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2010 Operation Muskie Online Auction

 Apr 14th, 2010 by OutdoorsFIRST 

Modified Apr 14th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

OPERATION MUSKIE2010 LIVE AUCTION, UNEDITED AND COMPLETE

You are in MuskieFIRST.
There are 64 people in the room.
OpMuskie_MWinther: we’ll ease in…Lot #1) Glittertail bucktails: bronze beast double 10 and goldie hanz double 9
OpMuskie_MWinther: whoa! cool doug.
PandaBoy: 30
OpMuskie_MWinther: ok…lot 1 is open!
Lundbob: 35
mcgeissler: 36
Bridgeman: 37
OpMuskie_MWinther: these are 2-piece, can change out the blade and skirt units
Lundbob: 37
Lundbob: 40
mcgeissler: 41
Lundbob: 45
OpMuskie_MWinther: i think Slamr’d raise his bid if people taunted him.
OpMuskie_MWinther: ok…going once at $45 to Lundbob
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going twice at $45 to Lundbob
OpMuskie_MWinther: retail is over $50…he’s stealing it
markr: bid 46
OpMuskie_MWinther: there we go…once to MarkR at 46
Lundbob: 48
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jerkbait: 49
OpMuskie_MWinther: once to jerkbait at 49 with the swoop in bid
Lundbob: 50
OpMuskie_MWinther: once to bob at 50
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OpMuskie_MWinther: twice to Lundbob at 50…these are shiny lures.
OpMuskie_MWinther: third time to Lundbob at 50…
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OpMuskie_MWinther: and Lundbob takes the first lot!
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Lundbob: Bob Dzuck [email protected]
OpMuskie_MWinther: perfect, thanks Bob!
Steve_Worrall: Nice job!
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Lundbob: thank you
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ok…lot #2 is a full-day guided fishing trip for 2 people with HOWIE MEYER in the Presque Isle WI area!
Rich_W: $400
OpMuskie_MWinther: bang.
Steve_Worrall: Whoa
OpMuskie_MWinther: i’ll dip my toe…$425
Rich_W: $450
OpMuskie_MWinther: hmmm…Howie…
nwild: That’s the spirit Rich
OpMuskie_MWinther: going once to Rich W at $450
Rich_W: I only get up there once a year
muskydeceiver: it’s only a dollar winther
OpMuskie_MWinther: bidding strong out the gate…going twice to Rich W at $450
Pointer: Rich just wants to go to the bar up there for the grasshoppers
OpMuskie_MWinther: Howie will tip one or two with ya.
OpMuskie_MWinther: going three times to Mr. Whiteside at $450
Bridgeman: Nice Job Rich
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ooo kkk…RichW wins lot 2 at $450!
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Rich_W: Rich Whiteside [email protected]
Steve_Worrall: excellent
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OpMuskie_MWinther: lot #3 is 2 Chaos Tackle Medussa soft plastic lures. one regular size and one mini. very cool baits!
muskydeceiver: 30
PandaBoy: 35
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Steve_Worrall: 36
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OpMuskie_MWinther: these have an interesting feel to them, tough but soft.
PandaBoy: 40
Lundbob: 40
OpMuskie_MWinther: going once to Mr. Worrall…nope
PandaBoy: 43
OpMuskie_MWinther: going once to the Crazy Panda at $43
OpMuskie_MWinther: i heard that these were voted the #1 lure of 2009.
OpMuskie_MWinther: going twice to PandaBoy at $43
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going three times to PandaBoy at $43…
PandaBoy: retails at what?
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OpMuskie_MWinther: and GONE, $43 to PandaBoy.
OpMuskie_MWinther: real name and email?
PandaBoy: 55 for both i would gather…
PandaBoy: i win i win i win!
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Lundbob: yea thats a good deal
OpMuskie_MWinther: PandaBoy? name and email?
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Pointer: no hj with it though slamr.
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PandaBoy: Happy Birthday lil tuffy kid (if that’s you, Grudgings)
OpMuskie_MWinther: i can’t move on til i get a name and email…
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PandaBoy: Andrew Golden – [email protected]
PandaBoy: Andrew Golden – [email protected]
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ti was Slamr…laggy
Lil_TuffyBoy: Who else Adnrew, I hope you paid that ticket before you bought lures
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ok before we get into the “big” lots i’d like to point out that Doug Johnson will include a one-day guide trip on LotW to the highest single bidder tonight.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: awesome addition, Doug, thanks!
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OpMuskie_MWinther: lot #4 is a full-day guide trip with Ace Sjoberg on Lake Vermilion…world class guide on a world class lake!
markr: Is that the highest bid on a single item or the total of all bids?
muskie_nut: will he take my pike off this time?
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Lundbob: 100
markr: 125
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dcates: $150
OpMuskie_MWinther: the day with Doug will be for the person with the highest all total of their winning bids.
jerkbait: 175
agrimm: 200
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ok…one time to Mr. Grimm at $200 (robbery)
markr: 210
dcates: $225
OpMuskie_MWinther: Ace has been on Vermilion since they put water in it.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: one time at $225 to the former president of Muskies Inc
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dcates: [email protected]
william_bennett: go for it dave
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dcates: oops
OpMuskie_MWinther: easy, Dave.
OpMuskie_MWinther: two times to Mr. Cates who intends on winning it at $225
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Lundbob: he put my son on a 46 last year…and he’s a great guy
william_bennett: he dont like to be outbid
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OpMuskie_MWinther: third and final time to Mr. Cates at $225 for a full day on Lake Vermilion
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trentcarr: 230
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Steve_Worrall: ha!
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Lundbob: wow talk about last second
OpMuskie_MWinther: ok, one time to trentcarr at 230
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dcates: $250 is still a steal.  so there
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ha! one time again to mr cates at 250.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: two times at 250.
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EsoxPirate: Lot Number please?
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trentcarr: lot 4
OpMuskie_MWinther: three times at 250 to mr. Cates on lot #4. Ace on Vermilion
nwild: 4, trip with ace
mysterymuskiehunter: 4
OpMuskie_MWinther: and it is…
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OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE at $250!
dcates: good fisherman, better advocate for the resource
Deeply_Hooked: what a steal!!!!
trentcarr: nice
Steve_Worrall: Outstanding
EsoxPirate: Thats an awsome package for a Super great pr ice…
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DavidGarner: //0
OpMuskie_MWinther: another great guide trip, Lot #5: 2 full days with Paul Klein, plus lodging in Eagle River WI !
dcates: [email protected]  there!
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Deeply_Hooked: 100.00
muskydeceiver: 200
Deeply_Hooked: 225.00
muskie_nut: kline hunting or fishing?
jerkbait: 300
OpMuskie_MWinther: fishing, he’s a master of suspended fishing tactics
nwild: and a blast to be in a boat with
OpMuskie_MWinther: 2 full days, plus lodging…cough, cough
muskie_nut: I fish with him eh’s great
Top_H2o: when can this trip be used ?
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OpMuskie_MWinther: any time, you arrange it with Paul.
OpMuskie_MWinther: Winston Hopkins makes a phone in bid of $350
Top_H2o: $400
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OpMuskie_MWinther: Paul is one of the guides on Operation Muskie as well.
OpMuskie_MWinther: Winston Hopkins raises it to $450
muskie_nut: He’ll give you more than 8hrs a day if you can keep up
OpMuskie_MWinther: going once to Winnie at $450
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OpMuskie_MWinther: 2 days, nice lodging included. suspendos.
OpMuskie_MWinther: twice to Winnie at $450
Top_H2o: $475
muskie_nut: 500
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OpMuskie_MWinther: awesome…once to muskie nut at 5 bills
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OpMuskie_MWinther: two times to muskie nut at $500
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OpMuskie_MWinther: Winston Hopkins hops back in at $525…
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OpMuskie_MWinther: once to “big gun” at $525
Top_H2o: $550
OpMuskie_MWinther: getting warm in here.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: once to Top H2O at $550
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OpMuskie_MWinther: Winston Hopkins back in at $560
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OpMuskie_MWinther: once to Hopkins at $560
Pointer: dont let Jerome the Viking fan win!
Deeply_Hooked: easy!
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OpMuskie_MWinther: two times to Winston Hopkins at $560…
Top_H2o: Go for it
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OpMuskie_MWinther: three times at $560 to Winston Hopkins for 2 full days with Klein
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OpMuskie_MWinther: and…
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OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE! Winston Hopkins wins it at $560.
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Bridgeman: Nice Big Gun
EsoxPirate: Golf Clap….
firstsixfeet: Great bid!
VonBS: Awesome!
sorno: congrats winnie
OpMuskie_MWinther: great work
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william_bennett: great bid and for a good trip
muskie_nut: Thanks Winston and Kilner
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Top_H2o: To rich for me Winnie
OpMuskie_MWinther: ok, we can take a bit of a breath again for the next lot
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netman: nHey Shep
OpMuskie_MWinther: Lot 6: 2 “Gerry’s Girls” double-10 bucktails, one in black/copper and one in silver/blue
lpeitso: 30
Deeply_Hooked: 25
mcgeissler: 32
jerkbait: 50
Deeply_Hooked: 35
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Deeply_Hooked: im slow
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OpMuskie_MWinther: looks like 50 in the lead right now
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quackaddict9: what is at $50, i missed it
OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time to jerkbait at $50, gorgeous, proven bucktails
OpMuskie_MWinther: lot 6 Gerry’s Girls
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quackaddict9: are there pics?
markr: 51
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william_bennett: boy mike your a sale’s man
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OpMuskie_MWinther: visit the OperationMuskie.com website and follow the links to the pictures
quackaddict9: thanks
muskie_nut: yes pics are at the aution mesaging baord
OpMuskie_MWinther: easy to sell for good cause
OpMuskie_MWinther: 51 going once to markr
william_bennett: yep
OpMuskie_MWinther: going a second time at $51 to MarkR
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OpMuskie_MWinther: third and final call at $51…
OpMuskie_MWinther: SOLD! to Mr Randall
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markr: Mark Randall [email protected]
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Steve_Worrall: nice…
OpMuskie_MWinther: thanks!
