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Reel News July 2018
August is upon us, it is hard to
believe how fast the summer
goes. We had a fantastic
tournament at Woman Lake this
past June. While the weather
wasn’t exactly desirable, it didn’t
stop our members from getting
out there and getting their fish
on! Congratulations to Kay
Hawley, our new Grand
Champion! A huge thank you to
Erin Murray and her Tournament
Committee for planning and
l e a d i n g s u c h a g r e a t
tournament. Our shore crew
once again was nothing less
than outstanding, without them
this tournament does not
happen.
We have so many events and
trips coming be sure to go to the
events page and the trips page
on our website and check them
out. These events and trips are a
great way for you to meet other
members and continue to build
your network of other women
anglers.
Do you have an interest in
becoming a member of the
Board of Directors? Now is the
time to express your interest for
running for a Board Position.
Each year we vote for each
Board Position for the upcoming
year. If you would like to run for
a position, please email
B r e n d a P i c h t a t
Just let her know the position
that you would like to run for so
she can get your name on the
ballot! This is a great way to get
involved with the club and give
b a c k to o u r am a z i n g
organization!
Don’t forget our Master Angler
Program! Make sure that you
READ the rules to qualify, the
information can be found on
our webs i te under the
membership menu! Erin Murray
is now the contact. Please
direct submissions and questions
I hope you all have a great
summer and look forward to
seeing you at the Annual
Fundraiser & Awards Banquet
on September 15th at the Maple
Grove/Osseo Legion. Don’t miss
it, it is a great time so mark your
calendars! - Kristen
The President’s Pen by Kristen Merwin Upcoming Events
• Jul. 28: Kayaking
the Big Fork River
• Aug. 4: Family
Fun Day
• Aug.11: Dinner
Cruise on Lake
Minnetonka
• Aug. 25: North
Region Kick-Off
Meeting
• Sept. 15: Annual
Fundraiser &
Awards Banquet
• Sept. 27-30: Fall Trip
at Lake Benedict
Our Mission Provides opportunities for
women and children to
participate in the sport
of fishing, improve their
fishing skills and to fish for
a variety of species.
W A M p r o v i d e s
opportunities for the
friendly exchange of
ideas and techniques
To educate women and
children about the sport
of fishing and interacting
wi t h t h e n a t u r a l
environment
To support charitable
a n d n o n p r o f i t
organizations dedicated
to the environment and
women and children’s
causes
T o p r o m o t e f u l l
adherence of existing
conservation, boating
and fishing regulations.
To promote
responsible fishing
practices
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Thank you to everyone to came and participated in our annual tournament on June
2nd at Woman Lake! We had an absolutely amazing turn-out with 142 registrants and
over 40 of those being brand new members – WOW! As the Tournament Director, it has
been so fun watching this event grow and change over the past few years. This would
not be possible without the help of my fellow volunteers (shore crew, boat crew,
committee members, board members, etc.) to whom I owe a HUGE THANK YOU – it
truly takes a village! The weather was not in our favor on the day of tournament but
many of you chose to tough-it-out and battle the wind, waves and downpouring rains
that endured throughout the day. Despite it all, we made the best of it and many
beautiful fish were weighed in! I am pleased to announce our 2018 tournament
winners. Great job to everyone who participated!
2018 Tournament Results (continued on next page)
41st Annual Tournament Recap By Erin Murray
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
KAY HAWLEY
Kay is a returning WAM member who won with a beautiful 26” Woman Lake Walleye!
