Jim Peterson grew up near Milaca and his family owned a cabin on Lake Mille Lacs for many years. Jim came to […]
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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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Steve Pennaz
Inducted 2020
Steve Pennaz specializes in developing and building enthusiast media brands. His credits include the successful launch of more than a dozen national […]
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Ray Ostrom
Inducted 2000
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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Bobber ‘Anne’ Orth
Inducted 2019
Gapen’s One and Only: ‘Bobber’ Anne The Gapen Company believes Anne Orth is one of the most experienced, informed female outdoor sportspersons […]
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Outdoor News
Inducted 2012
Outdoor News has proudly served the fishing information needs of anglers across Minnesota since 1968. Published each week, Outdoor News’ mission is […]
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Tom Neustrom
Inducted 2015
Based in Grand Rapids, Minn., Tom Neustrom has guided anglers for over 30 years. While Tom guides on several dozen lakes across […]
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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 […]
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Al 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 […]
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Class of 2016
Bill Lindner
Class of 2016
With over 36 years behind the lens, Bill Lindner is an internationally recognized outdoor photographer in the fishing, hunting, and food preparation […]
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James Lindner
Inducted 2012
Growing up in the world of sport fishing, James Lindner has fished and filmed from the Arctic Circle to South American jungles; […]
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