When I got the word about being selected for Minnesota’s 2026 Fishing Hall of Fame class, I was surprised. This was never on my bucket list but I am truly honored. Being recognized by your peers is huge no matter what your passion.
First, I think about the innovators and originators who started the fishing explosion of the 1970s and ’80s. People like the Lindners, Randy Amenrud, Gary Roach, Duane Peterson, Ray Goldow, Marv Koep, and others who propelled us young people into the fishing frenzy.
Steve Carney: Thoughts on Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame induction
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