NAPRA has had hundreds of sponsors, anglers, fans, and colleagues that have made us what we are today. Back in 2018 we started to honor those that have helped us along the way with the start of our River of Honor. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT OUR 2026 NOMINEES...
2026 River of Honor Nominees Named
NAPRA is pleased to announce its initial field of 2026 River of Honor nominees. Five nominees will be selected and named April 19th.
Criteria include
1) Being a sponsor for at least 7 years or NAPRA member
2) winning or competing at least 5 major NAPRA events (Wade War, Super Wade, NAPRA CUP, BOSS CUP, or DFL Derby), and
3) a good representative of NAPRA.
Here are the nominees. NAPRA pros will vote on 2 finalists late April and the top 2 will be selected with a final vote for the 2026 River of Honor award June 1st.
Nominees:
Anglers-
Mike Hill (angler)
Dave Schaller (angler)
Steve Kortis (angler)
Pete Ziehler (angler)
Marvin Reynolds (angler)
Big Hammer (sponsor)
TTI Blakemore (sponsor)
Case Plastics (sponsor)
Pro Cure (sponsor)
City of Troy (host of many NAPRA events)
VOTING HAS CONCLUDED FOR THE TWO FINALISTS. RESULTS:
Angler Finalist Vote
Pete Ziehler (9 votes)
Steve Kortis (1 vote)
Marvin Reynolds (1 vote)
Dave Schaller (1 vote)
Colleague/Sponsor Vote
Big Hammer (7 votes)
Case Plastics (2 votes)
City of Troy (2 votes)
VOTING HAS CONCLUDED:
The 2026 recipient will be named at the NAPRA CUP in September.
NAPRA RIVER OF HONOR RECIPIENTS:
2018 Honoree Snack Daddy Lures
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2019 Honoree- Hope Taft (colleague)
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2020 Honoree- Maniac Custom Lures
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2021 Recipient Karl Halley (retired NAPRA angler)
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2022 River of Honor Frickers!
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2023 River of Honor Jack Horning
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2024 Fisherman's Headquarters
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