Splash 2.10 - Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum

The Official
Publication of
the Fresh Water
Fishing Hall
of Fame
VOL. 34
NO. 1
Winter 2010
Inside:
From the
Director's Desk,
page 2
2010 Hayward
Crappie Contest,
page 3
2010
Enshrinees/
Inductees
Announced,
page 4
O'l Tackle Talk
by Chris Slusar,
page 9
World Records
Update, page 11
Granddad's Tackle Box
on Display at the Hall!
From the
Director’s Desk
by Emmett Brown
Founded 1960
Incorporated Not For Profit 1970
P.O. Box 690, 10360 Hall of Fame Drive
Hayward, WI 54843
Phone 715/634-4440
http://www.Freshwater-Fishing.org
e-mail: [email protected]
Just think, in about 8 weeks we will once
again be opening our museum doors to the
public. That is a wonderful thing!
Winter is always a busy time of the year for us. This is when we tidy up
Printed February 15, April 15,
August 15, November 15
Programs and Activities
• Recognition of World Fresh Water
Sportfishing Records
• Record Book Published Annually
• Enshrinement for Achievement and
Accomplishment
• Library for Research and Pleasure
• Educational Museum of Sportfishing
Artifacts
Museum open April 15 through October 31
7 days a week, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(no admittance after 3:30 p.m.)
Administration Office open year ‘round
5 days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except
Christmas-New Year interim weeks)
Executive Board of Directors
Bill Beckwith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President
Bill Gautsche . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President
Ted Dzialo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary
Tom Turngren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer
Randy Albrecht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Scott Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
John Dettloff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Dave Perkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Don Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Jim Scheer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Harold Tiffany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Wendy Williamson . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Ben Wold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Professional and Volunteer Staff
Emmett Brown . . . . . . . Executive Director
Kathy Polich . . . . . . . . . Business Manager
Darlene Overman . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary
Myrna Huber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk
Emmett Brown . . . . . . . . . . . Splash Editor
Tim Gavigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Webmaster
Tim Lesmeister. . . . . . . . Media Coordinator
Claudette Kersten . . . . . . . . . . . . Volunteer
The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame is a
non-profit educational organization
dedicated to conservation and
sportfishing and to the maintenance of a
hall of fame where the history of fishing
and angling achievements are displayed.
A 501(c)(3) organization
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Fishing Hall of Fame, Inc.
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our museum displays. It’s also the time when we renew our commitment
for the upcoming year and plan for the future. Yes indeed, winter is a
very active period at the Hall.
Many of you have been members of the Hall for a very long time. While
others, have just come on board in the last year or two. However long it
has been, we are very grateful for your support. Thank you.
Since 2004, our operating expenses have risen about 25%. Since that
time, we have held the line on our basic membership to $30.
Unfortunately, due to the rampant escalating costs of operating our core
programs, we have no other alternative but to raise our 4 membership
platforms $5 apiece. In other words, our basic membership level (Silver)
will become $35 with the other platforms increasing $5 apiece as well.
We certainly hope you understand our predicament. We look forward to
many more years of your support. Again, thank you.
On a personal level I am very excited about a new event the Hall is going
to sponsor this spring. As you know, the core mission of the Fresh Water
Fishing Hall of Fame is to promote fresh water sportfishing. On May 1,
2010, in conjunction with Holiday Station Stores, we are sponsoring the
“2010 Hayward Crappie Contest.” This contest will focus on family and
youth sportfishing. This will be a great vehicle to get our message out. A
splendid time is guaranteed for all. For further details please refer to
page 3. See you all on May 1st!
Best regards,
Emmett A. Brown, Jr.
Executive Director
Wild Trout X
Holiday Inn, West Yellowstone, MT
September 28-30, 2010
"Conserving
Wild Trout"
The Wild Trout X
Symposium will bring
together a diverse audience of governmental entities, non-profit conservation
groups, educators, anglers, and business interests associated with trout
fisheries to exchange technical information and viewpoints on wild trout
management and public policy. The
meeting offers a unique forum for
professionals and anglers to interact,
where participants will to be exposed to
the latest in wild trout science, technology and philosophies. Abstracts on
all aspects of wild trout research,
management, conservation, education,
and recreation are welcome and will be
considered, but the following topics are
of particular interest:
• Climate change and wild trout
• Whirling Disease 50 years later
• Resource extraction and wild trout
resources
• The role of the Endangered Species
Act in wild trout management
• Genetic considerations for managing
wild trout
• Understanding interactions between
wild trout and invasive species
• Sustaining interest in wild trout in our
youth and urban citizens
Presentations will be accepted in oral or
poster format, so please specify your
preference and whether you would be
willing to present in either format.
Authors who are selected for oral
presentations at the symposium must
submit a complete manuscript ready
for Symposium Proceedings by August
31, 2010.
Abstract submission should be sent
electronically to Kevin Meyer by April 1,
2010 using Word Perfect or MS Word
file format. Guidelines for abstract,
poster, and manuscript preparation can
be found at the Wild Trout X web site:
http://www.wildtroutsymposium.com
NATION’S LARGEST CRAPPIE CONTEST
TO BE HELD ON WISCONSIN OPENER
Over 30,000 anglers are expected to
take to the early spring waters of
Hayward, Wisconsin, for an opening day
fishing extravaganza to celebrate the
Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame’s
inaugural “2010 Hayward Crappie
Contest” event.
The FWFHOF is prepared to welcome
anglers of all ages and skill levels for
the May 1, 2010 event. Encompassing
hundreds of qualifying lakes in Sawyer
County, anglers will have the
opportunity to experience a true
opening day tradition while angling for a
chance at $11,000 in prize money and
awards.
