2008 Muskie Fishing Contest

Brian · 02-02-2008, 10:52 PM

We're going to run a little muskie fishing contest, in two parts: a random drawing for your effort and a big-fish prize. The contest will begin as soon as your favorite lake has open water! There are "special" rules which apply so, make sure you read through them carefully....

The Angler who submits the “Big Fish” for 2008 will win a new St. Croix Premier® 6’6” MH, 1 piece, all-purpose rod. The rod in question is Mod # PM66MHF, is good for lures in the ¾ - 3oz. range - a $130 rod, your's simply for catching the biggest muskie of '08! For the manufacturer’s rod specs, click here.
Winners will be announced at our November general meeting at Scheels All Sports in Omaha at 6:30pm. You need not be present to win. Winners not present will be contacted via the forum private message system. In the event the winner cannot be reached within 30 days, an alternate will be chosen.

Contest rules:

Your fish must be caught in Nebraska during the 2008 season; all Nebraska fishing regulations must be followed. Anglers caught posting pictures from previous seasons will be disqualified.
You must post a picture of the fish in this thread to count towards the contest.
Fish measuring less than 40 inches will also qualify for the contest.
To conform with Muskies, Inc. picture policy – we require muskies be held in a horizontal position for pictures. A proper “gill-hold” is a good alternative for larger fish. Any pictures of fish being handled by the eye-sockets will be disqualified and deleted!
To preserve the integrity of the contest, you may not digitally edit the background to obscure the location of the catch.
Fish will be measured according to Muskies, Inc. contest standards
Said fish must be entered into the Nebraska Muskellunge Angler Diary project, which can be found on our website. In the comments box, please include your nefga.com username and the date you posted the picture to this thread.
By posting your submission, you agree to allow HMH to display the image on it's website ,Huskerland Muskie Hunters - Muskies, Inc. - Ch. #53, for promotional purposes.

Measurement Guidelines:

Measure the length of your fish to the nearest 1/4 inch.

The most accurate measurement of length for a muskie is done when the muskie is brought into the boat and laid flat on a proper surface. A proper surface is plastic or vinyl–the carpet in a typical boat is one of the worst surfaces to lay a muskie on.

The best measurement device is one in which the protective surface also contains the measurement device. The most accurate measurement is when the measurement device is on a flat surface with the muskie laid on top of it.

Line up the farthest tip of the jaw with zero and then measure the farthest tip of the tail. You may compress the tail so that the tips come together to determine the longest point of any section of the tail. This form of measurement is a common practice by nearly all of the Department of Natural Resources throughout the country (they use this method during creel census and for law enforcement issues).

Elligibility:

Open to all licensed anglers, resident and non-resident.
MHM Board Members are not eligible to win.
All youth anglers (18 and under) posting a submission will all receive a “door prize” for their submission(s).

Cleithrum Study

If you purposefully harvest a legal 40-inch+ fish or, if it dies despite your best efforts to release the fish - PLEASE consider donating the Cleithrum bones to our research study. The growth rings on the cleithrum bone are a very accurate measurement of age. Obtaining length, girth, and age, we can get a clearer picture of how the muskellunge program is performing. Right now, NGPC has virtually no data on growth/age past age 3, since most of their data is obtained via scale samples - which are not very reliable. Those cleithral bones are very important to our research on muskies in Nebraska!!! Call me at 402-376-2743, as soon as possible after the catch, and I will let you know where to find the bones (they're very easy to find & remove). If you intend on mounting the fish, I'll gladly work with your taxidermist to collect the bones.

Sharpen those hooks and let the fun begin!

Big Fish · 03-04-2008, 09:41 PM

Here's one from Dec 5th. How about sliding this one in a separate, non hook and line division?

Brian · 03-05-2008, 07:31 PM

As much as I'd like to see this fish in the contest....given the circumstances surrounding the "catch", she's not eligible.

Y'all lucked out....you won't have to compete against this very nice fish!

- B

lovefishing · 10-04-2008, 02:47 PM

Phoesing · 10-25-2008, 07:22 PM

This looks like it may hold up as the winner???
How long is it???
Has anyone else entered a fish

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovefishing

Brian · 11-04-2008, 08:32 PM

Since a contest is only a contest if there's competition, and we only had one submission, this contest is hereby canceled.

