Special Olympics
Michigan
Muskie
Derby
The Muskie Derby is
a catch, photo and release fishing event between the
Detroit Athletic
Club, the Grosse Point Yacht Club, the
Detroit Yacht Club,
and the general public sponsoring boats from the MOMC. This is, we believe, the largest charity-only
fishing derby in the state of
Michigan
.
A portion of the
proceeds goes toward Special Olympics
Michigan. Special Olympics Michigan provide sports training and
athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for
children and adults with intellectual disabilities who live in our
state. Athletes are given continuing opportunities to develop physical
fitness; demonstrate courage; experience joy; and participate in a
sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other
Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
The balance of the
proceeds goes to the MOMC. The MOMC is dedicated to the sport of muskie fishing,
striving to provide members both fun and rewarding experiences. Members practice “Catch and Release”, and have an astonishing 99.9%
release to harvest ratio. The MOMC develops and supports activities in
education, conservation, recognition and community service. The MOMC is
an affiliate of the Michigan United Conservation Club.
When:
This year the Muskie Derby
will be held on June 24th at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club.
Click
for directions.
How to Participate:
Members of the various club and the general public can sponsor a
boat. Boat sponsors head a team totaling four anglers. Sponsors
and their team will fish on boats owned and captained by
members of the Michigan Ontario Muskie Club. Often the MOMC captain will
also have a mate to handle much of the rigging duties. The MOMC captains are
muskie fanatics and will provide everything needed to catch these fish
that can exceed 50 inches and 40 pounds. If you like you may use your
own boat and equipment.
The Days Activities:
The day starts early for muskie anglers with a continental breakfast
followed by a full day of fishing. Boats leave the dock by 7:30. Fishing
begins at 9:00 and lines are out of the water by 3:00. Everyone returns
to the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club for a steak buffet dinner. Following
dinner there is a presentation of a check to Michigan Special Olympics,
some great raffle items will be given away, and there will be a silent
auction.
Things to bring:
• Picnic
lunch and drinks during fishing
• Michigan
fishing license
(DNR)
•
Canadian fishing license
(Lakeside Fishing Shop)
• Camera
• Hat
• Sun lotion • Rain gear •
Sweater
• Soft soled shoes
Cost
:
The cost to sponsor a boat is $650 plus a voluntary contribution toward
the fuel bill - $125 is suggested.
The
MOMC captains are donating their boat, time, equipment, and expertise.
It is customary to contribute for the cost of fuel. This is for four
anglers, and includes the continental breakfast and a steak buffet
dinner.
Michigan Ontario Muskie
Club
P.O. Box 361
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
email: director@LSCMOMC.com |