2018 Tournament Results (continued) PAGE 3
WALLEYE WINNERS 1ST PLACE: EVONNE VAPLON
2ND PLACE: AMY COLBJORNSEN
3RD PLACE: JULIE HUEWE
SUNFISH WINNERS:
1ST PLACE: JULIE LANE
2ND PLACE: JULIE STACE
3RD PLACE: CAROL BRENNER
CRAPPIE WINNERS:
1ST PLACE: VICKI JUNG
2ND PLACE: DEB CAMPBELL
3RD PLACE: CAROL BRENNER
NORTHERN WINNERS:
1ST PLACE: ELLEN LASKA
2ND PLACE: ERIN CHARLTON
3RD PLACE: JULIE LANE
PERCH WINNERS:
1ST PLACE: LIZ COLSEN
2ND PLACE: ELLEN LASKA
3RD PLACE: BRITANE PETERSON
BASS WINNERS:
1ST PLACE: ANDREA CHARLEBOIS
2ND PLACE: DEB SAMUELSON
3RD PLACE: SHELLY TAHIJA
PLANNING
COMMITTEE:
Erin Murray
Kristen Merwin
Britane Peterson
Theresa Jones
Patti Mercier
Diane Westphal
Trish Serfling
Melissa LeBeau
Sam Hovden-Marlin
Carolyn Schmidt
Jody Virnig
Dallas Shoutz
Susan Warkel
Maddy Ogg
HUGE THANK YOU
TO OUR 2018
VOLUNTEERS! We could not have done this
BOAT CREW: Andy Walsh,
Mike Farrell and Shawn
Spiering
SHORE CREW: Jeremy Colsen,
DJ Dahl, Jason Hermes,
Autumn Peterson, Wyatt
Peterson, Steve Dwyer, Jane
Anderson Curt Anderson,
Daniel Shaw, Mike Johnson
and Isabella Bracero
WEIGH MASTERS: Diane &
Byron Westphal
POINT MASTER: Mike Smith
PHOTOGRAPHERS: Jeremy
Wochnick & Chanda
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Northern Region - Call For Participation by Shari Swanson
Hello women of the North! Your involvement is needed to help get this branch of WAM up
and running over the next several months! Strength in numbers will allow us to keep hosting
events in your area. You asked - so we are answering! Please be sure to show your support
at our upcoming events if you are able to attend. We are going to have a GREAT time!
Also, please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have, or if you have
any ideas for future programming!
Upcoming Trips
Summer Trip - Jul. 14 Mille Lacs launch and camping trip. We had 2 full boats and almost
50 women and their guests joined us for this fun event! The weather was perfect and
many nice walleye were caught.
Fall Trip - Sept. 27-30 Fall trip - Borde Du Lac Lodge on beautiful Lake Benedict in Benedict,
MN! Benedict Lake is attached to Leech Lake so there is an opportunity to fish bigger wa-
ter if you prefer, or you can stay on the smaller, more quiet lakes as everything is connect-
ed. Benedict Lake boasts excellent fishing for Walleyes, Muskie, Crappie and Northern
Pike. We have 5 cabins reserved for or group, and a limited number of 13 beds. Cost is
$170/bed for the entire 3 nights and 4 days of fishing. Check the WAM website for more
details and registration!
Winter Trip - Feb.7-10 We will be offering an ice fishing to trip to Devils Lake at a fantastic
deal to our members. Includes 3 nights lodging and 2 days of hard sided fish house rental.
Watch for details and registration coming soon! You will not want to miss this opportunity!
Hope to See You There!
July 28
Kayak Fishing the Big Fork River
Guided, Multi-Species Trip – Only $30!
No Experience Needed – Learn as You Go!
Kayaks Available for Rent for an additional $25
Check the website for more de-
August 25
Northern Region Kick-Off Meeting
Hosted By Geiger’s Trails End Resort
Deer River, MN
Come for lunch, speaker, and fishing!
SAVE THE DATE! More details to
By Shari Swanson
Buffalo Days Recap By Theresa Jones PAGE 5
Huge thanks to the volunteers for this event: Melissa LeBeau, Jenni Buckingham, Maddy Ogg, Jody
Virnig, Deb Samuelson, Raelee Johnson, Tracy Bracero, Isabella Bracero, Jazmin Wochnick, Deb Del-
gado, Jennifer Joseph, Tina Holm, Katie Hinz! You were all amazing and did a superb job!
Fishing Klinic For Kids was wet and windy to start the day, and was postponed for the first time ever
due to severe weather. Through it all, everyone laughed with one another and stayed cheerful with
the crowd. We had the opportunity to take to the microphone and tell the attendees a little bit
about WAM. This was NEW to us this year and a great opportunity to raise awareness for the club.
