Operation Muskie Live Online Auction

The live online auction will be hosted in the MuskieFirst chat room: http://www.outdoorsfirst.com/chat/?s=2 on Wed, Apr 17 at 7:00 PM CST. Please make sure you “test drive” the chat room. Last year there were issues and people were logged out after each time they hit the “SEND” button. You may need to load Mozilla Firefox.

Thank you for supporting our Veterans by participating in the Operation Muskie 2013 live online auction. A VERY special thanks to the many lure manufacturers, guides, resorts, individuals, muskie clubs, professional organizations and companies that made many generous donations! Thank you for your support! Our Veterans make enormous sacrifices to serve our country and to preserve our freedom. Your support of Operation Muskie demonstrates your dedication to support our Veterans.

Operation Muskie continues to meet its mission: "Putting Thanks Into Action!" Operation Muskie began in 2008 and is an extremely successful non-profit organization, providing our Veterans with an opportunity to relax after recent combat deployments. Each year this event pairs 20 Veterans with 10 world-class muskie fishing guides for an all-expenses-paid, fully-guided "welcome home" at world-famous Walsh’s Bay Store Camp on Lake of the Woods. Operation Muskie 2013 is scheduled for Jun 24-28. We are now preparing to support 20 more Veterans and bring our total number of Veterans supported to 120! For more information on Operation Muskie, please visit: http://www.operationmuskie.com/home.html

Thanks to MuskieFIRST for hosting and promoting this auction. Everyone working together enables us to sustain this adventure to support our Veterans. THANK YOU!!!

Summary of lots/descriptions (pictures posted as single replies):

Lot #1: Rubber Dubber package
6 custom made Rubber Dubbers. 3 “pounders” and 3 regular sizes. Includes Plano 3730

Lot #2: : “Nauti” package
3 “Barely Legal” – double #5s
1 “Twin” – double 9s
1 “Classic” – double 8s
http://www.nautilures.com

Lot #3, 4, 5, & 6 (auctioned as separate lots): Op Muskie Patriotic package
H2O Tackle Buckethead: custom Red, White & Blue with OM logo http://www.h2otackle.com
Leaders & Lures Perfect 10 custom Red, White & Blue OM double 10 tinsel tail http://www.leadersandlures.com
XL OM t-shirt

Lot #7: Rod Provost GIANT Red, White & Blue novelty lure
This novelty custom 24” lure is awesome! Rod Provost once again put his heart into making a custom item to support Operation Muskie. Thanks Rod!

Lot #8: USA Red, White & Blue Patriotic package
Custom made Red, White & Blue Headbanger topwater lure made by Jim Demblec, Wisconsin muskie guide
Leaders & Lures Perfect 10 custom Red, White & Blue OM double 10 tinsel tail http://www.leadersandlures.com
Classy Baby Spinner Bait by Esox Custom Tackle: SUPERIOR quality spinner baits. http://esoxcustoms.com

Lot #9: Custom lure package
2 Bill Cooper custom made glide baits
1 Bill Cooper custom made top water
Flowage Boa bucktail

Lot #10: John Carlson Guide Trip – Price County, Wisconsin
1 Full Day Musky Fishing with Ross's Sport Shop: Guide John Carlson. John has 25 years experience as a multi-species fishing guide, specializing in the Phillips & Price County Wisconsin Area. Valid for 1 or 2 people. Valid for the 2013 season.
For more information, go to: http://www.rosssportshop.com/

Lot #11: Lure package
H2O Tackle Hardhead http://www.h2otackle.com
Classy Baby Spinner Bait by Esox Custom Tackle: SUPERIOR quality spinner baits. http://esoxcustoms.com
Jointed creeper

Lot #12: Lure package
H2O Tackle Buckethead http://www.h2otackle.com
Classy Baby Spinner Bait by Esox Custom Tackle: SUPERIOR quality spinner baits. http://esoxcustoms.com
Musky Buster Stomper Top water

Lot #13: Doug Smith Guide Trip – Minocqua, Wisconsin
Doug Smith Guide Trip: 1 full day guide trip. Good for 1 or 2 people. Expires 11-30-2013. Must call for appointment. Doug Smith is a professional, top-notch fishing guide, specializing in muskies in the Minocqua, Wisconsin area for 30+ years. He has over 18 years experience as a professional guide and specializes in the Minocqua / Tomahawk Chain, Lac Du Flambeau Chain, Manitowish Lakes Chain, Trout Lake, and many other smaller lakes within a 30-mile radius of Minocqua.
For more information on Doug Smith Fishing Guide Service, go to http://www.dougsmithguide.com/index.shtml

