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I have invited Pete Riola of fishfever.com to come and be one of the guest speakers at the October 17th. FM Family Night Meeting.
Pete may bring some of his digital video clips to show smile.gif
Pete will discuss this seasons Ice Leaders - ICE (stands for IceLeaders Challenge Events) tournament trail. These Ice Leaders contests are multi-species tournaments to crown the Ice Leader's World's Greatest Ice Fisherperson.
I have submitted a press release to the Owatonna People's Press and will send it also to The Outdoor News.
Here it is should any of you wish to forward it to your local news paper or fishing publication...


This one is a "keeper" - by Dave "Hoggie" Hoggard

What if there was a monthly meeting place for all people in Minnesota who like to fish?
What if you could bring the wife and kids to this meeting, visit with local and regional fishing pros, meet fishing product manufacturers & reps, and have a great meal?
What if you could learn about new products, hot lures, and the latest in fishing industry innovations?
What if the meeting was at the Owatonna Cabela's Store on a Friday night?
What if an area hotel gave you a reduced rate on a room for the meeting date and the next night too?
What if you were able to fish Owatonna area lakes or shop and "sight see" in the Owatonna area all day on Saturday?
What if?????

Well, that would be very cool!

There is no "what if". Thanks to FishingMinnesota.com it is a happening deal!

www.FishingMinnesota.com is the largest internet fishing information site in the Midwest with over 276,000 visitors monthly. "FM" (as it is affectionately called) has planned monthly meetings at the Owatonna Cabela's Retail Store for their FM "Family Night Meetings".

The first meeting is set for October 17th. with a social time from 6:00 to 6:30pm. The meeting place is upstairs in the Cabela's meeting room to the right of the food service area. The evening meal starts at 7:00pm and will be from Cabela's great menu selection. The meeting is over at 8:30 pm and Cabela's closes at 9:00pm.

You will find information on www.FishingMinnesota.com telling what area lakes are "hot" and not. There will also be a "plan of attack" at the lake of choice, for all to meet and fish the Saturday morning after the meeting.
FM will post links to sites where you can find places to shop in Owatonna, area events and local attractions. AmericInn of Owatonna has offered reduced rates on rooms reserved in advance for those that wish to drive to Owatonna and stay over night. Cabela's will provide shuttle to and from the hotel to the Cabela's Retail Store.

These meeting are intended to be a fun "get together" event and will promote fishing as a family activity. Meetings have also been set for November 14th. and January 23rd. These meeting may have a buffet style meal catered by the Cabela's food service team.

"What if" more meeting are soon scheduled? That will mean more fun to come and a sure cure for dreaded cabin fever!

Dave "Hoggie" Hoggard

For more information contact:
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Catch-N Tackle Co.
www.catch-n.com
507.202.0312
Catch'n
Dave Hoggard


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Timberlodge Steak House is just down the road from the Owatonna Cabela's Retail Store.
Thanks to Richard Smith, we now have a place to "meet" after Cabela's closes (this was Richard's thought for an ideal spot).
The manager of the Timberlodge Steak House has said that they have a meeting room that may be used if desired and that he may supply some free "horseduvers" and such. This place is very nice, has great food, and has much "atmosphere". It should impress the late dining familys and the "gotta have one more coffee" croud that might take advantage of the chance to do more visiting and planning fish-attacks.
Catch'n
Dave Hoggard

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Take that day of vacation and "come on down".

Heck, need a better reason?

Treat that wife to a night over in a suite with a j-kusie, have a midnight supper & romance a bit and pop for some Mogen David wine.
Next day ship her off to the Medford Mall and hit Cabela's!
Or, take her out fishin' for the day. Heck, stay two nights... end-dulge yurselves a bit!
Fun smile.gif
Catch'n
Dave Hoggard

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Dave, My hat goes off to you! Your desire and hard work are remarkable. Living in central Wi., I haven't even given it much thought, but your efforts are starting to change that! Whether or not I make it, I just wanted to "thank you" for a job well done! Mark

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Can it be luck,
It has been my pleasure! Promoting is what I do best... that, and hiding from MOM! smile.gif
I like this site and all staff connected to it. FM has a real family feel. I am thrilled to be here and to help begin a new program for set meetings allowing face to face interaction. We'll all meet some very interesting people at these meetings.

