Northwaters Chapter Challunge, September 26, 2015
We are getting closer to the date of the Chapter Challunge, to be held in Presque Isle, WI this year. Some of you have replied looking to be put on a team. We’ll gladly connect you with other folks, so let us know if you are signing up or if you would like to be put on a team. Put a team together and fish with us against our friends at the Headwaters Chapter. The event takes place on the 26th of September at the Presque Isle area of lakes.
The challunge is open to Headwaters Chapter #12 and Northwoods Chapter #61 members only. The winning chapter will be determined by most total points earned for their respective chapter.
Event Headquarters:
PI Yacht Club, Main St. Presque Isle, WI. PH# 715-686-2423
Stop by Yacht Club prior to fishing and any time after 7:30am on day of outing to register, pay entry fee and receive event marker for fish photos. Those pre-registered may phone into the PI Yacht Club after 7:30am to announce which lake they will be fishing and receive the event marker verbally.
Fishing Hours:
8am to 6pm
Lakes:
- Presque Isle Chain
- Crab
- Oxbow
- Papoose
- Harris
- Big and Little Horsehead
- Birch
Rules and Guidelines
- 14 points for a muskie at least 30” in length and one point for each ¼” over 30”.
- A photo of the fish with a verifiable measuring instrument and the marker (given to you at registration) must be included to qualify for points and awards. Unclear photos will not work in your favor. Photos must be turned in by 6:45pm.
- Entry Fee: $10.00 for current members or $40 for new members (includes 1 year Muskies Inc membership)
- All Wisconsin 2015 fishing regulations apply. Live bait allowed.
Awards:
Winning Chapter: Winning Chapter to receive the Traveling Trophy
Big Fish: The longest fish caught will receive 100% of the total entry fees excluding those fees used to cover new memberships.
Any Fish Drawing: Anglers catching a muskie will have their name put in a hat for each muskie caught over 30”. 3 prizes will be awarded via drawing.
Notes:
Free Pizza (provided by Northwoods Chapter). PI Yacht Club to provide a $2.50 special on domestic bottled beer plus other food and drink lunch specials. 50/50 Raffle and General Raffle drawing after 6pm
To Pre-Register:
Contact Nick Durkee at durkeenick@yahoo.com or 715-892-3741