Lot #14: Lure package
H2O Tackle Hardhead http://www.h2otackle.com
Bucher Super Top Raider
Creeper

Lot #15: Lure package
Ace spinner baits Red, White & Blue spinner bait
Flowage Boa bucktail
Bill Cooper custom made glide bait
Big Mama Lure Co Pyscho Sis’tr: http://bigmamalures.com/index.php

Lot #16: John Kleczewski Guide Trip – Price County, Wisconsin
1 Full Day Musky Fishing with Ross's Sport Shop: Guide John Kleczewski. John is a Phillips Wisconsin professional guide and owner of Lake X Lures. Valid for 1 or 2 people during the 2013 season. For more information, go to: http://www.rosssportshop.com/

Lot #17: Lure package
2 Bill Cooper custom made glide baits
Ace spinner baits Red, White & Blue spinner bait
Double 9 tinsel tail

Lot #18: St Croix OM Rod & Shimano Calcutta 400B AND lure package
This is an awesome rod! A St Croix Premier PM80MHF--custom made for Operation Muskie with OM Logo and US Flag. Thanks to St Croix rods for all of their continued support of Operation Muskie. Pair it up perfectly with a Shimano Calcutta 400B.
Retail value of this combo is over $450, plus the rod is OM custom to remind you of supporting our Veterans! For more info on St Croix rods, please go to: http://www.stcroixrods.com/

Pallbearer custom glide bait
9” Suick thriller
Suick night walker
Flowage Boa bucktail

Lot #19: Kevin Pischke Guided Green Bay Musky Trip
Kevin Pischke Guided Green Bay Musky Trip: 1/2 day guide trip, good for 1 or 2 people. Must call for appointment. Kevin Pischke is a fully licensed and insured guide / captain; Lay in a Line Guide Service. We specialize in our hometown waters of Green Bay with over 12 years of experience chasing musky on the Fox River and Green Bay.
For more information on Kevin, go to: www.layinalineguideservice.com or call Kevin at (920)676-7893. Expires 11-30-2013, upgradable to full day at winner’s expense.

Lot #20: Lure package
2 Bill Cooper custom made glide baits
Ace spinner baits Red, White & Blue spinner bait
Double 8 tinsel tail

Lot #21: Lure package
Wade’s Wobbler
Custom Wabull, autographed by Beaver
Classy Baby Spinner Bait by Esox Custom Tackle: SUPERIOR quality spinner baits. http://esoxcustoms.com
Glittertail #10 Musky Magnum

Lot #22: Bryan Schaeffer Musky Guide Trip, Tomahawk Wi Musky Guide Service
Bryan Schaeffer Musky Trip: 1 day guide trip, good for 1 or 2 people. Bryan Schaeffer is a fully licensed and insured guide. He has been guiding for over 20 years and specializes in Wisconsin Musky Fishing Guided Trip Adventures in Vilas, Oneida, & Portage Counties and Wisconsin Trophy Muskie Waters.
For more information on Bryan Schaeffer Guide Service, go to: http://www.schaefferoutdoors.com or contact him at 920-915-2650 or esox620@gmail.com. Must call for appointment. Expires 11-30-2013.

Lot #23: St Croix Legend and Shimano Curado 300E
St Croix Legend 7’6” Extra Heavy Fast Action. Thanks to Rod Provost for another awesome donation to support Veterans!
Curado 300E

Lot #24: Lure package
2 Bill Cooper custom made glide baits
Leaders & Lures Perfect 10 custom Red, White & Blue OM double 10 tinsel tail http://www.leadersandlures.com
Double 8 tinsel tail

Lot #25: Paul Klein 2-day hunting trip
Paul Klein 2 day hunting trip: 1 day Diver hunt on the Lake Winnebago system and a 1 day Sea duck hunt on Michigan (weather permitting) for 2 people to be used this year (2013). Winning Bidders need to have all personal gear including: proper licensing and stamps, dress for conditions, shotguns, and shells. Contact Paul Klein for booking and additional details at 920-517- 0249 or paulklein@charter.net
Paul has guided for Operation Muskie every year since 2008 and is the Operation Muskie Chief Guide. Thanks for all his support fund raising and donating several trips EVERY year to this auction to support Operation Muskie!

