Mike W
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Thanks for the report Brian. This is going to be a tough three days. Heading up bright and early thursday morning. Looking forward to hearing lots of reports from last weekend and seeing lots of photos.
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Bret Clark
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That was an awesome read BrianK 
One of these years I will be able to make it 
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"Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway."
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Chris Tuckner
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Great report BK! There was a lot of chatter down here wondering how everything was going up there... 
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Chris Tuckner
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Deluxe247
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Great report BK.
One of these years I may have to join you guys for this event.
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1HawgHunter
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Thanks for the report BK. 
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Zachary Fries
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Well Done bk and thanks for the report
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BUSCHMAN
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Thanks for the report Brian! I was good seeing you up there and tell the FW and FD sorry for the bad lookout job  We had a few first timers with also and 2 of them ended up with 59"ers by the end of the weekend. I had my older brother with and up till now his biggest fish was about 5 lbs. Sure was fun just to watch them reeling these fish in 
Also like you said this is the best group of guys to fish around that I have ever been part of. Every one I was around was more than willing to help if needed and more than happy to share space if needed Thanks guys!!!
We got up there on Thursday and the launch was still froze about 25 feet out with about 14 inches of ice. Tom from Wigwam brought the tractor down and broke what he could (THANK YOU TOM!) Tom and the guy from Border bait were down in no time with chippers and about 8-10 of us had that thing clear in no time!! Thank you everyone who helped out there!!!!
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Sand Burr
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Brian I still have your wifes hook from when it wrapped on the fish we caught together. Yes I was the guy fishing next to you on Saturday. This was a first time thing for 2 of the 4 in my boat. I wouldnt miss next year for the world!
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Turk
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Good read, and those are some BIG sturgies 67" to 62", nice.
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Jeremy Liebig
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Looks like Ya'll had a hoot! Nice report and dandy fish.
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Wade Kuehl
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Well done again Brian! Sounds like a great time was had by all!
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Abe
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Very cool
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62Special
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This is my first time on line with you guys and girls. It was a great weekend of fishing and getting to know some of you. These are some pictures from our boat of Gregg(g3/8) and I (Maggie). First pic is my first Sturgeon 44", next is Gregg with a 52", then there is gocatfish picking up my 62" Sturgeon and then Tony helping me hold the damn thing. Man they are big. If it weren't for Tony I would still be out there going round and round and round. (the sturgeon dance). See ya all out there on the rivers.
Edit: Maggies 62" sturgeon was the 3rd place fish.
Edited by Briank (04/21/08 07:35 PM)
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ducksmuggler
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It was a blast !!!!! had a first timer(it was her third time out fishing in her 26 years of life) in my boat and let her reel in 80% of the fish this weekend. Now all she can talkabout is next year!!!
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Everts Resort
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BK...
How did the nightcrawlers work with the secret cookie crumb bedding work this year? 
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Dean Marshall - Everts Fishing Resort
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Briank
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Not too bad Dean...but the BBQ sauce over the crawlers worked just a little better. Right Rootski? 
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Ralph Wiggum
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What an awesome time we had. AquaJoe was gracious enough to share his boat with me for the second year. With us were his friend Nate, brother Jim, and cousin Jason--all first-timers at the Excursion. We all had so much fun. Our boat (Joe, Nate, and I) ended up with 12 fish over 50" and 4 over 60". I knew we were in for a good weekend when I broke the 60" mark with the first fish of the weekend. Can't wait for next year!!! Here are photos of our 60+ inch fish. 61", 61", 63", 67", and a hug for a "little" guy
Edit: The 4th photo is Aqua Joe's first place 67 inch Sturgeon
Edited by Briank (04/21/08 08:32 PM)
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Rootski
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Quote:
Not too bad Dean...but the BBQ sauce over the crawlers worked just a little better. Right Rootski?
I had it working for a while there, didn't I? One of these years I'd sure like to get into a big one, but it's still tremendous fun.
Brian I have a couple of pictures taken from my boat of the FD during her titanic struggle with that 55 incher. I'll try and get them posted this week. It was sure a lot of fun fishing right next to you guys.
Rootski
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Briank
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Quote:
It was sure a lot of fun fishing right next to you guys.
Thanks for being so nice.
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Jack Naylor
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I brought up 4 other guys (2 boats), and we were ALL first timers.
We had a great weekend and did manage some pretty good fish.
Thursday evening was just getting the boat on the water and looking around. Friday fishing started in earnest, and the three of us in my boat landed 8 fish, and missed TOO many bites. After Fri and asking some important questions friday night, Saturday worked out much better, had just myself and Rodman in my boat Saturday, and we landed 16 fish. the other boat with 3 anglers landed 15 on Saturday.
Here are a few pictures from my boat.
Jeff Rudy in the other boat had a 57 on Saturday, which was our groups best fish for the 4 days. Hope he can get a pic on here soon. (Hey- Rookie, git-er-done).
The 3/0 Circle hooks are an absolute MUST HAVE. EVERY fish was hooked in the lips, with the hook shank outside of the mouth. Very easy unhooking every fish. Circles ARE a MUST.
EAch of us had a great time, and are already talking about doing it again next year.
Jack..
1. my 53 inch, personal Best
2. Rodman's 52 PB
3. Rodman toe to toe again
4. Steve with his PB 48 1/2
5. my 43, check the water state and sky conditions, awesome
6. Rigged and Ready to go....
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Briank
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Steve= The Sturgeonator! 
