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SALMONA-RAMA 2017

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$25,000

Grand Prize

$130+ Other Prizes, Cash Raffles & More!

JULY 15TH - 23RD, 2017 >> 2017 Rules: See pages 3-5 >> Catching the Big One (Cover story): See page 8 >> Prize Listing: See page 13 >> Weigh-In Station Map: See page 17 >> Special Events & Entertainment: See page 21

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A Letter From the 2017 Chairman

Salmon Unlimited of Wisconsin will host the 2017 Salmon-A-Rama (SAR) Fishing Tournament July 15-23. This year’s event includes nine days of entertainment for the whole family. Salmon-A-Rama is a tournament open to all anglers fishing on Lake Michigan. The Grand Prize is $25,000 cash for the largest fish caught and an additional $70,000 in cash and prizes in several categories. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Lake Michigan Fishery for future generations to enjoy. In 2016, just under 4,000 contestants registered, making SAR one of the largest freshwater salmon and trout tournaments in the world! The tournament covers all of Lake Michigan, with 13 weigh-in ports spanning the western and eastern coasts of Lake Michigan for all anglers to weigh in their catches. (See page 17 for the Weigh In Station map) This year the event will be headquartered at Pershing Park in Racine, WI, and will kick off Friday, July 14th with the second annual Smelt Fry and an evening of live entertainment. The nine day tournament will host a variety of entertainment for all ages, from comedy acts to Rock-n-Roll bands.

See the complete list of events on page 21. Be sure to check the Salmon-A-Rama website for updates and details: salmon-a-rama.com. Also, please share our Facebook page with your fishing buddies for up-to-date Salmon-A-Rama news.

This event would not be possible without the hard work, time, dedication, and talents of the Salmon-A-Rama Committee who have volunteered countless hours away from their families to ensure a successful event. We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors who have donated some amazing prizes to be raffled on the final day of the tournament. Bring the whole family out for the celebration! There will be activities for every age, including famous SAR Raffle. This one-of-akind raffle includes tens of thousands of dollars worth of prizes, and is open to all participants who purchase a Salmon-A-Rama ticket. Give-a-ways will include the Large Raffle, Contest Awards, a Large Cash Raffle, and the Peanut Raffle for the Grand Prize— a G3 boat with a Yamaha outboard motor and trailer, sponsored by JNT’s Marine. For details, see page 21, or visit salmon-a-rama.com.

Salmon-A-Rama is an opportunity to spend time with family and friends on the lake and on shore, creating memories that will last forever, and fishing in one of the world’s largest freshwater Salmon tournaments could result in a $25,000 payday. Good luck to all!

Jim LaFortune CHAIRMAN, SALMON-A-RAMA

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SALMON-A-RAMA 2017 RULES GENERAL RULES 2017 1. Salmon-A-Rama has Shore, Boat, Kayak and Youth Divisions.

2. All fish must be caught by hook and line, by an individual possessing a valid Salmon-A-Rama ticket for the Division to be entered, at the time that the fish is caught. All fish must be caught between 12:01 AM CST on July 15, 2017 and 11:00 AM CST on July 23, 2017. No fishing species eligible fish (trout, salmon or perch) is allowed by any participant 3 hours prior to the official start of the contest.

3. All Salmon-A-Rama tickets purchased after 12:00 AM on Saturday, July 15 must be purchased on the Salmon-A Rama weigh-in ports or on-line. Tickets sold after 12:00 AM on Saturday, July 15, 2017 shall include a $5.00 late registration fee for all Divisions. In addition, such tickets will be stamped with the time and date of purchase. NO FISH will be eligible for registration on the ticket within 24 hours of the time indicated on the ticket.

4. Salmon-A-Rama contestants must comply with State, Federal and Local, and other pertinent fishing and boating laws and regulations.

a. Any contestant issued a citation for violation of any fishing or boating laws during the tournament will have their violation reviewed by the tournament committee and based on their decision could be disqualified. No refunds will be made.

5. All fish entered must be caught in the waters of Lake Michigan or its tributaries up to the first bridge crossing the tributary. There are no city or state boundaries.

6. All fish must be registered at a designated Salmon-A-Rama weigh-in station. Refer to Salmon-A-Rama website for up to date locations and weigh-in times).

a. All fish will be weighed on certified scales by tournament officials or by tournament authorized personnel.

b. Designated remote weigh-in sites will only weigh fish from July 15 through July 23. On July 23, Remote ports are only open to 10:00 AM CST and Tournament Headquarters will be open until 11:00 AM.

c. The hours the Tournament Headquarters (Racine) which will be open only during the following times: July 15 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:00 - 10:00 PM July 16 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 3:00 - 10:00 PM July 17-21 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM July 22 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM July 23 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (contest ending time)

d. The hours of all weigh-in sites will be posted on the Salmon-A-Rama website.

7. In case of a tie by weight, the first fish registered will be awarded the prize.

8. At the discretion of the tournament officials, the three largest fish in each division and category may be displayed during the week of the contest and must be available for this purpose. Division leading fish from remote weigh-in ports will be kept by the remote sites.