I want to post the links again, to get information about Owatonna area events and site-seeing locations. You may also like to visit these sites to learn more about Owatonna area accomidations...

http://www.owatonna.org/index.php
http://www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/

Or... contact me for further information.
Dave 507.202.0312
Catch'n
Dave Hoggard


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Kinda hoping to make it myself with wife in hand, she loves Cabela's...LOL.
Only make it there about twice a month, I live way to close.
Hey dave, how about looking into a hunting day for those of us that like both sports.
Just a thought.

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Duck hunters might like to try out Moonan Marsh by Waseca (14 miles west of Cabelas) or Rice Lake in Rice Lake State Park (14 miles east of Cabelas). There are a number of others and I can fill you in on Friday night if you'd like.

Let me know who plans to hunt here. If you make a choice here, I'll have some good info ready for you.

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I would be interested in hunting, any information Friday would be great. Our party hunted Moonan Marsh on the opener and the water level was real low and our success was similar. Personally I got 4 teal, our party ended up with 10. Would have done better, too many people were sky-busting and the ducks just kept on getting higher.

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I'll arrive about 5:30pm to start setting up. I hope to use that time to visit some with those that arrive early too.
I have had several ask about bringing in "things" to do show & tell with.
You can bring what ever you like into Cabela's but you need to stop by the customer service desk and get a sticker to go on those items... makes it a snap getting those items you brought in, back out of the store.
It will be great to meet you guys that make it and swap stories & info in person.
Catch'n
Dave Hoggard


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For Bass, Walleye, Pike, Lakers, Trout, Panfish
Used by FishingMN Family

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I got a call from the news editor at the Owatonna People's Press wanting to know the cost for the event... GEEEEESSSS... I forgot to tell everybody that this Meeting is FREE... AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
You only pay for your meal, if you eat.
What a deal...

You Rochester area guys & gals will get to hear some great information if you attend. I am planning on twisting Jim W's arm some... to tune us in on some good fall river information, and John Eggers
"Spindoctor" will be there also. John is a fish catching machine!
Mike Smith "HOF" and Crappie Tom are bringing some items to show and tell us about... and will be sharing some local info on tips and tackle trends for our area of Southern Minnesota.
I also hope to hear from some of the LETS tournaments guys there and will like to have Pete Riola speak about the I.C.E tournament trail.
FUN smile.gif
Catch'n
Dave Hoggard


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Fishermen are catch-n on
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For Bass, Walleye, Pike, Lakers, Trout, Panfish
Used by FishingMN Family

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You don't have to twist my arm! If it has to do with wetting a line, count me in. I'll also be available saturday if anyone wants to wade a river to spin or fly fish for pike or bass. Have no boat but could show folks where the largemouth are on clear lake, but if no intrest in either, I am going to try and bumm a ride out to Totonka with Catch-n. No matter what we are gonna have fun!
John.
P.S. Due to relocation, my connection is down for a few weeks, so I will be conducting business from Where-ever I can. Library etc.
I won't be able to receive e-mail and posts will be slow.
John

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Guys & Gals,
I got a call from "Ice John" over on the Iowa forum.
He is looking to carpool and share room expenses with anyone that might come to the meeting from Iowa.
If interested, please let him know by contacting him here or on the Iowa forum.
Thanks much!
Catch'n
Dave Hoggard

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I an wondering if we made the news papers in announcing the FM Family Night Meeting event?
I sent a notice to the Mpls Trib, Saint Paul Post, and papers in Rocheser, Waseca, Austin, & Mankato.
Please, let me know if you see any mentions in your local papers.
Catch'n
Dave Hoggard

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Just got back from the meeting. Sure was nice to meet a lot of you. It was a fun time. A lot of info and getting to know each other. Should be another great year for FishingMN!

Remember the next one is on November 14 at Cabela's again.

Good Fishin,
Matt

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