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Simply Fishing's
MUSKIE MASTERS DAY
Friday, March 30, 2007
3:00 PM to 8:00PM
at the NorthWest SportShow
Minneapolis Convention Center
a full day dedicated to JUST MUSKIES
Continuous Interactive Muskie Seminars with a new topic beginning each ½ hour.
Ask your questions and get the pro’s answers
featuring
Bob Mehsikomer, host of Simply Fishing Television
and muskie pro instructors
Kyle Brickson, Brett Erickson, Bart Rosen
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Bob Mehsikomer is America's premier muskie, pike and lake trout angler, educator, and television host. Bob is host of Simply Fishing TV Series, seen each week on outdoor television networks. He is an 12-time world record release holder in the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame with releases in muskie, northern pike, and lake trout, and peacock bass. Bob is Mr. Muskie, capturing more gigantic muskies on video than anyone thought was possible. He has recorded on video over 94 muskies surpassing the 50 inch length benchmark, while he also putting his fishing guests onto many "over 50 inch " trophy muskies - many times their personal best.
Simply Fishing host, Bob Mehsikomer, educates viewers on fishing techniques, and shows them how to put all the details together to catch fish, including the best conditions, correct times and locations. Bob reveals his secrets for finding and catching BIG fish - everyone's dream fish.
Simply Fishing is totally authentic from cast to hit - hookset to landing. Episodes feature in-your-face action. Bob has fished all over the America’s for freshwater and saltwater species.
Being a sportsman in the truest sense of the word, Bob was willing to share his fishing knowledge to help others gain more success in the sport of fishing. His seminars are always packed with honest, quality information that one can really put to use on the water. His seminars carry the sportsman’s message of good conservation practices. Let's catch fish, but also use catch and release principles so that the fishing resources are protected for other generations to enjoy. Bob developed the C.P.R. program for fish. "Please Practice C.P.R. - Catch, Photo & Release . . . the future of fishing depends on it."
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Kyle grew up living and fishing on a Minnesota lake. Even after years of fishing some of the most famous muskie lakes in the Midwest and Canada, he says, “I'm still amazed by the monsters that my clients, my friends, and I catch every year from the lakes right around my lifelong home in northern Minnesota.” Kyle guides under Minnesota Muskie Adventures guiding service throughout northern Minnesota.
For over 20 years, he has been fishing and guiding in the area, and has developed some highly effective techniques for locating and catching the giant muskies that swim in our local lakes. Kyle has a wealth of knowledge to share whether you like trolling or casting, as he is extremely proficient at both techniques. Kyle’s trolling seminars are extremely informative and second to none.
Kyle states, “Whether you're new to fishing, new to muskies, or a muskie-fishing veteran, I'm here to help you make the most of your muskie fishing experiences. I genuinely love teaching, and have served as an instructor for Simply Fishing's muskie seminars for the last 6 years.”
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Brett of Minneapolis, Minnesota
has been Muskie Fishing for 25+ years (mainly Minnesota and Canada, but have fished Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois).
Brett is employed by Thorne Bros, a muskie specialty retailer in Minneapolis, as the tackle buyer and has been there for over 10 years. Buying muskie tackle and inventory control is a big responsibility, not to mention knowing what’s hot and how to find it! If there is a question regarding muskie lures or tackle, Brett has the answers; he’s a walking encyclopedia.
Brett is an accomplished seminar speaker and also part-time writer, sharing his vast experience in equipment, techniques, and muskie fishing with those who inquire.
As a tournament fisherman he records these standings: the Professional Muskie Tournament Trail (1st place at Leech Lake), the Frank Schneider International Tournament (2nd place), and the Simply Fishing Muskie Classic (8th place)
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Bart has been fishing walleyes and muskies in professional tournaments for some time. In the past 3 years Bart began concentrating on muskies with hundreds of fish in the boat. Bart reached a milestone in 2005 by catching a 55-inch monster on Minnesota waters. Bart has appeared on a number of TV shows including Simply Fishing and Midwest Outdoors.
Aside from spending most of his time on the water, Bart is actively involved inside of the fishing industry. Bart has helped develop the products of Beckman Net and Drift Control as their sales manager. Now with these products under the umbrella of Lindy Legendary Tackle, he is constantly communicating new ideas and assists with the development of the new Lindy products as well.