9. The contestant upon purchasing a Salmon-A-Rama ticket agrees to the following:

a. To abide by all the rules established by the Salmon A-Rama committee.

b. Salmon Unlimited of Wisconsin is not responsible for any injuries, damages or theft. Each person fishes the derby at their own risk and shall hold nobody but themselves liable for personal injuries or property damage.

c. To take a polygraph test at the discretion of the tournament officials.

10. Any person wishing to protest any fish or fisherman registered in any division for a violation of any contest rule or unsportsmanlike conduct, must submit the protest in person and in writing plus $500 in cash only protest fee to a Tournament Official at an Official Weigh in Station. The protest must state the rule violated and facts known to the protester. All protests must be submitted either within 24 hours of the time the protested fish was registered or by 12:00 PM on the last day, whichever is earlier. Tournament Officials will review all protests. If the protest is valid, the protest fee will be refunded to the protester.

11 The overall Grand Prize fish must be saved at the respective weigh-in station and brought to Tournament Headquarters for display at the Salmon-A-Rama award ceremony on July 23 at the discretion of the tournament committee.

12. Daily prizes may be awarded for the largest fish by weight in each category on a daily basis.

13. All eligible fish must be kept fresh (never frozen) and weighed in within 24 hrs of being caught.

14. Anglers are allowed to weigh only 5 salmon or trout (2 lake trout) per day regardless of the state(s) they are fishing in.

Anglers are only allowed to weigh 5 perch per day regardless of the state they are fishing in.

15. The $25,000 grand prize will be awarded to the largest fish registered from either the Shore or Boat Division.

16. All anglers that enter a fish must be able to provide a witness to their catch. In the event that a witness is not present, the angler will be subject to a polygraph test.

Boat Division: 1. Boat Division participants are eligible to be on the top ten leader board more than once for each eligible species.

2. The following species are eligible in the Boat Division: Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow (Steelhead) Trout.

3. Everyone on a boat age of 6 and over must be registered in Salmon-A-Rama.

Boat Division Master Angler Award: 1 Anglers must legally catch all Boat Division eligible fish species to be qualified (Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon).

2. If no one angler catches all of the eligible species, the Boat Master Angler Award will not be awarded.

3. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 places for anglers that catch the largest total accumulated weight of the 5 eligible Boat Division species over the duration of the tournament.

4. In case of a tie, the angler that weighs in first will be awarded the prize. Shore Division

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SALMON-A-RAMA 2017 RULES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Shore Division: 1. Shore Division participants are eligible to be on the top five leader board more than once for each eligible species.

2. Shore Division anglers must access the shore fishing location by foot. Boats, Kayaks or any flotation device cannot be used to access Shore fishing areas or restricted areas.

3. The shore division grand prize will be $1000 and will be awarded to the largest fish overall caught.

4. Shore Division participants are only eligible to be on the Shore Division leader board more than once.

5. There are no individual fish categories in the Shore Division, prizes will be awarded to the top 5 heaviest fish caught in this division.

6. The Shore Division participants are eligible to win $25,000 grand prize.

7. If a person possesses both a Shore AND a Boat registration and catches fish in accordance with the rules of the Shore division, that fish may be entered in either the Shore or the Boat Division, but not both. The participant must declare which division the fish is being entered in at the time the fish is registered and prior to it being weighed. The declaration cannot be changed once the fish is weighed-in.

Shore Division Master Angler Award: 1. Anglers must legally catch all Shore Division eligible fish species to be qualified (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon).

2. If no one angler catches all of the eligible species, the Shore Division Master Angler Award will not be awarded.

3. The first place prize will be awarded to the angler that catches the largest total accumulated weight of the 4 eligible Shore Division species over the duration of the tournament.

4. In case of a tie, the angler that weighs in first will be awarded the prize.

InSinkErator® Youth Division: 1. Youth Division entrants are NOT ELIGIBLE for the $25,000 grand prize.

2. Youths possessing a Youth ticket can only enter a fish in the Youth Division unless they possess a Boat or Shore division ticket. In this case, the participant is only eligible to enter the fish into one division and must choose which division to enter the fish into prior to weighing the fish.

3. Youth division is open for all children ages 6 through 15.

4. No fish species categories exist. The overall largest fish from either Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow (Steelhead) Trout are eligible to be registered into the Youth Division.

5. Prizes will be awarded to the top 20 eligible fish caught in the Youth Division.

6. Youth Division anglers are only eligible to be on the leader board once. If a Youth Division angler registers a fish that weighs more than the Youth’s previous entry, the larger fish will be added to the leader board and the smaller fish will be removed from the leader board. This does not apply to daily prizes.

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7. Youths possessing a Youth Division ticket can fish on Shore or on a Boat.

8. Participants in the Youth Division can purchase a Boat and/or Shore Division tickets.

Youth Division JR SLAM: 1.

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The Youth with the 5 heaviest fish entered within the Youth Division, regardless of species, will be the Youth Division Jr SLAM winner.

