Spartan Angling has partnered with several local businesses to establish relationships for a sustainable program. Also, several community members have given time, knowledge, and resources to help teach kids about fishing topics.
Below is a list of community businesses that are helping the program.
Ron Schara http://mnbound.com/
L and M Fleet Supply–Grand Rapids and Hibbing Locations
Border View Lodge
http://www.borderviewlodge.com/
The Great Outdoors–Jim Maddern, Pengilly MN
Lew’s Rods
NK-G Transportation–Jeff Massingill
Minnesota Darkhouse Angling Association–Grand Rapids and Hibbing Chapter https://mndarkhouse.org/
Bio Baits https://biobait.com/
Below is a list of community members who have donated time or resources
Women Anglers of Minnesota–https://www.womenanglersmn.com/
Greg Clusiau– local fishing guide
Dan Burdick/Eric Porterfield–L and M fleet Supply employees
John Weiher–local lake expert
Rick Guertin–MN Darkhouse Assoc.
David Lick–Itasca Waters
Lee Church–https://leechurchphotography.com/
Below are financial Sponsors of Spartan Angling
Nashwauk Keewatin School District–ISD 319
Alumacraft: www.alumacraft.com
Minnesota Darkhouse Angling Association–Hibbing/Chisholm Chapters
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Nashwauk Community Fund
Grand Rapids Community Fund
Keewatin Legion
Nashwauk Fire Relief
Ms. Julie Gram
Tom Legueri
Memory of Tom Sampson
Nancy Tromp