Shep: And another Vet goes to OM III
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ok, Frabill was extremely generous with Op Muskie, donating a stack of Big Kahuna muskie nets.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: lot #7: Frabill Big Kahuna net
saint_1: $50
madmanmusky: 65.00
Allstate48: 70 dollars
jerkbait: 75
Steve_Worrall: 80
Deeply_Hooked: 85
firstsixfeet: $80
william_bennett: 80
Steve_Worrall: 90
lots_of_luck: 100
Deeply_Hooked: 95
william_bennett: 85
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OpMuskie_MWinther: lots of interest in this one! $100 to lots-of-luck…going once
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OpMuskie_MWinther: msrp on these is somewhere north of $180
firstsixfeet: $110
lots_of_luck: some one out bid me, its for the troops
william_bennett: 189.99 to be precise
lots_of_luck: there we go
markr: how many nets does a guy need?
Top_H2o: $120.00
OpMuskie_MWinther: $110 going one time to Mr. FSF
OpMuskie_MWinther: or…$120 to Mr. Top H20…going one time
muskydeceiver: 130
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OpMuskie_MWinther: $130 to muskydec…first call
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Top_H2o: I’ve beendeceived
OpMuskie_MWinther: going 2 times at $130…
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madmanmusky: lol
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EsoxPirate: For the Record I have four nets…  Musky net, regular net, Trolling net, and trout net…
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OpMuskie_MWinther: 3rd and final call at $130…someone Stop Thief!
OpMuskie_MWinther: my dog could fit in this net.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: and…
OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE to muskydeciever at $130
dork: winner winner chicken dinner
muskydeceiver: you have room to bring it down this weekend?
markr: nice deal
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DavidGarner: //3
OpMuskie_MWinther: i’ll bring it along this weekend to Iowa, sure. name/email please?
Allstate48: Good buy
Udee2159: good deal
Steve_Worrall: nice bids…
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muskydeceiver: matt ahrenholtz…….. [email protected]
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dougj: GreatNets
lt_musky laughs
muskydeceiver: i will pm you my phone number
madmanmusky: you need that to net my fish this weekend matt!!!!!!!
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muskydeceiver: hahaha
muskiemike: There aren’t any fish in Iowa
Deeply_Hooked: just corn
markr: there wasn’t last weekend
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sorno: maybe you need a petition
OpMuskie_MWinther: Lot 8 is very cool bucktail collection: double-9 Ghosttail, double-8 Dinnerbell, double-10 Gerry’s Girl, and double-10 Dominatrix (4 big bucktails)
EsoxPirate: 45
lots_of_luck: 50
bpaasch: 50
muskie_nut: 75
Slamr: 100
muskie_nut: 110
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OpMuskie_MWinther: 4 different materials: hair, silicone, flashabou, and tinsel
OpMuskie_MWinther: going once at $110 to muskie nut…
dork: thats like a quadfecta
Deeply_Hooked: Vegas Girls
OpMuskie_MWinther: 8 blades!
lt_musky: cant go wrong with eitehr of them
OpMuskie_MWinther: going a second time at $110 to Gerard
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OpMuskie_MWinther: third and final call for the 4 cool bucktails at $110
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OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE! nice work, Gerard.
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muskie_nut: Gerard Hellenbrand [email protected]
erico: just what he needs, more lures 🙂
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dork: that a baby nice steal
muskie_nut: jelous
OpMuskie_MWinther: i’ll bring them tomorrow, Gerard?
dcates: Hard to keep up with this auction while doing taxes.  Who picked the date?  //9
muskie_nut: yes
dork: haha use your tax refund
OpMuskie_MWinther: this will make you feel good instead of bad taxes.
william_bennett: what a procrastinator davy
muskie_nut: cates you should done them weeks ago
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VonBS: Taxes????
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dcates: refund?
lt_musky: who pays taxes?
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muskie_nut: i think  hes checking how much of a refund hes getting
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OpMuskie_MWinther: here comes one of my personal favorite lots: #9) Bitten Tackle Warlock, Muskie Treat, and Stealth Tackle wire leaders…have fun!
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bpaasch: 35
Deeply_Hooked: 50
quackaddict9: $45
Allstate48: 60 bucks
lpeitso: 60
william_bennett: thats why ur married to a accountant
Deeply_Hooked: 75
OpMuskie_MWinther: i’ll go 80
Deeply_Hooked: 81
OpMuskie_MWinther: One Buck?!
EsoxPirate: ouch…  pulling an price’s right there
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OpMuskie_MWinther: //3
dork: fight it mike
OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time to Deeply Hooked at $81 Price Is Wrong bucks!
firstsixfeet: $2 gets you back in
lt_musky: some people penny pince
lt_musky: and count their blessings
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OpMuskie_MWinther: every buck counts to help get another group of vets fishing
OpMuskie_MWinther: going two times to Deeply Hooked at $81…these are awesome lures.
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sorno: make it 85
OpMuskie_MWinther: third and…doh!
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dork: while we are on taxes you all do receipts for charitable contributions
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lt_musky: the musky treat sure is beautiful!
OpMuskie_MWinther: tigers will eat these i bet.
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dougj: Going great, The price of gas is increasing!
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OpMuskie_MWinther: Op Muskies is not yet a registered non-profit (working on it), so sorry, no tax deduction at this point.
OpMuskie_MWinther: going once to sorno at $85
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going 2 times to Sorno at 85 intermarried dollars.
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william_bennett: //0
OpMuskie_MWinther: third and final call at $85 for a Warlock, Muskie Treat, and Stealth Leaders to work ’em right!
Slamr: 90
saint_1: last second
Steve_Worrall: There we go
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firstsixfeet: LOL-!
Slamr: sorno?
sorno: 95
Top_H2o: WHOO !
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OpMuskie_MWinther: get him!
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Slamr: 100
muskie_nut: its getting personal
sorno: I’m gonna send a vet fishing
muskiemike: Dude, I hope uyou paid that ticket off Slamr … Crash will have your A@@
sorno: 105
Top_H2o: Ok, here we go
Slamr: sorno?
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Slamr: i’m done
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OpMuskie_MWinther: it’s TWO lures and TWO leaders…bid it up guys!
OpMuskie_MWinther: one time to Sorno at $105
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ok, wth, i’m in for $110.
dork: five me cover fire i am getting some sniper fire
sorno: shoooot, I paid that mush for a lure I didn’t even get to keep last year…
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sorno: 115
OpMuskie_MWinther: one time to…Sorno at $115
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OpMuskie_MWinther: i’m gonna go grab another beer. someone raise him.
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sorno: well, if he can go get a beer, so can I…
dougj: Sorno:
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william_bennett: no mike no drinking while on the job
dougj: Hreat jib!
muskie_nut: drunk chatting – cant wait
OpMuskie_MWinther: whrkd ?
Pointer: I’m good at that
nwild: drunk bidding, more gas money
markr: drunk bidding even better
OpMuskie_MWinther: going tow timez to Zorno at $115
lt_musky: intoxicated bidders always bid more! pass the beers!
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EsoxPirate: you can’t leave in the middle of an on going aution…  Carry your laptop with you to the Fridge
muskie_nut: when are you selling women?
Top_H2o: mike, those look like good Tourney lures !
OpMuskie_MWinther: love them lures…
william_bennett: wtf i just paid  10,000 for a hook
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going 3 times to Sorno at $115
dork: //60
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OpMuskie_MWinther: and…
Rich_W: Way to go sorno
OpMuskie_MWinther: it is…
OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE! Sorno at $115
lt_musky: //54
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lt_musky: //57
OpMuskie_MWinther: aweome, buddy.
dougj: Nothing wrong with having a drink at times!
OpMuskie_MWinther: ok, we’re about to have one of our “premier” items of the night.
sorno: I’ll send the $$$ with the silent auction one.
Top_H2o: Amen Doug
OpMuskie_MWinther: before we do, i’d like to remind everyone that the highest total spender of the night
sorno: mmmmm Guinness…
Steve_Worrall: good job, S
OpMuskie_MWinther: gets an additional guide trip with Doug Johnson
OpMuskie_MWinther: right now that is going to Rich Whiteside at $450
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lots_of_luck: are we updating auction items and highest bids anywhere?
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lots_of_luck: as it happens?
markr: what about Hopkins @560
dork: is that live auction high spender?
OpMuskie_MWinther: ooooh, i forgot Hopkins…he’s winning at $560, thanks for the catch.
Rich_W: Winnie dont count
sorno: Winnie don’t count, he got a 50 last year…
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OpMuskie_MWinther: total high spender of the night when all bids are totalled gets the Doug J trip.
Steve_Worrall: he counted to 560
Shep: I got it at totalled at 2759 tonight so far
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Steve_Worrall: we need MORE…
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OpMuskie_MWinther: Lot 10) Steve Worrall full day guide trip, Norm Wild full day guide trip, and a Frabill Big Kahuna Net. A full two days in Oneida Co heaven.
bpaasch: 500
EsoxPirate: $237   and i throw the net back into the auction…
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dork: $561 for a good cause and I win!
bpaasch: 600
OpMuskie_MWinther: new leader in the clubhouse
dork: darn i had my second of glory
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william_bennett: well steve there u go more more more
Steve_Worrall: and…..
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OpMuskie_MWinther: 2 full days for 2 people plus a net
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time at $600 to bpaasch…
Steve_Worrall: lodging at the Hideout, meal on the Grill by Sue
OpMuskie_MWinther: AND free lodging!
