Alright UMO folks, first off the entire staff and owners of UMO would like to thank you for an unbelievable first 10 Months!!! We grew to over 1000 members in our first 10 months of existence, which is outstanding!! We have accomplished more over that time than we anticipated and we look forward in keeping up the growth in 2010. It's you, the members of UMO that make this all possible and fun to do. We aren't in this for personal gain, we are in this to have fun, meet more outdoor people and grow in the world of the outdoors. Everyone who has signed up and contributed is a huge part of that, without you folks, this site would be nothing. We recognize that and thank you by giving away these prizes every month. As the site grows look for more and more giveaways in the future.

Thanks again and now, to the WINNERS!!



2nd Place and the winner of the flat of night crawlers, courtesy of Jewell Outdoors is.................................. Sparcebag!!



1st place and our first Grand Prize Winner of a brand new Limit Creek Smoothie Walleye Rod is......................................











Pickelfarmer!




Congrats to you both, I will shoot you each a PM on how to get your prizes.

Thanks again to all members of UMO and look for more fun and prizes on 2010!!

The First Annual UMO Ice Fishing Challenge!

UMO Ice Fishing Challenge Rules

1) You must be signed up to be eligible to win. No posting of your fish the same day you sign up. Please sign up before you go fishing.

2) You are allowed to upgrade entries. Once the entry is upgraded the previous entry is not eligible for the Challenge.

3) You must print a copy of the Ice Fishing Challenge Poster, available in this post. Right click, save as and then print it no smaller than 5x7.

4) Two photos will be required per entry.

   4a.)Photo 1: The entry fish must be photographed with the entire rule (measuring device) clearly and ledge-ably in the picture as well as the Ice Fishing Challenge Poster while still out on the ice. No part of the fish should be on the measuring device. Please photograph Only the entry fish - No multiple fish in the photo.
  
   4b.)Photo 2: This photo must have the angler and fish together while still out on the ice with the lake or shanty in the background and the anglers face uncovered.
        
All entries must be fresh caught fish. No frozen or gutted fish will be qualified.

5) The photo must be posted within the tournament dates/times.

6) The entry is length and girth in the (Weight is not need but would be helpful in case of a tie)

7)The length is "as the fish lays" - not by squeezing the tail. The entry is measured from the ...... Read More

Upper Midwest Outdoors Membership Pool - Courtesy of Jewell Outdoors

Click here: UMO Membership Pool to enter!

Please read the contest rules.


Upper Midwest Outdoors Membership/Jewell Outdoors Contest Rules
Jewell Outdoors has agreed to sponsor a contest with Upper Midwest Outdoors. This contest involves UMO members guessing how many members will join the forum by 11:59 Central Daylight Time on December 31st, 2009.  

Submitting to the Contest
Interested parties may enter the contest by filling out the official contest form available through the UMO website or other email links. The form must be filled out in its entirety which requires filling out all required fields. The last available chance for entering the contest will be one week prior to the end of the contest, or December 24th, 2009 at 11:59PM.  

Determining the Winner
Valid entries will be recorded and evaluated within two days after the closing of the contest at 11:59pm on December 31st, 2009. Those participants that have correctly guessed the number of Upper Midwest Outdoors members will win their choice of a free pound of leeches, or half a flat of Canadian Crawlers. There will be a maximum of five winners. Should the instance arise where there are more than five winners, winners will be determined by the date they entered the contest. Those that registered earliest will receive preference and be awarded the contest winnings. In the case that no one participant correctly guesses the number of members, the closest single individual without going over the total number will be the winner. It is not required to be a member of Upper Midwest Outdoors to enter. It is not required to join the Jewell Outdoors mailing list in order to be eligible.  

Delivery of Prize Winnings
Jewell Outdoors prides itself on world class customer service ...... Read More

From the JB Lures web-site.

“JB” Lures, Inc. is based in Winthrop, which is located in South-Central Minnesota, USA. We offer a wide variety of Fishing Tackle for Open-Water and “Ice-Fishing”

We are very proud of the fact that we use entirely “All-American” labor to assemble our product. In fact, home-based workers do most assembly; this approach provides the ultimate in quality to produce our fishing tackle. We know you will appreciate their efforts and work ethics as it is reflected in the finished product.

Raw materials purchased to manufacture “JB” lures are of the highest grade possible. Hooks, blades, beads, line, paint and rubber must all meet our standards. We pay close attention to quality and detail; we feel most confident you will agree once you use our product. Some of our tackle is very unique and some existing products we have tried to better.

We manufacture custom tackle for advertising needs and also provide private label products.

Whether you are a direct consumer, dealer or distributor we are confident you will find our products and packaging among the finest in the industry. Whenever you take “JB” fishing know this:

“Its always our pleasure fishing with you!”