On the water Bart’s attitude makes even a slow muskie day a great event, in his motto –“just gotta have fun”, and then muskies are the bonus experience.
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Northwest SportsShow “Friday Muskie Masters” Schedule |
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Each 30-minute session will consist of presentations with full interactivity with the audience and followed by Q&A. It will be our goal as educators to engage the audience for the benefit of everyone in attendance. Get YOUR questions answered! |
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3:00 pm |
Introduction to muskie fishing. |
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3:30 pm |
Rods, Reels, Lines, lures and Terminal Tackle
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4:00 pm |
C.P.R. Catch Photo & Release, Nets, Tools, Fish handling. |
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4:30 pm |
Angling Techniques: Casting vs Trolling |
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5:00 pm |
Structural Elements: Reefs, Vegetation, Shorelines, Current Areas, etc. |
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5:30 pm |
Muskie Locations: Seasonal movements Pt1
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6:00 pm |
Muskie Locations: Seasonal movements, and understanding forage, Pt2 |
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6:30 pm |
Attitude due to water temperatures. |
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7:00 pm |
“The Muskie Matrix”, a full 40 minute muskie seminar by Bob giving muskie anglers the “Formula” for success. Also in this seminar is video of the largest muskie Bob has ever hooked. Some who have seen it say it’s the next record fish! You be the judge!
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7:45 - 8:00 pm |
Questions & Answers, Close
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Friday, March 30, 2007
info:
NORTHWEST SPORTSHOW
The Simply Fishing
Muskie PhD Road Show Seminars
Read the Survey of 2003 Road Show Attendees
To host the PhD Road Show at your function
Contact Simply Fishing
Contact Info:
Simply Fishing
1890 Center Street
Hugo, MN 55038
Toll free telephone: 1-800-222-8775
e-mail: simplyfishingstaff@simplyfishing.com
The 2003 Simply Fishing/Ranger Boats
PhD Road Shows
were a great success . . .
Simply Fishing held one-day, 10-hour Muskie PhD Seminars at three Ranger Boat dealers in Minnesota, Illinois, and Wisconsin in March and April of 2003. Here is what the attendees had to say about the "PhD Road Show".
"First let me say thanks again, for your support of our efforts, by attending Simply Fishing's Ph.D. Road Show. In an effort to improve your muskie skills, as well as your next Ph.D. experience, I ask that you spend a few minutes and give us your response to the following questions. Thanks." - Bob Mehsikomer
1. Did you get what you expected out of your most recent Simply Fishing Ph.D. experience?
YES 97% NO 3%
2. Would you recommend a Ph.D. Road Show event to you friends or club members?
YES 98% NO 0% Maybe 2%
3. Would you attend another Ph.D. event in your area?
YES 98% NO 0% Maybe 2%
4. Did this last Ph.D. experience entice you to further your muskie education and possibly attend an on water Ph.D. school such as Wiley Point, or possibly elsewhere?
YES 90% NO 8% Maybe 2%
5. In regards to the course manual, how informative do you think it was?
Slightly 5% Average 10% Very 85%
Writen responses to above question: Still to be organized.
6. Of the following categories, Rods, Reels, Lines, Lures, Electronics, Miscellaneous Equipment and Boats, which were covered thoroughly and properly for the purpose of understanding their values? Please rate our performance from 1-10, with 10 being the best.
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Category\Rating |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
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Rods |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3% |
5% |
8% |
18% |
15% |
49% |
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Reels |
- |
- |
- |
3% |
3% |
3% |
13% |
15% |
8% |
53% |
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Lines |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
8% |
15% |
20% |
13% |
45% |
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Lures |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
8% |
20% |
18% |
48% |
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Electronics |
8% |
3% |
10% |
- |
10% |
8% |
8% |
13% |
10% |
20% |
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Equipment |
- |
- |
- |
3% |
10% |
5% |
13% |
20% |
15% |
30% |
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Boats |
- |
3% |
8% |
3% |
10% |
8% |
5% |
15% |
10% |
39% |
7. Of the following categories, Rods, Reels, Lines, Lures, Electronics, Miscellaneous Equipment and Boats, in your opinion how much time should be spent on each? Please indicate your preferred pace from 10 minutes to an hour per category.