Registrations will be available beginning
April 1 at Holiday Stationstores
locations in Duluth, Minn. and others
south along U.S. Interstate 35.
Registrations will also be available at
most Holiday Stationstores in western
and northwest Wisconsin. At a cost of
$10, the registration is only valid during
the one-day event beginning at midnight
May 1 and ending with the weigh-in
scheduled for 2 p.m. that afternoon.
Nationally-recognized sportsman Ron
Schara is scheduled to emcee the event
and present awards to contest winners.
Held in the style and glitz of other large
weigh-in events, the 2010 Hayward
Crappie Contest will culminate with a
ticker-tape weigh-in and awards
ceremony at the FWFHOF grounds.
Hayward is commonly recognized as
one of the top fishing destinations in
the Upper Midwest. The 2010 Hayward
Crappie Contest celebrates that
notoriety in an effort to promote the
sport of fresh water fishing.
The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame is
a 501(c)3 non-profit museum and home
to Hayward’s landmark four-story-tall
musky famous around the world. Since
1960, the FWFHOF has inspired and
educated anglers and serves as the
authority and repository for all fresh
water fishing records. The FWFHOF also
recognizes those men and women who
have made significant and lasting
contributions to the sport of fresh water
fishing through its Hall of Fame Program.
Participating Minnesota Holiday
Stationstores locations: Duluth,
Cloquet, Moose Lake, Hinckley, Pine
City, North Branch, Forest Lake,
Lindstrom, Cambridge, Mora, Rush City.
Participating Wisconsin Holiday
Stationstores locations: Amery, Barron,
Balsam Lake, Luck, Frederic,
Cumberland, Grantsburg, Siren,
Spooner, Superior, Hayward, Washburn,
Ashland, Ladysmith, Almena, Turtle
Lake, Milltown, Webster.
We'll Miss You
It was with great sadness that we
learned of the passing of Hall member
Mark E. Meritt of Victoria, Minnesota on
November 15, 2009. Mark's passing
was unexpected and way too soon.
Mark was an avid fisherman, especially
in the realm of flyfishing. Mark is the
proud holder of a few line-test world
records in flyfishing.
This spring, when that first fish rises to
one of our offerings, we will be thinking
of you. We are sure you will be looking
down on us as well. Goodbye Mark!
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n August 17th and 18th, 2009
our Awards Committee met in
Hayward, Wisconsin.
They consist of a very talented and
devoted cross section of our fresh
water sportfishing leaders. They are: Bill
Gautsche - Chairman (Wisconsin); Larry
Colombo (Alabama); Clem Dippel (Wisconsin); Mike Dombeck (Wisconsin);
James Gammon (Indiana); Elmer Guerri
(Indiana); Bruce Holt (Washington); Tim
Lesmeister (Minnesota); Gil Radonski
(North Carolina); Vin Sparano (New
Jersey); Burt Steinberg (Missouri);
Wendy Williamson (Wisconsin); Gregg
Wollner (Minnesota) and Forrest Wood
(Arkansas).
Many candidates were considered, but
only a few were selected for this
prestigious honor. The results are as
follows:
Elected for 2010 Enshrinement
Considered are persons who have made
a lasting National or World impact to
the benefit of fresh water sportfishing.
Frank Alvin Moore - Oregon
Frank has always been a dedicated
fresh water fly fisherman of high ethical
standards. He has been the leader in
maintaining the North Umpqua as a
pristine fly fisherman’s dream. They say
you are known by your friends. Frank
has always been surrounded by many
famous fishermen and women who are
proud to call him friend.
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Achievements:
• Has Oregon fishing license #4.
• Founded Steamboat Inn on North
Umpqua, famous for fly fishing
summer steelhead.
• Sears and Roebuck Foundation –
1970 National Wildlife Federation
Conservationist of the Year award for
his work on the protection of
steelhead and salmon streams.
• Instrumental in the making and
distribution of the film “Pass Creek,”
which changed the way logging was
carried out along streams in Oregon.
Federation of Fly Fishers
Conservationist of the year 2003.
• 2006 Citizen of the Year (along with
his wife) in Glide, Oregon for their
work in preserving North Umpqua
River.
• One of two Honorary Members of
the Wild Steelhead Coalition.
• Oregon State Fish and Game
Commission member for many
years.
• Oregon State Water Board member
for 4 years.
• Pro Staff for G. Loomis Rods.
Peter B. Moyle - California
Peter’s professional and scientific
efforts have been centered upon
studying the ecology and conservation
of fresh water and estuarine fishes in
California for over 35 years. He has
authored over 160 peer-reviewed
scientific papers, 5 books and many
other publications. Peter is the author
of the book FISH: AN ENTHUSIAST’S
GUIDE, University of California Press,
1993. This book has been most
valuable in motivating fresh water fish
enthusiasts, amateur aquarists and the
general public. It is one of the most
important of its kind in bringing true
appreciation of fresh water fish to the
general public.
Ray W. Scott, Jr. – Alabama
Ray has achieved his own legacy as
the “Bass Boss,” as the founder of the
Bass Anglers Sportsman Society
(B.A.S.S.) and the Whitetail Institute of
North America. As a publisher, he has
framed the foundation for successful
outdoor publications, including
BASSMASTER Magazine, Southern
Outdoors, Fishing Tackle Retailer and
the award-winning national television
series, “The BASSMASTERS.”
His climb to the heights began with a
“brainstorm in a rainstorm” in 1967 on
a fishing trip to Jackson, Mississippi.
