Interesting Characters

Don McFarland

MN Bound Editor — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:53:29 +0000

From Minnesota's Gull Lake to Mazatlan Mexico! You'll find people who know his name. Some call him Don McFarland, others Don El Guia which means, Don the guide. His love and passion for the fish took him to the sunny south where he started the business of fishing. Years of success brought anglers from all over the country to come visit him, and for good reason. The man man catch fish!

Jackpine Bob Cary

MN Bound Editor — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:43:08 +0000

Meet the legendary Jackpine Bob Cary. Bob was a lifetime angler, hunter, canoe camper, cross-country skiir, story teller, and friend to many. Originally from Illinois, Bob moved to Ely, Minnesota to spend the rest of his life. Known for his writing, art, humor, insight and music, he quickly became a legend in his neck of the woods. Bob has since passed away, but we will always remember him for his love of the outdoors. Learn more...

Howard Sivertson

MN Bound Editor — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:16:19 +0000

He's an artist who lives on Minnesota's North Shore. He writes books and paints stories about folks who love the great outdoors in this part of the country. His name is Howard Sivertson and you should get to know him. Howard blends words and paintings to narrate local history in his four books: Once Upon an Isle, stories about the commercial fishing culture of Isle Royale, published in 1992; The Illustrated Voyageur, published in 1994 and reprinted in 2000; and Tales of the Old North Shore, published in 1996. Howard's latest book, Schooners, Skiffs & Steamships: Stories along Lake Superior Water Trails, was published in 2001. Learn more about him now!

Al Lindner

MN Bound Editor — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:47:35 +0000

Meet Al Lindner! Some may call him the greatest fisherman in the state of Minnesota, and others would stretch it to the country. The fact remains, if you fish in the midwest, you have heard the name of this legendary angler. From a young kid with a passion for fishing, he has taken his love to another level. Al started as a guide, then invented fishing lures, and a highly educational fishing show. He remains a star in our fishing world, and will surely go down as one of the greatest legends to our sport. Learn more...

Jacob Gibb

MN Bound Editor — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:22:08 +0000

Meet Jacob Gibb! A man with a passion for the camera lenz. He has been creating images ever since purchasing his first camera at the age of 12. Although he is slightly more grown up now, photography still provides him the very same allure that it did on his very first roll of film. Some of the work he has done is absolutely remarkable, and talent worthy of your eyes. Check him out by clicking here!

Dave Genz

MN Bound Editor — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:46:52 +0000

Meet Mr. Ice fishing. The man that revolutionized the sport as we know it today. Few knew where he started and the thoughts that provoked his interests. Whether it is the mobile approach to ice fishing, the electronics known as a vexilar, or the fish house that moves where he does, this man has been a part of it all. To top it all off, he is a great guy to be around. To learn more about him, click here!