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Category \ Minutes |
10 |
15 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
60 |
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Rods |
8% |
8% |
43% |
5% |
18% |
3% |
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5% |
3% |
10% |
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Reels |
10% |
13% |
20% |
5% |
18% |
3% |
5% |
10% |
__ |
5% |
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Lines |
18% |
15% |
20% |
__ |
20% |
__ |
3% |
5% |
3% |
8% |
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Lures |
8% |
__ |
__ |
__ |
5% |
3% |
15% |
8% |
__ |
50% |
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Electronics |
8% |
5% |
15% |
3% |
18% |
3% |
5% |
18% |
5% |
8% |
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Equipment |
10% |
5% |
13% |
3% |
20% |
5% |
10% |
3% |
3% |
18% |
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Boats |
10% |
10% |
13% |
3% |
35% |
3% |
3% |
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3% |
8% |
8. Because this is by design an environment of brands and the brands you choose can effect your outcome, are you offended when comparisons are made between them? Or, would you like to see the staff avoid mentioning other brands all together and focus only on one dimension, that dimension being the sole product they choose personally?
YES 10% NO 80% No Reply 10%
9. With subjects such as Techniques,Understanding Structure & Locations, Map Reading, and Elements all being very important. And understanding they require sufficient time to thoroughly explain. How much time should the staff devote to each? For this question we will break it down into 15 minute intervals, or N/C, for no change from the current process, which is to say the students will set the pace on site.
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Category \ Minutes |
15 |
30 |
45 |
60 |
75 |
90 |
N/C |
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Techniques: |
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5% |
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33% |
3% |
15% |
44% |
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Structure: |
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3% |
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28% |
10% |
23% |
36% |
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Map Reading: |
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10% |
8% |
25% |
3% |
15% |
39% |
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Elements: |
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8% |
10% |
20% |
5% |
18% |
38% |
10. How did subject matter of the course move along for you?
Too Slow 8% Acceptable 85% Too Fast 7%
11. In terms of the course length, which would you like to see?
8 Hours 20% 9 Hours 5% 10 Hours 43% More 30%
12. Would you like to see the course modified to fit two days?
YES 28% NO 65%
13. We have at our disposal more than sixty examples of fish in various situations captured on video. All displaying very important and timely information. Would you like to see more or less of these examples during the time allowed, based on what you just experienced?
More 63% Less 18% No Change 19%
14. Part of our purpose is to get you the student/angler engaged and excited about the sport of muskie fishing. Did we succeed?
YES 97% NO 3%
15. Did we succeed in educating you with timely and valuable muskie information?
YES 97% NO 3%
16. Did we use our presentation tools effectively?
YES 100% NO 0%
17. Were our teaching skills at the level of acceptance?
YES 100% NO 0%
18. In your opinion did the use of the Ranger dealership fulfill venue requirements?
YES 83% NO 5% Maybe 12%
19. Did the fact we chose a Ranger dealership offering hands on exposure to the Ranger brand impress upon you the inherent quality of the manufacturing?
YES 80% NO 5% Maybe 15%
20. Will the fact that the Ranger dealer opened their doors to us impact your decision making process regarding your next boat purchase? Regardless of your brand choice.
YES 70% NO 18% Maybe 12%
21. Would you possibly consider more favorably the Ranger brand after attending a Ph.D. Road Show event?
YES 68% NO 15% Maybe 17%
22. If a Ranger boat were in your future, what would be your preferred style?
Bass Boat 40% Fisherman 55%
23. What would be your preferred length of Ranger boat?
17' 8% 18' 28% 19' 25%
20' 15% 21' 10% 22' 14%
24. In your opinion how were the lunch and snacks provided by George Liddle and Ranger Boats, was there enough for everyone, and would you appreciate Ranger continuing this support?
YES 88% NO 0% Maybe 12%
25. Would you like to see a version of our Wiley Point Ph.D. school come south of the boarder. If so, would you plan to attend knowing there would be additional costs for the course itself?
YES 78% NO 10% Maybe 12%
26. Are the discount programs currently in place, valuable enough to continue campaigning them in the future?
YES 75% NO 13% Maybe 12%
27. Will you consider products manufactured by supporters of these courses before making your final decisions on future purchases.
YES 95% NO 0% Maybe 5%
end of survey.
If you would like to see the "Muskie PhD Road Show" in your city,
or you seek information on simply Fishing's 2004 "Muskie PhD Road Show" -
Contact Lisa at simplyfishingstaff@simplyfishing.com
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