- B

02-02-2008, 10:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brian Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2008 Muskie Fishing Contest We're going to run a little muskie fishing contest, in two parts: a random drawing for your effort and a big-fish prize. The contest will begin as soon as your favorite lake has open water! There are "special" rules which apply so, make sure you read through them carefully.... The Angler who submits the “Big Fish” for 2008 will win a new St. Croix Premier® 6’6” MH, 1 piece, all-purpose rod. The rod in question is Mod # PM66MHF, is good for lures in the ¾ - 3oz. range - a $130 rod, your's simply for catching the biggest muskie of '08! For the manufacturer’s rod specs, click here. Winners will be announced at our November general meeting at Scheels All Sports in Omaha at 6:30pm. You need not be present to win. Winners not present will be contacted via the forum private message system. In the event the winner cannot be reached within 30 days, an alternate will be chosen. Contest rules: Your fish must be caught in Nebraska during the 2008 season; all Nebraska fishing regulations must be followed. Anglers caught posting pictures from previous seasons will be disqualified. You must post a picture of the fish in this thread to count towards the contest. Fish measuring less than 40 inches will also qualify for the contest. To conform with Muskies, Inc. picture policy – we require muskies be held in a horizontal position for pictures. A proper “gill-hold” is a good alternative for larger fish. Any pictures of fish being handled by the eye-sockets will be disqualified and deleted! To preserve the integrity of the contest, you may not digitally edit the background to obscure the location of the catch. Fish will be measured according to Muskies, Inc. contest standards Said fish must be entered into the Nebraska Muskellunge Angler Diary project, which can be found on our website. In the comments box, please include your nefga.com username and the date you posted the picture to this thread. By posting your submission, you agree to allow HMH to display the image on it's website ,Huskerland Muskie Hunters - Muskies, Inc. - Ch. #53, for promotional purposes. Measurement Guidelines: Measure the length of your fish to the nearest 1/4 inch. The most accurate measurement of length for a muskie is done when the muskie is brought into the boat and laid flat on a proper surface. A proper surface is plastic or vinyl–the carpet in a typical boat is one of the worst surfaces to lay a muskie on. The best measurement device is one in which the protective surface also contains the measurement device. The most accurate measurement is when the measurement device is on a flat surface with the muskie laid on top of it. Line up the farthest tip of the jaw with zero and then measure the farthest tip of the tail. You may compress the tail so that the tips come together to determine the longest point of any section of the tail. This form of measurement is a common practice by nearly all of the Department of Natural Resources throughout the country (they use this method during creel census and for law enforcement issues). Elligibility: Open to all licensed anglers, resident and non-resident. MHM Board Members are not eligible to win. All youth anglers (18 and under) posting a submission will all receive a “door prize” for their submission(s). Cleithrum Study If you purposefully harvest a legal 40-inch+ fish or, if it dies despite your best efforts to release the fish - PLEASE consider donating the Cleithrum bones to our research study. The growth rings on the cleithrum bone are a very accurate measurement of age. Obtaining length, girth, and age, we can get a clearer picture of how the muskellunge program is performing. Right now, NGPC has virtually no data on growth/age past age 3, since most of their data is obtained via scale samples - which are not very reliable. Those cleithral bones are very important to our research on muskies in Nebraska!!! Call me at 402-376-2743, as soon as possible after the catch, and I will let you know where to find the bones (they're very easy to find & remove). If you intend on mounting the fish, I'll gladly work with your taxidermist to collect the bones. Sharpen those hooks and let the fun begin! Last edited by Brian; 03-11-2008 at 12:38 PM.

03-04-2008, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Big Fish Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here's one from Dec 5th. How about sliding this one in a separate, non hook and line division? __________________ "It is our lost fish that I believe stay longest in memory, and seize upon our thoughts whenever we look back on fishing days." -Lord Grey

03-05-2008, 07:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brian Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As much as I'd like to see this fish in the contest....given the circumstances surrounding the "catch", she's not eligible. Y'all lucked out....you won't have to compete against this very nice fish! - B __________________ Last edited by Brian; 03-06-2008 at 08:53 PM.

10-04-2008, 02:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
lovefishing Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wahoo Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Merritt 10-2-08 37" __________________ There is no such thing as a bad day of fishing, just some days are better than others.

11-04-2008, 08:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Brian Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Since a contest is only a contest if there's competition, and we only had one submission, this contest is hereby canceled. - B __________________

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