North Dakota Fishing Hall of Fame Inducts New Member
The North Dakota Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors is pleased to announce the induction of Robert “Bob” Meter of Bismarck to the Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Garrison, ND on July 18th, 2019.
Robert “Bob” Meter
Bob Meter is the inventor of a variety of fishing tackle items, but he is best known for the Meter Bottom Bouncer which vaulted walleye fishing in the Dakotas and ultimately the rest of the walleye waters across the country into a new angling technique. Invented by Bob in 1964, the bottom bouncer is used in conjunction with a spinner or plain hook rig, allowing anglers to drift or troll the rig on the bottom, while remaining relatively snag free. The Bottom Bouncer proved to be a classic, and has allowed untold numbers of anglers to successfully catch walleyes and other species on reservoirs, lakes, and rivers.
Bob was a founding father of the Bis-Man Reel & Rec club which was organized in 1979. He also originated the Take-a-Kid Fishing Program for the club. Bob was a tireless volunteer for a variety of fishing events, especially those involving boat and water safety or youth- related seminars and events. He was an avid angler and tournament fisherman. In addition to his bottom bouncer, other tackle he invented and marketed allowed him to place high in a number of walleye tournaments, including the North Dakota Governor’s Walleye Cup.
Bob’s tackle inventions have been invaluable to sportfishing in North Dakota. He also displayed an unselfish dedication to help and educate others, positively promote sportfishing, and volunteer his time and talents.
The mission of the North Dakota Fishing Hall of Fame is to conduct and maintain a program to recognize and honor those persons, organizations, or institutions that have made significant and lasting contributions to sportfishing in North Dakota.
The North Dakota Fishing Hall of Fame is located at North Country Marine & Motorsports in Garrison, North Dakota. In addition to a display of all members of the Hall of Fame, there is a display of fishing artifacts.
Nomination forms and additional information concerning the Hall of Fame may be obtained by visiting the website at www.ndfishinghalloffame.org or by calling the Garrison Convention and Visitor’s Bureau at 1-800-799-4242.
Seeking Nominations for 2020
The North Dakota Fishing Hall of Fame, located in Garrison, North Dakota, is seeking nominations for potential Hall of Fame inductees. Anyone may nominate an individual or organization they believe has made a significant and lasting contribution to sport fishing in North Dakota. Nominees will be chosen based upon consideration of the nominee’s ethics, leadership and commitment to improving sport fishing in North Dakota, unselfish contributions to the sport, scope of impact on fishing, and overall contribution to the sport or to fisheries management in North Dakota.
Nominations are due by May 1st for 2020 inductees. Nomination forms may be obtained at the Hall of Fame website at www.ndfishinghalloffame.org, by emailing a request to kjwitt78@restel.com, or by calling the Garrison CVB at 1-800-799-4242.
The North Dakota Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors is pleased to announce the induction of Robert “Bob” Meter of Bismarck to the Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Garrison, ND on July 18th, 2019.
Robert “Bob” Meter
Bob Meter is the inventor of a variety of fishing tackle items, but he is best known for the Meter Bottom Bouncer which vaulted walleye fishing in the Dakotas and ultimately the rest of the walleye waters across the country into a new angling technique. Invented by Bob in 1964, the bottom bouncer is used in conjunction with a spinner or plain hook rig, allowing anglers to drift or troll the rig on the bottom, while remaining relatively snag free. The Bottom Bouncer proved to be a classic, and has allowed untold numbers of anglers to successfully catch walleyes and other species on reservoirs, lakes, and rivers.
Bob was a founding father of the Bis-Man Reel & Rec club which was organized in 1979. He also originated the Take-a-Kid Fishing Program for the club. Bob was a tireless volunteer for a variety of fishing events, especially those involving boat and water safety or youth- related seminars and events. He was an avid angler and tournament fisherman. In addition to his bottom bouncer, other tackle he invented and marketed allowed him to place high in a number of walleye tournaments, including the North Dakota Governor’s Walleye Cup.
Bob’s tackle inventions have been invaluable to sportfishing in North Dakota. He also displayed an unselfish dedication to help and educate others, positively promote sportfishing, and volunteer his time and talents.
The mission of the North Dakota Fishing Hall of Fame is to conduct and maintain a program to recognize and honor those persons, organizations, or institutions that have made significant and lasting contributions to sportfishing in North Dakota.
The North Dakota Fishing Hall of Fame is located at North Country Marine & Motorsports in Garrison, North Dakota. In addition to a display of all members of the Hall of Fame, there is a display of fishing artifacts.
Nomination forms and additional information concerning the Hall of Fame may be obtained by visiting the website at www.ndfishinghalloffame.org or by calling the Garrison Convention and Visitor’s Bureau at 1-800-799-4242.
Seeking Nominations for 2020
The North Dakota Fishing Hall of Fame, located in Garrison, North Dakota, is seeking nominations for potential Hall of Fame inductees. Anyone may nominate an individual or organization they believe has made a significant and lasting contribution to sport fishing in North Dakota. Nominees will be chosen based upon consideration of the nominee’s ethics, leadership and commitment to improving sport fishing in North Dakota, unselfish contributions to the sport, scope of impact on fishing, and overall contribution to the sport or to fisheries management in North Dakota.
Nominations are due by May 1st for 2020 inductees. Nomination forms may be obtained at the Hall of Fame website at www.ndfishinghalloffame.org, by emailing a request to kjwitt78@restel.com, or by calling the Garrison CVB at 1-800-799-4242.