Several of us talked about what WAM meant to us individually, where/how to find us, and then we
handed out brochures to the ladies/teens in the crowd. After the fishing clinic was over, we met with
another crew of volunteers to begin organizing our boat float for the parade! Deb Delgado and her
spouse Jennifer Joseph graciously offered up their boat for the parade. The boat was decorated
with fisherwomen, piñata fish, and a bubble machine! A few of the volunteers walked alongside the
float to hand out candy to the crowd. We all laughed through the parade and talked about how
cool it was to be able to do this! The faces of the children between the fish and the bubble machine
were priceless, as were the grannies asking for candy! We found ourselves excitedly talking about
what changes and additions we wanted to make for next year! Amazing time! Volunteering at our
events is essential to implement them successfully. Continuing to educate the youth and women not
only helps to draw in new members but is at the core of our mission statement. We are always
looking for more volunteers. Please contact me if you would like to get more involved!
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Rod donations Update by Theresa Jones
TJ Essig: Requested a donation for the Benson Community Ed class/kids fishing clinic.
WAM donated 32 rods that came with a tackle box and the kids all got to take them
home. The kids were absolute troopers in the heat and a few fish were even caught.
Chanda Gebhardt: Delivered these wonderful rods to a brand new fishing tournament in
Outing, MN! They are new to the community and were so thankful for this donation to the
local kiddos. Tournament took place on Saturday June 30th, 9 am. Chanda was in
attendance to distribute the rods and greet the participants. Everyone says, “Thank You
WAM” for the donation!
Hello Ladies!
On the heels of our VERY successful 40th
Anniversary party last fall, we are hosting
a similar celebration again this year!
This event will be a combination of
fundraising and member recognition.
There will be raffles and a silent auction
to help raise money for the club, and a
chance to go home with some great
prizes. There will also be a short program
commemorating another amazing year
and all that we have accomplished,
along with recognizing several members
and supporters who have gone above
and beyond with their accomplishments
and contributions.
This is a night you will not want to miss! Be
sure to keep your eye out for ticket sales
and more details being posted on the
WAM website very soon. Guests are
welcome - so be sure to mark your
calendar and tell your friends!
SAVE THE DATE for our Annual Banquet! by Erin Murray Page 6
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UPCOMING EVENTS: Family Fun Day and Dinner Boat Cruise by Theresa Jones
Bring your spouse, significant other, kids
or other special people in your life! Spend
time with fellow women anglers, their
families, and have fun! We will have
some family friendly games and prizes! We have booked the shelter from 8:00 AM to 9:00
PM. Feel free to come and go as you please during this time. The cost is free, however if you
do not have a State Park Sticker you will need to pay $7 to enter the park. This is a designat-
ed State Park in which you are able to fish even if the person does not have a fishing li-
cense, so it is a great time to introduce someone to our great sport of angling. Lots of recre-
ational opportunities are available for you and your family! River and lake fishing, swimming
beach, boat access (only electric motors allowed), plus canoes and kayaks are available
for rent at the park office on a first come, first served basis. The park also has the following
equipment available for loan: GPS units & birding kits from the Visitor Center, fishing poles
Saturday, August 4th, 2018
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Popped Bubble Art and Games
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch - Walking Tacos with Fixings
(BYOB and a dessert to share)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Bingo and Outdoor Games
Fort Snelling State Park
101 Snelling Lake Road
St. Paul, Minnesota 55111
Picnic Shelter A
Dinner Cruise on Lake Minnetonka
Saturday, August 25th, 2018
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
DEPARTURE LOCATION
The Port of Excelsior - 2 Water Street
Excelsior, Minnesota 55331
The Departure Time is SHARP!
No Refunds If You Are Late
$45 Per Person - Must Be 16 Years of Age or Older
Spouses/Significant Others Welcome
You will enjoy a 3 hour cruise on beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Departing out of the Port of
Excelsior, you will cruise past century-old cottages from the past to luxurious mansions in
the millions! Take in the breath-taking views of the Lake while you enjoy a relaxing dinner
amongst your fellow Women Anglers and their guests. The dinner menu will include
Marinated Seasoned Chicken Breast, Hamburgers, Garden Tossed Salad, Pasta Salad,
Potato Chips, Pickle Chips, Condiment Bar, Dessert Tray of Cookies and Bars. Cash Bar
Available (Please Bring your ID). Free parking is available behind the shops between 2nd
and 3rd Streets off Water Street in Downtown Excelsior and is a short walk to the boarding
dock. Look for the blue and green parking signs as you drive down Water Street
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