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Hall
of Fame Booklet
A special thanks goes out to the
distinguished committee of Gary Reymann, Carl Kaufmann, Mike Orawiec,
Ted Lind, Jim Zegar, Brad Miller, Mike Boyle, and Dennis Van Mennan who
spearheaded this effort and deserve much thanks.
Click here
for a copy of Hall of Fame Booklet
Induction Ceremony from May 12th in Hayward,
WI
 Walleyes
Unlimited USA Inducted Into
National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
On January 29th, 2007 Mr. Jim Wrolstad one of
our founding members was notified that Walleyes Unlimited USA has been
inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as an
organization!
The award is for outstanding accomplishments in the
field of conservation and education. For recognition of the club's
dedication to the sharing of information and teaching others how to
fish. The selection was the result of their prestigious National
Awards Committee's wide ranging search to find deserving individuals &
organizations for induction.
We will have more details as they become available
regarding the presentation of a plaque that is being commissioned at the
time, when & where the actual ceremony will take place.
Letter of
Notification
February 15, 2007 | Official Publication of the National
Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
The Hall Announces Its 2007
Enshrinement & Induction Selections
2007 Organizational/Governmental Award
Considered are organizations or government entities which have
demonstrated and /or performed a valuable service or act to benefit
freshwater sportfishing within jurisdiction or the boundaries of the
organization whether local, regional or national.
Walleyes Unlimited USA/Jim Wrolstad
Walleyes Unlimited, USA is a multi-species club dedicated to the sharing
of information and teaching others how to fish. The club was founded in
1969 by Jim Wrolstad of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who was then an editor at
“Fishing Facts” magazine. Because of its sharing philosophy, the club
rapidly grew to over 500 members.
From its humble beginnings in Richmond, Illinois at Orsolini’s
Restaurant and in Milwaukee at Chatsie’s Bar and Hall, the club has
extended its reach around the country. They have members located in many
states and collectively have fished the waters of all fifty states.
Thousands of hours have been spent on Canadian lakes and hundreds more
have been spent in Mexico and the Gulf waters. Members have fished in
other countries, as well. One member has fished in the Yang Si
River in China. The club has “spawned” a thousand members who have
carried its message around the globe.
During its existence, Walleyes Unlimited has developed hundreds of
programs, ideas and technologies all geared to share information and
promote the sport of fresh water fishing.
Walleyes
Unlimited USA Deeply Honored
 Walleyes Unlimited is honored and humbled to be inducted
into "The National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame." The
distinguished committee of Gary Reymann, Carl Kaufmann, Mike Orawiec,
Ted Lind, Jim Zegar, Brad Miller, Mike Boyle, and Dennis Van Mennan
spear headed this effort and deserve much thanks.
Walleyes Unlimited USA is committed to the Education,
Service and Conservation. A cutting edge approach fishing
techniques and an early Catch and Release philosophy has been a
big proponent that has served our sport for the past 37 years.
A few special thanks to the following individuals who
wrote letters of recommendation on behalf of WU: Ron Linder, Al Linder,
Dave Csanda, Gloria L. McCutcheon, Spence Petros, Greg Bohn, Matt
Coffaro, Ted Takasaki, and Dan Sura.
Their common theme was Walleyes Unlimited commitment to the education of
the angler and its early promotion of Catch and Release to
protect valuable fisheries.
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