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Mercury Marine is one of the most recognized names in the boating industry. Today, we invite you to learn more about Mercury Marine’s founder, Carl Kiekhafer.
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History: Carl Kiekhafer and Mercury Marine – International Game Fish Association
The Founder of Mercury Marine Mercury Marine founder Elmer Carl Kiekhaefer was born in 1906 in Mequon, Wisconsin. Throughout his life, he was a uniquely successful individual. He graduated high-honors from Cedarburg High School and attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering for one year, taking ex...Watch the 2019 IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony from anywhere in the world on Facebook LIVE! Follow us and tune in this Saturday, September 14, for live coverage of the event.
28 years ago today, Robert Newton caught this 66-kilogram (146-pound) Pacific bigeye tuna to set the new Men’s IGFA 10 kg (20 lb) Line Class World Record. Newton was trolling a Zuker Zipper lure around Point Loma, San Diego, California, when the record tuna struck. After an epic 2-hour 45-minute fight, Newton brought the fish back to the San Diego Marlin Club for an official weight.
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