Outing Schedule - 2023
The outings below are part of our MHOTY (Muskie Hunter of the Year) contest.
* If you are looking for a boat partner for any outing, please contact any board member or email the BLC at brainerdmuskies@gmail.com and we will add your information below to help you find someone to fish with.
The outings below are part of our MHOTY (Muskie Hunter of the Year) contest.
* If you are looking for a boat partner for any outing, please contact any board member or email the BLC at brainerdmuskies@gmail.com and we will add your information below to help you find someone to fish with.
June 18 (Sunday) Lobster Lake (Alternate lake option: Cedar) - 7 am to 3 pm
Results: No fish caught
June 20 (Tuesday) Lake Shamineau - 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Results: No fish caught
July 15 (Saturday) Virtual Outing - Any Minnesota muskie water; Sponsor's Outing - Fish must be caught on a sponsor's lure to count in this one! - DETAILS & REQUIREMENTS HERE - 7 am to 3 pm
Results: Members fished 6 different waters for our virtual outing and many fish were seen. Unfortunately, no fish were caught.
August 1 (Tuesday) Lake Alexander - Top Water Challunge - Fish must be caught on a topwater to count! - 5 pm to 9 pm
Results: Outing canceled due to high water temps
August 13 (Sunday) Woman Lake - 7 am to 3 pm
Results: Clint Rix boated a 33.5" muskie to take the lead in the 2023 MHOTY standings
September 16 (Saturday) Leech Lake - 8 am to 4 pm
Details: We are combining this outing with the Memorial Tournament this year and launching from the Erickson's Landing/Kabekona access. Meeting up afterwards at the access, for raffles, potluck and cash payouts for the top 3 places. No cost to fish the tournament but you MUST be a member.
Results:
October 14 (Saturday) Lake Alexander - 8 am to 3 pm
Results:
October 28 (Saturday) Roosevelt Lake - 8 am to 3 pm
Results:
Results: No fish caught
June 20 (Tuesday) Lake Shamineau - 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Results: No fish caught
July 15 (Saturday) Virtual Outing - Any Minnesota muskie water; Sponsor's Outing - Fish must be caught on a sponsor's lure to count in this one! - DETAILS & REQUIREMENTS HERE - 7 am to 3 pm
Results: Members fished 6 different waters for our virtual outing and many fish were seen. Unfortunately, no fish were caught.
August 1 (Tuesday) Lake Alexander - Top Water Challunge - Fish must be caught on a topwater to count! - 5 pm to 9 pm
Results: Outing canceled due to high water temps
August 13 (Sunday) Woman Lake - 7 am to 3 pm
Results: Clint Rix boated a 33.5" muskie to take the lead in the 2023 MHOTY standings
September 16 (Saturday) Leech Lake - 8 am to 4 pm
Details: We are combining this outing with the Memorial Tournament this year and launching from the Erickson's Landing/Kabekona access. Meeting up afterwards at the access, for raffles, potluck and cash payouts for the top 3 places. No cost to fish the tournament but you MUST be a member.
Results:
October 14 (Saturday) Lake Alexander - 8 am to 3 pm
Results:
October 28 (Saturday) Roosevelt Lake - 8 am to 3 pm
Results:
2023 MHOTY Standings (as of August 31)
Angler - Points
Clint Rix - 9
Will Walkoviak - 4
Levi Stifter - 4
Finley Stifter - 4
Jay Young - 3
Jody Young - 3
Nathan Stifter - 3
Gary Mattson - 2
Scott Benson - 2
Nolan Stifter - 1
Nick Justin - 1
Ron Fenske - 1
Mike King - 1
Joe Davis - 1
Roger Mandt - 1
Andy Steffen - 1
Kase Steffen - 1
Brett Sande - 1
Cheryl Sande - 1
Jordan Moss - 1
Noah Moss - 1
Anthony Kramer - 1
Lydia Kramer - 1
Todd Lorenz - 1
Angler - Points
Clint Rix - 9
Will Walkoviak - 4
Levi Stifter - 4
Finley Stifter - 4
Jay Young - 3
Jody Young - 3
Nathan Stifter - 3
Gary Mattson - 2
Scott Benson - 2
Nolan Stifter - 1
Nick Justin - 1
Ron Fenske - 1
Mike King - 1
Joe Davis - 1
Roger Mandt - 1
Andy Steffen - 1
Kase Steffen - 1
Brett Sande - 1
Cheryl Sande - 1
Jordan Moss - 1
Noah Moss - 1
Anthony Kramer - 1
Lydia Kramer - 1
Todd Lorenz - 1
MHOTY Rules/Scoring System
* Fish the entire time or just part of the day. No entry fee. Need not be a member to fish. But ONLY members can accumulate points.
