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International Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Famer - Al Gag!

Congratulations Al on your induction to the International Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame!

Located in Hayward, Wisconsin, The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame is a non-profit 501(c)3  organization dedicated to the education and conservation of fresh water sportfishing throughout the world. 
 

 

As you can see,  the International Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame will be recognizing Albert Gagliarducci “Al Gag” - as one of 6 new inductees to their Hall of Fame.  We are thrilled to hear about this great honor Al will be receiving. 

Al has a very long history in the fishing industry. 

Al has been building and designing custom lures since 1978.

Everyone in the fishing industry is familiar with Al Gag’s now famous lures.

 

 

Whip-It Eels

Al is known and well respected throughout the East Coast as the inventor of the now famous Whip-it Fish and Whip-It Eels soft plastic lures. 

As an avid fisherman himself, Al is always working on new custom lures that can improve not only his performance out on the water, but yours as well.  Al enjoys bringing these products to the fishing community so everyone can have more fun and success out on the water.

It is this dedication to the fishing community that has let him to be recognized as a fresh water fishing legend and we are excited to have him with us at this year’s show.

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Featured Artist - Edward J. Snyder

Our Featured Artist for the show is none other than Edward J. Snyder.  Ed is a highly accomplished artist with an extensive portfolio of outdoor work. 

Edward's artwork is retained in various  private and museum collections, including the Springfield  Armory National Park Museum, the Woods Springfield History Museum,  and the National Fly Fishing Museum in Vermont and in Florida. He has displayed his art at the Peabody Museum at Harvard College, and at the Museum of Fine Art  in Springfield.  Six of his pieces were on display at the Statehouse in Boston, one permanently .

 

"I believe that art should inspire you to travel to places in your minds eye.  With the visuals I have created, you can be an observer to the wonders of my exciting world.  I strive to create masterful compositions that tell a complete story."

The quality of Ed’s work can only be appreciated in person, and for that reason, we are thrilled to have him as our featured artist this year.  Be sure to stop by and meet with Ed and see the many pieces he has on display at the show.