If the fish is weighed under the Shore or Boat Division, rather than the Youth ticket, the fish will not qualify for the Jr. SLAM. Only 2 lake trout are allowed to count in the total.

Youth Master Angler: 1. Anglers must legally catch all Boat Division eligible fish species to be qualified (Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon) 2. If no one angler catches all of the eligible species, the Youth Master Angler Award will not be awarded.

3. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 places for anglers that catch the largest total accumulated weight of the 5 eligible Boat Division species over the duration of the tournament.

4. In case of a tie, the angler that weighs in first will be awarded the prize.

Top Ten Tournament:

1. $75 per boat entry 2. Held during the entire 9 day tournament.

3. Refer to Top Ten rules for more information.

Kayak Division: 1. The Kayak Division participants ARE NOT eligible to win $25,000 grand prize.

2. The Kayak division is open to all participants, at least 12 years old, possessing a Kayak Division ticket.

3. The following species are eligible in the Kayak Division: Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow (Steelhead) Trout.

4. A Kayak division angler is only eligible to be on the leader board once. If a Kayak division angler registers a fish that weighs more than the angler’s previous entry in that given category, the larger fish will be added to the leader board and the smaller fish will be removed from the leader board. This does not apply to daily prizes.

5. This division is only open to kayaks, paddle boards, canoes or any other manually propelled vessels (hereby referred to as “kayak”). The interpretation of a kayak is up to the discretion of Salmon-A-Rama officials.

6. All fishing must be done from a kayak in the water.

7. No electric or combustion motors or sails are allowed on the kayak.

8. No assistance can be made from a motorized vessel except in the case of an emergency.

9. A participating kayak angler must comply with all Salmon A-Rama general rules.

SALMON-A-RAMA 2017 RULE 10. Prizes will be awarded to the 5 largest fish caught in the kayak division. All fish species listed in the general Salmon A-Rama rules are eligible.

11. A kayak angler possessing only a Kayak Division ticket may only enter fish in the Kayak Division contest.

12. A kayak angler possessing only a Boat Division ticket may only enter fish in the Boat Division.

13. A kayak angler possessing both a Boat Division AND a Kayak Division ticket may enter his/her fish in either the Kayak or Boat Division, not both. The angler must decide which division to enter the fish into prior to weighing in the fish.

Perch Division: 1.

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All participants possessing a Salmon-A-Rama ticket are eligible for the Perch Division.

The Perch Division will be based on the total length (in millimeters) of up to 5 fish. Only 5 fish can be weighed per day. The score is based on the best accumulative length of 5 fish throughout the tournament.

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 places in the Perch Division ($250, $200, $150)

Awarding of Prizes: 1. Prize list will be available on the Salmon-A-Rama (SAR) website. Contest prize list is subject to revision as late prizes may be contributed and may be slotted according to policy as set by the SAR Committee to enhance the prize list.

2. Prize ceremonies will be held on July 23, starting at approximately 1 PM on the SAR grounds.

3. All prize money will be mailed to each winner within 30 days of the end of the tournament.

4. The official daily standings will be determined at the end of each day. The SAR Web site (www.salmon-a-rama.com) has the official standings.

5. Every SAR participant will be eligible for the Super Raffle which will be held immediately following the Prize Ceremony at 1 PM on the closing Sunday. To be eligible for the SAR Super Raffle, all SAR participants must pick up their raffle tickets on July 23 at the SAR grounds before 1 PM. See www.salmon-a-rama.com for more details.

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COVER STORY

FISH ANYWHERE ON

LAKE MICHIGAN

SALMONA-RAMA

Catching the BIG ONE!

NEW LOCATION

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Don’t get caught with a winning fish but no ticket!

2017

BY ERIC HOFFMAN, 2017 GRAND PRIZE WINNER

Fishing has always been a part of my life, ever since I was a little boy. Feeling blessed growing up on the shores of Lake Michigan, I could just walk out my back door and step out on to my favorite flat rock on the small, man-made jetty that helped protect our shoreline and cast for Trout and Salmon whenever I felt the conditions were favorable.

This is where I developed my love of this Lake!

Racine being my hometown, everyone knew about Salmon-A-Rama. My friends and I would hang out at the festival every year, we had many a great times enjoying the entertainment, beer, and of course the famous Optimists Cheese Fries, that I wish would come back. But my favorite place at the festival was to check out the “Big Cooler.” I would gaze through the glass at the current leader and just try to imagine what it must have been like to land such a behemoth, and think about the excitement that must have been rushing through every vein in their body, not knowing that someday, I would be on the other end of the line of the winning fish!

ERIC, PICTURED WITH HIS FRIEND, BOB WEIDMAN, AND HIS PRIZE CHECK

Though I have fished my whole life I had never entered the contest before. It wasn’t until a family friend, Bob Weidman, of Racine offered to take me fishing on his boat the “Lula Mae III.” 8

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$25,000 Grand Prize

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>> 2017 Rules: See pages 3-5 >> Catching the Big One (Cove >> Prize Listing: See page 13 r story): See page 8 >> Weigh-In Station Map: See page 17 >> Special Events & Entertainme nt: See page 21

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That day on the lake was picture perfect, he and his son Matt helped me learn some of the basics, as I didn’t have much experience with this type of fishing. By the end of the day we had our limit.

