Those We Honor

You’ll find more than just fishing celebrities in this list. One can make a significant impact
on the lives of many without ever being well known. It is important to honor all of
those who had a great influence on the great sport of fishing, whether famous or not.
Corporate advances tend to be much more visible to us. For it’s their products that
shape the evolution of the sport of fishing.

Mark Fisher

Mark Fisher

Inducted 2018

Director of Field Promotions, Rapala USA
As Director of Field Promotions for Rapala USA, Mark Fisher could be one of the most recognizable faces, and voices, in fishing today. His decades-long drive for offering the best as a tournament angler, TV-personality, and radio-host, has brought incredible success both personally and for those he represents. Dovetailing his passion for fishing, creativity and talent for promotion, Mark is living his dream. “Exposure is the best preparation for opportunity! Whatever your strong suit is, whether it’s painting lures, writing stories, giving seminars or engineering boats, put those skills to use,” he says. “While you’re at it, work hard and put yourself in position to capitalize on every opportunity that comes your way.”