As editor and publisher, George Pazik helped grow Fishing Facts Magazine into a national voice in sport fishing.
In the process of growing Fishing Facts Magazine he promoted the Hayward area as well as the Lake Chippewa Flowage. George served on board of Governors of National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, elected to Enshrinement. George was enshrined in 1997 by the Hall. He was recognized for his contributions to the fishing sport, through his writings and helpful tips. He encouraged introducing youngsters to the sport as well as catch and release. The angling public was familiar with the Fishing Facts magazine which grew into national popularity while George was the editor and publisher.
Fishing Fact Magazine was started in 1963 by Bill Binkelman as a way to promote and sell Spoonplugs. George J Pazik was brought on a few years later, ultimately taking control in 1970 and the official name changed to Fishing Facts. Things stayed that way until the mid to late 90s when Pazik sold the magazine
While fishing the Chippewa Flowage George stayed at Baumgarten’s Resort and possibly other flowage resorts.
If there was ever a book that the old adage, “never judge a book by its cover,” was made for, it was Lunkers Love Nightcrawlers. Yes, there was a lot contained within its binder that talked about how to grow your own nightcrawlers, how to choose a bait shop, how to fish them, and how to store them. This book was one of the first comprehensive dissertations on structure fishing. In fact, at the time there may not have been a better source of information on the subject that was contained in one volume.
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