After a couple times going out and getting our limits, Bob asked me if I would be interested in entering the contest with him and his crew, I didn’t hesitate, and told him I would be honored to. This set the stage for what would become the most memorable time of my Life!

Being the “New Guy” on Bob’s boat, did have its advantages, it seems I had many more opportunities to catch more fish, as some of the old timers found it more entertaining to watch me real in fish from 300 yards out, that can be a real workout on the arms, but I loved every minute of it!

I did learn that fishing on a boat is a lot different from fishing from shore, it actually takes team work on a boat, you might compare it to an auto racing pit crew, where every man on the boat has job to do when trying to land a big fish. It’s definitely not a one man show!

There is nothing better than fishing with a group of guys, where the atmosphere is light hearted,

and jokes and one liners help break up the time between hookups, and the feeling of comradery and team work make it something that I’m going to look forward to every year for the rest of my life!

Special Thanks to the crew; Bob Weidman (Captain), Matt Weidman (1st Mate), Andy Tschumpet, and Joe Miller. I could not have landed that winning fish without them! It goes to show that even if you do not have the experience, or have never entered the contest before, you could possibly end up a Winner!

I want to graciously thank Salmon-A-Rama for hosting such an awesome contest, and all the Sponsors that contributed toward making this a world class event!

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FOR FISH CAUGHT ON SPIN-N-GLO, FISH FLASH AND MAG LIP

BY JIM LAFORTUNE Yakima Bait® is a major sponsor for the 2017 SalmonA-Rama fishing tournament. Anglers who fish the Great Lakes depend on their favorite lures to successfully catch fish. This has made Yakima Bait a popular name among amateurs and professional fishers alike. In addition to Mag Lip®, Spin-N-Glo® and Fish Flash® the company makes FlatFish®, Lil Corky® egg imitation bait floater, and Rooster Tail®. This year, four (4) lucky winners will earn extra cash if their winning fish is caught on Mag Lip, SpinN-Glo, Fish Flash or combination of Fish Flash with these top producing lures.

$1,000 “Yakima Bait Rewards Program” will pay $250 for largest tournament fish caught while using a Big Al’s Fish Flash, $250 for largest fish caught on Mag Lip, $250 for largest fish caught on Spin N Glo, $250 for largest fish caught while trolling Fish Flash in combination with Mag Lip or Spin N Glo. (Cash prizes awarded separately – same winner cannot win more than once; fishing success photo with product shown required to win.)

Big Al’s FISH FLASH: The Big Al’s Fish Flash is designed to produce horizontal, strobe-like flashes of light that draw fish in as it’s pulled through the water column and does so without the drag associated with other flasher/fish attractor styles. The unique shape of the Fish Flash means you can rig it in-line ahead of lures or bait, snap it directly to your divers, and its no-drag feature make it ideal for use in combination with wire-line or lead-core trolling. This flasher style is

most commonly used in combination with live bait, spoons or plugs. I found success rigging my lures 36-to-48 inches behind my Fish Flash. Try this proven combination and you could be taking home cash this year.

Mag Lip: The Mag Lip is a high-action, extra-deep-diving diving plug that produces a unique “skip-beat” action that teases fish into striking as it randomly darts to the side while being trolled. It’s available in five (5) sizes with 4.0 (4 inch) being the newest member of the Mag Lip family.

While the Mag Lip will work when trolled on a flat line, many anglers (including me) have reported success when trolling the Mag Lip plug in combination with planer boards.

Enter to Win: An equal number of Spin-N-Glo and Mag Lip lures will be distributed free, on a first come/first serve basis, to anglers signing up for the 2017 Salmon-A-Rama tournament, so buy your tickets early to receive free product. In addition, Fish Flash, Spin-N-Glo and Mag Lip are available for sale at your local tackle dealer, so get your favorite colors early.

To be eligible to win cash from Salmon-A-Rama/Yakima Bait your fish must be caught using Fish Flash, Spin-NGlo, Mag Lip, or combination of Fish Flash with these lures. Those who weigh-in a fish caught on Fish Flash, Mag Lip or Spin-N-Glo will receive a free hat (while supplies last) at each weigh in station.

GOOD LUCK!

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Fish must be caught on Fish Flash, Spin-N-Glo, Mag Lip, or combination of Fish Flash with said lures. (Big Al’s Fish Flash, Spin-N-Glo, and/or Mag Lip must be attached to the line the fish is caught on when photographed.)

Fish must be declared as eligible Fish Flash, Spin-N-Glo, Mag Lip fish at weigh-in time.

A photo of the fish still attached to the line with qualifying lure/flasher visible must be submitted within 24 hours of being weighed in.

(No exceptions) Photo to be submitted by e-mail to chairman@salmon-a-rama.com and must be received by 11:00 A.M. July 23rd in order to win.

