Chapter meetings are on the third Thursday each month at Round Table Pizza in Federal Way, WA. 34410 16th Ave S. in the Walmart parking lot, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Everyone is Welcome.

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If you have questions or need more information about a tournament please contact our <Tournament Director>.

November 20, 2008
Chapter Meeting at Round Table Pizza in Federal Way.

December 18, 2008
Chapter Meeting at Round Table Pizza in Federal Way.

January 15, 2009
Chapter Meeting at Round Table Pizza in Federal Way.

September 13 and 14, 2008
Open Tournament on Mayfield Lake

3RD ANNUAL MAYFIELD OPEN TIGER MUSKY TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Thanx to everyone that made this event possible. It's a pleasure to run an event for such a top of the line bunch of folks.
I also want to thank everyone that helped with the many tasks required to make these events go well. Lori Wells, Scott Hughes, Buddy Hartman, Josh Kline, Mike Haw, Jani Kuper, Perry Peterson, Jack Tipping, Bruce Bolding and Bill Green. I hope I didn't miss anyone.
Again, check out the sponsor list for this tourney. Check out their places of business, websites etc. Now for the nitty-gritty details.
A total of 9 muskies were measured, registered and successfully released alive and healthy to put a smile on someones face another day.
1st Place: Ron & Roger Jutte, 42 3/4". also a 41" and a 40".
2nd Place: Ken & Doug Miller, 42 1/4"
3rd Place: Mike Floyd & Brett Olson, 41 1/4"
4th Place: Mike & Frank Haw, 39 1/2"
4th Place: Keith Hoffman & Tom McManus, 39 1/2"
5th Place: Norm Dillon & Don Hempler 37 1/2
6th Place: Tyson Wendler & Mike Peters, 30"
Cash was paid for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Ron and Roger Jutte also won the Double Option pot.
Congrats you guys. Heck of an event. Can't wait till next year.

I want to thank our generous sponsors for without them this would just be another fishing trip. Take the time to check out their websites, stores etc. Links on our Sponsors page.
M.I. Chapter 57, NW TIGER PAC
Mayfield Resort
Ducktail Lures
Charlie's Leaders
Sportco
Muskiehub.com
Frabill
R&H Musky Shop
Bikini Bait Co
Lakewood Tackle
Beast Teaser Tackle
MarDon's Resort
Fisherman's Cove Resort
Work Sports & Outdoors
Sew Fine Quilting
Bad Fish Outdoors
Columbia Distributing

August 23, 2008
Chapter Tournament on Merwin Reservoir. 16 contestants

I'd like to thank each and everyone of you that participated in the Merwin Res Chapter 57 musky tourney this past weekend. It was a success but we knew it would be didn't we. The weather held true as I always order it that way when I apply for the permit, LOL. Gorgeous country surrounds this canyon resevoir and the beautiful weather made it look even more gorgeous. Lone Fir Resort proved to be a great place to stay for this event. The management were super friendly and accomodating. I'll definitely be going back.
Now for the tourney results:
Lots of fish sighted.
Many more followed and some even nipped. A few short strikes and a couple that just plain ol came unbuttoned.
Mike Haw registered a nice healthy 33"er for honorable mention.
Rich Dilling registered a 38"er taking 3rd place.
Ken Miller checked in a 38"x17" for 2nd place.
Remember, a girth measurement breaks a tie.
Mark Wells registered a 32 1/4" x 14" early in the day and a 43 1/2" x 19" with only 20 minutes left for 1st place and taking the double option pot. The dbl option had money in it left from the previous tourney since no one doubled, it carries over to the next tourney.
Next is the Mayfield Open and I sincerely hope that everyone of you can make it.
See ya on the water.
Sincerely,
Mark Wells
Vice President/Tournament Director

July 12, 2008
Jack and Jill Tournament on Mayfield.