Steve_Worrall: yep
nwild: and the best beaver spots in Oneida county
dork: just like free healthcare
bpaasch: super
OpMuskie_MWinther: going a second time to bpaasch at $600…more Oneida muskie knowledge than should be legal.
Steve_Worrall: too cheap, come on…
Top_H2o: $1,000.00/ no Beavers…….Please.
OpMuskie_MWinther: BAM!
Steve_Worrall: there we are
trentcarr: outstanding!
sorno: nice Jerome
mysterymuskiehunter: wow
dork: Just smashing your competition
nwild: holy schnikies
OpMuskie_MWinther: and a strong bid for the bonus trip, too.
william_bennett: wow outstanding
Steve_Worrall: someone beats that bid, it’s two days with me
OpMuskie_MWinther: Steve will add another day if it’s raised….sweet momma!
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Steve_Worrall: that
OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time at a full $1000 to Top H2O…
dork: Man 2 days guided and night spent at the hideout what else could a musky nut ask for
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Steve_Worrall: is two nights at the Hideout, too
dougj: And maybe a day on the LOTWs.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: i bet Norm will let you drive his boat.
markr: only $333.00 per day divided by 2 a $165.00 per person
Top_H2o: Nice
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nwild: Steve and I will work it out to make it consecutive days
muskie_nut: even me???
OpMuskie_MWinther: going two times to Mr. Jerome Morris at $1000
Allstate48: Your bidding on three trips
dork: haha yes you
sorno: i need to do some math…let’s see, 8 times 4 is 24…carry the 2… oh, maybe just one more beer. (how’s that Norm)?
OpMuskie_MWinther: get another grasshopper
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nwild: very nice sorno
OpMuskie_MWinther: going 3 times to the Silver Eagle at $1000 for 2 full guided days, lodging, and a Frabill BIG Kahuna
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OpMuskie_MWinther: Jerome, want to raise your own bid to get the extra day with Steve? //15
OpMuskie_MWinther: and it is…
OpMuskie_MWinther: going…
Steve_Worrall: I’d allow that for another 50
lt_musky: just $1 will get u an extra day?
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lt_musky: o
OpMuskie_MWinther: $1050 will get another day…
Top_H2o: OK
Steve_Worrall: deal
OpMuskie_MWinther: $1050 to Mr. Morris!!!
OpMuskie_MWinther: going.
OpMuskie_MWinther: going
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OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE!
sorno: You rock Jerome!
EsoxPirate: Hats off…  //0
Bridgeman: Very Nice Jerome
muskiemike: Impressive guys……
dork: man how many vets are you alone sending Jerome? man you are on fire
dcates: sweet
Steve_Worrall: Norm, this on will be fun
lt_musky: We got a current winner!
nwild: Very nice Jerome
dukeoftroy: nice bid
william_bennett: good going
nwild: Looking forward to these days
Shep: Awesome!
muskydeceiver: nice job dude, very cool
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OpMuskie_MWinther: Jerome has been one of Op Muskie’s greatest benefactors the last few years.
erico: way to step it up
Top_H2o: THANKS
Steve_Worrall: NICE bid, Jermoe
Allstate48: Good going
Udee2159: good deal
trentcarr: thanks jerome
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lt_musky: u also r holding that additonal trip so that was a steaL!
Steve_Worrall: hope you like Venison on the Grill..
OpMuskie_MWinther: OK, mid-auction special surprise lot coming up next!
dork: surprise sex?
muskiemike: mmmm venison burgers …..
OpMuskie_MWinther: speaking of Jerome…he re-donated from the Silent Auction to the Live Auction.
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lots_of_luck: when you’re married any sex is a surprise
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lt_musky: haha
Steve_Worrall: Keep it clean please…
Top_H2o: hEY, LET’S SEND SOME VETS FISHING !
OpMuskie_MWinther: Lot #10B is a MuskySnax Plastix glider…very realistic walleye pattern, custom built…
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dork: $10
lt_musky: outa plastic or wood?
william_bennett: 30
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lt_musky: i should probably read…
BruceKY: 50
OpMuskie_MWinther: Lot 33 in the Silent Auction if you want to take a look at it
casting55: 65
lt_musky: ok thanks
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dork: I miss musky snax I dont see him around the forums much anymore
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ok, going one time to casting55 at $65…
markr: I think he got PO’ed about something a couple years ago
OpMuskie_MWinther: thanks Jerome for buying it and then donating it again!
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OpMuskie_MWinther: AND this lure was bought by Mark Randall originally and donated to the Op Muskie auction!
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OpMuskie_MWinther: this lure’s got a case of donationitis
dork: oh there for awhile he was inventing a paving new ways in lure making//2
markr: Good Karma
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OpMuskie_MWinther: goign two times to casting55 at $65…
lt_musky: very true this lure will catch u the next wr!
OpMuskie_MWinther: this is a cool lure. very real look.
OpMuskie_MWinther: third and final go at $65 to casting55…
OpMuskie_MWinther: going…
OpMuskie_MWinther: and…
OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE at $65 to casting55!
casting55: Il be there tomorrow mike with bigman
dork: dont try filleting it, its only a lure
dork: sooo realistic
dcates: Great cause.  Keep it up, all.  Daddy duties are calling.  Kid’s bed time here in Indiana.  Thanks.
OpMuskie_MWinther: remind me of real name and email?
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Top_H2o: nICE looking lures
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OpMuskie_MWinther: casting55?
casting55: jerry larson [email protected]
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OpMuskie_MWinther: see you tomorrow night
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casting55: ok
OpMuskie_MWinther: ok….another nice lure lot: 11) one 12″ Big Game minnowbait and one 7″ Big Game twitchbait
Deeply_Hooked: 75.00
BruceKY: 80
Udee2159: 85
Deeply_Hooked: 85
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dork: go big or go home, wow NICE bids folks
OpMuskie_MWinther: Udee2159 with the first bid at 85
erico: 90
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OpMuskie_MWinther: one time at $90 to erico…
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OpMuskie_MWinther: two times for Big Game baits to erico at $90…
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hchad: how do i see what is for sale?
OpMuskie_MWinther: third and final call for the Big Game lures at $90…
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OpMuskie_MWinther: hchad: www.OperationMuskie.com and follow the links
muskie_nut: got to the messaging board and click on live auction
OpMuskie_MWinther: going to erico…
OpMuskie_MWinther: going…
lt_musky: go to live auction
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OpMuskie_MWinther: and GONE! erico at $90 for awesome Big Games.
Bridgeman: Keep 2 windows open
muskie_nut: nice eric
dukeoftroy: nice
dork: AWESIME!
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erico: sweet,  Eric Olson [email protected]
OpMuskie_MWinther: coming 2morrow night Eric?
muskie_nut: I hope your truck is big enough//5
erico: sorry Mike, can’t make it
OpMuskie_MWinther: no prob.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: OK…time for another “surprise” auction item.
dork: SWEET
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lt_musky: some one has had a few too many
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EsoxPirate: I cant wait…
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hoosier_heartland_guide_s: he needs more
muskie_nut: difine too moany
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OpMuskie_MWinther: Lot 11B is 2 tickets to the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park vs Philadelphia Phillies on May 16th. Field level, 1st base, Row 12.
Steve_Worrall: loud?
OpMuskie_MWinther: plus Preferred Parking.
EsoxPirate: wow….
saint_1: wow
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OpMuskie_MWinther: donated by…me!
dork: the more the merrier
saint_1: cool
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muskie_nut: //27 //27 //27 tickets
firstsixfeet: $75
hodaghawg: what section at miller park?
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nwild: 80
dougj: Just to let evry one know all the $ go to the Vets and a great fishing trip. They gave a lot and have a great tine and are very disveris ing Some of the guys have gerat disibilitilities..
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firstsixfeet: $85
Bridgeman: 100
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muskie_nut: my disability is not so great
OpMuskie_MWinther: you can heckle Howard from your seat, and cheer on Prince from his back pocket!
dork: Doug you guys are standup fellas who know how to really treat them vets and let them know how much they are appreciated
lt_musky: baseball, americas favorite past time, what happened to musky fishing?
OpMuskie_MWinther: i think they sell beer there, too.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going to Bridgman one time at $100.
muskie_nut: muskies arent all over america
dougj: They are the greatest!
markr: do they sell beer or Miller products?
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nwild: crap my wife just told me I have plans that day, your lucky bridgeman
dork: them canucks really know how to rip you off for a beer with all them taxes
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OpMuskie_MWinther: Miller and Coors both, in BIG cups.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going two times to Bridgeman at $100.
firstsixfeet: $105
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dork: but damn the beer is great
OpMuskie_MWinther: with parking this under face value.
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Bridgeman: 110
OpMuskie_MWinther: Hell’s Bells…
Top_H2o: twins ,schooling the brew crew would be something I would like to see.
trentcarr: amen
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lt_musky: amen sista
OpMuskie_MWinther: going once to Bridgeman at $110
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dougj: I’ve met some great folks throught OM. America’s best!
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going two times to Bridgeman at $110…
Bridgeman: cmom fsf
OpMuskie_MWinther: Brew Crew!
saint_1: taunting
Bridgeman: I think im in a tourney that day
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Top_H2o: so
dork: oh oh conflicts, just send me the tix or redonate
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going three times to the Bridgemaker for $110
OpMuskie_MWinther: game is on ESPN…you’ll be on national TV from those seats
OpMuskie_MWinther: going
OpMuskie_MWinther: going
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muskie_nut: so dont dribble beer on your shirt
OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE! sold to Bridgeman for $110 for Brew / Phillies tix!
dork: haha
dukeoftroy: nice
lt_musky: should be a good game, have fun!
DavidGarner: //2
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saint_1: way to go bridge
Bridgeman: Scott Westenberger [email protected]
sorno: nice Scott
dork: Scotties the man
Bridgeman: have to listen to the game from the Pete
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Top_H2o: Scott,Great seats
OpMuskie_MWinther: treat my seats good, Scott…it’s a night game, you can make it after the tourney.
