Homer Circle

Homer Circle (1915—2012) has fished over much of four continents and written about the world’s great sport fish. However, it has been his devotion to the bass that brings him to the Hall of Fame. He began his journalistic career, when he worked as the Public Relations Manager for the Daisy Air-Rifle Company, of Rogers, AR. His natural talent, easy-going personality and mild demeanor allowed him to blend in with everyone he came in contact with. In 1964, the world famous Sports Afield recognized his talents by naming him Angling Editor, a position he held for more than 36 years.

Writing about fishing and chasing sport fish around the world, are only a part of this man’s abilities. Over the years, he has held four world records for different fish species.

Mr. Circle’s outdoors accomplishments include: Past President of the Outdoor Writers Association of America; the only member to have ever received the O.W.A.A.’s top three awards. He is a former Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner; the recipient of the Jaycee Service Award and the International Game Fish Association’s fellowship award.

If that’s not enough, this man has hosted three national television shows, on fishing, during his life; he has authored seven books; and has starred in more than 50 fishing films, one of which, every avid bass angler in the world has seen, Big Mouth.

When asked what his greatest accomplishments have been, he states “I think that I’ve been bountifully endowed because of two enduring blessings, my child bride of over 60 years, Gayle, and my unique profession”.

Mr. Circle passed away at the age of 97 in June 2012