Bunkered in a motel room after being
rained out by a passing storm, Scott, a
dedicated bass angler, clicked through
the channels on the TV set. To his
disappointment, the only sport he
found was a professional basketball
game.
As he started to doze, Scott mumbled
out loud, “Why doesn’t someone cover
fishing on TV. There’s more folks
fishing, than playing basketball?”
He would change the future of fishing,
create a new bass fishing industry,
spawn bass fishing heroes and provide
the conservation leadership to protect
the resource for the future.
Ray has always been on a crusade to
control the dumping of aquatic
herbicides – “chemical poisons” – in
public fishing waters. Ray is concerned
not only for the safety of “drinking
waters,” but the rampant destruction of
fish habitat and destroying of bass
fisheries.
Elected for
2010 Legendary Angler
Considered are persons who have had
at least regional lasting impact
benefiting fresh water sportfishing.
Charles Lahey – Massachusetts
Charles has had great impact on fresh
water sportfishing and he stands out
among anglers. His personality, dedication, high personal ideals and qualities
are inspirational to young and old alike.
Mr. Lahey is a great example of the high
ethical standards consonant with the
Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame.
Charles prefers to walk and move from
place to place while trout fishing, even
at age 100!
He was acknowledged on the “Today”
television show for his legendary fly
fishing reputation.
He has created a special fly to fish the
Mad River in Vermont. His flies have
legendary popularity in the waters of
the famed Berkshires.
He is an avid advocate of catch-andrelease and has encouraged fellow
anglers to do the same.
A “Berkshire Eagle” newspaper story
cited an old expression about Lahey,
“Go fish and live longer!” Charles Lahey
is, if nothing else, a testimonial to that
old expression.
Stan Sloan - Tennessee
Stan won the very first Ray Scott preB.A.S.S. tournament at Beaver Lake,
Arkansas on June 5-7, 1968. B.A.S.S.
Editor Bob Cobb wrote that this
classifies Sloan as, “the angler crossing
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the finish line first.” Stan also was
among the first to develop the longarmed spinnerbait. He may have also
been the first to mount his trolling
motor on the bow of his boat.
Sloan was given the very first copy of
BASSMASTER magazine by Ray Scott.
Stan returned the copy to Scott before
his death, realizing Scott should be the
curator of that important piece of
memorabilia.
Stan qualified for five straight
Bassmaster Classics (1971 – 1975). His
Zorro Aggravator spinnerbait was used
by Bobby Murray in winning the first
Bassmaster Classic at Lake Mead.
Steve “Big Tuna” Statland – Illinois
Steve was one of the driving forces
behind Project Illini, the original
muskellunge stocking program in the
state of Illinois. He served as its
president and vice president from its
inception in 1975 until 1980.
For its three-year duration (1977-1980),
Steve was a member of the Citizens
Fish Hatchery Advisory Committee to
the Illinois Department of Conservation
and was its technical director.
Steve was a director of Chicagoland
Muskie Hunters for 10 years and served
as its president for 3 years. He was on
the Board of Directors of Muskies, Inc.
for 27 years, and vice president for 2
terms, International President for 2
terms and is a member of its Hall of
Fame.
For over 30 years he has educated
anglers regarding muskie fishing
techniques and lore. He has given
countless seminars to fishing clubs,
civic organizations, business groups
and others.
Steve was the originator of the Muskies,
Inc. Chapter Challunge. Starting in
1977, this friendly competition has
annually drawn up to 300 anglers from
across the country.
Steve was the original chairman of the
Muskies, Inc., “Know the Difference”
Posters Committee.
Steve is one of the founders of Tri-Esox
Productions and has served as its
president since its inception in 1995.
This company has promoted and
produced the Chicago Muskie Show
since 1996.
Ted Takasaki – Minnesota
Ted has made it easier (beyond a
shadow of a doubt) for the average
fresh water angler to catch fish. His
innovative products, his tournament
stature, his fresh water fishing tactics
are second to none. Ted has helped
thousands of anglers to catch fish on a
regular basis. He is on everyone’s list of
the world’s best fresh water anglers,
because of his diverse fishing
techniques and devotion to the sport.
Elected for
2010 Legendary Artist
Considered are persons whose
creations introduce, encourage or
inspire the enjoyment of fresh water
fishing on a local, regional or national
level.
Adriano Manocchia - New York
Adriano received his bachelor’s degree
from Pace University in New York City.
After graduating, he spent twelve years
as a photojournalist traveling the world
covering news events.
In 1984, Adriano turned his attention to
painting, adopting the techniques of the
Old Masters and quickly received the
attention of major collectors and art
critics worldwide. A number of awards
and special projects marked his
recognition in the traditional art fields
as a foremost contemporary artist. He
is represented by prestigious galleries
such as Wally-Findley Galleries in New
York, London and Paris. For a number of
years he has also enjoyed his role as art
professor at Long Island University.
Joseph R. Tomelleri - Missouri
Joseph may very well be the best illustrator of anatomically and typologically
accurate images of fresh water fishes of
North America. His illustrations
regularly appear in “In-Fisherman,”
“Field and Stream,” “Currents – The
Journal of the North American Native
Fishes Association” and other magazines, journals and books. His illus-
trations in the book, “Fishes Of The
Central United States,” are some of the
most impressive images available of
fresh water fishes. His illustrations are
useful in educating and inspiring the
general public, as well as professionals
and students and academics.
Larry Tople – Michigan
Larry has been painting In-Fisherman
magazine covers since 1977 – more
than 250 covers over the course of 30
plus years! Longevity aside, Larry is
regarded by many as the “father “of
outdoor paintings that capture a
realistic underwater moment in time.