Afternoon folks. It's been a busy week to say the least especially when you spend the entire weekend musky fishin.
I'd like to congratulate the 5 couples that participated in Chapter 57's very first Jack & Jill musky tournament. You made it a great success and another ground breaking achievement for NW Tiger Pac.
Mother Nature provided excellent sunbathing weather as she does for all Chapter 57's musky tourneys. It was a beautiful 85° but you could jump in any time you wanted. Two muskies were measured and released successfully. First place honors went to Ken and Tonia Miller with a healthy 42.5"x20"er that Ken said he'd never have landed if it weren't for Tonia's netting skills. Lori and I got to be the judges on this one. My beautiful wife Lori showed her seasoned net girl skills again as Team Wells put a 40"x18" in the net in the final hour. Perry and Jani were the judges for our fish. Lori even managed this under the most extreme wakeboard boat conditions as two of them decided to come by at arms length right at the critical moment. I know they were just testing Lori but I knew she had it under control.
A special thanx goes to Josh Kline for his hospitality. He provided his house at Mayfield Lk for the awards and meal afterwards. Fantastic time Josh. Also, thanx for putting up with Lori and I the entire weekend.
If you folks missed this one, to bad as it won't happen this way again untill next summer. Pictures are coming to the web site ASAP.
Sincerely,
Mark Wells
Vice President/Tournament Director
NW TIGER PAC, M.I. Chapter 57

Congrats to a couple of top notch musky fishermen. Our membership chairman,(Todd Reis) took top honors Saturday with an eleventh hour fish that measured 40". Our president,(Perry Peterson) grabbed second place early in the morning with a fat healthy 35"er. This is Perry's 999th musky but his first WA tiger in a tourney. We had 23 participants in 13 boats. Great turnout guys. We even had quite a few southwest WA members that found their way to Tapps. As you could see, we've outgrown the park area for awards afterwards. This is why we had it at our house. Thanx for all that came up for the pot luck. The camaraderie afterward sure puts the icing on the cake.
Sincerely,
Mark Wells
Vice President/Tournament Director
NW TIGER PAC, M.I. Chapter 57

June 14, 2008
Combo Muskie/Bass Fish-in on Lake Tapps

From Mark Wells, Co-Chairman of the Event (along with Larry Sullivan; Director of Western Bass Club):
Larry,
It was an honor to fish with someone of your caliber today. I hope it's not the last time we wet a line together.
Everyone else, It was a great time. I hope everyone had as much fun as I did. Always good to get fishermen together. It doesn't matter what we fish for, we're still all fishermen.

May 31, 2008
Chapter Tournament on Curlew Lake

Well folks, here's the results of a fantastic weekend:
First off I'd like to say thanx to all that attended the first musky tourney of 2008. If you found an excuse not to go, sorry. You missed a great weekend of fishing a beautiful musky lake under warm, sunny skies and calm conditions with a great crowd. Another thanx to all that participated in the pot-luck supper after the tourney. Great time to BS, make new friends, rekindle old ones and just plain ol 'have fun'. It don't get no better than this.

I also want to sincerely thank Randy Osborne and Bill Baker of the WDFW for attending our event as judges. They were radio tracking some muskies this past week in Curlew so while there, they wanted to scan any caught fish for tags or transmitters but volunteered to witness the measuring process at the same time. Thanx a lot guys. Fantastic job. Mike Wilkinsin of the WDFW also participated in our contestants meeting to inform us of the dangers of invasive weeds and zebra mussels. Thanx Mike.

First place: Frank Haw with a nice healthy 45.5"er. Talk about new member luck. Frank joined at the tourney then proceeded to show us his expertise. Congrats Frank.

Second place: Todd Reis measured a fat 34"er. Todd's fish had a WDFW tag in it. This fish was 4 years old and healthy. Todd's our membership chairman and a well deserved winner. Congrats Todd.

Third place was simply an honorable mention: Tom Schafenacker successfully landed not only his first musky but also his biggest (it was huge) in a cradle but decided it was better released before the judge boat arrived. Congrats on your PB Tom.
Jill, practice some with that cradle for the next one. LOL

This tourney was hosted out of Fisherman's Cove Resort. The owners (Jack and Sandy Beck) are great folks and run a great resort. First class all the way. Thanx Jack and Sandy for everything. Can't wait till next year.
Thanx again and hope to see everyone at the next event.

Mark Wells
Chapter Vice President and Tournament Director

April 17, 2008.

Winners from the 1st Annual Muskies Inc, Chapter #57 NW TIGER PAC ANNUAL FUNDRAISER RAFFLE Brett Olson was the only winner present at the drawing.

