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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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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Gapen Tackle Company
Inducted 2018
The Gapen Tackle Company (Gapen) got its main start when Don Gapen, created the Muddler Fly in 1936. This fly has become […]
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Terry Tuma
Inducted 2017
Born in 1942 in Northfield, Minn., Terry Tuma was destined to be one of the most prolific outdoor communicators the Upper Midwest […]
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Perry Good
Inducted 2017
“Professional angling hasn’t always been about the competition.” “It provided me a platform to share my passion with other people who might […]
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Doug Stange
Inducted 2017
Doug Stange is the Editor-‐in-‐Chief of many InterMedia Outdoors publications including In-‐Fisherman and Walleye In-‐Sider magazines; he also oversees the In-‐ Fisherman […]
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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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Burger Brothers
Inducted 2017
Ted and Bud Burger Submitted for nomination to the Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Ted and Bud Burger were […]
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Royal Karels
Class of 2016
Through 70 plus year of heavy-duty angling, and with nearly 50 years of formal guiding experience, Royal Karels is a renowned and […]
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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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Bruce ‘Doc’ Samson
Class of 2016
Bruce ‘Doc’ Samson, known universally in the walleye world as ‘Doctor Sonar’, is famous for his educational classes, seminars, DVDs and articles […]
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