An early day diver and underwater
photographer, Larry, set out to paint
underwater scenes as accurately as
possible. For over 30 years, reader
surveys have shown that Larry’s work
has been considered by readers to be
one of the most important aspects of
the magazine. He has painted every
major fresh water sportfish species,
from bluegills and perch, to salmon and
steelhead, catfish and crappies,
largemouth and smallmouth bass,
muskies and pike and many more. His
work has appeared in numerous places,
(besides In-Fisherman), most
recognizably so in the Rapala print
campaigns. They are widely considered
as some of the finest in the industry.
Scott Zoellick - Wisconsin
A lifelong student of nature, Scott has
spent many hours in the field – from
Resolute Bay, 90 miles from the North
Pole, to the wilds of Africa and South
America, studying and sketching.
Coupling his detailed observation with
techniques, he has achieved the ability
to create compositions in which every
leaf, blade or ripple contributes to the
effect of the whole –capturing a
moment of emotion that transcends a
mere photographic rendering of it. He
plucks out and preserves a moment of
time that somehow always underscores
our kinship with wildlife.
With many one man gallery shows to
his credit, Scott’s paintings, drawings
and prints now hang in many private
and corporate collections.
His magazine illustrations have
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appeared in Outdoor Life, Field and
Stream, Wisconsin Sportsman, The InFisherman, Fur, Fish and Game,
National Wildlife, Fishing Facts, Ontario
Out-of-Doors, North American
Fisherman, Musky Hunter and the
Wisconsin DNR’s publication, Wisconsin
Natural Resources.
He has also illustrated books for
Charles Scribners & Sons, Raintree
Publishing Company, Willow Creek
Press and Northword Press.
Elected for 2010 Legendary
Communicator
Considered are persons who have
developed a unique communication
means or avenue, which was
instrumental in introducing fishing to
the public or in maintaining public
interests or awareness.
Larry Bollig - Minnesota
Larry has given his time, efforts and
“cherished gas” money to preserve the
sport of fishing so that others can
experience the joys it’s given him. Larry
is truly a kind and caring man who
simply loves to fish, sharing his
successes openly and seeks out other
opportunities to create more memories.
Larry makes an impact on people.
Those who have attended his seminars
in the Dakota’s feel the same as those
who have fished with him in Canada.
He’s a real “personality” and a positive
one at that. Larry doesn’t need much in
life to keep his gears greased. We can
all agree “they broke the mold” with
Bollig.
George Douglas – Washington
George started his fishing business in
1991 on the Salmon River in Pulaski, in
upstate New York. Salmon River
Success magazine became the
foundation of the business. It was a free
publication with a large subscription
base. It kept anglers up-to-date on
important information in the area and
advertised many of the services offered
along the Salmon River.
With the magazine distributed
throughout the northeast, George’s
guide service thrived, giving him an
opportunity to teach anglers the art of
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salmon, trout and steelhead fishing.
In 1993, George published his first
book, titled, “The Complete Guide to
the Salmon River,” which quickly
became “the Bible” for anglers who
fished this river. With the success of
this book, he went on to write five
more. These books have contributed
greatly to the fishing industry. They
have educated many anglers on the
techniques and how to read the river
and how and where to fish it
successfully and safely.
George’s passion over the years has
included introducing fishing to kids,
educating anglers of all ages and
advocating “Catch and Release.”
Bill Dyroff - New Mexico
Bill’s weekly fishing column in the
Thursday edition of the Albuquerque
Journal has had particular value to
untold numbers of regional anglers.
Bill has collected and updated
information of practical importance
pertaining to streams and lakes
throughout the state. Whether related
to trout, kokanee salmon, bass,
crappie or even pike, all look forward
to learning about where the best
action is and what patterns, lures or
baits are working.
Using Bill’s data, over five years, a
chart has been put together on a
computer program correlating dates,
weather conditions, how well the river
has been fishing, the flow rate and the
best flies to use.
Bill has consistently looked for and
reported on fishing around the state,
on-stream learning opportunities,
conclaves, contests, youth programs,
etc.
Bill is a true professional. He is
thorough, accurate and to the point!
Kenneth Kieser - Kansas
Ken has dedicated the past 32 years in
promoting the outdoors to mentally
and physically challenged children. He
is a champion for the handicapped.
Ken has had approximately 2,000
fishing stories published in magazines
and newspapers during his long
career. Many of his stories ran in
various newspaper articles including
the Independence/ Blue Springs
Examiner and other publications.
Through his writing, he has helped his
readers enjoy fishing. He has given
them new ideas and tips on fishing and
where to go to fish. Ken shares his
fishing adventures in such a way that
the reader feels a sense of being there
Jerry Pabst - Illinois
For over 30 years Jerry has been a
professional communicator.
He has written over 1700 articles and is
still active as a free lance writer for
several publications, including Midwest
Outdoors and Illinois Fish and Game. He
has specialized in reporting and
promoting sport fishing, hunting and
conservation issues over this time
period.
Jerry served as editor of the Hook and
Line, the voice of Salmon Unlimited of
Illinois for 11 years. He is a member of
the Outdoor Writers Association and
The Great Lakes Outdoor Writers
Association. In addition he has hosted
many TV programs for Midwest
Outdoors. He is a founder of the Great
Lakes Sport Fishing Council and served
as its first vice president. He was a
professional charter boat operator for
25 years and also founded the Midwest
Charter Association in Chicago.
