Al Lindner is a member of five fishing Halls of Fame, winner of two Bassmaster events, and recipient of the Samuel C. Johnson Fishing Journalist of the Year award. He and his brother, Ron, invented the Lindy Rig and founded the Lindy Tackle Company and In-Fisherman, both of which they later sold.
Ron Lindner has been inducted into three fishing Halls of Fame. Besides inventing many fishing lures and rigs, Ron has written many books and articles, produced radio shows, and fished countless tournaments. Ron and Al, along with James Lindner and Daniel Lindner, are the driving forces behind Lindner Media Productions.