2015 Freshwater Hall Of Fame Inductees, congratulations to Lund Pros Mike Gofron and Mark Martin! From the freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame release: Lund Pro Mike Gofron – Illinois Mike Gofron has a record 37 top-ten place finishes on the Professional Walleye Trail, three victories including a Championship, two Angler of the Year titles, a Top Gun and Sportsman of the Year honors. Gofron has pioneered techniques that have led to many new tackle categories. Fishing in water as shallow as six inches meant new jig designs, tougher line, more trolling motor power and rods for “combat” fishing. The development of lightweight spinners, jigs with plastic for walleyes, shallow running crankbaits and jerk baits were due in large part to his successes and these advancements have significantly benefited walleye anglers throughout North America. Lund Pro Mark Martin – Michigan Mark Martin has had a stellar career in competitive angling. He was awarded the prestigious Rapala Angler of the Year award and earned his way into the championships of the Masters Walleye Circuit; Ranger, Crestliner and Lund (RCL) tournament trail and the National Walleye Trail (NWT). Martin has had 47 top-ten finishes and is a Professional Walleye Trail (PWT) Champion. Martin’s angling career has spanned the range from bringing angling education into school districts, conducting seminars, radio programs and guest hosting outdoor TV programs such as Midwest-Outdoors TV, Michigan Out-Of Doors, Discovery Outdoors and Wilderness Journal. Martin also contributes educational articles to a variety of fishing and outdoor publications, currently sharing his 30-plus years of wisdom and expertise in the outdoor industry by writing for Midwest Outdoors, Fishing Facts, and Michigan Woods N Waters News Magazine. Martin has authored three books and a number of DVDs including, 250 Walleye Tips, Year Around Walleye; Fishing the Four Seasons; Pro Walleye Tactics and Masters of Walleye.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 11:00:00 +0000
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