Photo’s will become property of “Yakima Bait Rewards Program” contest committee. To be used for advertisement purposes.

Angler who catches the fish must have purchased a 2017 Salmon-A-Rama ticket to qualify.

Winner’s will be declared at awards ceremony.

Winner’s are subject to polygraph test at discretion of the Salmon-A-Rama Committee.

Salmon-A-Rama committee will have the final say on all winners, at there discretion.

Rules are subject to change at the discretion of the Salmon-A-Rama rules committee.

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for each Coho, Rainbow, Chinook, and Brown Trout (No Lake Trout) (Based on 250 participants) $1,000 Grand Prize 4th: $125 1st: $500 2nd: $400 5th: $100 $ 3rd: 250

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It’s no secret that Lake Trout have become the most numerous fish in Lake Michigan and you’re not going to consistently win tournaments without spending a majority of your tournament and pre-tournament days targeting them.

Although Lake Trout can position themselves throughout the water column; (for example, in mid-level temperature layers where the bait and other sport fish are found) they spend a large portion of their time on or near the bottom of the lake. The tendency for Lake Trout hug the bottom is especially true during the middle of the day when the sun is bright.

Thinking your gear represent an easy meal, Lake Trout will quickly investigate flashers and lures trolled near bottom.

In addition, these fish will positively respond to the stirring up of bottom sediments. It seems the more you can stir up the bottom by occasionally dragging (it’s really more

like skipping) your lures and/or occasionally bouncing your down-rigger ball on bottom the more Lake Trout you will catch.

Some avid trollers targeting Lake Trout will extend a short length (18-to-24 inches) of chain or wire below their down-rigger ball to help draw these bottom-hugging fish into their gear. The reason for adding a short length of chain, such that it will scratch bottom occasionally while trolling, is that it will accomplish the goal of stirring up bottom sediment without jeopardizing the loss of your down-rigger weight. Keep in mind the technique of stirring up bottom sediment is best used when trolling over flat bottoms and not where bottom structure makes doing so difficult or impossible.

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Captain Chucks Great Outdoors

203 Dodge Street Kewaunee, WI 54216 (920) 388-2326

5770 US-10 Ludington, MI 49431 (231) 843-4458

Fat Boys Bait Manitowoc an & Tackle, LLC 43 ON

228 N Franklin Street Port Washington, WI 53074 (262) 536-4374

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Ludington

The Warf

733 Riverfront Drive Shebygan, WI 53081 (920) 458-4406

The Bait Box

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3781 Hwy KW Port Washington, WI 53074 (262) 284-9355

Port Washington Remote Weigh-In McKinley Marina

Mequon

13664 Cleveland Street Nunica, MI 494486 (616) 935-6985

Lake Michigan

Glendale

1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53202

Big Lake Outfitters

Milwaukee

640 Water Street Saugatuck, MI 49453 (269) 857-4762

Oak Creek Salmon-A-Rama Tournament HQ 2 Christopher Columbus Causeway Racine, WI 53403

Racine

1038 90 Sheridan Road Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096 (224) 789-7627

Holland H Saugatuck

41 4

Kenosha

Tackle Haven

Winthrop Harbor Lake Michigan Angler

Muskegon Muske

741 Riverview Drive Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 281-1951

Waukegan

196

Libertyville

94

Arlington Heights Schaumburg

Benton Harbor

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2017 SALMON-A-RAMA WEIGH-IN STATIONS

Algoma

Green Bay

Chicago Michigan City

Cicero Oak Lawn

57 55

90

Gary

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Slez’s Bait Shop 2245 Randolph Street Lake Station, Indiana 46405 (219) 963-9204

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Premium Meats Seafood • Deli Full Service Catering Freezer Orders Wholesale & Retail

We’ll help make you the best cook in town!

6900 HWY 31, RACINE

262-639-5828 BROSSMANSMEATS.COM

David Weber Agency 2211 Lathrop Avenue Racine, Wisconsin 53405 Tel 262.290.4300 Fax 262.800.9048

We value the opportunity to earn your business.

Learners.

Growers.

Achievers.

Members.

For the teacher in you.

262.886.5900 | ecu.com

Heated, Cold & Outside Storage Qualified Marine Mechanic Slip Rentals Summer In & Out Service Launch Ramp 1001 Michigan Blvd.

Racine, WI 53402 262-632-8515 www.pughmarina.com

Danny’s Meats 1317 4 Mile Rd. Racine, WI 53402

(262) 554-5440 (262) 681-1800 Fax (262) 554-8096

--- Open 7 Days a Week ---

Custom Fish Smoking Visit us online at www.dannysmeats.com e-mail: danny@dannysmeats.com

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Targeting Lake Trout on Lake Michigan Continued from page 14

Another method used to stir up bottom sediment is to employ a triangular shaped flasher, like a 6, 8 or 10 inch Fish Flash, which will stir up bottom sediment without hanging up or tripping from your down-rigger release. Try running near bottom, occasionally touching sandy bottoms, in combination with a 48-to-60 inch leader and spoon, spinner, Spin-N-Glo or spinning bait. You want your gear running fairly close, ten (10) feet behind the down-rigger ball, so it will be in or near the sediment cloud.