Bridgeman: nice
Steve_Worrall: perfect!
muskie_nut: even if you have to quit early – better catch them fast
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larryc: i’m too slow for this chat stuff
markr: night baseball what next playing indoors?
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lt_musky: //44
dork is currently away.
OpMuskie_MWinther: Lot 12…very cool, full day guided trip with Frank Walsh on the NW Angle of Lake of the Woods plus he’ll have a Frabill Big Kahuna net for you.
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jerkbait: 100
trentcarr: 200
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jerkbait: damn
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OpMuskie_MWinther: (Jerome currently in lead at $1050 for DougJ trip)
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trentcarr: once, twice, sold?
jerkbait: 201
trentcarr: 225
OpMuskie_MWinther: Frank’s one of the best up there, he just doesn’t want anybody talking about him.
firstsixfeet: If Jerome is going to be up there for a Doug J trip, he might as well get this one too as kind of insurance that he has the DougJ trip to go with it.
saint_1: does it have to be this year
OpMuskie_MWinther: good point, FSF!
dork: man jerome wont fish a single day this yr without a guide
OpMuskie_MWinther: saint: preferable to be this year.
muskydeceiver: i have 130 in a net!!! come on guys!!! that is less than 100 for a day with frank!!!!
dougj: Bet we can work this out!
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markr: 250
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trentcarr: 1275
trentcarr: 275
trentcarr: i mean
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jkwiegand55684: I was very lucky to fish with Frank. One of best fishing days of my life!
muskie_nut: too many beer for him
OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time at $1275 to trentcarr…i mean $275 //2
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Shep: 3000
Shep: 300
sorno: oooooh
Shep: really
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OpMuskie_MWinther: where’s John Mich? lol
Steve_Worrall: sheesh, typos are going to kill me here
dork: haha
trentcarr: 315
jkwiegand55684: 325
muskie_nut: typos are a way of life for me
Shep: 350
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OpMuskie_MWinther: sweet! one time at $350 to Shep.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: did i mention the Frabill BIG Kahuna net?
Deeply_Hooked: u did
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jkwiegand55684: Frank is the BIG Kahuna!
Shep: and I’ll donate the net back tonight
OpMuskie_MWinther: i bet Frank will sign it if you ask him while you’re up there.
lt_musky: dang, that is very generous, i mean  the net is deal maker
muskie_nut: shh he dont like to fun about his weight
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going two times to Shep at $350. (net is located in NW Angle and must take delivery up there)
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muskie_nut: frank will break the net in
OpMuskie_MWinther: going a third and final time to Mr. Sheppard at $350 for a full day with Frank Walsh and a Frabill Big Kahuna net!
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lt_musky: easily, she wont last an hour
trentcarr: 375
Shep: OK, I’ll bring it back with me and get it to the winner, signed
Steve_Worrall: ha!
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dork: i think we are for a surprise auction soon shep
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dork: //27
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Steve_Worrall: shep?
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Top_H2o: Tempting !!
muskie_nut: whered he go?
OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time at $375 to trentcarr
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lt_musky: 3,2,1 //43
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Shep: my not so silent partner says we’re done.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going two times to trentcarr at $375…
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going 3 times at $375…
Shep: sorry. That just cost OM about $100
OpMuskie_MWinther: and…it…is…
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dork: haha
OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE! thanks trentcarr at $375!
trentcarr: whoo hooo
dukeoftroy: great
peonPETA: nice buy
OpMuskie_MWinther: nice bid!
trentcarr: bargain
OpMuskie_MWinther: real name and email, please?
lt_musky: cant go wrong with lotw!
muskie_nut: u said it
trentcarr: Trent Carr   [email protected]
OpMuskie_MWinther: Frank will be great to fish with.
Lundbob: …
trentcarr: yup
Top_H2o: Good deal
VonBS: Wow…
trentcarr: was up there for OM II…..awesome guy
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ok, someone needs to challenge Jerome for the overall bid total to get the Doug J trip!
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muskie_nut: Maybe scarlett will give you a kiss for good luck
firstsixfeet: I’ve fished with
lt_musky: fight!
firstsixfeet: I’ve fished with DougJ and taught him quite a bit…
lt_musky: haha
firstsixfeet: about how to see a turkey
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markr: Do you get the Harasser hat?
muskie_nut: I fish with DJ and took off all his pie
muskie_nut: pike
OpMuskie_MWinther: Lot 13) Tackle Industries sample pack: mag superd, shallow superd, sea calf, mag shad, leviathan, super cisco
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Steve_Worrall: tha’t’s actually funny…
Top_H2o: I like  a  good challenge.
cimusky: cimusky  10
Lundbob: 40
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peonPETA: 50
muskie_nut: 100
Steve_Worrall: 55
Hatcher: 60
Steve_Worrall: whoa
lt_musky: i think we had a 100 bid ^^
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muskie_nut: yes 100
OpMuskie_MWinther: muskie nut with a $100 in the lead
dougj: Who’s a turkey, Where’s the turkey?
OpMuskie_MWinther: every lot so far won by a different person tonight! that’s great.
muskie_nut: rearrange the baitboard and have the room
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dork: gobble gobble
OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time to muskie_nut for $100 for 6 Tackle Industries baits.
OpMuskie_MWinther: James from Tackle Indust. has been a great supporter of Op Muskie.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going 2 times to muskie nut at $100 even…
OpMuskie_MWinther: going 3rd and final time at $100
OpMuskie_MWinther: and it is…
EsoxPirate: This would make Musky-Nut the first two time winner…  If i’m not mistaken…
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muskie_nut: calling me a two timer?
lt_musky: sloppy seconds?
OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE to Gerard at $100! first two-timer.
dukeoftroy: wtg
EsoxPirate: Never  Sir…
Steve_Worrall: nice
sorno: nice Gerard!
lt_musky: raising the bar!!!!!
muskie_nut: Gerard hellenbrand [email protected]
dork: thats nuts
dougj: Great ork!
allstate48: nice
OpMuskie_MWinther: another cool lot up next
Steve_Worrall: fsf
muskie_nut: Less, seee how much more for dj?
dork: allstate48: youre in good hands?
Steve_Worrall: fsf
EsoxPirate: Everybody like a double Gerard…
firstsixfeet: ?
allstate48: Allways
Steve_Worrall: what’s an ork…
firstsixfeet: an ork or a great ork?
Steve_Worrall: great ork
OpMuskie_MWinther: lot 14) one week stay at Mylie’s Place Resort near Morson on Sabaskong Bay LotW. specific dates available are Aug 14-Sep 2 or Sep 7-17. they ask it be first-time visitors to the resort.
dork: $100
muskie_nut: I think he called me a pig?
OpMuskie_MWinther: great times to be on LotW
saint_1: $200
dork: ouch double my bid
firstsixfeet: I can’t tell you, pledged to silence, I can’t even tell you about the Hayward Hitch…
muskie_nut: i stayed tyhere it great
casting55: sounds like a good time
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dougj: Great resort!
OpMuskie_MWinther: this is for up to 4 people…
lt_musky: how many people? 4?
Justin: best fishing of the year in september last year…am I right, Doug?
musky911: 225
lt_musky: just too fast for me
EsoxPirate: Does this have to be used this year?
dork: musky911: that a boy
OpMuskie_MWinther: 2010, yes.
Clark_Bar: 250
lt_musky: its good to see youth fish!
dougj: Sept was great, best all year!
muskie_nut: dates are listed on the live auction page
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larryc: 325
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OpMuskie_MWinther: Aug 14-Sep 2, or Sep 7-17, 2010…up to 4 people in a housekeeping cabin.
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Justin: will let it go to similar dates in 2010 with 500 minimum
lt_musky: they are getting new beds, so u cant go wrong with that
Justin: would prefer this year
muskie_nut: there you go, justin hs chimed in
Justin: beds arrive May 12
lt_musky: nothing like a terrible bed
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Clark_Bar: 350
Justin: we got half of them last year…they were great
OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time to larryc at $325…whoops!
OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time to the Clark Bar at $350!
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markr: I’ll be there the week of the 11th thru 18th we can compare notes
dougj: This is a great deal at a great place with big fish!
OpMuskie_MWinther: have you seen the size of that PIG in the picture?
dork: man thas less than $1 00 per person
larryc: 375
muskie_nut: they get some great fish there
OpMuskie_MWinther: full week for 4 people???
Justin: retail with tax included for this trip is 900
Justin: 7 nights
Justin: 2 bedroom cabin
OpMuskie_MWinther: Larry’s back in one time at $375…
dork: this is a possibility to get the dougj trip too
Clark_Bar: 400
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OpMuskie_MWinther: plus Justin’s pretty friendly. so you got that goin’ for ya, which is nice.
lt_musky: do they have to be those dates?
dougj: Justin will put you in some good spots!
muskiemike: what a steal …..
Steve_Worrall: cool…
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OpMuskie_MWinther: the dates are particular, yes.
larryc: 425
Steve_Worrall: bump!
Justin: i cant promise that i can get away from the dock…but will certainly give people some info off my milk runs up there
dork: soo tempting ill be at split rock lodge the week before
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OpMuskie_MWinther: nice Larry. and Clark?
OpMuskie_MWinther: make it 2 weeks straight, dork.
lt_musky: dork, dork, dork!!!
Clark_Bar: 450
Top_H2o: Gota go,  I  pulled over to bid on my way down to Cave Run……… Let’s raise $30,000.   Later .
lt_musky: do something crazy!
muskie_nut: 3 dorks you r out
markr: pretty good deal @$245
dougj: This area is usually better than the Angle in September!
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time to larryc at $425 for a week for 4 people on Lake of the Woods.
hodaghawg: bump
warrens: 450
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markr: Clark Bar is @450
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Steve_Worrall: yep
OpMuskie_MWinther: ha! an interloper joins the fray, but you have to go over $450 – Clark Bar’s last bid.
warrens: $475
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dougj: Been in both area for the past ten years and this is better, with more fish and bigger fish.