* Attendance - 1 point
* Fish caught - Points earned will be the same as the release standings. A 30" fish will receive 4 points with 1 additional point for each additional inch. (i.e. - a 40" fish will receive 14 points)
* Net man. If you net a fish caught during the outing, you will receive 1 point.
* Text or call our outing director (Jay Young) at 218-821-9964 to receive your attendance point and to report any fish caught.
* The winner of any individual outing will receive a $20 Musky Tackle Online gift card. The year end MHOTY will receive a $50 Musky Tackle Online gift card and a traveling trophy filled with your favorite beverage.
* Attendance - 1 point
* Fish caught - Points earned will be the same as the release standings. A 30" fish will receive 4 points with 1 additional point for each additional inch. (i.e. - a 40" fish will receive 14 points)
* Net man. If you net a fish caught during the outing, you will receive 1 point.
* Text or call our outing director (Jay Young) at 218-821-9964 to receive your attendance point and to report any fish caught.
* The winner of any individual outing will receive a $20 Musky Tackle Online gift card. The year end MHOTY will receive a $50 Musky Tackle Online gift card and a traveling trophy filled with your favorite beverage.
Do you want to win a free replica?
**UPDATED in 2021**
2023 BLC Replica Eligibility and Rules
1. Must be a current member in good standing at the time of catch
2. Attend at least four (4) monthly meetings per calendar year
3. Attend at least one (1) Muskie Hunter of the Year outing
4. **REVISED** Must submit a clear photo of the muskie's length on a bump board
Receipt of the photo is your entry into replica eligibility
Submit your photo to Release Chairman Nathan French at french.nathan22@gmail.com
5. Fill out and turn in a MI Release form to the Release Chairman within thirty (30) days of catch
Rules and Info:
1. The replica will be awarded to the winner with the largest (by length) release as per Replica Eligibility.
2. In case of a tie - the muskie that was caught first (by date and time) will be awarded the winner.
3. Winner of the replica will be ineligible for future BLC awarded replicas.
2023 BLC Replica Eligibility and Rules
1. Must be a current member in good standing at the time of catch
2. Attend at least four (4) monthly meetings per calendar year
3. Attend at least one (1) Muskie Hunter of the Year outing
4. **REVISED** Must submit a clear photo of the muskie's length on a bump board
Receipt of the photo is your entry into replica eligibility
Submit your photo to Release Chairman Nathan French at french.nathan22@gmail.com
5. Fill out and turn in a MI Release form to the Release Chairman within thirty (30) days of catch
Rules and Info:
1. The replica will be awarded to the winner with the largest (by length) release as per Replica Eligibility.
2. In case of a tie - the muskie that was caught first (by date and time) will be awarded the winner.
3. Winner of the replica will be ineligible for future BLC awarded replicas.
2022 RESULTS
2022 BLC Muskie Hunter of the Year
Congrats to Will Walkoviak on winning the 2022 BLC Muskie Hunter of the Year honors! Will caught the largest fish during our outings this year during our second outing of the year on Lake Alexander. This helped him secure top honors in a tight race that was still up for grabs to the very end. Congrats to all that were able to catch fish and thank you to all that participated in our 2022 outings. We will be doing it again in 2023 and we hope that you'll join us at one or all of them!
Congrats to Will Walkoviak on winning the 2022 BLC Muskie Hunter of the Year honors! Will caught the largest fish during our outings this year during our second outing of the year on Lake Alexander. This helped him secure top honors in a tight race that was still up for grabs to the very end. Congrats to all that were able to catch fish and thank you to all that participated in our 2022 outings. We will be doing it again in 2023 and we hope that you'll join us at one or all of them!
June 25 (Saturday) Lake Plantagenet 7am to 2pm
Results: No fish caught
June 28 (Tuesday) Lake Alexander 5pm to 9:30pm - Sponsor's Outing - Fish must be caught on a sponsor's lure to count in this one!