Jerry’s influence covers a wide range
from giving seminars at sport shows, to
speaking to fishing clubs and to getting
Boy Scouts involved in fishing. As an
educator, he ranks high among his
peers.
Elected for
2010 Legendary Guide
Considered are persons who have
gained by their expertise and
professionalism, a status of credibility
and immortality judged so by their
customers and/or their peers.
Edward J. Lints - New York
Ed is founder of the New York State
Outdoorsman Hall of Fame, an
organization predicated on the belief
that it is not what you take from the
environment, but what you give back.
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He also was active in the formation of
the New York State Guides Association
and was one of its original charter
members. He was voted by his peers as
central New York’s Greatest Living
Fisherman.
He started an Outstanding Youth Award
program and annually awards children
who have achieved the most in
conservation and the environment.
He is a legendary fishing guide who has
caught over 700 Muskies – 5 of them
over 55” long! Only 4 were kept!
Mark Rinckey - Michigan
Mark is a rare breed of fishing guide in
this day and age of high-speed boats,
sonar units and electronic gear. He is a
walk-in, wading guide! Mark takes his
clients on scenic hikes to some of the
best salmon and trout waters in
northwestern lower Michigan.
It’s something he has done on a fulltime basis for over 30 years.
Mark guides in the most difficult
manner possible. He spends time with
his clients explaining to them how and
why big salmon and trout take up
temporary residence in certain
locations. Mark teaches them where to
cast, so the bait or spinner passes
through key fish-holding locations.
A day off for Mark doesn’t mean loafing
on the sofa. For him, it means pulling
on his waders and trying some new
location. It means locating some fish
that are moving upstream to spawn.
Fishing daily is how he keeps track of
where the fish will be from one day to
the next. He is a guide’s guide.
Shane Watson - Georgia
Shane was born and raised just minutes
from Lake Lanier. He has fished Lake
Lanier for the last 35 years and is a 3rd
generation Lanier fisherman. Shane’s
Grandpa Samples, his dad and his
uncles all fished Lake Lanier through
the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Lanier fishing is
in Shane’s blood, it’s his heritage.
Shane’s family has lived in Forsyth
County for over 100 years.
Since 1979, Shane has devoted his life
to perfecting the skills and techniques
needed to consistently catch striped
bass. Many of Shane’s live bait and
trolling methods are used by
professional fisherman and weekend
anglers across the country. Shane is
the founder of the Lake Lanier Light
Tackle Guide Association. He has been
featured on ESPN, TNN, The Outdoor
Channel, Sports South and on Fox 5.
Shane operates Lake Lanier’s “only”
full-time striper fishing fleet with 7
guide boats running year round.
2010
Organizational/Governmental
Award
Considered are organizations or
governmental entities, which have
demonstrated and/or performed a
valuable service or act to benefit fresh
water sportfishing within its
jurisdiction or the boundaries of its
organization whether local, regional or
national.
B.A.S.S.
(Bass Anglers Sportsman Society)
B.A.S.S., born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama in 1968 was founded by
Ray Scott with simple goals in mind: to
create a credible and honorable
tournament trail, to improve our
environment by uniting and amplifying
the voices of anglers and to secure a
future for our youth. In the past four
decades B.A.S.S. has met all these
goals and more.
It would take volumes to list the
accomplishments of B.A.S.S. over the
years, but two may be most
significant. In 1972, B.A.S.S. initiated a
“Don’t Kill Your Catch” program that
evolved into the modern “catch-andrelease” ethic now practiced by nearly
all bass anglers. In 1984, B.A.S.S.
lobbied Congress in support of the
Wallop-Breaux amendment, which
generates more than $200 million
annually for state fisheries.
Since 1968, B.A.S.S. has been active in
local, state and national conservation
issues. Many of their original goals
were directed toward protection of our
natural resources. All of these goals
were established prior to the time
when the Clean Water and the Clean
Air and Endangered Species acts were
passed by Congress. B.A.S.S. was also
on the record before most of America’s
fisheries management scientists had
even acknowledged that black bass
could be stockpiled by practicing catchand-release strategies.
Realizing that a collection of chapters
could accomplish more and have a
strong voice on issues that affect the
future and preservation of bass fishing,
B.A.S.S. decided to unite them. In 1972,
B.A.S.S. installed 19 state federations
and so began the B.A.S.S. Federation
North program. There are currently
Federation Nation clubs in 46 U.S.
states plus organizations in Canada,
Mexico, Italy, Japan, South Africa and
Zimbabwe.
FLW Outdoors
FLW Outdoors was founded in 1979 and
named for the legendary founder of
Ranger Boats, Forrest L. Wood. Today
FLW Outdoors serves bass and walleye
anglers from coast to coast through 231
tournaments in seven circuits offering
more than $34 million in awards. These
circuits include the Walmart FLW Tour
for the world’s top bass anglers and its
sister circuit, the Walmart FLW Series,
which provides top-level competition on
both coasts. The Stren Series offers five
divisions nationwide in which up-andcoming pros can test their mettle while
National Guard FLW College Fishing
provides no-entry-fee tournaments for
college students across the country.
FLW Outdoors pioneered the use of
wrapped boats and tow vehicles plus
the first widespread use of an in-water
weight-in system to promote the
healthy release of tournament-caught
fish.
