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The World's Richest Muskie Tournament
September 2004
Lake Vermilion, Minnesota

Who won?
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It goes without saying, the more you understand about an activity, the better your outcome will be. This was the principle reason behind Bob Mehsikomer organizing his staff of highly qualified instructors, Kyle Brickson, Brett Erickson, Jim Graca and Matt Thompson, in displaying their knowledge and skills in five major cities in 2004. Bob and the guys will be hosting full ten-hour muskie workshops and seminars in Duluth MN, Morris IL, Chisago MN, Madison WI, and Green Bay WI.

For an entire day, the anglers in attendance will be exposed to some of the newest trends and techniques in muskie fishing today. They will learn first hand when, where and why these pros do what they do. Every student in attendance will receive undivided attention regarding specifics about the sport. No question will go unanswered.

There will be workshops regarding rods, reels, lures and electronics. Also lessons involving the proper handling, photographing and releasing of this precious resource. Multi Media presentations will make up a portion of the day, identifying locations, conditions and many other factors pertaining to a successful muskie encounter.

In addition to all of the information gained at each event, a coupon series will be available to all attendees. This coupon series, worth hundreds of dollars, will include discounts from manufacturers, retailers and fishing lodges who are committed to supporting the efforts of muskie fishermen.

Truth is, if you want to learn more about the sport of muskie fishing than you ever thought possible in one day and also want to save big money on lodging, lures and equipment, plan on attending a 2004 Simply Fishing, Ranger Boats PhD event in your area.

Schools start at 9:00 am and will run until 7:00 PM, lunch will be served at each event. Event admission is $75.00 in advance and $100.00 at the door.

To print out an entry form:   Click Here

For more info contact:
Simply Fishing
1890 Center St.
Hugo, MN 55038

Toll free tlelphone:   1-800-222-8775
e-mail: simplyfishingstaff@simplyfishing.com

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.

Category\Rating	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Rods	-	-	-	-	3%	5%	8%	18%	15%	49%
Reels	-	-	-	3%	3%	3%	13%	15%	8%	53%
Lines	-	-	-	-	-	8%	15%	20%	13%	45%
Lures	-	-	-	-	-	-	8%	20%	18%	48%
Electronics	8%	3%	10%	-	10%	8%	8%	13%	10%	20%
Equipment	-	-	-	3%	10%	5%	13%	20%	15%	30%
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.

Category \ Minutes	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50	60
Rods	8%	8%	43%	5%	18%	3%	__	5%	3%	10%
Reels	10%	13%	20%	5%	18%	3%	5%	10%	__	5%
Lines	18%	15%	20%	__	20%	__	3%	5%	3%	8%
Lures	8%	__	__	__	5%	3%	15%	8%	__	50%
Electronics	8%	5%	15%	3%	18%	3%	5%	18%	5%	8%
Equipment	10%	5%	13%	3%	20%	5%	10%	3%	3%	18%
Boats	10%	10%	13%	3%	35%	3%	3%	__	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.

Category \ Minutes	15	30	45	60	75	90	N/C
Techniques:	___	5%	___	33%	3%	15%	44%