Results: Will Walkoviak won this outing with a 49.5" fish
July 16 (Saturday) Lake Miltona 7am to 2pm (Alternate lake option: Shamineau)
Results: Levi Stifter caught a 42.5" on Shamineau and Jody Young caught a 42.5" on Miltona. Levi wins this outing by way of the tie breaker (his fish was caught first).
August 14 (Sunday) Wabedo/Little Boy 7 am to 2pm (Alternate lake option: Cedar)
Results: No fish caught
September 6 (Tuesday) Lake Shamineau 5pm to 9pm
Results: Jordan Moss won this outing with a 46" fish
September 17 (Saturday) Leech Lake 7am to 3pm
Results: No fish caught
October 22 (Saturday) Rice Lake/Upper Mississippi 9am to 3pm
Results: No fish caught
October 29 (Saturday) Roosevelt Lake 9am to 3 pm
Results: No fish caught
Results: No fish caught
June 28 (Tuesday) Lake Alexander 5pm to 9:30pm - Sponsor's Outing - Fish must be caught on a sponsor's lure to count in this one!
Results: Will Walkoviak won this outing with a 49.5" fish
July 16 (Saturday) Lake Miltona 7am to 2pm (Alternate lake option: Shamineau)
Results: Levi Stifter caught a 42.5" on Shamineau and Jody Young caught a 42.5" on Miltona. Levi wins this outing by way of the tie breaker (his fish was caught first).
August 14 (Sunday) Wabedo/Little Boy 7 am to 2pm (Alternate lake option: Cedar)
Results: No fish caught
September 6 (Tuesday) Lake Shamineau 5pm to 9pm
Results: Jordan Moss won this outing with a 46" fish
September 17 (Saturday) Leech Lake 7am to 3pm
Results: No fish caught
October 22 (Saturday) Rice Lake/Upper Mississippi 9am to 3pm
Results: No fish caught
October 29 (Saturday) Roosevelt Lake 9am to 3 pm
Results: No fish caught
2022 MHOTY Final Standings
Angler - Points
Will Walkoviak - 28
Jordan Moss - 25
Jody Young - 21
Levi Stifter - 21
Jay Young - 8
Wes Wickham - 5
Nathan Wickham - 4
Kevin Gohman - 4
Jadyn Gohman - 4
Finley Stifter - 4
Brett Sande - 3
Cheryl Sande - 3
Noah Moss - 3
Jason Jones - 3
Jen Sikorski - 2
Bailey - 2
Andy Steffen - 2
Bill Johnson - 2
Kayla Johnson - 2
Scott Benson - 2
Roger Mandt - 2
Adam Vogt - 2
Charity Mannie - 2
Gary Mattson - 2
Wynn Cornelius - 2
Ron Sanders - 1
Jason Borg - 1
Alexis - 1
Austin - 1
Kase Steffen - 1
Greg Peterson - 1
Todd - 1
Gary - 1
Harlan Fierstine - 1
Terry Fierstine - 1
Ron Fenske - 1
Dan Meixner - 1
Mark Meixner - 1
Nick Justin - 1
Clint Rix - 1
Joe Davis - 1
Nate Reilley - 1
Jenn Stifter - 1
Maggie Moss - 1
Angler - Points
Will Walkoviak - 28
Jordan Moss - 25
Jody Young - 21
Levi Stifter - 21
Jay Young - 8
Wes Wickham - 5
Nathan Wickham - 4
Kevin Gohman - 4
Jadyn Gohman - 4
Finley Stifter - 4
Brett Sande - 3
Cheryl Sande - 3
Noah Moss - 3
Jason Jones - 3
Jen Sikorski - 2
Bailey - 2
Andy Steffen - 2
Bill Johnson - 2
Kayla Johnson - 2
Scott Benson - 2
Roger Mandt - 2
Adam Vogt - 2
Charity Mannie - 2
Gary Mattson - 2
Wynn Cornelius - 2
Ron Sanders - 1
Jason Borg - 1
Alexis - 1
Austin - 1
Kase Steffen - 1
Greg Peterson - 1
Todd - 1
Gary - 1
Harlan Fierstine - 1
Terry Fierstine - 1
Ron Fenske - 1
Dan Meixner - 1
Mark Meixner - 1
Nick Justin - 1
Clint Rix - 1
Joe Davis - 1
Nate Reilley - 1
Jenn Stifter - 1
Maggie Moss - 1