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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\u201cBig Jim\u201d McLaughlin is the most recent recipient of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame (BFHOF)<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s Meritorious Service Award.<\/p>\n The Seeley\u2019s Bay resident is the primary Canadian and fourth particular person to obtain the celebrated award. It was established in 2018 to acknowledge a person or group for his or her vital contribution to bass fishing.<\/p>\n McLaughlin\u2019s resume consists of quite a few event wins, podium emcee gigs, present shows, and his personal print publication. That solely scratches the floor of his contributions to angling, nevertheless. He stated introducing youngsters to the game is what makes him blissful.<\/p>\n \u201cTournament wins and industry stuff mean the world to me but being recognized for giving back to the sport of fishing \u2014 for running casting ponds for kids, gifting a child their first rod and reel, or offering tips to a teenager for an upcoming tournament \u2014 those are what make this award truly special,\u201d McLaughlin stated.<\/p>\n \u201cBig Jim\u2019s efforts with tournament bass fishing and introducing others to the sport have not gone unnoticed,\u201d BHHOF Board President John Mazurkiewicz stated. \u201cThis particular award from the (board) attests to the truth that anglers, and people within the bass fishing business, know what Big Jim has meant to the regular progress and recognition of bass fishing in Canada.<\/p>\n For extra bass fishing, click on right here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n