• 1st Prize: Sportsman’s Warehouse–$500 Gift Certificate - Kevin Jones, Bellevue
• 2nd Prize: Associated Petroleum Products–100 gallons of gas Doug Orning - Rochester
• 3rd Prize: Day Island Boatworks– Automatic Life Vest - Brett Olson - Auburn
• 4th Prize: Les Schwab – Group 27 Deep Cycle Battery (est.$90) Jeff Hibbert - Seattle
• 5th Prize: Les Schwab – $60 Gift Certificate for an alignment Stan Eng – Puyallup

February 21, 2008
Chapter Meeting at Round Table Pizza in Federal Way.

Feb. 21, 2008. What a great meeting, lots of fun and surprises and good folks. We kept the business to a minimum for this, our first Awards Ceremony.

First off, 16 folks received a certificate and heavy metal "Catch & Release" pin for volunteering at the Chapter 57 Booth @ the Puyallup Sportsman Show. (For the few who were not present, you can pick up your pin at the March meeting!)

Next came Sportsman of the Year, presented by Chairman Bill Green. This Award is for the member who participates in at least 75% of club events, represents us as a family club, respects other anglers, regardless of how they feel about CPR and who "leads by example".

Angler of the Year was presented by Mark Wells, Chairman. This award is given to the angler who has tallied the most inches in muskies (over 30 inches) caught and released.

The longest was 46 inches and he had a grand total of 14 tiger muskies!! Even more impressive: this was Michael's FIRST YEAR targeting tiger muskies! Looks like he will be the angler to catch in 2008 and his son says he will be giving chase! Congratulations, Michael, they are not easy to catch and 14 is quite a feat!

Last event of the evening was speaker Jack Tipping, WDFW, retired. Or at least he thought he was going to speak. 5 minutes into his presentation, Jack was interrupted by a very loud FedEx courier who "claimed" he had an important document for a Mr. Jack Tipping from a Mr. Doug Fletcher from Weippe, Idaho (Jack's former boss and mentor when he stocked the first tiger, 20 years ago in Mayfield Lake.) After presenting his ID (!) Courier Rick instructed Jack to read the document to the Chapter members. It was a surprise letter and a great, funny, moving tribute to the Father of Tiger Muskies in WA.

But the surprise did not end there; Perry Peterson, President, presented Jack with a plaque honoring all his dedication to the project along with a framed, beautiful, underwater photo of a tiger in the weeds and sunlight.

A generous, anonymous donor has also purchased Jack a 10 year membership in Muskies Inc.!

And last but not least, Jani played a video the Chapter put together (with the help of Jack's wife, Sharon, who was in on the surprise) complete with archived photos and some great pictures of Jack and some of his big fish. But mostly it includes our gratitude and appreciation. Want to see it again? It's on YouTube.

January 23 - 27, 2008
We had an informational booth at the Washington Sportsmen's Show at the Puyallup Fairgrounds. It was a great chance to meet lots of new people and to catch up with old friends. There are some pictures in the photo section.

Sept. 15-16, 2007
The annual Lake Mayfield Resort Muskie Tournament (not a Muskies Inc. event).

Two Days: September 15th and 16th, 2007
100% Catch and Release
Entrance fee was $100.00 per team/boat, two person teams.

Tournament Director Mark Wells (our VP) posted this recap on the Washington Lakes Forum:

Hi folks.
Fantastic weekend. Great folks. Great resort. Great prizes and lots of em. Great to BS with everyone. Sure hope to do this again.
Tough fishin but a few showed us it could be done.
Friday evening was check-in and every team did just that.
Sat morning tourney meeting early with a random draw start w/reverse order on Sun. Many thanx goes out to Bruce Bolding and Steve Caromile (WDFW) for spending the weekend with us as judges for the event using the WDFW boat. Ya done good guys. Mayfield Resort let us use their banquet room for the entire weekend as tournament headquarters. They also put up a free supper for all contestants and judges Sat evening over a fantastic picture show by Bruce Bolding showing all of us fishing through out the day followed by dessert and a great tiger musky presentation by Bruce also. Jack Tipping (father of WA tiger muskies and tourney angler) also shared some valuable info on tiger muskies.
I had a lot of help on this one folks so here are their names. Say hi when ya see them or better yet, come to the next Chapter meeting this Thursday evening and join us. My wife Lori, Bill & Rosy Green, Todd & Graesen Reis and Perry & Jani Peterson. Couldn't have done it without ya guys. Thanx a bunch.
A big thanx goes out to all the sponsors for without them this would have been just a fishin trip. Next time you need some gear, visit these great folks.
Ducktail Lures, Frabill Inc, Charlie's Leaders, Sportco-Outdoor Emporium, Fishing & Hunting News, Bikini Bait Co, Muskiehub.com, Sew Fine, Kinko's and last but not least - NW Tiger Pac.
Final tally: 4 muskies measured for a total of 161 3/4" by 19 teams.
1st place: 42.75" - Mike & Frank Haw
2nd place: 41 3/4" - Tom Schafenacker & Jill Blakeway
3rd place: 38 3/4" - Roger & Ron Jutte
4th place: 38 1/2" - Todd & Graesen Reis
Money was paid out to 1st - 3rd.
A total of $1840.00 in cash was paid out to 1st - 3rd plus approximately $1000.00 in prizes were raffled off.
There were a lot of pics taken and I'm sure they'll start popping up soon. Check out nwtigermuskies.com.
It was an honor to be the tournament director for this event and I hope you guys had as much fun as I did and I look forward to doing this again in the future.

August 25, 2007
LAKE TAPPS MUSKIE TOURNAMENT!
NW TIGER PAC Chapter members only.
100% Catch and Release
$10 per person entry.

Cash prize for biggest Muskie, went to Mike F. Way to Go, Mike!

A great day for all that participated. 15 anglers in 8 boats measured 3 muskies. A couple shakers and follows were also had by some. The post frontal conditions made for a tougher day than expected but fish were caught despite the weather.
Mike F won the event with his nice 44"er, I managed a skinny 40"er in a figure 8 and last but not least was a fest 31"er released by KUP. This was KUP's first musky and there was some serious excitement there. I think I heard the hollering all the way across the lake. Pics will be posted on the NW Tiger Pac website soon.
A big thank you goes out to Denny (Co Park Manager) for opening up a little early and for allowing us to use their equipment garage and adjacent parking for the awards ceremony and raffle afterwards. I'd also like to thank him for opening up the gate early for us fishermen all summer.
       Mark ... Tournament Director

August 16
Chapter Meeting at Sportsman's Warehouse in Federal Way. Speakers were:
Mr. Jack Tipping from WDFW and Onalaska fame. He was the first man to stock a tiger muskie in Washington waters back in 1988. It was a great story.
Also Mr. Don W. gave us a presentation on his successful tips for bucktail lures. He even showed us his favorite bucktail lure!
Free NW TIGER PAC T-Shirts were awarded to the 5 youngest anglers present.

July 28, 2007
Mayfield Lake, Members Only Tournament.
Thanks to everyone that participated and thanks to everyone that helped out. It was a great '1st' event. 8 fisherpersons in 4 boats with 4 muskies caught and released alive to be enjoyed by someone another day. I managed the smallest fish of the day - 38.25". Bad Esox did a very quick release of a beauty about 40". Jon started us off in the morning with a fat 42"er but Miles came through with the win on a beautiful 43"er on his Mayfield Lake secret bait. Cash prize for the largest fish plus some of Charlie's leaders in the raffle brought a great day to an end. Hope to see all of you and more at the Lake Tapps event in Aug. Remember, its members only, so come to the next meeting and join us! Mark W.

July 19, 2007
Chapter Meeting at Sportsman's Warehouse in Federal Way. Sportsman's Warehouse provided a $10 gift certificate to each member in attendance. 5 more new members signed up that evening.

June 21, 2007 at 7PM
Chapter Meeting at the Comfort Inn Hotel in Federal Way, WA. 32 people attended with more new members signed up.

May 24, 2007 at 7PM
The historic first Chapter 57 Meeting took place at the Denny's Restaurant in Federal Way, WA. 34 people attended, with 17 new members signed up. Guest speakers were WDFW Warmwater Program Manager Steve Jackson along with Bruce Bolding, Warmwater Enhancement Coordinator.