FLW Outdoors success has captured
the imagination of national media
outlets including the USA Today, The
Wall Street Journal, Field & Stream,
Sports Illustrated, Time, Forbes,
Fortune, CNN, “World News,” “Nightly
Business Report,” “On the Money,” “The
Early Show,” and the “Late Show with
David Letterman.” Additionally, FLW
Outdoors produces a weekly television
show that airs nationwide and to 429
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2010 Enshrinees and Inductees Are Announced
million households in the United
Kingdom, Europe, Russia, Australia,
Africa, Asia, Canada and the Middle
East. FLW Outdoors also publishes bass
and walleye edition of FLW Outdoors
Magazine eight times per year and
maintains the sport’s leading Website,
FLWOutdoors.com.
under his leadership, but his “boys”
remember most his fishing tips and
demonstrations of his talent with a fly
or bait cast rods. He uses fishing as a
means to pass on life lessons and
instill a conservation stewardship for
our country’s lakes, streams and
rivers.
FLW Outdoors also partners with local
charities, civic organizations and
children’s groups to raise money
through a free ticket program. For every
ticket turned in at the Family Fun Zone,
the organization that distributed the
ticket receives a dollar. In 2009 the
program generated nearly $20,000 for
FLW Outdoors community partners.
Dr. Jack Williams – Oregon
Jack has dedicated his entire
professional career to protecting and
restoring healthy, fishable watersheds
since earning his PhD in Fisheries
Science in 1980. He has consistently
used his scientific expertise and his
passion for fish and angling to make
sure that fisheries management
decisions are made with access to the
best possible science. He has
recognized the importance of building
coalitions and engaging with anglers.
He has been a leader in programs such
as National Fishing Week and Take a
Kid Fishing. Jack was a key leader in
developing the Recreation Fishing
Initiative while serving as the Fisheries
Program Manager of the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM). Jack has
helped engage anglers as
conservationists. Jack has been a
tireless advocate for watershed
management and how it relates to
fresh water sportfishing.
•••
We are constantly asked, "How does
someone get in to the Hall of Fame?"
The answer is quite simple. You have
to be nominated! The nomination
process is easy. Just go to our website
at www.freshwater-fishing.org, click on
Enshrinement/Induction and follow
the prompts. The form can be
completed on-line and electronically
sent in less than 10 minutes. It's as
simple as that.
2010 Special Recognition Award
Recognizes individuals, groups or
organizations for their programs
benefiting fresh water angling which
clearly are not covered by other
recognition categories.
Richard Hart – Texas
Richard has served as a volunteer for
over 50 years, rallying conservation
efforts to achieve great success in
aquatic education, development of
youth stewardship and the promotion of
sportfishing in America. His passion for
fishing is unbounded. If he is not on the
water, he is planning his next trip.
Mr. Hart sets an example for others to
follow. He called upon his corporate
colleagues and friends to financially
support fishing and conservation in his
home state of Texas, as well as
throughout the nation. He successfully
raised, through private donations, more
than $2 million to create a unique
conservation education facility at the
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.
Testament to this achievement, the
building is designated as the Richard M.
Hart/Johnny Morris Conservation
Center.
Past awards include the Silver Beaver
Award from the Circle Ten Council of
the Boy Scouts of America. Dick served
as President of the council and was
always eager to share his knowledge
with the young scouts. He is known for
the tremendous growth of the council
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So, if you see someone who is not on
one of our category lists (and you feel
they should be), nominate them today!
Past Honorees Talk
About their Induction
Have you ever wondered what
induction in to the Fresh Water Fishing
Hall of means to some of the giants of
sportfishing? Well, here is what some
of them are saying about this very
prestigious honor:
Legendary Angler Joe Bucher
"Honestly, of all the
things that have
happened to me
(good) in my lifetime,
I consider my
induction into the
Fresh Water Fishing
Hall Of Fame as a
Legendary Angler as
my highest achievement. It is truly an
honor to be thought of that highly by my
peers, and to be spoken of in the same
breath with the many fishing legends
that have been inducted before me."
"My only regret is that my dad and my
grandfather were not alive to see this
(induction) happen. My grandpa got me
started fishing. I was his fishing buddy
from a very early age. He was a tough,
hardy, gruff kinda soul that worked like a
dog for everything he got in life. But he
sure loved fishing and took me with him
(fishing) everywhere. He would have
been extremely proud for sure.
Hopefully, he is looking down on me
right now with a smile on his face!"
Enshrinee Jerry Gibbs
"The Fresh Water
Fishing Hall of Fame
is without question
the eminent
custodian of all that
defines the history
and traditions of
fresh water fishing.
Its many environmental and educational programs, its
maintenance, compilation and
dissemination of fresh water sportfishing
records help assure present keen
interest and future health of the sport
we hold so dear. Each year the Hall
recognizes through its induction/
enshrinement programs individuals and
organizations whose works have
impacted the sport in a positive, lasting
way and reflect the Hall’s overall
mission. Though humbled by receiving
the Hall’s highest honor of enshrinement, I believe such award programs act
(continued on page 10)
Chris Slusar
Color Collecting- Creek Chub Pikie Minnow
F
ishing tackle collections, like
many types of collecting, often
focus on specific makers, items
from certain geographies or a particular
type of equipment. Taken to a greater
level of specialty, many lure collectors
engage in what is known as color
collecting.
Color collecting has long been a popular
way to enjoy the fishing tackle hobby.
Although such collections vary in focus,
they very often involve accumulating
multiple colors of a single model or type
of lure.
In an earlier Ol’ Tackle Talk, I provided
some background on the Creek Chub
Bait Company, one of the great early
20th century tackle makers, and often
the manufacturer behind many color
collections. The reason…Creek Chub
produced a large number of color
variations and was quite
accommodating when it came to
custom orders.
