The name Vexilar is synonymous with the ice-fishing market’s dynamic growth in recent years. Talk ice fishing and a common topic is […]
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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.
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Class of 2016
Frankie’s Live Bait & Marine
Class of 2016
Forty years ago, Frank Dusenka – Brad and Frankie’s father – bought a hardware business from his father-in-law on the edge of […]
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Class of 2023
Reeds
Class of 2023
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 […]
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Minn Kota
Inducted 2018
Established in 1934, Minn Kota® has led the way in the trolling industry category and been among the most celebrated companies in […]
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Clam Outdoors
Inducted 2017
For over 30 years Clam Outdoors has stood for the best in outdoor gear. Our customers tell us that the Clam name […]
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Women Angler’s of Minnesota
Inducted 2019
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 […]
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Vados Bait and Tackle
Inducted 2019
Vados Bait & Tackle has been in business since 1947. Family owned and operated every day of its existence. Greg and Eric […]
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Hank Ebert
Inducted 2023
FM Walleyes Unlimited, Inc., was founded in 1977 to “promote conservation, sportsmanship and education in respects to walleye fishing”. The founding members […]
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Class of 2016
Minnesota Fishing Museum
Class of 2016
The idea of the Minnesota Fishing Museum began in 1990 after Al Baert attended a St. Cloud sports show to have a […]
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Northland Fishing Tackle, Inc.
Inducted 2015
Bemidji-based Northland Fishing Tackle ranks with Minnesota’s all-time legendary producers of high-quality progressive terminal tackle for successful angling in all seasons. Founded […]
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