime we as a club can get out and have fun fishing,I say the more the merrier! As far as a Chapter 50 outing, Beltzville is still nice because of the facilities as well as the BBQ! What about Marsh Creek or the Nock for a Tourny? I kind of like the possibility of the Nock. It's certainly big enough to handle all the boat pressure. Of course Hopatcong or Greenwood would be nice as well. And then you have the big three... Are the lakes iced out by then Ed ? Bottom line is that a spring and fall tourny would be great as well as our Chapter Tourny. Your thoughts...
Sometimes you've got to "jiggle' it, and sometimes you've got to give it one big
"jerk"
TEAM BLACKBERRY
10:46 pm
June 23, 2004
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I'll jump in on this one.
My vote for our spring or Chapter tourney would be for Hopatcong or (dare I even suggest it?), Mercer. It was fun actually having fish caught at a tournament that our club hosted. Maybe in a couple of years, when our babies are big enough, we can have the tournament on our lake, Marsh Creek. Until then I suggest that we stay with waters that consistantly produce.
Capt. Dieter Scheel http://www.BigDRiverGuide.com
5:27 pm
April 17, 2011
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Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the tournament. We had a great time. We caught our fair share of pickeral and got lucky with 1 fish. Pat - Nick made about 3 tosses and then went back to the weedless daredevil spoon. I also got a new guy to join Muskies inc figure I'd tie in some club promoting. Chad, great job!! Looking forward to fall fishing. <<<<><<<
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