Lot #26: Lure package
2 Bill Cooper custom made glide baits
Leaders & Lures Perfect 10 custom Red, White & Blue OM double 10 tinsel tail http://www.leadersandlures.com
Musky Armor Krave Jr

Lot #27: Lure package
Esox Assault Tackle Double 8 tinsel tail
Big Mama Lure Co Twis’td Sis’tr: http://bigmamalures.com/index.php
Spinner bait

Lot #28: Todd Forcier Guide Trip in Central Wisconsin, lure package AND rod & reel
Todd Forcier Guide Trip: 1 full day guide trip. Good for 1 or 2 people. Expires 11-30-2012. Must call for appointment. Todd Forcier is a professional, top-notch fishing guide, specializing in muskies in the Central Wisconsin area, especially the Lake Petenwell Flowage. He has nearly 20 years experience as a professional guide. Todd is one of the Operation Muskie guides, dedicated to taking care of our Veterans.
For more information on Forcier guide service, go to: http://www.forciersguideservice.com/ or call Todd at 715 424-0452.

Elk River custom rod 6’6” medium fast rod & Diawa 103A reel
Ranjo spinner bait
Custom spinner bait
Custom Double 9 or 10 tinsel tail
Warlock
Large crank
Small crank

Lot #29: Lure package
Pacemaker
Musky Innovations Real Fish
Spinner bait
Wade’s Wobbler
Crank/jerk bait

Lot #30: Lure package
Classy Baby Spinner Bait by Esox Custom Tackle: SUPERIOR quality spinner baits. http://esoxcustoms.com
Flowage Boa bucktail
Spinner bait
Glide bait
Jerk bait

Lot #31: Lure package
Buchertail Double 10
Ranjo double 5 or 6
Spinner bait
Glittertail double 5 or 6

Lot #32: Lure package
Big Mama Lure Co Dirdy B: http://bigmamalures.com/index.php
Wade’s Wobbler
Spinner bait
Sucker jerk bait

Lot #33: Lure package
Suick 9” Thriller
Tyler’s 10” Twitchbait: http://www.customlurepainting.com/default.html
Glittertail double 5 or 6
Custom made double 10 by Joe Badalucco (high quality components: powder coated blades, .051” heavy wire shaft, 6/0 & 5/0 Mustad hooks)) VERY nice!
Classy Baby Spinner Bait by Esox Custom Tackle: SUPERIOR quality spinner baits. http://esoxcustoms.com

Lot #34: Joel Walczak Muskie Guide Trip of Dave’s Legacy Guide Service AND lure package
Joel Walczak Muskie Guide Trip: 8 hour muskie guide trip - good for 2 people. Lunch and all equipment is included. Joel is professional, top-notch muskie guide, with over 30 years guiding experience. He fishes Pewaukee, Wi and Phillips Wi chain of lakes. Winner of this item can contact Joel directly to schedule and work out details. For more information on Joel’s guide service, go to: http://www.daveslegacy.com/ Joel is a continued supporter of Op Muskie… Thanks Joel!!

Custom Wabull, autographed by Beaver
Glittertail double 9
Classy Baby Spinner Bait by Esox Custom Tackle: SUPERIOR quality spinner baits. http://esoxcustoms.com
Wade’s Wobbler
Custom double 10 glitter tail

Lot #35: Custom X Rod & Curado 301E reel AND combo Lure package
Custom X Rod: 8’6” Heavy CXM86H13: http://www.customxlures.com
Curado 301E
Buchertail Double 10
Custom spinner bait
Flowage Boa bucktail
Glittertail double 9

Lot #36: Mylie’s Place Resort, LOTW, Canada, one week for 4 people
Mylie’s Place Resort, LOTW, Canada: one week, 2 bedroom, light housekeeping cabin for up to 4 people. Accommodations only. Non-transferrable. Dates - applicable, based on availability at time of booking: August 17 - Sept 14, 2013. As a courtesy to Justin, the resort owner, that continues to make this generous donation every year, he prefers it to be first time guests. That is not mandatory, as long as he doesn’t get someone cancelling an existing reservation to make use of this great deal. Thanks to Justin for his continued support for donating this great resort stay several times supporting Op Muskie!
For more information on Mylie’s Place Resort, please got to: http://www.myliesplaceresort.com/

Lots #37 & 38 combined: Lure package
9” Timber Wolf: custom by Tyler’s Basement Creations
Classy Baby Spinner Bait by Esox Custom Tackle: SUPERIOR quality spinner baits. http://esoxcustoms.com
9” Suick Thriller
Custom spinner bait
Glittertail double 9
Glittertail double 5 or 6?
Ranjo double 5 or 6
“Marshad” Marshall Crank bait: custom made from Marshall Custom Tackle