Steve_Worrall: so he idi!
Steve_Worrall: did
lt_musky: only if it came witha guided trip, lets sweeten the pot!
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ok…warrens one time at $475
Justin: i’m not good enough yet to make it a guide trip…but i plan to practice practice practice so i can do that in the future
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dougj: Leaving Saturday, be home next wek.
OpMuskie_MWinther: going a second time at $475 to warrens.
Top_H2o: Looks like a fishy area, and a good place to fish out of.
Clark_Bar: 500
muskie_nut: Im sure you could find someone with the 3 other slots to guide ya
Steve_Worrall: HA!
OpMuskie_MWinther: going a third and final time at…there it is!
saint_1: guess who’s back
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dougj: Spend lots of time in Miles Bay!
OpMuskie_MWinther: Clark Bar one time at $500
muskie_nut: shh dj
Deeply_Hooked: …
OpMuskie_MWinther: going two times at $500 to Clark Bar
dougj: WOOPS!
fishcrazed: i’ll be at split rock in july, can’t do two
Justin: i’ll do my best to get someone oriented on the water for half of sunday
OpMuskie_MWinther: methinks Justin under-sells himself…you’ll be on fish.
muskie_nut: mr moore to the rescue?
dork: saint_1: guess who’s back   back again   shady’s back   tell a friend
OpMuskie_MWinther: going a third and final time to Clark Bar at $500…
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Justin: i have more time in trolling in november ha
OpMuskie_MWinther: and it is…
fishcrazed: first time. been to sab bay lodge twice
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lt_musky: come one this is truly a steal
OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE! Clark Bar at $500 for Mylie’s Place Resort!
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Justin: but i have a bit of an idea where some of those muskies live in the summer
Rich_W: Nice job John, Nancy will love it!!
dukeoftroy: good deal
lt_musky: that is a hell of a deal
booted_again: //50
Clark_Bar: John Clark  [email protected]
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OpMuskie_MWinther: well done
muskie_nut: thanks justin
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Steve_Worrall: Very well done..
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dougj: Thanks again Justin!
dork: nicely battled
allstate48: Very well done!
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Justin: I’ll try to make myself more valuable for next year, guys…good stuff
Shep: thta sends 5 more Vets so far tonight!
OpMuskie_MWinther: time now for a very special lot, custom made for Operation Muskie!
Justin: congrats, john…i think you will enjoy the area..
dork: YAY
Clark_Bar: thanks
OpMuskie_MWinther: Lot 15) H2O Tackle by Roger Watters…Nitro glider adn Switchback crankbait in red/white/blue pattern, signed by the maker.
saint_1: $60
lpeitso: 60
musky911: 45
muskie_nut: i know john will enjoy the area
sorno: 70
saint_1: 75
Bridgeman: go higher saint
Steve_Worrall: 80
fishcrazed: what’s not to like about sab bay.
OpMuskie_MWinther: ridiculously low. go big or go home, Saint.
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allstate48: I didn’t even get to hit the button
sorno: there’s more buttons…
Steve_Worrall: Siant’s a wuss
Steve_Worrall: dare ya
dork: 80 is pocket change
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time to Mr. Worrall at $80
muskie_nut: com on saint
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going a second time at $80 to Steve…
dork: there you go steve-o some nice lures
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lt_musky: someone get saint some beers , we need a real challenge…..
OpMuskie_MWinther: Saint’s been talking about these lures for weeks.
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muskie_nut: pull the trigger saint
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going a 3rd and final time to Steve Worrall at $80…
dork: snipe it
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sorno: 85
Steve_Worrall: wha?
OpMuskie_MWinther: hmmm…ok, i’m in too at $90.
saint_1: sorno is my hero
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OpMuskie_MWinther: which makes me chopped liver.
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saint_1: yep
muskie_nut: mine too for 1/2 breeds
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dork: whoa mikie likes em more than the man steve-o
icepro680: .
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time to lambeau at $90…
lt_musky: this is for the true american pride, red, white
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lt_musky: n blue
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lt_musky: brain fart…
saint_1: rhino get in there
muskie_nut: what happened to ya saint?
OpMuskie_MWinther: going two times to me at $90…i’m going to steal these gorgeous lures. and i feel good about it, too.
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dork: its a robbery in progress
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Deeply_Hooked: LOT # ?
OpMuskie_MWinther: what’s that? Jeff Wiegand is making a bid by telephone? wha?
lt_musky: pull the trigger
OpMuskie_MWinther: lot 15, DH.
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lt_musky: we got a special caller, can we get him through the speakers so our views can hear it?
jerkbait: how much did wiegand bid?
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OpMuskie_MWinther: apparently he’s asleep as he underbid. sad for a fighter pilot to be inattentive.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ok…third call at $90 to (me).
OpMuskie_MWinther: saint, sorno, you disappoint me.
OpMuskie_MWinther: going…going…
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Steve_Worrall: yeah?
sorno: i’m used to it…
saint_1: 91
Steve_Worrall: 95
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OpMuskie_MWinther: and it is…raised.
Steve_Worrall: no way,s
muskie_nut: nice saint
OpMuskie_MWinther: one time to Mr. Worrall who’s back in the mix at $95. still no Wiegand, tho.
lots_of_luck: who dat saint
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lt_musky: where r u saint, u r suppose to save us, and currently there is a robbery in progress
Bridgeman: Cmon Saint break out your first communion money
muskie_nut: holier than thou
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saint_1: worral should be listed as mike tyson bang
sorno: saint, you posing for a trail cam?
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muskie_nut: had to spending all defending himself with thwee kids and all
OpMuskie_MWinther: two times to mr. Worrall at $95
Steve_Worrall: make it an even 100, keep the riff raff away
saint_1: glad that is not on auction
OpMuskie_MWinther: trail cam squat!
firstsixfeet: signed collector lures, not only publicized but also one of a kind
sorno: Lot 14B
OpMuskie_MWinther: going 1 time to mr. Worrall for $100 even
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lt_musky: can we break the $100 barrier?
dork: Ben franklin!
OpMuskie_MWinther: going 2 times to Steve Worrall for $100.  special thanks to Steve and OFM for use of this chatroom – saved us a bundle of money!
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lt_musky: useing gieco?
muskie_nut: saint you must have an extra dallor youve bene doing it all night
sorno: yeah, thanks OFM!
OpMuskie_MWinther: third and final call at $100 for 2 custom painted and signed one-of-a-kind lures for H2O Tackle!
jkwiegand55684: Wiegand’s up!
VonBS: Nice!
dork: OFM is #1!
Steve_Worrall: MINE!
OpMuskie_MWinther: all of the major websites have been great supporters of our effort.
OpMuskie_MWinther: going…going…
Shep: u a seagull?
lt_musky: #1, two is not a winner n 3 nobody remem bers
dork: All mine, my preciosus
OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE to Steve at $100.
dukeoftroy: congrats
Steve_Worrall: Cool
saint_1: nice work
Steve_Worrall: you know my stuff, l
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casting55: nice
DavidGarner: //6
Lundbob: ..
muskie_nut: nice sworrall
dork: yeah steve-o you the MAN
OpMuskie_MWinther: g-r-e-a-t lures, you’ll love ’em Steve.
Steve_Worrall: Mantle material, those
chewy: ..
Bridgeman: nICE sTEVE
that_guy: .
Deeply_Hooked: …
lt_musky: can we get a hoorah?
dork: I did use a lot of firewood this past winter
dukeoftroy: hip hip
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ok, next up is the real “premier” item of the night’s auction; i put it a bit earlier in the list so that people who are saving money but get outbid can spend it on later items!
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peonPETA: .
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OpMuskie_MWinther: lot 16…film an episode of “Waters & Woods” with John Gillespie and Pete Maina – either ice fishing (4 people) or muskie fishing (2 people)!
markr: Any idea when the dtae is from this trip?
dork: $1.50
EsoxPirate: 5 Benjamins…  even though i know it won’t stand up…
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muskie_nut: pete pete pete get the net
OpMuskie_MWinther: date will be worked out with John and Pete…Slobasaurus!
jimj: lol
OpMuskie_MWinther: Pirate opens it up at $500
musky911: Any idea on what lake?
DavidGarner: 600
Deeply_Hooked: do you get to wear the pink hat?
hodaghawg: can i throw john in when he becomes too annoying
markr: pink hat is required
trentcarr: fished with them both at OM II….AWESOME time!!
muskie_nut: i hope you do wer a pink hat
OpMuskie_MWinther: location TBD with Pete and John. i’m sure they’ll work with you on it…and i’m sure they’ll pull otu the pink hats!
dukeoftroy: this is for choice?
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lt_musky: i think we should try n up coming lake, lotw, also known as lake x, dont tell anyone
muskie_nut: pete will put you on fish
OpMuskie_MWinther: both Pete and John are big supporters of OM and attend/guide at the event.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: yes, your choice of either ice fishing or muskie fishing.
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lots_of_luck: mmmmm…..johnsonville brats
dork: this is your chance to be a true tv celebrity
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OpMuskie_MWinther: we are at $600 from David Garner…
muskie_nut: no ugly people please
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Deeply_Hooked: will jon let you hold your fish?
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OpMuskie_MWinther: plus, if you’re the overall top bidder it means a trip with Doug J on LotW!
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dork: just gotta pop in out of your daily trips without the papparazzi catching you
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OpMuskie_MWinther: phone in bid from Marty Forman at $700.
dork: do you accept visa or mastercard?
Steve_Worrall: way to go JMan!
OpMuskie_MWinther: YES, we can accept credit cards via PayPal.
