Winter Newsletter 2014 (PDF)

Upcoming
Events:

2014 Is Here!
Lots To Do This Year
Suburban Showcase in Novi on January 9-12th. It is
now the largest pure fishing show in the Midwest. Be

We are also working on putting together a

sure to check it out and stop by the Chapter’s booth.

bowling fundraiser this winter and multiple
outstanding speaking presentations from top

Also upcoming this winter is the Angler’s Point –

name anglers for the spring, a Musky Fishing 101

Anglers Against Hunger ice fishing event.

seminar (to teach knots, hook sharpening, rod &

Tentatively scheduled for the Free-Fishing

reel selection, bait tuning, etc.). We also want to

weekend February 15th. Be sure to check out our

have a family picnic this summer and want to

Facebook page for more information.

bring back the chapter’s seasonal musky
tournaments.

The 2014 Musky Lure Swap & Show is being held
To start things off right, for our first general

April 12 and 13 . Keep checking the chapter’s

meeting in March, Captain & Guide Jon Bondy will

Facebook page, or the Muskie Shop’s Facebook

be sharing some of his fishing knowledge. Don’t

page for more information.

miss the change to learn how to improve your

th

th

P2 / MISSION STATEMENT

P3 / SEPT. MEETING

P4 / UPCOMING EVENTS

New Year, new newsletter.

Check out our new mission

We say thanks for Water’s

The schedule for the start of

Be sure to check out what’s

statement, vision, and goals.

Edge Artistry, and ask for

2014 and our future plans for

in store for the New Year.

Plus find out about our

volunteers to help out.

the year.

website.

ULTIMATE FISHING SHOW:
Suburban Showplace, Novi Michigan
January 9 – 12th, 2014

The 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show is being held at the

at the Michigan Muskie Shop on Mound Road on

P1 / HAPPY NEW YEAR

fishing success for the 2014 season.

ANGLERS AGAINST HUNGER
February 15, 2014 (tentatively)
Ice fishing tournament held by Angler’s
Point, Chesterfield Twp. MI. Next to the
Selfridge DNR Launch.
MUCC OUTDOORAMA:
Suburban Showplace, Novi Michigan
February 27 – March 2, 2014
Although the Chapter won’t have a
booth, it is a great event for outdoor
enthusiasts.

Ten Thousand Casts
A publication of the Lake St. Clair Chapter of Muskies Inc. – Chapter 58 /

Winter ’14

Vol 1 Issue 1

MARCH 2014 MEETING:
Sports Channel Bar, St. Clair Shores
March 20, 2014
Guest Speaker: Jon Bondy

Thank You!
To all our sponsors, presenters, and contributors

Happy New Year!
ANGLER’S POINT
Bait/Tackle/Marina

Officer Kris Kiel

The Lake St. Clair Chapter of
Muskies, Inc. would like to wish
everyone a save and happy New
Year. The chapter has a lot of big
plans for this coming year, including
a charity event, fishing shows, great
seminars, family picnics, fundraisers,
and a few fishing tournaments.

To kick things off right, we’ve put
together our first newsletter, we like
to call… Ten Thousand Casts.
As often as every quarter we hope to
put out a new issue to highlight our
chapter events, recognize our
chapter sponsors, and keep you up
to date with new and exciting fishing
information.

In this issue we’ll highlight our new
mission statement, thank our
speakers and sponsors from 2013,
and give you a glimpse of what is to
come in the first half of the New
Year. We are very excited about
what we have coming up, and we
know you’ll be as well.

Water’s Edge
Fish Artistry

Mission
Statement

BOARD OF
DIRECTORS

Replicas, Skin Mounts & Restorations

CHARLIE LEGARSKI / PRESIDENT

Meetings, Raffles, Elections, Shows

Lake Orion, Michigan  248-693-6990

Our Vision & Goals

586-873-9154

info@watersedgefishartistry.com

As the Board of Directors and our current

BRAD KOEHN / VICE PRESIDENT

members work to revitalize the Chapter, it

For your next musky replica, consider using Water’s Edge Fish Artistry. Owner & artist Chris Teague is a
local angler and fish artist specializing in fish replicas. His award winning replicas have been featured in
contests and shows throughout the area and are true works of art that will last more than a life time.

was decided that we needed a new Mission
Statement to really capture what it is we are

For the most realistic replica make sure you have the length & girth measurements. Also, you’ll need to take
four, high resolution photos: one of the tail, one of the head, and two photos of the body. Extra pictures of
the eye and fins will also help in capturing the details specific to your catch.

several options, the Board agreed on a
statement that sums up everything that we
are trying to do as a club. Our new Mission
and conservation of musky fishing.”

koehnenterprises@gmail.com
BILL MAY / TREASURER

focusing on. After carefully considering

Statement is “To promote the sport, science,

Speakers, Newsletters, Web

Treasury, Tournaments, Membership
Stockade6@comcast.net
ADAM PENZENSTADLER / SECRETARY

“

Minutes, Magazine, Newsletters, Web

To promote the sport, science, and
conservation of musky fishing.

