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HALL OF FAME

Celebrating the individuals and businesses who have shaped the heritage of Minnesota fishing through innovation, dedication, and sportsmanship. Explore the legacies of our esteemed inductees below.

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Inductees By Year

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2000

Al Lindner, Al Maas, Bob Lessard, Dan Gapen, Dick Sternbert, Ed Gerchy, Gary Roach, Gil Hamm, In-Fisherman, Jim Fladebo, Jim Peterson,

 

Joe Alexander, Joe Flabedo, John Peterson, Lund, Marv Koep, Randy Amenrud, Ray Ostrom, Ron Lindner, Ron Schara, Ron Weber, Ted Capra

2001

Babe Winkelman, Joe Fellegy, Nick Adams

2002

Dave Genz, Larry Bollig

2003

Butch Furtman, Frank Schneider Jr.

2004

Jeff Zernov, Steve Baumann

2007

Dick Grzywinski, Lindy Tackle Co.

2012

Dave Csanda, Dan Sura, James Lindner, Jeff Arnold, Outdoor News, Rapala

2015

Duane Peterson, Leroy Ras, Northland Fishing Tackle, Inc., Tom Neustrom, Vexilar, Inc.

2016

Bill Lindner, Bruce “Doc” Samson, Frankie's Live Bait & Marine, Minnesota Fishing Museum, Royal Karels

2017

Berger Brothers, Clam Outdoors, Doug Stange, Perry Good, Terry Tuma

2018

Gapen Tackle Company, Mark Fisher, Mark Strand, MinnKota, William “Billy” Dougherty

2019

Bobber “Anne” Orth, J.R. Cooper, Ron Hunter, Vados Bait & Tackle, Women Anglers of Minnesota

2020

Babe Winkelman Productions, Chip Leer, Kluge Manufacturing, Steve Pennaz, Tim Lesmeister

2021

Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation, Paul Thorne, Ray Gildow, Sybil Smith

2022

Al Baert, Gregg Thorne, Joe's Sporting Goods, Marty Glorvigen, Scott Glorvigen, Wired2Fish

2023

Tom Carlson, Russ Francisco, Jeff Sundin, Hank Ebert, FM Walleyes Unlimited, Reed's Family Outfitters

2024

Wayzata Bait & Tackle, Fishing for Life, Ice Team, Matt Straw, Tom Zenanko, Nancy Koep, Scott Bonnema

2025

Jimmy Bell, Jon Thelen, Don Pursch, Ray’s Sport & Marine, Nesheim Bait

2026

Brian “Bro” Brosdahl, Steve Carney, Ron Kiffmeyer, Marine General, Thorne Brothers Custom Rod & Tackle

2027

TBD

In Memoriam

Remembering our Hall of Famers who have cast their final lines. We celebrate their passion, their stories, and their lasting legacy on the water.

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