Of particular note is the original Creek
Chub Pikie Minnow or model #700 for
the more seasoned collectors. First
offered around 1920, the Pikie was the
most prolific of the company’s
offerings, and was available in 18
cataloged colors and dozens of
“special” variations.
As you might imagine, the specials are
quite sought after and can be pricey.
For perspective, an early #700 in the
common pike or perch pattern is $10$15 in excellent condition, where a very
good #700 in the special red horse
sucker pattern may bring in excess of
$500.
My good friend and fellow collector,
John Collen, has been chasing #700
Pikies for 15 years and has amassed
more than 100 different color and
pattern variations. John has patiently
assembled one of the largest Pikie
color collections in the country and
frequently displays his prizes at
collectible and sporting shows. He has
kindly provided the photos shared in
this article- please enjoy.
appropriately evaluated….you may have
the next red horse sucker!
Distinguishing a special color from a
more common piece can be tricky.
Variations of standard colors and
patterns are not unusual and
frequently cause debate, even within
the collector community. Should you
have an odd colored lure, please be
sure to take the time to have it
Creek Chub #700 Pikie in a special order color frequently
referred to as strawberry.
Creek Chub #700 Pikie in a special yellow with white stripe
pattern.
Can you ID?
The following boxed lure was brought
to me for identification at a recent
collectibles show:
This hard rubber lure and box were
manufactured by the St. Croix
Rubber Company of Prescott,
Wisconsin, probably in mid-1950’s.
This “Giant” measures greater than 7
inches and is unusual in its size. The
box is also a very tough find. The
lure alone is $30-$50 and $100-$150
in the box.
Please do forward your questions or
requests for identification to
[email protected]. Alternatively, send
your queries to Chris Slusar in care
of the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of
Fame.
Creek Chub #700 Pikie in a special white with black stripe
pattern.
Creek Chub #700 Pikie in the stunning red horse sucker
color.
Creek Chub #700 Pikie in a base catalogued color known
as rainbow fire (color #31), supplemented with a very
special lightning pattern.
Creek Chub #700 Pikie with saltwater hardware (note two
heavy duty treble hooks) in the what is known as a salmon
pattern.
Until next time, enjoy an old lure!
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Although catalogued colors in other
Creek Chub models, the following color
schemes are considered special in the
Pikie.
Creek Chub #700 Pikie in yellow spotted (color #14).
Special Treat … an introductory box for the Creek Chub
#700 Pikie. Made for only 1-2 years, this box is
exceptionally rare and has a value in excess of $500.
Creek Chub #700 Pikie in white scale (color #25).
Creek Chub #700 Pikie in brilliant greenback (color #09).
2010 Enshrinees
and Inductees
Are Announced
continued from page 8
as inspiration to all of us who would
contribute to the evolution of fresh
water fishing as well as care for its
critical heritage." –Jerry Gibbs, Fishing
Editor Emeritus, Outdoor Life
Enshrinees Al and Ron Lindner
"At whatever level or
category a person is
inducted into the
Fresh Water Fishing
Hall of Fame there is
no question that this
is the peak of
recognition by one’s
peers, whatever
accomplishments an individual has made
to our beloved sport. For both of us to
being inducted into the Hall is truly a
profound honor."
Legendary Communicator Ron Schara
"It's an honor to be in
the Fresh Water
Fishing Hall of Fame,
but honor isn't easy
to explain. It begins
as a boy fishing on a
Mississippi River
bank who goes on to
write 40 years worth
of fishing tales in the Minneapolis Star
Tribune and then finds himself catching
fish on television screens across
America.
So, now my love of fishing has been
memorialized in the Fresh Water Fishing
Hall of Fame. Now that is an honor, my
fishing friends."
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Recipes
Courtesy of Legendary Angler Babe Winkelman
Minute Made Baked Fish
I don’t know about you, but I love
preparing and eating baked fish recipes.
This one is definitely one of my favorites.
4 crappie filiets
1/2 can cream of celery soup
1/2 can water
1 cup fresh mushrooms (sliced)
1/2 cup (chopped) onions
Season to taste with Babe Winkelman
brand Three Pepper Garlic & Savory
Season All
Sprinkle with celery seeds
Pam or cooking spray
Stir together soup & water and set aside.
Place onions, mushrooms and celery on
top of the fish in a greased glass baking
dish. Bake until fish flakes at 325o. Heat
the cream of celery soup and drizzle over
the top before serving.
Made too much? Use a 3-sectioned
plastic plate and put your leftover fish
with sauce in one section and your side
dishes in the others. Place the entire
plate in a 1-gallon Zip-Vac Bag and
vacuum-seal it with your Zip-Vac pump.
Now you have a complete, ready meal
that’s protected from freezer burn.
Cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Pat fish dry. Sprinkle salt and pepper to
taste. Roll fish in Babe Winkelman Fish
and Game Coating Mix. Fry in hot oil over
medium heat until golden brown, turning
only once. Place in a shallow baking dish
and pour chili salsa over fish. Cover with
cheese. Bake at 350o until cheese melts.
Serve with sour cream as a topping.
Crappie with a Coat
The great thing about fish dishes is that
every one can be different. Here’s
a new spin on crappies that will surely
become one of your favorites.
1 lb. crappie fillets
1/4 cup flour
1 egg (beaten)
1/4 cup fine bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup oil
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp dried basil leaves (crushed)
1/4 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
Cut fish into serving size pieces. Coat
with flour and dip into egg, bread
crumbs and cheese. Fry fish in oil,
Mexican Walleye
turning once. Salt and pepper.
