FLW Outdoors announced Thursday that it has been
inducted
into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in the category of
Organization/Corporate
or Government Entity.
According to Bill Gautsche Jr., the Awards
Committee
Chairman for the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame, the honor “recognizes
the
organization for its contribution, dedication and service to the fresh
water
sportfishing industry.”
“FLW Outdoors is honored to have been
inducted into
the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame,” said FLW Outdoors President and
CEO
Charlie Evans.
“To be associated with a membership that consists of the
absolute legends and leaders in the sport is yet another feather in the
cap of
our great organization.”
Other members of the Fresh Water Fishing
Hall of Fame
include Chevy pros Jimmy Houston and Larry Nixon, FLW Outdoors namesake
Forrest
L. Wood, legendary angler and FLW Walleye Tour pro Ted Takasaki and
numerous
conservation and state wildlife organizations.
