Sportfishing Industry

Hall of Fame

Honoring the Legacy of Excellence

Welcome to the Sportfishing Industry Hall of Fame, where we honor the past, celebrate the present, and promote the future of sportfishing. This esteemed institution recognizes the remarkable individuals that have dedicated their time, resources, and passion to advancing our sport and industry.

Here, we pay tribute to pioneers in business, champions of conservation, and avid participants who have made significant contributions to the sportfishing community. Through their efforts, they have not only enriched the sport but have also helped to protect our aquatic environments for future generations.

Join us as we celebrate the achievements and legacies of those who have shaped the sportfishing landscape. Together, we will inspire the next wave of anglers and conservationists, ensuring that the joy of fishing continues to thrive for years to come.

  • A person with short dark hair is smiling at the camera. They are wearing a white checkered shirt and a beige sweater. The background is a plain light-colored wall.
    2023

    Kirk Immens

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  • 2021

    Frank Peterson

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  • 2019

    Thom Dammrich

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  • Man in a dark suit with a red tie, smiling against a gray background.
    2019

    Mike Nussman

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  • A smiling man with gray hair wearing a dark jacket and blue shirt against a plain background.
    2018

    Jeff Pontius

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  • 2018

    Dave Bulthuis

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  • A person in a blue shirt stands next to a large circular fish tank filled with water.
    2017

    Bill Shedd

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  • Man in a white polo and khaki shorts stands by a small boat. Blue umbrella and waterfront are in the background.
    2017

    Ken Hammond

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  • A smiling person in a hat and vest sits in a small boat on a lake, holding fishing gear.
    2016

    Jim Martin

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  • Smiling older man in a suit and red tie against a plain background.
    2015

    Carl Liederman

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  • Man holding a large fish while standing near a river, surrounded by green vegetation.
    2015

    Dick Posey

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  • A man in hiking gear and helmet kneels beside two bloodhounds in a forest setting.
    2014

    Gary Zurn

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  • A man with glasses and gray hair wearing a suit and tie, smiling against a brown background.
    2014

    Jeffrey Marble

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  • Man on a boat holding a large fish in both hands, wearing sunglasses and a cap, with a body of water in the background.
    2013

    David Pfeiffer

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  • 2013

    Peter Foley

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  • 2011

    Randy Lemcke

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  • 2009

    Dick Pool

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  • A man in a suit sits at a desk with a wooden bookshelf in the background.
    2007

    Darrell Lowrance

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  • A man in a white shirt and beige cap is holding a fishing rod on a boat under a partly cloudy sky.
    2005

    Gary Loomis

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  • 2004

    Tom Bedell

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  • 2003

    James Hubbard

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  • A man in outdoor clothing and an orange cap kneels beside a black and white dog, holding a shotgun in a wooded area with autumn leaves.
    2003

    Jim Range

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  • A woman with short gray hair, wearing a plaid blazer and a beige blouse, smiles against a neutral background.
    2002

    Helen Sevier

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  • Man in a blue shirt seated at a desk, holding glasses. A nautical-themed painting is visible in the background.
    2001

    Eddie Smith Jr.

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  • 2000

    Fred Hall

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  • Man in a boat holding a large fish in one hand and a fishing rod in the other, smiling at the camera.
    2000

    John Morris

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  • A person stands outside Captain Harry’s Fishing Supply in Miami, FL, giving thumbs up. The store has marlin fish decorations on the exterior. A "Weekly Fisherman" sign is visible.
    2000

    Harry Vernon

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  • Black and white portrait of an older man wearing glasses and a suit, smiling slightly at the camera.
    1999

    Jim Dawson

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  • 1998

    Forrest Wood

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  • Elderly man wearing sunglasses and a plaid shirt holds a large fish on a boat in a lake with trees in the background.
    1997

    Lefty Kreh

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  • A smiling person in a boat holds a large fish they caught, surrounded by water and vegetation.
    1996

    Homer Circle

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  • 1995

    John Charvat

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  • Alan Hidebrant

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