From Dick pearson one of the organizers of trying to raise $$$$.
CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS!!
Hi.Here to ask for a little help and hopefully get a nice prize or two to you at the same time.
One of 6 documented spawning areas on Leech Lake is threatened by development.As I understand it the DNR has designated $200,000 to purchase the property but its going to take much more $$.MI clubs and others have pledged $1,000’s but much more is needed.
A group of us have set up a raffle to help raise $$ for this project.Thanks to George Wahl a few booths will be selling these raffle tickets at the Mn Muskie EXPO and we are trying to set up a way to sell to others who won’t be there.
Prizes will continue to accumulate til near the end of the EXPO when the drawing will take place.(need not be present to win.)
I expect 100+ prizes.The tickets will be $5 a pop.
So far the prizes include:A 3 day guided trip on Big Detroit Lake in Mn.This includes 3 nights for 2 at the Holiday Inn on the lake, donated by the Fargo/Moorhead chapter of MI.
Lakewood MI edition tackle box from MI International;3 copies of ‘Muskies On The Shield’and 2 Grinder spinnerbaits from yours truly;Rod/Reel combo from Bass Pro/Pete Maina;2 Triple D’s from Esox Research Co.;Lures from Musky Mania Tackle;2 custom baits from Muskie Treats and more.We are just getting rolling on this.
Good purpose with a real good chance to win.Please consider helping.
Also,please consider donating a prize.We’ll see the world hears about it.Thanks!
DickP
Click below to purchase a ticket:
PayPal Leech Lake Raffle
The raffle/drawing will be held at the end of March and winners will be notified by mail or email. You are responsible for picking up the prize or for shipping costs.
Here is a current list of donated prizes:
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