“Fishing sure beats housework…and most anything else you can think of,” says Sybil Smith, who has been publishing fishing guides and writing […]
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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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Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation
Inducted 2021
Founded in 1974 Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation (MNBN) is a member of the B.A.S.S. Nation. The B.A.S.S. Nation is a global network of […]
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Paul Thorne
Inducted 2021
From a young age, Paul Thorne pursued his passion for fishing with an intense focus. As a child, he was often seen […]
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Kluge Manufacturing
Inducted 2020
Jake Kluge has often been referred to as the father of the portable gas powered ‘ICE AUGER’. The behind the 1960’s and […]
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Babe Winkelman Productions
Inducted 2020
These are some of the highlights and should give you a bit more insight into what we are about. Started fishing in […]
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Tim Lesmeister
Inducted 2020
Tim Lesmeister has been a full-time freelance outdoor communicator since 1987. He has lived in Minnetonka, Minnesota since 1981, and began writing […]
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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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Chip Leer
Inducted 2020
2019 Inductee into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, TV and stage host of the world’s most prestigious walleye tournament circuit, the […]
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J. R. Cooper
Inducted 2019
J. R. “COOP” COOPER When nominating J. R. Cooper, Jim Kalkofen said the following about Coop: “In my opinion he is one […]
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Harry Van Doren
Inducted 2019
Harry Van Doren — Pioneer Guide and Mentor to Angling Legends Harry Van Doren began his nearly six decades of guiding at […]
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