An all-time-favorite trolling combination used by anglers wanting to target Lake Trout is to rig a size 0, 2, or 4 size Spin-N-Glo in combination with a size 0 or 1 dodger. The dodger’s side-to-side swaying motion adds additional action to the already lively Spin-N-Glo and is the go-to combination for many charter operators and avid anglers that target Lake Trout. Most rig their Spin-N-Glo 24-to-30

inches behind their dodger. It’s important to place a few plastic beads between your Spin-N-Glo and hook so this lure will spin freely.

Some of the more productive Spin-N-Glo colors for Lake Trout are Luminous Spot, Stop N Go, Luminous Green, California Watermelon, and Red Hot Tiger. These finishes are now available with glow-in-the-dark wings. So, in addition to the phosphorescent bodies the wings also glow.

To see them visit www.yakimabait.com or ask your local dealer.

And it’s not just dodgers that are used in combination with Spin-N-Glo, take last year’s Salmon-A-Rama “Yakima Bait Rewards Program” winner who trolled a Spin-N-Glo in combination with Fish Flash to take home real money – it could be you this year.

DON’T FORGET, YOU NEED A TICKET TO PARTICIPATE IN SALMON-A-RAMA! See page 23 for ticket vendors

LIVE BAIT

Open 7-Days a Week

LICENSES

7am—6pm.

BOAT STORAGE FISHING TACKLE

(269) 925-0341 Tackle Haven 741 Riverview Drive Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269)925-0341 or (269)281-1951 SHOP ONLINE or STOP BY THE STORE sales@tacklehaven.com

WWW.TACKLEHAVEN.COM Salmon-A-Rama, Racine, WI

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K.C.’s Mudjacking

SAVE YOUR CONCRETE. SAVE YOUR MONEY!

In today’s economy mudjacking can fix your concrete problems at a fraction of the cost of replacing it!

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• Driveways • Patios • Garage Floors • Sidewalks • Stoops • Swimming Pools

Owner Operated - Fully Insured Serving Racine & Kenosha for over 18 Years

Call for a FREE estimate!

633-3610

kcsmudjacking@sbcglobal.net

K.C.Hutchinson - Owner

PLEASE NOTE NEW Salmon-A-Rama Headquarters for 2017!

Pershing Park Racine, WI 53403

SPECIAL EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Bring your friends and family, and join the fun at the 2017 Salmon-A-Rama!

The celebration runs all week long. Live entertainment, family events, fish boil, pig roast, smelt fry and more. There’s something for everyone!

Watch our Facebook page and website for more information and any more additions to the entertainment line-up.

Friday, July 14th - Event Kick-Off!

Saturday, July 22nd - Harley Day

Smelt Fry: All you can eat! $12.00 per person, under 16 or over 60 years of age tickets $10.00. 4:00- 7:00 pm

House of Harley will be on site displaying some of their bikes for you to take a look & visit with the “Harley Girls.”

Entertainment: “The Boys and Toys Band” – a diverse mix of Rock music and a dynamic stage performance. 7:30-11:00 pm

Saturday, July 15th - Kid’s Day T-shirt painting, casting off the boat, face painting and balloon art by Cuddles and Billy Boy the Clowns. These events are free for those that attend. For $3.00 unlimited use, the children will be able to bounce in a variety of bounce houses provided

by Blue Sky Inflatables. Salmon-A-Rama will also be having minnow races for the entire family (there will be a nominal fee).

A special thank you to the Koss Foundation and their generous volunteers for helping out with this event.1:00-5:00 pm

Pig Roast: All you can eat! $12.00 per person, under 16 or over 60 years of age tickets. $10.00. 3:00- 7:00 pm Entertainment: “Bobby Friss” – Friss has steadily risen to the top of the Southeast Wisconsin’s active rock club scene, enlisting legions of fans at colleges, beach clubs and big city bars throughout Wisconsin and the United States. 7:30-11:00 pm

Sunday, July 23rd - The Big Celebration

Entertainment: “Koltrane” – Country/Rock. 7:00-11:00 pm

On the final day of activities there will be something for everyone. Bring the kids to play in the bouncy houses and participate in other activities provided for the children. The large raffle for anyone participating in the event will take place, along with awards, large cash raffle and the winner of the boat from the peanut raffle will be announced. 12:00- 6:00 pm

Friday, July 21st

Friday, July 15th - Sunday, July 23rd

Entertainment: “Identity Crisis” – a diverse mix of Modern Rock music and a dynamic stage performance. 7:30-11:00 pm

Peanut Raffle: For more information, see page 24

Fish Boil: $10.00. 4:00- 7:00 pm

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Reflections from a Captain

BY CAPTAIN JIM MUELLER

Seemed like only yesterday we were setting lines in our first Salmon-A-Rama but in reality it was 1988. Acknowledging that many others have been fishing Salmon-A-Rama much longer than I, “Stormtrooper” has called Reefpoint Marina home since its opening in 1987.