WI_Skis: All these questions Kyle… JUST BID
Deeply_Hooked: I dont look good in pink
fishcrazed: would this be a single day or several to film an episode?
lt_musky: all the more reason to bid, just charge n tell the wife later….
dan_f: $800
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Steve_Worrall: ther we go
OpMuskie_MWinther: Pete…John…camera dudes…slobasauruses…
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muskie_nut: and brats
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Steve_Worrall: and tell your friends and Mom you are on TV…
OpMuskie_MWinther: and don’t forget the Johnsonvilles! we’ll call it “OperationMuskieville”!
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muskie_nut: lol
OpMuskie_MWinther: that’ll get your pic on the show.
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AFCHRIS: Hey guys! did I miss all the action?
lt_musky: yo u will be the the talk of the “ville”
OpMuskie_MWinther: ok, Marty Forman fires back with a bid of $900.
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casting55: do you get to pick what lake
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Steve_Worrall: now we are talking
Deeply_Hooked: pete they will let you fish timber wolfs
OpMuskie_MWinther: location and timing will be worked out with Pete/John and the winner.
jerkbait: lake Kegonsa
jkwiegand55684: OK… Air Force Chris… you show up late and ask a dumb ? like that?
EsoxPirate: My first 40″ came off of Kegonsa….
AFCHRIS: Sweeet!
AFCHRIS: no excuse sir!
OpMuskie_MWinther: sweet steal about to occur on a really cool item…
dork: hey now no need to bash on people no question is dumb
treeg3: 1000
muskie_nut: we are on lot 16
OpMuskie_MWinther: there it is!
dork: keep going up to meet dougj and pete mania
dan_f: 1100
muskie_nut: nice treeg
muskie_nut: even nicer dan
Steve_Worrall: now we have it going on…
dork: woah that  may be a double dipper
OpMuskie_MWinther: Marty Forman suggests that you get out your wallets…
lt_musky: or paypal
nwild: that gets DJ
Shep: so far
dork: better start palcing phone calls with your investors cuz once your associated with pete you can sell sliced bread
OpMuskie_MWinther: and the Junkman comes in big with a bid of $1500!
Shep: maybe DJ winner will get DJ
Steve_Worrall: junkman, junkman,junkmna
dan_f: nice
peonPETA: somebody is serious
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jimj: wow
dougj: WOW!
musky911: why so serious?
AFCHRIS: Pete and John in the same boat…haha that could be fun
fishcrazed: awesome
Bridgeman: Sweet
dork: wow thats more than my monthly mortg age
larryc: marty is cool
muskie_nut: thats some big coin right there
WI_Skis: Thats almost 2 months for me
jimj: id be dead from the wife, wouldnt even make it there
dork: lol
Deeply_Hooked: DIDO
OpMuskie_MWinther: Marty seems like one of the friendlier personalities out there…and the bids big.
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muskie_nut: whats a wife?
OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time at $1500 to Marty Forman…
AFCHRIS: a net woman!
jkwiegand55684: i will throw in a bottle of whiskey for John to drink with the Johnsonvilles
treeg3: 1750
Bridgeman: Just skip a month, Obama will take care of you
dukeoftroy: lol
Deeply_Hooked: that person who tells you what to do
OpMuskie_MWinther: whambam!
dork: damn
that_guy: wife = my conscience
jimj: wowsers
AFCHRIS: DAMNNNNNNNN!
Steve_Worrall: Better than a spot on Dancing with the Stars!
EsoxPirate: Now its Serious…
lt_musky: free health care, just go to the er
Steve_Worrall: yes it is
Pointer: I wouldn’t go that far Steve
jimj: thats debatable lol
AFCHRIS: I think it was seriuos at 1500 lol
Steve_Worrall: American Idol league, now
OpMuskie_MWinther: ok…this makes it into serious contention for the Doug J “bonus” trip, too.
Steve_Worrall: will Junkman speak again…?
dork: junkman!!!!!!!
jimj: jumkman, juman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time to treeg3 at $1750…
AFCHRIS: junk..junk…junk!
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musky911: whats a few more dollars junkman
jimj: SNIPE HIM
lt_musky: time to dig deep into lil johnny ‘s college fund!
EsoxPirate: //58
OpMuskie_MWinther: Junkman has reached his limit. someone else will have to step up.
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going 2 times to treeg3 at $1750…
jimj: Sell the car its worht it
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musky911: sell the kids n wife
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dougj: I say WOW again!
jimj: amen!
icepro680: .
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AFCHRIS: Treeg3 is the man!
muskie_nut: marty get out that wallet
OpMuskie_MWinther: going for a 3rd and final time to treeg3 at $1750…Pete…John…Slob-O Wear…Johnsonville brats…
lt_musky: selll the wife isnt illegal n child porn we wont evn go there…
lt_musky: that^
OpMuskie_MWinther: going…going…and…
jimj: Craigslist would sell em lol
AFCHRIS: you will hear some dirty words haha
OpMuskie_MWinther: it is GONE! $1750 to treeg3!
dork: craiglist is the place
fishcrazed: let us know when your 50 inches of fame airs on tv. i think a few more vets get to go now.
AFCHRIS: STUD!
dukeoftroy: great bid
Bridgeman: Very Nice
Rich_W: That was sweet!!!
WI_Skis: Great job Treeg3
lpeitso: Congrats
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hodaghawg: nice
muskiemike: nice ….
Steve_Worrall: OUTSTANDING!
DavidGarner: //57
muskie_nut: great treeg
jimj: very nice
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markr: NICE
lt_musky: that a baby!
grant: sweet bid!
treeg3: Tom Reeg   [email protected]
EsoxPirate: Thank you Mr. Tregg3,
Shep: That is great!
VonBS: Way to go!
agrimm: even better
team_rhino: Way to step up
dork: so does johnny get to go to college anymore?
musky911: great for you but bad for the family
allstate48: //2
dougj: I say WOW the third time!
jimj: hooked on phonics for johny?
magnum: Very Nice bid
trentcarr: awesome
lt_musky: bring out the magnum!
OpMuskie_MWinther: new leader for the Doug Johnson bonus trip…Tom Reeg, future TV star!
dork: jimj: haha
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OpMuskie_MWinther: whew, take a breath!
Hatcher: …….
dork: i almost spilledmy beer when i saw how hight he bid was way to go tom
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Steve_Worrall: We have 63 people in here…lets see some bids!
AFCHRIS: that would have been terrible dork!
OpMuskie_MWinther: round of applause for Pete and John for the great donation and to Tom for the sweet bid!
dork: agreed
lpeitso: clap
grant: clap clap clap!!
Steve_Worrall: for certain
larryc: i really thought marty would stay in —great for all the bidders though !
DavidGarner: //2
EsoxPirate: golf clap..
Bridgeman: ditto
VonBS: Clap, clap, clap.
treeg3: great cause. father’s day gift for my dad, a Vietnam vet.
OpMuskie_MWinther: that’s even cooler.
sorno: very classy
Lundbob: woot
lt_musky: dork, is starting to slur his words
casting55: cool
lpeitso: great present
dork: i like it more vets get to fish
muskydeceiver: very cool
lt_musky: hold it together, at least until the end
grant: wow, that’s awesome treeg3!
fishcrazed: very nice tom. classy
trentcarr: very cool
dukeoftroy: you the man
DavidGarner: congrats treeg
that_guy: awesome idea
AFCHRIS: Thanks Trig, you will have a blast. Pete and John are def fun to fish with!
magnum: way cool
dougj: Hope youare high bidder. I like to fish with  Vets!
nwild: Classy Tom, Thank You
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ok…next up are some sweeeeet gliders by Jerry Podmarsky. a large foil and mini foil, lot #17. (i see Jerry poked his head in tonight – thanks Jerry!)
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musky911: $90
firstsixfeet: $100
OpMuskie_MWinther: these are HIGHLY collectable lures.
Steve_Worrall: oh oh
dork: some foiles
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OpMuskie_MWinther: work good, too.
Steve_Worrall: fsf wants these
lt_musky: foily goodness, just dont stare at them too long…
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lt_musky: 61 members!
dork: these remind of holographic pokemon cards, gotta cath em all
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firstsixfeet: They are soo ugly I will never have to replace them!
Bridgeman: 105 These Lures DO NOT WORK
AFCHRIS: lol
musky911: What is the lengths of these lures?
firstsixfeet: I know ….$110
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jimj: lol wow
nymike: 125
Bridgeman: 130
jimj: here we gi
jimj: go
Steve_Worrall: now we have it going on
AFCHRIS: norm what did the walsh trip go for?
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nwild: 375
muskie_nut: They llok like somewhere around 6 and 10″
AFCHRIS: nice!
dork: man i hope your wifes dont check the chec kbook to often
OpMuskie_MWinther: lenght…umm…approx 7-8″ and 5″
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AFCHRIS: i’ll be up there again this year, same time frame
fishcrazed: 6, 8, and4.5
jimj: can’t see if from the car trunck lol
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AFCHRIS: you up for pelican?
dork: //60 time
OpMuskie_MWinther: ok, Bridgeman in the lead with $130
dork: nwild had 375
jimj: ya lol
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fishcrazed: nice bid nwild
Steve_Worrall: hahaha
OpMuskie_MWinther: …Norm and Chris need to discover the private message feature…they’re having a side conversation about the Walsh trip…
Steve_Worrall: not a bid, that one
AFCHRIS: oops!
OpMuskie_MWinther: Bridgeman with $130 in the lead
jimj: it s a good cause cmon lol
lt_musky: can yo u place bids for other people?
fishcrazed: i tried
nwild: sorry
Mr_Musky: hatcher, bid!
Steve_Worrall: you’d have to sell the Beaver pelt, Norm
OpMuskie_MWinther: going 1 time at $130 to Bridgeman…
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dougj: bEAVERS ARE A DIME A DOZEN ON THE lotwS.
Mr_Musky: especially at Wiley Pt
nwild: thats why I keep coming back
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muskie_nut: Was steve talking about real beavers?
