Tony Grant – Professional Muskie Hunter
KY Muskie - www.kymuskie.com

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Tony Grant's fishing experience dates back to his childhood. He has been fishing and guiding for muskies on Cave Run Lake, in Kentucky since the late 80's. With this kind of experience, he has gained a wealth of knowledge relating to the "King of Freshwater", the mighty muskie. Early on in his muskie fishing adventures, Tony realized that this fish was far superior to any other freshwater predator.
Tony has focused on educating others on the art and technique of muskie fishing with a "catch and release", "give back what you take" attitude. We are fortunate to be able to make a living supporting something we both enjoy so much. Educating America's youth on the numerous conservation efforts for muskie as well as all species has been a top priority over the years. Tony has given over 150 educational seminars and by the end of 2001 will have given over 40 more. Including the Chicago, Milwaukee and Minnesota Muskie shows.

You can find articles written by Tony in numerous outdoor publications and on several Internet sites. He also writes quite a few articles for Musky Hunter Magazine on southern techniques that he has successfully used throughout muskie country. He can also be heard on many outdoor radio shows including the ESPN radio network in southern Ohio. The highlight of Tony's television career thus far was a spot on Cincinnati's "Sports of all Sorts" fishin' edition as well as a Co-hosting spot on several Outdoor Connection shows. In 2001 Tony also appeared on "The Tom Richards Fishing Show" aired on the Outdoor Channel.

Tony took his love for muskie fishing one step further when he started guiding for the local marina and then took another major step when he started Cave Run Muskie Guide service in 1992. The guide service is now one of the largest services of its kind in North America. In 1996, Tony and I published the first edition of the Muskie Release. This little newsletter was initially mailed to 3000 recipients and handed out to about 5000 more. It initially contained basic information about the Cave Run Lake area, conservation and muskie. It is now triple the size and mailed to over 15,000 recipients and handed out to 10,000 more. It contains the information mentioned previously along with articles, advertisers, tournament information, and has expanded to include information about other species around Cave Run including crappie, bass, deer and turkey.

Our web site, kymuskie.com, a big hit amongst muskie hunters as well as hunting and fishing enthusiasts was soon to follow and contains much of the same information. Recently, we opened Mountain Muskie Lodge drawing visitors from all over the country and soon after built the Muskie Shack, an all muskie tackle shop. We can't say we have come as far as we have alone. We have had the invaluable support of a multitude of people. Our sponsors whose logos are displayed in the sidebars of this article deserve to be recognized and thanked for their support. David Christian, our manager, has been with the guide service since it opened and has contributed greatly to its success and to the success of numerous efforts being used to support the fish. David is greatly appreciated for all of his efforts.

Tony also fishes in a multitude of tournaments and I'm proud to say that he had several top five finishes in the Professional Muskie Tournament Trail in 1999. He placed 5th in the yearly standings, and achieved 3rd place in the tour invitational receiving big fish honors. It has been quite inspiring to see such a diverse group of fishermen and women come together, competitively, while still upholding a true respect for the well-being of the fish we all admire. Many of these individuals donate their time and money to ensure future generations have the chance to enjoy this sport.
Although, he also realized that even this superior species needs protection from it's many adversaries, most of which are caused by mankind. Tony's efforts to protect this fish far exceed his dedication to catch this fish. While Tony truly wants to show as many people as he can the thrill and adrenaline rush of muskie fishing, he also wants to be sure that our natural resources are protected by these same people who have learned to appreciate the true value they possess. Please take pride in protecting our natural resources.
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David Christian – Professional Muskie Hunter
KY Muskie - www.kymuskie.com

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David Christian has been fishing since the age of five, his lifetime of fishing experience extends from the Florida Keys to the Georgian Bay. He finally landed in the heart of Midwest Musky country on Cave Run Lake. David is the manager for Cave Run Muskie Guide Service.

After 10 years of specifically targeting the muskellunge, he has received awards for the largest muskie registered with the Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife twice. He also has the largest muskie in Region 2 of the In-Fisherman Master Angler Award for three consecutive years and the largest fish registered in the Master’s Division of Kentucky Muskie Inc. for 1997 and 1998. He has been on the winning team at the Petenwell Muskie Tournament and many other local tournaments, he is ranked 28th in the Professional Musky Tournament Trail.