Over the years listening to all the theories on how to catch the ‘big one’, when in reality it comes down to just some lucky fishing. Many boats would make the long travel to Washington Island when Kings were Kings and many would drag their boats through Chicago traffic in the days of Indiana’s Skamania Steelhead runs, or in our theory of rallying the troops at 3:00 a.m. believing we would could catch the ‘big one’ before sun rise. It seemed to be a popular thought as we motored out; Racine’s coastline was lite up with boats as well as the shore line. Many would fish through the night, how challenging that was.

An early rise for morning fishing seemed to blend right into afternoon fishing and then until dark where we would then go onto the SalmonA-Rama grounds for some grub, spirits and live music. We had a lot of fun.

Of course, that goes without mentioning cleaning fish, scrubbing the deck and it seemed like always one boat in the fleet needed some mechanical work. How we managed nine straight days in pursuit of the ‘big one’ is beyond me.

What I can say is I could not wait to return to work on Monday for some much needed rest after vacation. Salmon-A-Rama and Lake Michigan sure has had some challenges along the way for us. Some that come to mind, BKD when at times there were no salmon around to catch.

Options were to fish the Lake Trout that were stacked up like cord wood out on the hills in the old days. After coolers filled quickly with Trout we would move to the harbor front and work on the Skamania steelhead run with an occasional Brown trout or we would move offshore for fishing the Chub nets in 350 foot of water and 22

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beyond. Many times action was fast for the anglers willing to make the journey.

For many year’s we thought there would not be another Salmon-A-Rama but many times Salmon Unlimited of Wisconsin, armed with volunteers, would answer the call. There have been some great memories along the way that we all have created during Salmon-A-Rama. For me it was always a tradition that my long time duck hunting buddies would come in from Indiana to share in a good time. There were many times we never had a good fish to weigh in but that never stopped us from coming back year after year. As for many of you share traditions of your own, like families coming in from many states across America or deer camp friends making the journey in pursuit of that ‘big one’. I thank God for my son and the great memories of being able to fish the two man with him and for the friends that have fished with us along the way and the ones that are no longer with us.

In parting, if you noticed, that I have never mentioned catching the ‘big fish’ and tournament winnings as top priority because it is not what makes Salmon-A-Rama. It is the traditions made along the way, family, great friends and God. Happy fishing and God bless from Captain Jim and crew!

PREFERRED CHARTERS Why Choose a Preferred Charter Company?

Booking with one of these Preferred Charter Services gains you automatic entry into the contest.

(Some limitations apply. See charter ticket rules for further details)

Best Chance Charters 616-218-4718 Best Chance Too Charters 616-218-4718 D-J’s Fish Tales 262-689-8809 Gone Fishing Charter markwautelet@sbcglobal.net

Jack’s Charter Service 414-482-2336

captken@jackscharterservice.com

Manhardt Charters 608-314-5215

Reel Sensation Charters 414-384-8096

Maritime Charters 414-247-1660

Sea Bronc Charters 262-620-8205

Proposition Charters 920-737-33560

Silverking Charters 414-460-1467

Rainmaker Charters 262-697-0783

Southport Charter Service 262-620-6411

robertmanhardt@yahoo.com

captmarc@att.net

propositioncharters@live.com

zapp_tom@yahoo.com

DON’T NEED A CHARTER?

info@reelsensation.com

dscott446@gmail.com

kpokrandt@xactedm.com

arnie@southportcharter.com

PURCHASE AN OFFICIAL SALMON-A-RAMA EVENT TICKET AT THESE LOCATIONS:

Reefpoint Marina

Howie’s Tackle

Big Lake Outfitters

2 Christopher Columbus Causeway Racine, WI 53403

1309 Green Bay Rd Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

640 Water Street Saugatuck, MI 49453

Kortendick Ace Hardware

Accurate Marine & Storage

Lake Michigan Angler

3806 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402

203 Dodge St. Kewaunee, WI 54216

The Bait Box

Jalensky’s Outdoors

(262) 633-7171

(262) 639-4820

(262) 284-9355

(920) 746-9916

(920) 388-2326

3772 Co Hwy H Port Washington, WI 53074

5307 Green Bay Road Kenosha, WI 53144

The Wharf

R & R Sporting Goods

(920) 458-4406 733 Riverfront Dr. Sheboygan, WI 53081

(262) 654-2260

(414) 481-6888

3115 East Layton Avenue Cudahy, WI 53110

(269) 4762

(224) 789-7627

1038 Sheridan Rd. Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

Tackle Haven (269) 925-0341

741 Riverview Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Sandy’s Port of Call (414) 762-1960

10075 S. Chicago Rd Oak Creek, WI 53154

Captain Chucks II (231) 843-4458

5756 US-10 Ludington, MI 49431

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PEANUT RAFFLE PRIZE SPONSORS Play the Peanut Raffle – Every Bag Wins!

