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2008 Saltfork Chapter Challunge

Please Practice Catch and Release

We encourage all Anglers to practice catch and release. Muskies are a valuable resource and we are most fortunate here in Ohio to have such a fine stocking program. The reason for C&R is to sustain our fishery and grow trophy Muskellunge. Did you know it takes a female Muskie on average 3 years to get 30 inches ? Most trophies are 10 plus years old. In order to provide biological information which will help Ohio's stocking program, we must take and turn in scale samples to the Division of Wildlife.

If you plan on fishing for Muskies please be prepared and carry the necessary equipment: Needle nose pliers, Knipex hook cutters, Gloves,a Net ( big enough and treated )and/or a Boga Grip lip lock tool. Muskies have teeth and sharp gill covers that will cut you. If you pick up the fish please do not suspend the fish by the jaw or use a vertical hold. Do not pick up the fish by his eyes ! Instead find the vee in the jaw where the two gills meet. Slide your hand in and grasp firmly to control fish. use your other hand to support the weight of the fish. Do not get your hand in the gills because this will do harm.

Do not place your muskie on dry carpet, this will remove the protective slime coating. The slime helps protect from disease. If you do need to lay the fish down, soak the surface with water. Keep the time out of water at a very minimal. When releasing do not "Torpedo" the fish back into the water. Place the fish in the water and grab by the tail. Move the fish gently back and forth to get areated water over the gills. You will know when the fish is ready. And don't forget a picture !

Members, Send your release forms to:
Gordon Selden
10957 Northwood Ave N.E
Bolivar , Ohio. 44612 (330) 874-2773 or email :

Gordon Selden

Chapter 19's monthly meetings are open to all and are held on the 3rd Monday of every month. The meetings are held at Belgrades Gardens on Massillion rd at 7:00 pm. If you have any questions about the Chapter,meetings or Muskie fishing in Ohio E-mail me:

Muskie Guy

We encourage all Ohio Muskie fishermen to participate and join the Ohio Huskie Muskie Club. This club has helped our state develop and maintain our prime fishery. for more info click below

Report you catches,lake reports and water temp on Muskie Guy's Message Board. This info will help us all catch fish. Not to mention it's great to hear how everyone is doing..

Our Tournaments are open to both members and non-members (unless specified). We communicate on the water on CB channel 17. Upon registration you will receive a Tournament pack which will include Tournament Rules, Fish Registration Forms, Orange Flag and Scale Sample envelopes. Prize awarded for 1st biggest fish caught and released. We sometimes also have a big fish pool. There will also be a Lure raffle after each tournament. Come fishin with us sometime !!!

Akron-Canton Chapter 19 ~ 2008 Officers

• President ~ Gordon H. Selden
• Vice President ~ Charlotte Fuchs
• Regional Vice President ~ Tad Martinez
• Secretary ~ Kevin Profitt
• Treasurer ~ Suzie Jones
• Tournament Director ~ Mike Mihalko
• Merchandise Director ~ Mike Mordas
• Public Relations ~ Guy Bechter
• Release Chairman ~ Gordon Selden
• Board Menber ~ Paul Petric
• Board Member ~ Chris Shuck
• Board Member ~ Elmer Mc Clure

2008 Chapter 19 Tournament Locations and Events

Annual Lure Auction ~ February 19, 2008 Awards Banquet ~ March 8th, 2008 Saltfork Open ~ Sat & Sun April 19th & 20th "lets camp !" Salt Fork Chapter Challunge ~ Sat & Sun May 17th & 18th ( cookout and campout ) Leesville ~ Sat & Sun June 21st and 22nd Lake Milton / West Branch ~ Sat & Sun July 19th and 20th Leesville ~ Sat August 16th ( Nite Bite ) 1pm to 12 am West Branch ~ Sat Sept 20th ( Memorial outing ) Leesville ~ Sat Oct 11th Can-Am Challunge Cup ~ @ Chautauqua T.B.A

Down-East Rodholder Parts

If you need replacement parts or have any questions regarding Down-East rodholders contact:

Steve Peterson Down-East Rodholder Parts

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Located on Buckhorn Lake in the heart of the Kawarthas

"Muskie Guy and Kevin La Roche Sept 2001 - 38 Muskies in 10 days!"

Scotsman Point on Buckhorn Lake is centrally located between Pigeon,Chemong and Lower Buckhorn which are prime areas to catch muskies in the Kawarthas. The lodging is comfortable and affordable. Scotsman Point also has their own boat launch ramp and sells gasoline. September,October and up to November 15 is the best time to catch the biggest muskies. For more info on Scotsman Point, just click on the picture above

In Memory....Akron-Canton Chapter member Gene Marks

Akron-Canton lost a member Sunday October 21,2001. Gene Marks died of a heart attack. He was the club Treasurer and a very active member. It is said he and his grandson were out fishing the day before and he caught what would be his last Muskie. He will be missed much by myself and the chapter. We have lost a great fishing partner

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