2011 Inductees In to the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame!
Our Awards Committee meets annually in August to make their selections for the following year.
The front row (Left to right) Todd Gessner, Kevin VanDam, Sandy Portincaso (accepting for Tony Portincaso) and Mike Jackson. In the back row (left to right) are: Babe Winkelman; Emmett Brown, Ed McKauskas; Spence Petros, Al Lindner and James Lindner. This picture was taken on January 29, 2011 at the 32nd Annual America's Outdoor Show in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois at the Induction Ceremony for Todd Gessner, Kevin VanDam, Tony Portincaso and Mike Jackson.
(Front row, left to right) Legendary Angler Dave Genz, Lengendary Angler Nick Adams, Legendary Communicator Mark Fisher and Legendary Guide Chris Kuduk are inducted in to the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame on April 2nd at the 79th Annual NW Sports Show in Minneapolis, Minnesota for 2011. In the back row are past inductees (left to right): Jim Kalkofen; Gary Roach; Randy Amenrud, Ted Takasaki and Ron Schara. Congratulations to all!
Emmett Brown (right) awards Bill Sandy his Legendary Guide plaque at the Chicago Muskie Show on January 7, 2011. Congratulations Bill and a big thanks to Tri-Esox and Legendary Angler Steve Statland for providing this wonderful venue to the Hall!
Hall Awards Committee member Larry Colombo (right) presents Kenny Keiser with his Legendary Communicator plaque at the SEOPA (Southeastern Outdoor Press Association) annual awards banquet in October 2010 in Huntsville, Alabama. Congratulations to Kenny and a big thanks to Larry for representing the Hall. 
Gary Roach (Mr. Walleye) presents F-M Walleyes Unlimited president Gary Sauvageau with their Organizational induction plaque at their December 2010 meeting. Thank you very much, Gary, for representing the Hall! 
Awards Committee member Mike Dombeck (left) presents to Paul Brouha his enshrinement plaque at Paul's home near Sutton, Vermont. Thank you Mike and congratulations Paul!
Executive Director Emmett Brown (right) presents to Tom Swanson his plaque for induction as a Legendary Guide on June 11th in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. Congratulations Tom and your hospitality that day is much appreciated! 
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) President and CEO Frank Peterson (left) receives his group's induction plaque from Hall Executive Director Emmett Brown on July 12th at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) in Las Vegas, Nevada. A hardy thank you goes to ICAST executives Mike Nussman and Mary Jane Willliamson for making this presentation venue possible. Another great show!
Sharon Rushton holds her Enshrinement plaque for 2011 after it was presented to her at the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association (SEOPA) annual conference held in Branson, Missouri in October of 2011. Well deserved Sharon! A heartfelt thanks goes to SEOPA executive director Lisa Snuggs for once again making this venue a possibility for the Hall. Video Gallery
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Jim Sugarman Kicks Off
The Hall Of Fame Inductions 
Todd Gessner Is Inducted Into the Freshwater Fishing Hall Of Fame 
Kevin VanDam inducted in the
Freshwater Fishing Hall Of Fame
Tony Portincaso Inducted Into the Freshwater Fishing Hall Of Fame 
Mike Jackson Is Inducted Into the Freshwater Fishing Hall Of Fame
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