Lot #39: Norm Wild Musky Guide AND Lure package
1 day guide trip with Norm Wild fishing his territory in Oneida and Vilas County, Wisconsin. Norm has guided for Operation Muskie every year since 2008 and is an amazing muskie guide. The trip is for 1 or 2 people and valid for the 2013 season. Please make arrangements with Norm at: Wild’s Musky Guide Service p: 715-216-1297 em: norm@wildmusky.com
For more info, please go to: http://www.wildmusky.com/
Big Mama Lure Co Big Mama: http://bigmamalures.com/index.php
Custom spinner bait
Custom spinner bait
Custom crank bait

Lot #40: Spanky Bait package
4 t-shirts (2XL, 2XL, L, M)
5 Fireball lures
4 Firefly lures
1 beanie hat
2 baseball hats
Large Spanky boat decal
http://www.spankybaits.com
Thanks to the Schmidt brothers and Spanky baits for this package. The Schmidt’s lost their father, Richard Schmidt, earlier this year. Their father was an avid muskie fisherman and passionate about supporting Operation Muskie. In lieu of flowers for the memorial service, the family asked for donations to Op Muskie.

Lot #41: Hand Tied Muskie Flies & Fly Box
1-feather craft "meat locker" fly box (retail $29.95)
28 musky flies valued at $15 a piece for a total retail of $420
These flies range from top water flies to straight streamer flies/sub surface flies. They also range from single hook to articulated double hook flies. A lot of the guys who tied these don't really sell their flies they just did it to help out the OM cause. There are some big name tiers that donated including, Pat Cohen, Matt Grajewski, Eric Grajewski, Nick Granato, Brad Bohen, Thomas Harvey, Eli Berant, Brian Wise, Steve Dally, and Chris Willen. A lot of these flies caught fish ranging from mid 30s fish up to 52". A couple of these flies were modeled after flies that caught world record fish. A lot of time and effort on the water went into the design of these flies. A special thanks to Chris Willen for coordinating this awesome package!

Lot #42: Mitchell’s Guide Service, Devil’s Lake, ND
1 Full Day Fishing with Mitchell's Guide Service. Devils Lake, North Dakota's finest fishing for walleye and northern pike. Valid for 1 or 2 people. Valid for the 2013 season. For more information, go to: http://www.fishdevilslake.net/

Lot #43: Brad Durick Outdoors LLC Guided Catfish Trip on the Red River of the North, ND
Brad Durick Outdoors LLC Guide Trip: 1 Twilight (4 hour evening) trip. Good for up to 3 people. Expires 9-30-2013. Must call for appointment. Captain Brad Durick is a USCG Licensed Captain, specializing in trophy channel catfish on the Red River of the North in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Captain Brad has been featured in many publications such as In-Fisherman and Game and Fish Magazine. He has also appeared on many television shows including In-Fisherman, G3 Sportsman, and Jason Mitchell Outdoors.
For more information go to: http://www.redrivercatfish.com or call Brad at 701-739-5808

Lot #44: Hand Tied Muskie Flies & Fly Box
1-feather craft "meat locker" fly box (retail $29.95)
28 musky flies valued at $15 a piece for a total retail of $420
These flies range from top water flies to straight streamer flies/sub surface flies. They also range from single hook to articulated double hook flies. A lot of the guys who tied these don't really sell their flies they just did it to help out the OM cause. There are some big name tiers that donated including, Pat Cohen, Matt Grajewski, Eric Grajewski, Nick Granato, Brad Bohen, Thomas Harvey, Eli Berant, Brian Wise, Steve Dally, and Chris Willen. A lot of these flies caught fish ranging from mid 30s fish up to 52". A couple of these flies were modeled after flies that caught world record fish. A lot of time and effort on the water went into the design of these flies. A special thanks to Chris Willen for coordinating this awesome package!

Lot #45: Pipestone Point Resort, LOTW, Canada: One week, American plan for 2 people.
The winner will receive a one-week stay for 2, American plan, which includes daily maid service, all meals, including everything for Canadian shore lunch if you'd like, and use of a boat if needed. The stay is good through the 2013 and 2014 seasons, with July through early September as available booking months. This is an awesome resort and great deal with the American plan… meals included!!! Mike Weidemann from God’s Country Chapter of Muskie, Inc. is a regular guest at the resort and offered to mark maps of quality muskie and walleye fishing spots, or take them out personally, if he’s there at the time of the stay. The retail value of this package is $3200!!
For more information, go to: http://www.pipestonepointresort.com/page_home.html Pipestone Point Resort has previously donated a one-week stay to support our Veterans! Thanks from OM to Pipestone for their continued support!!





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