Sliderfishn
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While reading James’s post about Brandon, his family, and the foundation I got a lump in my throat. Immediately after I finished reading it, my kids asked if I would play with them; something Brandon’s parents would never hear. The lump got bigger; I knew right then and there I had to do something-anything.
I am offering a trip to the famous Mille Lacs Lake and its world class smallmouth fishery. This trip is for one angler. We will primarily be sight fishing. Seeing 18 to 20+ inch smallies is a truly exciting fishing experience. We have a decent chance of seeing walleyes, northern pike, as well as a huge muskie or two. If this sounds like something you would like to do OR just want to learn more smallmouth fishing spots, here is your chance.
I will supply: boat, gas, camera, St. Croix rods, Shimano reels, lifejackets, Costa Del Mar polarized sunglasses, lures and I will even buy lunch at Hunters Resort. You are welcome to bring your own rods and tackle, if you want. The only thing that you need to bring is a valid MN fishing license. The length of the trip will be all day. The best months are June and July, a day with light or no wind. My days are flexible, so if we pick a day and then they forecast a storm or high winds, we can reschedule for a better day. I prefer weekdays but can do some weekends.
This trip is for YOU the winning bidder and all proceeds will go to Brandon’s Foundation.
I also will make a CD with pictures of you and your catch and mail it to you.
This auction ends Tues 3/6/07 at 7PM.
Ron Bukovich
IDA Field Staff
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Life isn't measured by how many breaths you take, but by what takes your breath away.
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Sliderfishn
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Former Mille Lacs Trips
Mike-Nubbinbuck, with his first Mille Lacs smallmouth.
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A picture of Jack and his smallmouth.
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Life isn't measured by how many breaths you take, but by what takes your breath away.
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Sliderfishn
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Bigfife-Dan AKA Dr.Walleye
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Life isn't measured by how many breaths you take, but by what takes your breath away.
Edited by Sliderfishn (03/03/07 12:07 AM)
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Sliderfishn
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The last one, me. All of these pictures were caught out of my boat.
Thanks Again,
Ron Bukovich
IDA Field Staff
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Sliderfishn
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A report from early June, last year. June Report
A report from July, last year as well. July report
Ron
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SteveO
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$200.00
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bluewing
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Let's bump this to $225.00
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JohnnyB
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Im in for $250
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Jack Naylor
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The winner of this Smallie trip, will be in for a great day of learning, and catching.
I shared Ron's boat with him last June, and had a great time on Mille Lacs.
Ron KNOWS the lake and he KNOWS Smallmouth, Bring alot of good questions, and above all else, You'll have a great time.
Jack..
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Sliderfishn
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Thanks Jack,
One can never have to many kind comments when the money goes to a cause this special.
Ron
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SteveO
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$275.00 
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Bigfife
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I am a walleye guy at heart, but everytime Ron calls I jump at the chance to catch those Mille Lacs pigs. It is always a good time. Sight fishing the rock piles on Mille Lacs is a blast. Not only are there multiple smallie sightings, but tons of other aquatic life, rocks bigger than the boat, old depth finders, golf balls, tires, and many other things. This trip should be educational and exciting for whomever wins.
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Just call me Dr. Walleye...lol
Team Fife Fishing
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Sliderfishn
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Thanks for the nice words Dan.
At least we, as a team, are better at chasing smallies THEN ice-fishing for walleyes. 
Ron
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Chris Tuckner
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I know of no other lake in MN that offers the sheer number of potential trophy smallies than Mille Lacs. Other than maybe Dee Zee's stretch of the river...
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Chris Tuckner
www.idaguides.com
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Sliderfishn
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I agree Tuck.
Ron
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Sliderfishn
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$275 from SteveO, sin city must be treating you good....
We have about 12 hours on this auction left. Please remember all the money is going to Brandon's Foundation.
I will be on-line at 5 pm and on to watch the end of the auction. Any questions send me a PM.
Ron
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SteveO
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leaving for Vegas in a couple of hours. never fished Mille Lacs and smallies are my favorite. if I win I may throw in a muskie rod also?? 
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Briank
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Last summer I was fishing with the interm fishing dept manager at the Woodbury Sportsmans Warehouse. He wanted to know about bass fishing and if I could hook him up with someone that could take him out. Ron came to mind immedeatly.
The manager called me after the trip to thank me for setting him up with Ron. The photos are still at the fishing dept desk at Sportsmans Warehouse!
Ron's been fishing this lake for years and I would not hesitate to call him a Mille Lacs smallie expert.
Congrats to the winner of this auction, you'll be a winner by not only getting an awesome trip, but by helping out an awesome cause!
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JohnnyB
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I will increase my bid to $300 
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Jason Halfen
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WAY TO GO JohnnyB!
Just a couple hours left guys! Who is going to dig deep and go the extra mile for Brandon?
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Jason Halfen ~ IDO Pro Staff
Guided walleye and smallmouth bass fishing in western Wisconsin: JasonHalfenOutdoors.com
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if I win I may throw in a muskie rod also??
Yes, but I have caught a muskie on a med light rod and a 3 inch tube 
I hope Sin City is nice to you 
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I will increase my bid to $300
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Sliderfishn
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JohnnyB, you are the winner. Congratulations
Most of all THANK YOU from IDO and the Brandon Rolen Foundation 
Please send the check, made out to the Brandon Rolen Foundation to:
In-Depthangling.com, Inc.
5960 Oliver Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419-2023
We will be talking about YOUR smallmouth trip soon.
Thank You,
Ron Bukovich
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JohnnyB
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I will get the check in the mail this evening when I get home from work. I look forward to spending some time on the water with you Ron. Since Mille Lacs is so far from my home this will be my first time on the lake, I have been looking for an excuse to get up there, now I have one. I look forward to hooking up with some of those sumo smallies I keep seeing you guys report on. I'll be in touch to set up the trip.
JohnnyB 
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James Holst
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I recieved the check from JohnnyB today and will be hand delivering it, along with all the proceeds from the other auctions, to the Rolens tonight.
Thanks go to JohnnyB for placing the winning bid and to Slider for his willingness to support this great cause. Thanks Ron!
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James Holst - In-Depth Outdoors TV Host
IDA Guides Guide Service
Ph. 507-271-0362
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JohnnyB
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I can only hope that the money I donated will provide the Rolens a means to improve the quality of life for Brandon.
JohnnyB
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