Zona Among 12 Nominated for Bass Fishing Hall of Fame

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Published: 02 February 2024

BFHOF Report

Mark ZonaMark Zona is one step away from his contributions to the sport of bass fishing being validated by his peers.

Zona, a TV personality who hosts Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show and co-hosts The Bassmasters, is one of 12 nominees for induction into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.

Other nominees include:

• Fred Arbogast, lure designer of the Hula Popper, Jitterbug and others.
• Don Iovino, angler
• Mike McKinnis, JM Associates, producers of Bassmasters and Bassmaster Live
• Andy Morgan, angler
• Takahiro Omori, angler
• Skeet Rees, angler
• Lynn Reeves, tackle designer
• Bill Taylor, retired FLW tournament director
• Clark Wendlandt, angler
• Mike Whitaker, Operation Bass Founder
• Alfred Williams, first black Bassmaster Classic angler

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Here’s a Tasty Appetizer: Prosciutto-Wrapped Walleye

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Published: 16 November 2023

Mercury Report

Prosciutto-Wrapped Walleye

People love their walleye and for good reason. This freshwater fish, found in the northern United States and Canada, is easy to eat. Known for its mild and sweet flavor, the walleye is a favorite at countless fish fries as well as any number of festivals. You’ll find walleye on a stick at the Minnesota State Fair, and, of course, there’s the Mercury Marine National Walleye Tournament, which is part of the Walleye Weekend, an annual festival held in Fond du Lac, Wis.

For this recipe, Pat Kehoe, Director of International Partnerships at Ducks Unlimited Canada, a non-profit organization committed to the conservation of Canada’s wetlands and associated waterfowl habitats, shares his recipe for a simple, yet delicious, prosciutto-wrapped walleye.

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