With our Mission Statement also comes our

apenzenstadler@gmail.com

”

FRANK BARTLO / MEDIA DIRECTOR

Emails, Forums, Communication, Web

Vision Statement, which is… “It is our vision to

To fulfill our mission and accomplish our vision,

5) To disseminate and promote musky

become a well-known and well respected

in accordance with Muskies Inc., we

information to everyone. 6) To promote good

Muskies Inc., chapter. We are fortunate to

are dedicated to the following goals: 1) To unite

fellowship and sportsmanship among men,

have our home waters be one of, if not the

all musky fishing interests for the promotion and

women, and children. 7) To collaborate with

best, musky waters in the world. We

protection of a high quality musky sport fishery in

other similar organizations, industries, sponsors,

recognize that we have a responsibility to

the US and Canada. 2) To support conservation

etc., to accomplish our collective goals.

Muskies Inc. and to musky anglers worldwide

practices and researched based on sound

to contribute our knowledge and passion to

scientific merit. 3) To be committed to the

We look forward to working with all of our

promote the core values of Muskies Inc. and

abatement of water pollution. 4) To assist in the

current, new and returning members to carry

promote the sport, science, and conservation

maintenance of records for musky habits, growth

out our Mission, Vision, and Goals!

of musky fishing.”

and range, and other important information.

Capture the Moment! Replicas have replaced
skin-mounts as the way to hold on to your catch

Social Media & The Internet

September Meeting

B387@sbcglobal.net
PHIL GARFOLA / MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Membership, Retention
Bigfine1102@yahoo.com
DUSTIN WELLS / CASTING DIRECTOR

Casting, River & Shore Fishing
Wlm.dustin@comcast.net
JASON CHENEY / WEB MASTER

Web, Forums, Domain
jasondcheney@facebook.com

INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED?

On behalf of the entire chapter we would like to

about what he does and how he does it. His

Are you interested in getting involved? Do you

give special thanks to Mr. Chris Teague, Owner

replicas, which strongly support the Chapter’s

have a skill or interest that you think would be

and Artist at Water’s Edge Fish Artistry. For our

dedication to conservation, are the best we’ve

In today’s fast paced world, we all hunger for immediate, instant, and changing information. As a result,

last meeting of the year, the Board had arranged

ever seen. Every last detail of your fish is

we’ve decided to start using the Chapter Facebook page as the website. This will allow us to reach more

for a representative from the Ontario Ministry of

captured, down to the individual scale. Even the

merchandise director, research director, and

Natural Resources to attend and talk about

detail in the eye of the fish is masterfully

youth director. We also could use help in finding

musky fishing in Canadian waters.

recreated.

sponsors, getting the word out about the club

FACEBOOK

members and followers and be able to provide more information more quickly. Please be sure to “like” our
page. Check us out at www.lscmi.com

helpful? If so, then we encourage you to give us
a hand. We are looking for help in the following
areas: web site design, tournament directing,

and driving memberships.

FORUMS

Forums and message boards are great source of information on a wealth of topics. The ability to reach out

Unfortunately for MNR, they canceled at the last

It turned out to be a great meeting and great

to people around the world for advice, tips, tricks, and techniques has made forums and message boards

minute. Fortunately for us they did though.

presentation. We really thank Chris for stepping

extremely valuable to anglers. For local information on fishing Lake St. Clair be sure check out the forums

Chris had agreed to attend the meeting to

in and saving the day. And we’re proud to have

assistance. Whether you can only volunteer for

showcase a few of his outstanding fish replica

had the chance to meet him and marvel at his

30 minutes, or 30 hours, every bit helps.

mounts. With the MNR backing out, it gave us

work. Thanks Chris!

at www.lakestclair.net and the forums at the Michigan Sportsman site.
AW ARENESS

the chance to hear a presentation from Chris

Really, if there is anything you can do to help
out the club, we would be very grateful for your

If you are interested in getting involved, please
contact Charlie or any of the board members
listed above.

