We are proud to present the Salmon Conservation Lifetime Achievement Award to one of the most dedicated and impactful advocates for salmon conservation — GSSA board member, Dick Pool. In addition to his tackle inventions and Pro-Troll tackle, Dick’s tireless work in preserving salmon populations and their habitats makes him more than deserving of this honor.
Dick is not only a GSSA founding board member, but he also served on numerous state and federal salmon advisory committees and has testified as an expert witness on salmon issues before the California Legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives. His appointments include the California Fish and Game Upper Sacramento Salmon and Steelhead Advisory Committee; the advisory committee on winter-run salmon for the National Marine Fisheries Service; and the Board of Directors for the American Sportfishing Association.
Inducted into the Outdoor Hall of Fame at the International Sportsmen’s Expo (ISE) in 2019, it only feels fitting to celebrate this award at his favorite show this January.
The award will be presented at the ISE show on Saturday, January 18th, at 11:00 AM in the Adventure Theatre at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Please note that a ticket to the ISE show is required to attend, but rest assured, with the wide variety of booths to explore afterward, any outdoor enthusiast will find plenty of fun and excitement at the show.