Fishing with Mike Heath, his son Nick Heath, Duane
Serck and Greg Kos I felt like one lucky gal. I had front
row seats fishing with a group of guys that I highly
respect and made me feel like I was fishing with my
brothers. They respect the sport and the fish as much
as the other fishermen. The combined wealth of
knowledge these men hold is truly amazing.
When Duane and Greg aren’t fishing; Duane Serck
(left) is a Pro Staffer with Sinister Tackle ~ Home of
the Natural the new generation of glider, Muskie
guide, founder of illinoismuskies.com and a
tournament Bass angler. Greg Kos (right) is owner of
Red Eye Custom Bait Finishing, a Sinister Tackle Pro
Staffer, Muskie Innovations Pro Staffer, Muskie guide and a tournament Bass angler. They told stories of each other’s catches and
many of the practical jokes they have played on each other over the years and yes, they even played a couple of jokes on me with
Mike and Nick.
Mike Heath (left) is superintendent of the linemen for North
Central Power - the area power company, a guide staff
coordinator and manufacturer lure rep for Renegade Lures, a Pro
Staffer for Sinister Tackle, a rep for Evinrude and St. Croix Rods
as well as a Chippewa Flowage Area Muskie guide. Mike fishes in
many tournaments also covering the Midwest. Nick Heath (right)
is the quarterback of his high school football team and an avid
fisherman like his father, although I think Nick likes spending
time with his dad more than catching fish. Mike talks about
Nick’s many big fish he’s caught over the years with pride. Nick
tells about getting his buddies interested in fishing too. One of
the main things this tournament promotes is getting everyone
involved in a tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime
and enjoying the great outdoors.
There are many stories that talk of “monster” Muskies
throughout both Minnesota and Wisconsin and several have
claimed to be record holders. Landing a Muskie large or small is
an experience all its own and typically includes a very good
“fight” before you can get the Muskie reeled in and safely
landed. Muskie fishing is a sport with challenges and rewards,
but mostly rewards.
Whether you are a casual fisherman or a professional sportsman,
the Last Frontier Muskie Tournament offers something for
everyone. The tradition lives on year after year and stories grow
through the experiences of all. Most of the fish caught are
documented and released although it is not required as long as
they meet DNR requirements. There are two tournaments held yearly, one in the fall held the third weekend of September and one
in the spring held the second weekend in June. For additional information or entry form please contact Dave King at the Trap 715-
266-3466 or email: [email protected].
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