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Farmboy1
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Here are a few of ours. Bro-In-Law Kent with a 59". My Dad with his PB, AquaJo's boat with his Hog, and then my Dad caught one of those "less then desirable" 30" Fish. Going through my camera, but did not use it for any of my fish  Ohh well, the guide never gets any respect
All in all Great time once again. Thanks to Brian and all the others guys who helped put this together
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I would rather be sittting in the boat thinking of God, then sitting in church thinking about fishing.
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Farmboy1
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I love the expression on your face in the 3rd pic
Tony
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I would rather be sittting in the boat thinking of God, then sitting in church thinking about fishing.
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Larry Haugh
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Great Report!!!
It's a blast being able to see fellow mates out on the water baggin big ones..... cheering them on and teasing them.
Looking forward to next year. 
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Larry Haugh / AKA- Larry Flatcaster / IDO Field Staff
Moore's Bait & Tackle (612)861-7412
EFH Co. General Contractor
There's a reason its called fishing.
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Chappy
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Great seeing you make it to the board Maggie! All the way home and yesterday I was trying to come up with a name for ya. I did'nt have much success! The wife had a good time talking to ya in the cabanna Sat. night. Good pic's of the "shot"race! I'm so proud of my wife! Should post those and make BK look bad! 
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Rootski
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An action shot from a few feet away, Brian's FD wrestling with her 55 incher. Good job!
Rootski
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customrodfan
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Here's our biggest - 53". Not bad for a 1st timer. We had dinner Saturday with some friends who work for the DNR. Check out this officially documented 80" fish caught Saturday!!!
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Chappy
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Shoulda showed up at the iggy on Sat. night. That's pig!
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62Special
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Chappy it was fun talking to your wife too. I do have those pictures but thought maybe that is was not appropriate to post since this is a family site. Besides I would not want BK to be upset with a newtimer. 
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ezwalt
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Here’s a few pictures. The first three is of my boy Ethan’s 65” that landed him the silver medal. When he hooked this fish he claimed he had a log, when the fish started to go vertical to the boat it took off and pulled about 100’ off his Abu Garcia 7000BG with the drag set as high as I could get it. You should have heard the commotion in the boat as this fish ran, we knew he had hooked onto a big one. Approximately 20min latter we got her into the boat. Thanks to all the IDO’ers who helped us, it sure was a memorable weekend.
Scott
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Sand Burr
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Rotoski that is me in the background of your picture of Brian. I thought I placed you somewhere but couldnt remeber names. I was the guy relaxing in the captians chair on the boat! I rarely get to sit in it so I took advantage of being anchored! We caught 41 fish that day in that spot!
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makeithappen
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Nice FISH!
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AQUAJOE
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The only thing I can say about Sturgeon Excursion ’08 is “SIMPLY AMAZING”
Ryan, Nate and I started out Thursday evening about 4:30 and fished till about 8pm. Ryan and Nate both caught 2 fish a piece with Ryan’s first fish of the weekend being an awesome 60.5 x 22.5. There I sat skunked for the evening. I was thinking “not good.” We went back to Wiggy to visit the bar and it only got worse. Those that were there… may the memories of the night not haunt you in your sleep.
Friday was thankfully a new day. We hit the water about 9:30 and by 10:10 Ryan was bringing in his first fish coming in at 52 x 20. That was exciting and a good way to start the day I was thinking. Well at 11:30 I finally threw the monkey off my back with a 49 inch. From there it was game on.
In all I only brought in 11 fish so not a lot. But live with that. The fish I did catch made up for the quantity.
Here is a Rundown of my fish:
67 x 30 - 94 lbs - Tagged
63 x 27 - 72 lbs - Tagged
61 x 27 - 57 lbs
58.5 x 21 - 44 lbs
56 x 24 - 44 lbs
50 x 21 - 34 lbs
49 x 18 - 24 lbs
45 x 17 - 19 lbs
39 x 15
38 x 14
30 x 11
I would say this was the best fishing trip I have ever had.
I also want to give a shout-out to Ryan and Nate for being quick with the anchor ropes and not missing the fish with the net.
Ryan thanks for lifting the 67 into my lap for the picture. My arms were a little wore out after the fight.
And a big thanks to everyone who put this event together!!!
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Rootski
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Hey Sandbur! You guys were amazing. Every time we looked in your direcion one of you would be fighting another fish. It was fun watching three guys dance out of the way when a fish would run around the boat. We got there a little late but still managed to land 24 fish in that spot.
Gee I can't wait to do it again!
Rootski
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gocatfish
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That thing was FREAKING heavy I am not a big guy, so it was kind of a handful, er ah......two arm fulls for me I am gonna say it had to close to 70#. NICE fish 62special Next year you can hold my 65"er
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Chappy
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I think you should let her continue catching the fish! Your right,Your kinda small and could use the work outs of holding fish like that for a "special" woman! Get it? "Special" woman....As in 62 special!
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wallygator
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wow looks like everyone had fun but me !! wish i would have gone 
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Briank
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Start planning for next year Wally!
There have been reservation made at Wigwam already!
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Briank's Trophy Catfishing and Sturgeon Adventures
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Tom Redington
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Looks like an awesome trip!!
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