Water’s Edge
Fish Artistry

Mission
Statement

BOARD OF
DIRECTORS

Replicas, Skin Mounts & Restorations

CHARLIE LEGARSKI / PRESIDENT

Meetings, Raffles, Elections, Shows

Lake Orion, Michigan  248-693-6990

Our Vision & Goals

586-873-9154

info@watersedgefishartistry.com

As the Board of Directors and our current

BRAD KOEHN / VICE PRESIDENT

members work to revitalize the Chapter, it

For your next musky replica, consider using Water’s Edge Fish Artistry. Owner & artist Chris Teague is a
local angler and fish artist specializing in fish replicas. His award winning replicas have been featured in
contests and shows throughout the area and are true works of art that will last more than a life time.

was decided that we needed a new Mission
Statement to really capture what it is we are

For the most realistic replica make sure you have the length & girth measurements. Also, you’ll need to take
four, high resolution photos: one of the tail, one of the head, and two photos of the body. Extra pictures of
the eye and fins will also help in capturing the details specific to your catch.

several options, the Board agreed on a
statement that sums up everything that we
are trying to do as a club. Our new Mission
and conservation of musky fishing.”

koehnenterprises@gmail.com
BILL MAY / TREASURER

focusing on. After carefully considering

Statement is “To promote the sport, science,

Speakers, Newsletters, Web

Treasury, Tournaments, Membership
Stockade6@comcast.net
ADAM PENZENSTADLER / SECRETARY

“

Minutes, Magazine, Newsletters, Web

To promote the sport, science, and
conservation of musky fishing.

With our Mission Statement also comes our

apenzenstadler@gmail.com

”

FRANK BARTLO / MEDIA DIRECTOR

Emails, Forums, Communication, Web

Vision Statement, which is… “It is our vision to

To fulfill our mission and accomplish our vision,

5) To disseminate and promote musky

become a well-known and well respected

in accordance with Muskies Inc., we

information to everyone. 6) To promote good

Muskies Inc., chapter. We are fortunate to

are dedicated to the following goals: 1) To unite

fellowship and sportsmanship among men,

have our home waters be one of, if not the

all musky fishing interests for the promotion and

women, and children. 7) To collaborate with

best, musky waters in the world. We

protection of a high quality musky sport fishery in

other similar organizations, industries, sponsors,

recognize that we have a responsibility to

the US and Canada. 2) To support conservation

etc., to accomplish our collective goals.

Muskies Inc. and to musky anglers worldwide

practices and researched based on sound

to contribute our knowledge and passion to

scientific merit. 3) To be committed to the

We look forward to working with all of our

promote the core values of Muskies Inc. and

abatement of water pollution. 4) To assist in the

current, new and returning members to carry

promote the sport, science, and conservation

maintenance of records for musky habits, growth

out our Mission, Vision, and Goals!

of musky fishing.”

and range, and other important information.

Capture the Moment! Replicas have replaced
skin-mounts as the way to hold on to your catch

Social Media & The Internet

September Meeting

B387@sbcglobal.net
PHIL GARFOLA / MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Membership, Retention
Bigfine1102@yahoo.com
DUSTIN WELLS / CASTING DIRECTOR

Casting, River & Shore Fishing
Wlm.dustin@comcast.net
JASON CHENEY / WEB MASTER

Web, Forums, Domain
jasondcheney@facebook.com

INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED?

On behalf of the entire chapter we would like to

about what he does and how he does it. His

Are you interested in getting involved? Do you

give special thanks to Mr. Chris Teague, Owner

replicas, which strongly support the Chapter’s

have a skill or interest that you think would be

and Artist at Water’s Edge Fish Artistry. For our

dedication to conservation, are the best we’ve

In today’s fast paced world, we all hunger for immediate, instant, and changing information. As a result,

last meeting of the year, the Board had arranged

ever seen. Every last detail of your fish is

we’ve decided to start using the Chapter Facebook page as the website. This will allow us to reach more

for a representative from the Ontario Ministry of

captured, down to the individual scale. Even the

merchandise director, research director, and

Natural Resources to attend and talk about

detail in the eye of the fish is masterfully

youth director. We also could use help in finding

musky fishing in Canadian waters.

recreated.

sponsors, getting the word out about the club

FACEBOOK

members and followers and be able to provide more information more quickly. Please be sure to “like” our
page. Check us out at www.lscmi.com

helpful? If so, then we encourage you to give us
a hand. We are looking for help in the following
areas: web site design, tournament directing,

and driving memberships.

