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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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 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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Duane Peterson
Inducted 2015
Duane Peterson grew up in Bemidji, near the Mississippi River and Lake Bemidji. He kid-fished in boats and fish houses, and from […]
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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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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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Vexilar, Inc.
Inducted 2015
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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LeRoy Ras
Inducted 2015
Talk fishing and guiding in the Alexandria lakes area, and one legendary name rates frequent mention: LeRoy Ras. LeRoy’s guiding career, from […]
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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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Jeff Arnold
Inducted 2012
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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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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