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/
High Banks Resort
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
Hugh C. Becker Fund
Itasca County Aquatic Invasive Species
Minnesota Darkhouse Angling Association–Hibbing/Chisholm Chapters
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Nashwauk Community Fund
Greenway Lions Club
Grand Rapids Community Fund
Keewatin Legion
Nashwauk Fire Relief
Marcia Spagnolo
Ms. Julie Gram
Tom Legueri
Memory of Tom Sampson
Nancy Tromp
Dick and Shirley Colin
Kelly Peterson
Mark Marinaro