FORUMS

Forums and message boards are great source of information on a wealth of topics. The ability to reach out

Unfortunately for MNR, they canceled at the last

It turned out to be a great meeting and great

to people around the world for advice, tips, tricks, and techniques has made forums and message boards

minute. Fortunately for us they did though.

presentation. We really thank Chris for stepping

extremely valuable to anglers. For local information on fishing Lake St. Clair be sure check out the forums

Chris had agreed to attend the meeting to

in and saving the day. And we’re proud to have

assistance. Whether you can only volunteer for

showcase a few of his outstanding fish replica

had the chance to meet him and marvel at his

30 minutes, or 30 hours, every bit helps.

mounts. With the MNR backing out, it gave us

work. Thanks Chris!

at www.lakestclair.net and the forums at the Michigan Sportsman site.
AW ARENESS

the chance to hear a presentation from Chris

Really, if there is anything you can do to help
out the club, we would be very grateful for your

If you are interested in getting involved, please
contact Charlie or any of the board members
listed above.

Upcoming
Events:

2014 Is Here!
Lots To Do This Year
Suburban Showcase in Novi on January 9-12th. It is
now the largest pure fishing show in the Midwest. Be

We are also working on putting together a

sure to check it out and stop by the Chapter’s booth.

bowling fundraiser this winter and multiple
outstanding speaking presentations from top

Also upcoming this winter is the Angler’s Point –

name anglers for the spring, a Musky Fishing 101

Anglers Against Hunger ice fishing event.

seminar (to teach knots, hook sharpening, rod &

Tentatively scheduled for the Free-Fishing

reel selection, bait tuning, etc.). We also want to

weekend February 15th. Be sure to check out our

have a family picnic this summer and want to

Facebook page for more information.

bring back the chapter’s seasonal musky
tournaments.

The 2014 Musky Lure Swap & Show is being held
To start things off right, for our first general

April 12 and 13 . Keep checking the chapter’s

meeting in March, Captain & Guide Jon Bondy will

Facebook page, or the Muskie Shop’s Facebook

be sharing some of his fishing knowledge. Don’t

page for more information.

miss the chance to learn how to improve your

th

th

P2 / MISSION STATEMENT

P3 / SEPT. MEETING

P4 / UPCOMING EVENTS

New Year, new newsletter.

Check out our new mission

We say thanks for Water’s

The schedule for the start of

Be sure to check out what’s

statement, vision, and goals.

Edge Artistry, and ask for

2014 and our future plans for

in store for the New Year.

Plus find out about our

volunteers to help out.

the year.

website.

ULTIMATE FISHING SHOW:
Suburban Showplace, Novi Michigan
January 9 – 12th, 2014

The 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show is being held at the

at the Michigan Muskie Shop on Mound Road on

P1 / HAPPY NEW YEAR

fishing success for the 2014 season.

ANGLERS AGAINST HUNGER
February 15, 2014 (tentatively)
Ice fishing tournament held by Angler’s
Point, Chesterfield Twp. MI. Next to the
Selfridge DNR Launch.
MUCC OUTDOORAMA:
Suburban Showplace, Novi Michigan
February 27 – March 2, 2014
Although the Chapter won’t have a
booth, it is a great event for outdoor
enthusiasts.

Ten Thousand Casts
A publication of the Lake St. Clair Chapter of Muskies Inc. – Chapter 58 /

Winter ’14

Vol 1 Issue 1

MARCH 2014 MEETING:
Sports Channel Bar, St. Clair Shores
March 20, 2014
Guest Speaker: Jon Bondy

Thank You!
To all our sponsors, presenters, and contributors

Happy New Year!
ANGLER’S POINT
Bait/Tackle/Marina

Officer Kris Kiel

The Lake St. Clair Chapter of
Muskies, Inc. would like to wish
everyone a save and happy New
Year. The chapter has a lot of big
plans for this coming year, including
a charity event, fishing shows, great
seminars, family picnics, fundraisers,
and a few fishing tournaments.

To kick things off right, we’ve put
together our first newsletter, we like
to call… Ten Thousand Casts.
As often as every quarter we hope to
put out a new issue to highlight our
chapter events, recognize our
chapter sponsors, and keep you up
to date with new and exciting fishing
information.

In this issue we’ll highlight our new
mission statement, thank our
speakers and sponsors from 2013,
and give you a glimpse of what is to
come in the first half of the New
Year. We are very excited about
what we have coming up, and we
know you’ll be as well.