Friday, July 15th - Sunday, July 23rd HOW TO PLAY: Purchase a bag of Peanuts any time during Salmon-A-Rama from SAR headquarters at Pershing Park. Each bag contains a prize! In addition to that prize, each purchase qualifies you for one entry in the Grand Prize Drawing for a G3 boat with Yamaha outboard motor and trailer, sponsored by JNT’s Marine! Must be present at time of Grand Prize drawing, on July 23rd, to win.

Peanuts donated by

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Good Luck Fishermen!

Stop by

KORTENDICK HARDWARE Serving Racine since 1951

DNR licenses Lake Michigan & inland tackle Live bait Line winding Stainless steel fasteners Propane Refills Key cutting

SAVE THE DATE

Plus everything else a Hardware store should have!

2018 Salmon-A-Rama July 14-22nd 2018

STORE HOURS: M-F 7:30-9 Sat 8-6, Sun 9-5

3806 Douglas Ave., Racine • (262) 639-4820

Blackened Salmon Fillet Recipe Source: allrecipes.com Recipe by: Jeff Calkins

Ingredients:

Directions:

2 tablespoons ground paprika 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 4 salmon fillets, skin and bones removed 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1. In a small bowl, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, basil and oregano.

2. Brush salmon fillets on both sides with 1/4 cup butter, and sprinkle evenly with the cayenne pepper mixture. Drizzle one side of each fillet with 1/2 remaining butter.

3. In a large, heavy skillet over high heat, cook salmon, butter side down, until blackened, 2 to 5 minutes. Turn fillets, drizzle with remaining butter, and continue cooking until blackened and fish is easily flaked with a fork.

TIP: Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

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Salmon-A-Rama is a proud supporter of

Cancer. The word strikes fear in everyone’s heart; but for the ones who hear it in a doctor’s office, the fear is not only for their health, but also for their family, their job, their everything. Cancer doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care about your age, your gender or how much money you make, and the results it has on lives are devastating.

January 8, 2015 my husband, Steve Koss, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The weeks that followed were filled with sleepless nights and days of endless appointments and procedures. By June, the cancer was winning, progressing to Stage 4. That August, family and friends held a benefit to help us financially. Cancer had robbed us of the stability of successful careers. We were overwhelmed that over 900 people attended. My husband’s tear-filled speech thanking everyone convinced me that I had to pay it forward.

No one should have to choose between treatment or rent, treatment or groceries, treatment or utilities. No one should fear losing their home or car when they fear losing their life. Hospitals have programs to help with medical expenses, but it’s the daily expenses that become the burden.

The Koss Family Foundation’s goal is to help those fighting this disease maintain their financial quality of life so they can focus on recovery and treatment.

Salmon Unlimited has been a KossFF supporter from the beginning.

With this type of community involvement, we are on track to meet our goal of helping 10 families in 2017. We are honored to be a part of Salmon A Rama 2017.

Donate

Apply for help

Learn more

by visiting

kossff.org or call (262) 497-9074

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FUN STUFF FOR KIDS

JOIN US FOR Face Art & Balloon Sculpting with Cuddles & Billy Boy Saturday, July 15th, Sunday, July 16th, and Saturday, July 22: from 1-5pm

Fun with Blue Sky Inflatables Saturday, July 15th, Sunday, July 16th, & Saturday, July 22: from 1-5pm and Sunday, July 23rd: from 10-3

Blue Sky Inflatables was created with the blessing of family and friendship. We too, share in the similar struggles of parenthood; toddler tantrums, chicken nuggets, long days and sleepless nights. Our journey is to share with you a passion for parties and fun, as every occasion should be a celebration of living life to the fullest.

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ONE POWERFUL DESIGN. TWO RELIABLE NEW OUTBOARDS.

FOUR STROKES THE COMPLETELY REDESIGNED F90 AND F75 MIDRANGE FOUR STROKES. Yamaha’s all-new 90-hp and 75-hp four strokes feature SOHC designs with four valves per cylinder.

This increases volumetric efficiency, and at the same time, saves weight. In fact, they’re each 13 pounds lighter and have increased to 1.8L displacement. Their lighter, more powerful design creates an outstanding new F75, and makes the F90 a top performer in torque and acceleration.

That’s one rock-star design and two thrilling new outboards.

FOUR STROKES

Learn more about the all-new Yamaha F90 and F75 four strokes at 2017NewProducts.YamahaOutboards.com.

THE COMPLETELY REDESIGNED F90 AND F75 MIDRANGE FOUR STROKES. Yamaha’s all-new 90-hp and 75-hp four strokes feature SOHC designs with four valves per cylinder.

This increases volumetric efficiency, and at the same time, saves weight. In fact, they’re each 13 pounds lighter and have increased to 1.8L displacement. Their lighter, more powerful design Dealerthe Imprint creates an outstanding new F75, and makes F90 aArea top performer in torque and acceleration.

That’s one rock-star design and two thrilling new outboards.

Learn more about the all-new Yamaha F90 and F75 four strokes at 2017NewProducts.YamahaOutboards.com.

REMEMBER to always observe all applicable boating laws. Never drink and drive.

Dress properly with a USCG-approved personal floatation device and protective gear. © 2017 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. 1-800-88-YAMAHA