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dougj: Only when in warm.
Steve_Worrall: yes he was
OpMuskie_MWinther: they’re easy to catch if Norm can do it…
muskie_nut: oh my bad
OpMuskie_MWinther: going 2 times at $130 to mr. Bridgemaker
lt_musky: they have teeth just like a musky
OpMuskie_MWinther: he doesn’t know much. just bridges.
lt_musky: try one em stealth leaders!
Bridgeman: EXACTLY
lt_musky: they won’t know what hit em
nymike: 150
Steve_Worrall: There we go..
WI_Skis: WOW
muskiemike: BAM!
dork: breaking some bank that a  kid
OpMuskie_MWinther: 3rd and final call for the Jerry Podmarsky gliders…wacka!
magnum: here we go
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grant: nice!
OpMuskie_MWinther: nymike…in New York? whereabouts?
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dork: distracting the bidders? let e mconcentrate on the prize
nymike: ithaca
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OpMuskie_MWinther: sweet. i was stationed in Watertown/Ft Drum, great area.
muskie_nut: the place with the prison
AFCHRIS: NICE! you guys were shooting for 20k right?
EsoxPirate: ok fellas, 0430 comes mighty Early for this Airman….  To all of those who participated tonight, I thank you with all my heart…  I am excited about being able to participate in OM III this year.
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nymike: that’s attica Gerard
dork: I  <3 NY
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EsoxPirate: Good luck and Keep Twitch’N Fellas…   The Pirate…
AFCHRIS: Esox you will have a blast! have a great air force day!
OpMuskie_MWinther: ok…here we go…one time to nymike at $150
lt_musky: r
muskie_nut: oh doopey me
OpMuskie_MWinther: see you this summer, Pirate.
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sorno: EsoxPirate: thanks for what you do!
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going two times to ny mike at $150…sweet ass gliders!
EsoxPirate: you to chris…  See you this summer…
dork: super fly @#$%
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AFCHRIS: wont be there this summer had the pleasure at OMII
OpMuskie_MWinther: third and final call for gliders at $150 to ny mike…
OpMuskie_MWinther: going…
dork: homerun!
OpMuskie_MWinther: going…
EsoxPirate: and for those of you going to Cotage Grove tomorrow, say hi to my Pops and uncle…  JJ and Tom Falch…  They will be there.
dork: grand slam
magnum: Comeon forcier bid. do not be cheap
OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE to nymike!
sorno: well done
dork: ithaca is where its at
nymike: mike baratta [email protected].
EsoxPirate: 3D….
firstsixfeet: good bid nymike
muskie_nut: great going mike
tforcier: wife’s not working
Bridgeman: Nice
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tforcier: no money right now
dork: 56 participants baby
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ok…we’re just about fully funded at this point when combined with the silent auction. little more to go and 3 lots left! perfect.
lt_musky: Those are truly some nice pieces of art, does it include a frame?
OpMuskie_MWinther: dig deep, guys.
tforcier: I hope to send DJ a nice check from the PMC
dork: sharpen em hooks and keep em lines tight cuz piggie is oinking
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magnum: That”s right he spent it on a 4 wheeler.
jimj: lol
tforcier: it’ for sale
OpMuskie_MWinther: Oh…THAT “NY Mike”! lol…thanks for the books last year, Mike!
dougj: Todd: thanks as always!
magnum: Why. did you hurt yourself
larryc: lot 18  open at 100
nymike: moved out here after being fired from Pfizer for the 3rd time. I have CD’s left if you’re interested
peonPETA: 150
tforcier: Doug, from all of us…your welcome. Lot of vets fish my tournament. Great support
dork: wowsers you beat mikie to the ball
muskie_nut: hey mike i will email you later
OpMuskie_MWinther: ok…Lot 18 is a cool combo pack of lures: Op Muskie hat and shirt, Stealth Tackle leaders (wire and fluoro), SuperD, Medussa, Bitten Creeper, and double-10 Gerry’s Girl
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peonPETA: 150
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OpMuskie_MWinther: $150 is the bid
dork: who is peta? people who eat tasty animals?
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jkwiegand55684: include a picture of Mike W in Packer gear?
jimj: lol
lt_musky: that ruins the lot…
dork: no include brett farve in vikings gear
larryc: 155
Steve_Worrall: How much we have raised now, M?
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Steve_Worrall: total numbers?
dork: 45k?
jkwiegand55684: M needs more fingers to count that high
lt_musky: do we have a new currency dork?
muskie_nut: Most like got his pants off for that extra digit
OpMuskie_MWinther: north of $11k…which puts us near our target with some leftover from last year…bit to go!
Shep: I got it at $779 tonight
dougj: dou bt it!
Steve_Worrall: sheesh
lt_musky: i bet we could get a stimulus plan from obama
Shep: 7179
dougj: Sounds right!
dork: northern lights 11k is impressive!
OpMuskie_MWinther: so…lot 18 at $150 to peonPETA going once…
AFCHRIS: Shep you gunna make it down to this neck of the woods anytime soon?
dork: i thought shep wanted it at 779?
larryc: pay attention !
jimj: auction off dork.  good money and drunk lol
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musky911: $ 151 malibu rum
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ha! the dollar snipe!
lt_musky: w/e happened to saint we need some challengers
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dork: ssniping is a professional art
OpMuskie_MWinther: $151 one time for musky911…
musky911: oops i guess larry has it at 155
larryc: i had 155 long ago
magnum: larryc bid 155
OpMuskie_MWinther: sorry…$155 to larryc one time…
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dork: larry! larry! larry! larry!
OpMuskie_MWinther: going two times to larryc at $155…
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Shep: No set plans. I’ll do the opener probably on Pewaukee or Oacauchee, and after tha, I have no clue until July where I’ll go.
lt_musky: any more snippers amongst the crowd?
OpMuskie_MWinther: third and final call on this Variety Pack of cool gear. a mega-steal at $155 at this point for larryc…
OpMuskie_MWinther: going…going…and it is…
dork: is treeg the current douggj top bidder?
lt_musky: run forest, run
OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE to larryc for $155
dork: cuz he could always use lot 19 too
AFCHRIS: July=bass fishing
OpMuskie_MWinther: larryc…real name/email?
larryc: Larry Carter [email protected]
lt_musky: Nice larry, that lot has a lil bit of eerythig, you shopuld be set!
musky911: hampster breeder?
Bridgeman: Nice Larry
Steve_Worrall: Nice is right!
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muskie_nut: thats just worng
Mr_Musky: great job Larr!
lt_musky: its all part of the earthlink thing
Rich_W: Well fella’s, I’ve got to get ready to go to work to help pay for my Howie Meyer trip. Hope to see a few of you in Norhtern WI in October.
Steve_Worrall: worng is right
larryc: all for the cause –i’m a WAY OLD vet myself
OpMuskie_MWinther: care to explain the email addy, larry?
lt_musky: giving back to the earth
sorno: see ya Rich
Steve_Worrall: you will Rich
Mr_Musky: lmao  hamp breeding.
OpMuskie_MWinther: ok, up next are two lots that were some of last year’s most popular…
muskie_nut: sworrall thanks for catching that
Deeply_Hooked: ….
larryc: business is purebred hampshire sheep
Steve_Worrall: cool…
AFCHRIS: bahhhhhh!
lt_musky: cool is that lucrative?
dork: bah bah black sheep
larryc: can be
OpMuskie_MWinther: Lot 19) Fall trolling trip with the icon himself, Doug Johnson. he is reducing his guiding, so one of the last chances to get out with a living legend!
VonBS: Thought it said, “Hemp Breeded”.
dork: 200
markr: 250
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OpMuskie_MWinther: i won this trip last year…spending time with Doug is one of biggest learning experiences i’ve ever had in muskie fishing.
larryc: 275
dork: this is like bullying with all you out bidding me
markr: 300
lt_musky: why is everyone leaving, it’s not over until the fat lady sing s!!!
OpMuskie_MWinther: $350
dork: yeah we are  down to 45
dork: balla shot calla big dawg is in the house
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OpMuskie_MWinther: Doug put 45 muskies in his boat in 22 days last fall…including 7 over 50″ long!
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OpMuskie_MWinther: you gonna let me again?  going once to me at $350…
Mr_Musky: that’s impressive!
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trentcarr: 375 worked last time……375
muskie_nut: bring your warm clothes and hang on to a rod
dork: grab your rod we are going fishing
markr: 380
OpMuskie_MWinther: heck, the rod holders hold the rod for ya.
dork: mark r!
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OpMuskie_MWinther: one time to markr at $380…can i get a raise to fish with the legend?
Mr_Musky: the strike in your hand is awesome!
dork: the legend!
trentcarr: 385
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Hatcher: Bid Mr_Musky
muskie_nut: nice keep it going
lt_musky: challenge him to a dull
OpMuskie_MWinther: interesting. going one time to trentcarr at $385…
dork: we are on a roll
muskie_nut: dull?
Mr_Musky: come on hatcher, you have that wedding fund to burn up!
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musky911: duel?
OpMuskie_MWinther: bring your Jakes!
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lt_musky: who wants this more, money talks
lt_musky: dule
Mr_Musky: and grannies!
muskie_nut: better duel
dork: //33
lt_musky: lol
OpMuskie_MWinther: going 2 times to trentcarr at $385
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markr: 390
lt_musky: perhaps an english teacher?
dork: //16
trentcarr: 400
muskie_nut: inglish?
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lt_musky: no ingles?
