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 […]
Learn MoreThose We Honor
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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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 […]
Learn MoreBabe 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 […]
Learn MoreVados Bait and Tackle
Inducted 2019
Vados Bait & Tackle has been in business since 1947. Family owned and operated every day of its existence. Greg and Eric […]
Learn MoreWomen Angler’s of Minnesota
Inducted 2019
Executive Summary of Accomplishments Longest standing women’s fishing organization in the Nation Founded in 1977 Non-Profit Organization 501(c)3 Donated over 6000 rods […]
Learn MoreGapen 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 […]
Learn MoreMinn Kota
Inducted 2018
Established in 1934, Minn Kota® has led the way in the trolling industry category and been among the most celebrated companies in […]
Learn MoreClam 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 […]
Learn MoreMinnesota 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 […]
Learn MoreFrankie’s Live Bait & Marine
Class of 2016
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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