Ray Ostrom (1927-2012) is a giant in Minnesota fishing tackle history. Together with business partner Ron Weber, Ray and Ron were the […]
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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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Al Maas
Inducted 2000
Al Maas was inducted into the first class of the Fishing Hall of Fame of Minnesota in 2000 for his numerous contributions […]
Learn MoreRon Lindner
Inducted 2000
Over the years, Ron Lindner has become a world-famous sportfishing leader. He continues to fish avidly for all freshwater fish, averaging about […]
Learn MoreAl Lindner
Inducted 2000
During a long career spanning the most revolutionary years in sportfishing history, Al Lindner ranks among the most renowned leaders in the […]
Learn MoreBob Lessard
Inducted 2000
Bob Lessard served in the Minnesota senate for 26 years. Known as “The Old Trapper,” DFLer Lessard was loved in the Legislature […]
Learn MoreGil Hamm
Inducted 2000
Gil Hamm, a 62-year-old building contractor from St Paul, Minnesota, founded Muskies, Inc. in December 1966. Gil and thirteen others made up […]
Learn MoreRandy Amenrud
Inducted 2000
Randy Amenrud has been involved in many aspects of the fishing tackle and marine promotional business for over 45 years. He’s been […]
Learn MoreDan Gapen
Inducted 2000
Many who know the author will call him fisherman. Some may make claim to his fight for running water and call him […]
Learn MoreJoe Fladebo
Inducted 2000
In 1937, Joe and Evelyn Fladebo started a small tackle production operation out of the basement of their home along the shore […]
Learn MoreMarv Koep
Inducted 2000
Marv Koep finally accepted what everybody else already knew — that he is a fishing legend. “I finally acknowledged that I was […]
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