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lt_musky: no hablo ingles, mis amigos y yo hablamos espanol
OpMuskie_MWinther: crackback bid! going one time to trentcarr at $400
muskie_nut: great time to be on LOTW you can even see bald iggles
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dork: very nice
markr: 425
lt_musky: what if, there are enough bald guys around
trentcarr: 430
muskie_nut: alwats are
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dork: the dule continues
Steve_Worrall: great bidding war…
OpMuskie_MWinther: fire away
AFCHRIS: norm and I saw a guy get off the boat and try to take a pick with a moose last year….one of the smartest things Ive seen someone do!
dork: this is tooo much fun
dork: haha that had to end well for him
muskydeceiver: …
DavidGarner: //2
lt_musky: did the moose get dinner
markr: 444
trentcarr: sob
dork: i seeing triple
trentcarr: nice bid
lt_musky: we got a new winner
AFCHRIS: i was holding a camera waiting for a great you tube video
musky911: you should  make them the triple lucky 7s
OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time to markr at $444
jerkbait: his keyboard stuck
lt_musky: you should have had someone bid to be o video like that, OM just made almost 2k for that
Mr_Musky: hatcher check your PM
musky911: you only have to add 333…
lt_musky: actually 222
OpMuskie_MWinther: going two times to markr at $444 to fish with Mr. Doug Johnson this fall
dork: fught back
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trentcarr: 450
OpMuskie_MWinther: ok…third and final call for Dou…yambam!
Steve_Worrall: HA!
muskie_nut: nicely done
grant: woohoo!
lt_musky: keeping on, keepin on
OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time to trentcarr at $450…
dork: brb gotta take the kids for a swim
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going two times to trentcar at $450…
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OpMuskie_MWinther: hi Joe!
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Steve_Worrall: Joe, hello
markr: Have a good time catch a bigun
OpMuskie_MWinther: third and final call at $450 to trentcarr to fish with Doug Johnson…
lt_musky: made it in time for the last lot!
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OpMuskie_MWinther: in the fall…when the big fish bite…
OpMuskie_MWinther: going…going…and it is…
OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE! trentcarr at $450!
dork: nicely done
VonBS: Great
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lt_musky: catch a monster and you could maybe get your picture on the M1 homepage!
muskie_nut: woo
Steve_Worrall: great job, gents
muskie_nut: woo
Steve_Worrall: gutsy bidding
DavidGarner: good bidding guys
trentcarr: outstanding….!!!!
Mr_Musky: NICE BIDDIN WAR
trentcarr: Gonna be a great trip!
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trentcarr: frank and doug….nothing better than that
trentcarr: and for a GREAT cuase
dork: nxt yr you should charge an entrance fee to see battles like that
musky911: good job team on keeping the snipers down
Steve_Worrall: dream trip
Mr_Musky: Trent you’ll love it, there is no better place on earth!
lt_musky: with the dream team
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trentcarr: was there for OM II….best trip I have had
Deeply_Hooked: ok lets go
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OpMuskie_MWinther: ok, i saved this lot for last just because it was so fun last year and i wanted to give a special note of thanks to Shane West for the gliders. they’ve been one of most popular items.
dork: only 1 lot remains, dunt done dun
WI_Skis: 40
muskie_nut: woohoo shane!!!!!
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bpaasch: 100
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OpMuskie_MWinther: Lot 20) 3 Timberwolf Gliders…
Deeply_Hooked: 105
jkwiegand: 125
bpaasch: 110
OpMuskie_MWinther: 8″ 6″ and 4.5″
bpaasch: 130
Deeply_Hooked: 130
Deeply_Hooked: 135
muskie_nut: 150
WI_Skis: 140
grant: 150
muskiemike: wow
AFCHRIS: hahahh!
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lt_musky: take cover!
grant: 155
musky911: wow
dork: keep the supressive fire going
sorno: you call that popular?
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OpMuskie_MWinther: we’re just over $13k, plus whatever this lot brings in. AWESOME guys.
bpaasch: 160
ShaneW: If it goes over $200 I’ll throw in another custom painted any way you want
sorno: very nice
grant: 170
lt_musky: t=hats nothing compared to ebay
OpMuskie_MWinther: $201
jkwiegand: 205
dork: thats how its done
muskie_nut: 200
AFCHRIS: damn!-
grant: 205
bpaasch: 215
muskie_nut: 220
grant: 225
dork: wow i am seeing hte same bid like 10 times
muskiemike: double wow
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musky911: impressive
muskie_nut: 230
dork: wow 225 you coulda almost stayed at mylies for that
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jimj: ya
WI_Skis: To rich for me
OpMuskie_MWinther: Shane’s baits have that special somethin’ somethin’
dork: getting nutsy
Bridgeman: Great Job Guys, Gotta go to bed.
dork: there is liek 5mins left
Steve_Worrall: later Bridge
OpMuskie_MWinther: first call at $230 to Gerard…
sorno: see ya Scott
lt_musky: pogs, peace  out girl scout
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dork: big MO
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dork: cya mania
bpaasch: 235
Justin: lol…i will have to start making baits in the winter instead me thinks
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dork: bye bridgeman
dork: cyz mysteryman
Steve_Worrall: bump…
Steve_Worrall: Gerard?
OpMuskie_MWinther: there we are…going once to bpaasch at $235
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lt_musky: lol justin, resort or baits?
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dork: mysterrman is back
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dork: ganna miss ya jimi
OpMuskie_MWinther: there MAY be another lot after this…so don’t take off…something cool…
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AFCHRIS: really!
OpMuskie_MWinther: going two times to bpaasch at $235 for Timberwolf gliders.
dork: come back casting something special is waiting
jkwiegand: Mike, once again awesome working the auction. Quite impressive that OM III this summer will bring the 3 year total of 60 Vets to Walsh’s Bay Store Camp for an incredible week… a trip of a life time!
Justin: i’ll have to invent something that is totally new and never done before..should be simple enough..HA!
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lt_musky: talk to musky snax
dork: haha
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OpMuskie_MWinther: okay…going 3 times  bpaasch at $235…
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dork: man down to 45
OpMuskie_MWinther: special extra lot coming up involving Mr. Doug Johnson…
dork: 35
OpMuskie_MWinther: going …. going… Timberwolf gliders are…
Mr_Musky: dork has left the room
OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE to bpaasch at $235!
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muskie_nut: man I love those timberwolve, but cant do it
bpaasch: Brian Paasch I know creative [email protected]
dork: nicelly done
muskie_nut: thanks shanew
musky911: Great job!
lt_musky: Way to finish it strong!
Steve_Worrall: for sure!
dork: theres another vet going to op muskies
ShaneW: Nice job guys!
Mr_Musky: nice job
grant: nice bidding!
OpMuskie_MWinther: HOLD ON!
Steve_Worrall: yes?
nwild: holding
OpMuskie_MWinther: Mr. Tom Reeg is re-donating his overall big bidder trip with Doug Johnson…
Hatcher: Wait theres more?
dork: wait act now and we will include another swifter super cleaner jsut pay s&h
Steve_Worrall: Say what/
Mr_Musky: haha
muskie_nut: say 200
OpMuskie_MWinther: so…one day guided fishing on LotW with Doug Johnson is now up for bid!  thank you Tom Reeg!
AFCHRIS: WHAT!
jkwiegand: wow! Tom Reeg
nwild: too cool
AFCHRIS: what a generous donation!
dork: that is a stand up fellow
WI_Skis: sweet
musky911: Good man!!!
OpMuskie_MWinther: $250
dork: mikie is in the lead
grant: wow, way to go tom!
lt_musky: he just keeps on going , kinda like the energizer bunny
BigMo: $300
Mr_Musky: $255
dork: BIG MO!
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OpMuskie_MWinther: Mike Morse…comes “Big”!
lt_musky: $225 was left in the dust
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lt_musky: 255
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BigMo: gotta find time to get up there…….
bpaasch: Just sent it Shane thanks
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dork: or redonate it
BigMo: this can’t go for $300 gang
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DavidGarner: good night and god bless
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OpMuskie_MWinther: this is for a full day of guided fishing with Doug Johnson. he’s 72 and cutting back on the guiding…last chance to fish wiht him
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OpMuskie_MWinther: going one time to Mike Morse at $300
lt_musky: legends never die!
trentcarr: where is markr?
Steve_Worrall: 72? Youngster
trentcarr: the guy was bidding 444 before?
trentcarr: get him back!
dork: I want markr
OpMuskie_MWinther: going two times to Big Mo at a measley $300…you know you can outbid that!
dork: dig deep baby
trentcarr: i wish i could get another day…tapped out
trentcarr: markr???!!!
musky911: find it lil johhny’s collegeg fund!
BigMo: c’mon guys….I was trying to bid it up!! Happy to take the trip but……really?!
OpMuskie_MWinther: third and final call on the last lot: Doug Johnson trip donated by Doug and then redonated by Tom Reeg…at $300 to Mike Morse…theft i say!
dork: well thanks ofm for hosting such a great chat for such a great casue but its bedtime for dork and goodluck fishing vets!
OpMuskie_MWinther: it’s going…
OpMuskie_MWinther: last shot…
lt_musky: //43
Mr_Musky: thanks dork good nite
Steve_Worrall: good job keeping this going, dork!
OpMuskie_MWinther: Big Mo is criminal…
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OpMuskie_MWinther: and it is…
Hatcher: good night dork
trentcarr: wow
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dork: i cant the suspense is building
BigMo: WOW is right?!
lt_musky: dork throw a bid out before bed?
Clark_Bar: Great job guys
OpMuskie_MWinther: GONE! $300 to Mike Morse! thank you, and thank you Tom Reeg!
Mr_Musky: come on dork bid bid bid
Steve_Worrall: cool
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OpMuskie_MWinther: Big Mo: email?
lt_musky: You should feel quilty, but nicely done!
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BigMo: Thanks, Tom….and Thanks Doug!!!!!!
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tforcier: i can’t open my pm
AFCHRIS: Funs times-! Thanks again all, good night
muskiemike: Thanks to OFM, and OM, great cause, great people ….
sorno: Well done gents
Mr_Musky: Very nice of you Tom!
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BigMo: [email protected]
grant: good night, fellas