David has guided his clients to a 48 inch fish that was the largest muskie registered in Colorado Chapter of Muskies Inc. and many more huge fish including a forty+ pounder captured in the fall of 1999. David guides over 200 days per year at Cave Run Lake and consistently produces high numbers of fish throughout the year for his clients.

David is also an educational speaker and has performed many seminars for Muskies Inc. and at local sport shows. He was the emcee for the Cabin Fever Challunge in 1998 and 1999 and has written a number of articles. He has been featured on Outdoorsite.com's "Pro Corner", Pike and Muskie Magazine, The cover of Muskies Inc., Kentucky Woods and Waters and the Oct./Nov. issue of North American Fisherman's Fishing Adventures section. David Christian also co-produces The Muskie Release, a newsletter published by Cave Run Muskie Guide Service and has been a major contributor in the production of an instructional video soon to be on the market. David has been a television guest on the Tom Richards Fishing Show and has been a radio guest on The Big Outdoors and Fin and Feather Radio.

His pro-staff involvement includes Musky Innovations, Bigfishtackle.com, Grim Reaper Lures, Lubrimatic, Reel Saver, Maui Jim Sunglasses, Terminator Tackle, Musky Mania Tackle and Stowaway Batteries. David is a driving force in the southern muskie market.
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Dr. Jack Ellis – Retired Professor, Library Science

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A professor of library science, Dr. Jack Ellis is an Morehead State University graduate where he received a bachelor's degree in 1957. He continued his education at George Peabody College and the University of Southern Mississippi where he earned an Ed.D. degree in 1968.

He is now retired, lives in Morehead, Kentucky and writes. His first book, “Morehead Memories: True Stories from Eastern Kentucky: was published in 2001.

His second novel, "Patriots & Heroes: Eastern Kentucky Soldiers of WWII" was released in September, 2003. The book profiles the physical, psychological and emotional stress suffered by America's military men. Dr. Ellis uses interviews, letters, documents and personal experiences to present the stories. He is a veteran of the Army Air Corps where he served from 1944-1947.
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Dr. Geoff Gearner - Professor
Biological & Environmental Sciences, Morehead State University
http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/g.gearner/

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Dr. Geoff Gearner joined the faculty in 1990, after graduating from Texas A&M University with a Ph.D. in Microbiology. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 1981 from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Dr. Gearner serves as the Department's Graduate Program Coordinator. He teaches BIOL 105 (Introduction to the Biological Sciences) for non-majors, BIOL 171 (Principles of Biology) for majors, BIOL 317 (Principles of Microbiology), BIOL 419 (Immunology), BIOL 499D (Principles of Evolution), BIOL 519 (Virology), and BIOL 540 (General Parasitology). Dr. Gearner's current research interest is in the area of molecular monitoring of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and Escherichia coli source tracking in the Triplett Creek watershed, Rowan County, Kentucky.
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Marv Eisenbraun – Professional Muskie Hunter
KY Muskie - www.kymuskie.com

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Marv has brought his years of muskie fishing Wisconsin to Kentucky and had a very successful season on the cave. Marv has 30+ years of muskie fishing experience with 20 of those years devoted to guiding on "The Chip".
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John Hennen - History Professor
Morehead State University.

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John Hennen has published several scholarly, historical pieces that deal with Appalachian regional history.
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Scott Salchl – Professional Muskie Hunter
KY Muskie - www.kymuskie.com

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Scott has fished muskies all his life and placed 7th at the prestigious Cave Run PMTT tournament in 2001. His other fishing credits include, 1999-2001 PMTT Championship Qualifier, 1999 & 2000 Most Released KSMC, 2000 Largest Fish KSMC, and 2001 Largest Fish KSMC.

Scott is sponsored by Pro Staff for Lamiglas, T-N-T Tackle, Musky Innovations, Frabil, AbuGarcia, Figure Eight, PowerPro & Grim Reaper.
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