Help our baby Muskies!!

[mtsiview]

The following is a broadcast that was sent out by Michael Floyd on 8/29/08, requesting the help of the CHAPTER #57 Members to help with the funding of a new holding tank for the baby muskies at the Meseberg Hatchery in eastern Washington:
BROADCAST from Michael Floyd:

Dear Muskies, Inc. Chapter #57 Members:
My name is Michael Floyd and I am a member of your Chapter.
I volunteered to be the new Chairman of the newly formed Tank Purchase Committee.

Steve Jackson, Warmwater Program Manager for the WDFW has come to us with a plea: Our baby muskies being raised over in the Meseberg Hatchery in Eastern Washington are growing so fast, they are bigger and healthier than usual!
They are doing such a good job of raising them, the little muskies will be overcrowding their holding tanks and overcrowding is a serious issue.
(see attached picture).

WDFW is under a budget freeze right now so they can't purchase more tanks.

But we can! We need to reduce the overcrowding! They need 2 more fiberglass tanks and the estimated cost for one is between $900.00 and $1,000.00.

We voted on it, at both the Board and the Chapter level, and the vote passed to purchase one tank.

We are working with the manager at Meseberg to make sure we get the exact specifications on size and type of tank needed and their regular suppliers.
I will be presenting my fund- raising plan at the September Chapter meeting, but for you folks who can't make the distance to a meeting, I would like to ask for any donation you are able to make to support our little muskies. We want them to be healthy as possible when they are turned loose and we want them to have a fighting chance. Some of the guys at the August Chapter meeting already tossed in $20.00 each.

Hopefully, we'll get some corporate sponsor donations, too, if we can.

So if you want to send a donation (tax deductible) to help out our baby muskies, it will help make a big difference. 100% of your donation will go towards the tank.
We will keep everyone informed about reaching our goal!
And remember that "buying fish stock-rearing equipment" fits within the Mission of Muskies Inc.

We enjoy a great relationship with the WDFW and want to continue that partnership for the future success of the Tiger muskie Program here in Washington.

Sincerely,

Michael Floyd
Chairman
Muskie Tank Purchase Committee
Chapter #57 - Muskies Inc.
NW TIGER PAC


My wife and I are sending a donation check to Lori for this worthy cause. Secondly, If we are lucky enough to place in the upcoming Mayfield tournament that is being held on September 13th and 14th, We are pledging 25% of our prize money to the purchase of the holding tanks, as well! We challenge all of the CHAPTER #57 Members that are participating in the upcoming Mayfield tournament, to pledge a portion of any winnings to this cause. C'mon Guys and Gals, We're talking about baby muskies here...........That 50" musky that you dream about, might just be raised in a tank you helped purchase!

Richard

[ProAngler'sDaughter]

:thumleft: Count me in!


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[Don Wittenberger]

I'm in for some amount, at least $20, but I'm not sure how much I can contribute as I expect to incur a huge veterinary bill for our puppy's surgery. She has a congenital defect in her shoulder bones and is limping badly. This may also end my fishing for this year, as I will have to help my wife take care of the dog during its convalescence.

[2000subaru]

Maybe someone or a local shop would be willing to put up a rod, reel, or possible tackle pack for the elusive muskie. I have seen other sites do an online auction on their forum to help support site expenses, and the forum goers, post bids until the closing date and time. Maybe one of your tourney sponsors, Rollie and Hellen's, or a local shop could pony up something for this. Check with Mike and Aaron and find out if they would be down with allowing an auction for a great cause, and some (hopefully) sweet gear!!!

[muskyhunter28]

I will buy the state there new tank!
As long as I can stock what ever I want into Merwin!

[Anonymous]

Richard, I'll take that bet and match it. If the esox gods should bless me with one in the net,
and I and my partner finish in the money, I pledge 50% of my 1/2 of the earnings from the T.
And I just mailed another $20 to further the cause.
Who could resist helping these little guys! Notice how each marking is different? Cool!

[mtsiview]

I will buy the state there new tank!
As long as I can stock what ever I want into Merwin!

All of the reports that I have read in recent months say that "There are no muskies left in that lake, I think they are all dead." If these reports are true, why don't you donate $50.00 to the WDFW tank fund so they can afford to do a feesibility study to see if the lake can actually support a Tiger Musky fishery!

[muskyhunter]

Looks like Kup has started early with a little smack talk with the Open 2 weeks away...hmmmm

[kevinb]

I'm looking forward to this project. What not a better way to support "OUR" fishery.
I'll be throwing in some cash.
I still have my pool in the backyard too:-" lol

[Rich McVey]

I will buy the state there new tank!
As long as I can stock what ever I want into Merwin!

All of the reports that I have read in recent months say that "There are no muskies left in that lake, I think they are all dead." If these reports are true, why don't you donate $50.00 to the WDFW tank fund so they can afford to do a feesibility study to see if the lake can actually support a Tiger Musky fishery!

The reports have to be wrong... Proof

[mtsiview]

I will buy the state there new tank!
As long as I can stock what ever I want into Merwin!

All of the reports that I have read in recent months say that "There are no muskies left in that lake, I think they are all dead." If these reports are true, why don't you donate $50.00 to the WDFW tank fund so they can afford to do a feesibility study to see if the lake can actually support a Tiger Musky fishery!

The reports have to be wrong... Proof

Well............I'll be darned! Who'd-a-thunk-it! :bounce:

[muskyhunter]

Well I hope that MH28 lives up to what he just stated...project would be done pronto!!

[muskyhunter28]

If the state lets me stock Pike, and Walleye in merwin. I will buy the New Tank!!!


Don, can you make this happen? talk to the state for me, and let them know my offer?