Add a little south-of-the-border zing to
your next walleye meal with this tasty, yet Meanwhile, in saucepan, mix tomato
easy, recipe. Other fish species will work paste, water, sugar and basil. Simmer for
10 minutes. Serve over fish.
too, but I prefer the white, flaky, always
delicious walleye!
•••
Kris Winkelman's "Ultimate Wild Game
2 lbs. walleye fillets
and Fish Cookbook" is available for
Babe Winkelman brand Fish and
$19.95 plus $9.00 shipping & handling.
Game Coating
To order, log onto www.winkelman.com
16 oz. green chili salsa
www.winkelman.com or
2 cups shredded jack cheese
call 1-800-333-0471.
Sour cream
World Angling Records Granted
1st QUARTER - 2010 UPDATE
SAUGER
10 lb.
Fish
BASS/
Smallmouth
Line
Class
15 lb.
Tippet
NOTE: World angling records are updated quarterly and the ultimate synthesis is
published annually in book form each April, distributed free to members, media,
manufacturers and world fisheries as a public service.
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contents of the companion text.
“Kept” World Records List
Fish
PERCH/
Yellow
Line
Class
4 lb.
Tippet
PERCH/
Yellow
12 lb.
Tippet
DIVISION #2 – FLY FISHING
Lbs./
Ozs. Angler
Where Caught
1-4
Robert
Lake Jose,
Warne
New York, USA
1-4
Robert
Warne
Lake Jose,
New York USA
Date
9/12/09
9/5/09
“C&R” World Records List
DIVISION #1 – ROD/REEL
Fish
CHAR/
Arctic
Line
Class
8 lb.
Length Angler
36” James
Groskreutz
21”
Samantha
Knapp
Mississippi River,
Wisconsin, USA
10/4/09
DIVISION #2 – FLY FISHING
Length Angler
22” Tom
Greenup
Where Caught
Chippewa River,
Wisconsin, USA
Date
6/17/09
MUSKELLUNGE/ Unltd.
Natural
Tippet
43”
Don
Larson
Chippewa River,
Wisconsin, USA
8/23/09
PERCH/
Yellow
12 lb.
Tippet
14”
Mindy
Chrzan
Lake Jose,
New York,USA
9/18/09
REDHORSE/
Shorthead/
Northern
AllTackle
(only)
20”
Don
Larson
Chippewa River,
Wisconsin, USA
11/29/09
SALMON/
Chinook,
King, Inland
4 lb.
Tippet
42”
Robert
Warne
Oak Orchard River,
New York, USA
10/4/09
SALMON/
Chinook,
King, Inland
6 lb.
Tippet
43”
Robert
Warne
Oak Orchard River,
New York, USA
10/11/09
Where Caught
Noatak River,
Alaska, USA
Date
8/9/09
SALMON/
Chinook,
King, Inland
30 lb.
Tippet
32”
Chuck
Booker
Twelve Mile Creek,
New York, USA
11/6/09
PERCH/
Yellow
AllTackle
15”
Ed
Raymond
McGinnis Pond,
Delaware, USA
12/1/09
TROUT/
Brown
14 lb.
Tippet
32”
Bill
Flader
Sheboygan River,
Wisconsin, USA
11/23/09
PERCH/
Yellow
4 lb.
15”
Ed
Raymond
McGinnis Pond,
Delaware, USA
12/1/09
TROUT/
Brown
12 lb.
Tippet
31”
Jon R.
Harp
Sandy Creek,
New York, USA
11/14/08
PICKEREL/
Chain
4 lb.
25”
Ed
Raymond
Derby Pond,
Delaware, USA
10/27/09
TROUT/
Brown
17 lb.
Tippet
37”
Tim
Geschke
Sauk Creek,
Wisconsin, USA
10/31/09
PICKEREL/
Chain
10 lb.
26”
Ed
Raymond
Derby Pond,
Delaware, USA
11/1/09
WALLEYE
20 lb.
Tippet
29”
Dan
McGuire
Rainy River,
Minnesota, USA
10/20/09
PICKEREL/
Chain
15 lb.
24”
Ed
Raymond
Derby Pond,
Delaware, USA
12/27/09
WALLEYE
Unltd.
Tippet
24”
Dan
McGuire
Rainy River,
Minnesota, USA
11/16/09
PICKEREL/
Chain
16 lb.
25”
Ed
Raymond
Derby Pond,
Delaware, USA
11/29/09
PICKEREL/
Chain
20 lb.
25”
Ed
Raymond
Derby Pond,
Delaware, USA
11/1/09
SALMON/
16 lb.
Chinook, King, Inland
42”
Chuck
Booker
Twelve Mile Creek,
New York, USA
10/29/09
Fish
CRAPPIE/
Black
DIVISION #3 – POLE/LINE/NO REEL
Line
Class Length Angler
Where Caught
Longest 12”
Carole
Lake Lawne,
(only)
McDaniel
Florida, USA
Date
11/17/09
James Groskreutz Arctic Char, Dan McGuire Walleye, 29”,
36”, Noatak River, AK,
Rainy River, MN, 10/5/09.
8/09/09.
Carole McDaniel Black
Crappie, 12”, Lake Lawne, FL,
11/17/09.
Chuck Booker Chinook Salmon,
Inland, 32”, 12 Mile Creek, NY,
11/6/09.
Bill Flader Brown Trout, 32”,
Sheboygan River, WI,
11/23/09.
Tim Geschke Brown Trout, 37”,
Sauk Creek, WI, 10/31/09.
Tom Greenup Natural
Muskellunge, 42”,
Namakagon River,
WI, 9/7/09.
Robert Warne Yellow
Perch, 1-4, Lake Jose, NY,
9/12/09.
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