Those We Honor

In-Fisherman is the leading communicator in the fishing industry, with targeted multimedia communication tools including award-winning subscriber magazines, specialized publications, custom publishing, […]

FM Walleyes Unlimited, Inc., was founded in 1977 to “promote conservation, sportsmanship and education in respects to walleye fishing”. The founding members […]

In 1971, soon-to-be-married Jeff Arnold and Kay Campbell made a bold move that would forever impact Minnesota’s fishing scene. They purchased Reed’s […]

Executive Summary of Accomplishments Longest standing women’s fishing organization in the Nation Founded in 1977 Non-Profit Organization 501(c)3 Donated over 6000 rods […]

Forty years ago, Frank Dusenka – Brad and Frankie’s father – bought a hardware business from his father-in-law on the edge of […]

Ice Team is the original ice fishing club and team. Founded in 1997 (but brainstormed years before), Ice Team was established to […]

Mission Statement”: Serving Youth, Families, Veterans & Communities through fishing & outdoor programs History: Fishing for life was founded in 2004 by […]

Hard to argue that any two Minnesotans spend more time in the fishing world than Tim and Bob Sonenstahl. Who else can […]

The idea of the Minnesota Fishing Museum began in 1990 after Al Baert attended a St. Cloud sports show to have a […]

The Gapen Tackle Company (Gapen) got its main start when Don Gapen, created the Muddler Fly in 1936. This fly has become […]