Hall of Fame
Top Fishers has been around since the early months of 2005, and since it's founding, many great fishers have come and gone. Here we etch some of these Fisher's names in history, carried on through the present to the future of Fishing, for all to see.
Ariela Steadfast
Ariela appeared on Gaia in May of 05, showing up in fishing and here in TF in June, when she wowed everyone for the first time. Unexpectedly amidst some very chaotic times in the early parts of the month, she emerged as the Gold Gambino winner. But even though she went on to win a Silver at every lake, and some Bronzes as well, that's not all she's known for. Ariela is most noted for being a "Mother figure" here in TF, always supportive, always nice, always using reason. She's been offering her hand to help out since she arrived, and has since become part of the Staff. We at TF are not only lucky, but honored to have such a woman as a part of our Community.
Gaidin
Should there ever be a title of "Gaia's Fishing Wizard" Gaidin would take that title in a heartbeat. Not only are his fishing skills legendary, but his ability to run numbers for what is possible in a certain amount of time regardless of which fishing area have made him THE person to ask questions of regarding fishing in general, trophy runs and even many basic difficulties new fishers have had. Though he hasn't completed his trophy set as of yet, he's only shy a few and has quite a few multiples under his belt. Gaidin is also a large part of the glue that has held TF together, even buying the guild for the community so we could chatter more with eachother. He's always willing to answer questions should anyone need a little advice, runs a fishing guide in the Fishing forum, and is a caring individual trying to keep the balance between the rules on Gaia and individual relationships. It is rumored if you mention his name, he will appear! Gaidin is well loved and respected by the fishing community, and I can't think of a better compliment to give him. Honored among the community isn't enough said about how people feel about him.
Holy Knight57:
A great fisher and community builder. Holy started his career in May 2005, winning dual bronzes from Durem and Junk. Over the two years he fished, he earned ten trophies, including three golds and a silver. Holy served on the Top Fishers staff from August 2005 to May 2006. He also ran the Unofficial Junk Socreboard for many months, bringing clarity to a scoreboard that was otherwise hidden.
H o l y V a i l
Not necessarily known to many of the newer fishers, Vail is still one many could learn from. Failing his first two attempts at Overall, he came back a third time to finally win, despite being treated in an ill manner by his competition that final time. A quiet, but friendly fellow, Vail was always a model Top Fisher. He offered help, he upheld fishing, and he was a good sport. Unfortunately life keeps him away from us most of the time, but those that do get to see him could do far worse than to follow his example.
tiranaki
tiranaki has pretty much always been around TF, even if she wasn't trying to make big waves. She has made some waves though, winning a Durem gold and being a part of TF Staff for years now. Being the first recorded person to have caught 3 rares, her subsequent research into finding out about rares has led her to to be the host of the Rare Fish Report.The Rare Fish Report is basically a database for rare catchings, and home to information on which Fishers build their theories on how best to approach hunting rares.
Transcendent
Transcendent. Not a name much seen or heard anymore, though many have been touched by him and don't even know it. Not only did Trans secure an Overall on their first try, working out PI factors that were still unsure at the time, but he hosts the most popular fishing contest out there. Previously known as Transcendent's Fishing Contest, he now has a guild for fishers known as United Fishers Organization, or UFO. The same contest is handled through it, and the greatest filterers come from all over Gaia to duke it out. Not only that, but his format set the stage for many other contests over time. Though he's not seen much in fishing anymore, he's still first and foremost a Fisher, and his contributions will always be a part of Fishing itself.
Alfrog
Alfrog may very well be one of the most quiet of TFers ever to grace the boards. One who spoke little, but in a friendly manner when he was around, he made friends quickly in TF. Few will know him for that however, because his main claim to fame is his fishing style. He was another who did things, and did them right. He didn't go and win 5 Golds, but he did get 2, and a couple Silver with some assorted Bronze as well. When he fished, he did pretty much what he aimed, a Fisher who definetly knew how to plan. He's not with us any longer, dissapearing on hiatus last year, and hasn't really returned to TF since, but his memory lives on.
Chaos_Butterfly
Chaos has been around about as long as fishing itself. Winning the Silver Bass the very first month(Before even knowing trophies were handed out), she went on to be the first to ever collect the entire set of fishing trophies by fishing. In fact, to this day, no one has duplicated this feat. Other accomplishments include being the first to break 1,000,000 points in Durem. Her highly strong and intense fishing style will leave her name remembered for fishing generations to come.
Elendilon
In every major hobby, there's always that one person people use as an example of the utmost extremity. That person for Fishing is Elendilon. His insane approach to fishing brought in over 67,000 fish in april 2005, racking up over 1.2 million points in raw total score. While he didn't talk much, he made friends when he did, and showed the world of fishing just how high one could set the bar.
IxianMace:
IxianMace made his fishing debut by winning a Gambino bronze in September 2005, and followed it up with a Durem gold in April 2006. However, his most impressive achievements have nothing to do with trophies: Ixian has distinguished himself with his excellent performances in the user run Can Catchers Anonymous and United Fishers' Organization contests. His open, helpful personality and demonstrably awesome filtering skills mark Ixian a true Fisher.
maharito
A very enthusasitic and energetic fisher, maha currently holds the record of being the first Fisher to win two Overall trophies. His drive for things in general has led him to win multiple trophies and friends in the community, as well as a few fishing contests.
Over Achiever
One of the original Logan Staff members, Over Achiever was definetly one of the bigger names in Fishing. In his first month, Over, along with Anjelous, hit every board, something that was unprecedented in February 2005. Many who competed that month say it was the hardest they'd ever fished in because of the tenacity of those two Fishers. Over however, stuck around with the Community and helped out, and even went back to win an Overall later. He may not be around much anymore, but on the rare occasions he does show up, he is welcomed with open arms by most all who remember him.
Sapphire Kasserack
The youngest Fisher in the Hall, Sapph livened the mood with an energy unique to her. That wasn't all however, she sparked the boards as well, being one of the majorly talked about fishers in the first months, shooting up the board repeatedly for a few more following, showing everyone that age didn't matter all that much for skill. One of her most remembered months was February of 2005, where she blasted up from her second place spot in Bass'ken to upset the Gold. She too is no longer really around, but her presence is a joyous occasion around here.
Snuggle Bunni
A Fisher with an interesting personality that kept people amused, Snuggle made her debut really in March of 2005, when she took a Durem Gold. Since then she's served on Staff a few times, but has since mostly dissapeared from Gaia. Stalk the guild, and you may see her from time to time.
Usagi Hasano
When you talk about Usagi, many won't know the name. Why? Because she doesn't fish anymore competitively. Believe it or not, Usagi is Gaia's very first Overall Top Fisher. Not only that, but she won it not knowing there even was a prize to win. She fished purely for the joy of the game, and came out on top because of it. Still around regularly, Usagi serves as a reminder for some that fishing isn't just about trophies, but fun and enjoyment of the game as well.
Domain Name
Since Fishing was made and released to the Gaian public, there have always been a few tech savvy people who provide the community with information that even the best of players cannot produce. Domain Name, better known as Sigma, is one such person. Where CuBiC and Voxxen first started paving the way for Fishers, Sigma now walks and continues the legacy. She provides a very calculated view of the game and its strategies, brining in perspectives that were previously only in the minds of the few extreme enough to run the numbers. In early 2007, Sigma joined the ranks of TF Staff, and has since been helping keep together the community that Fishing has held dear since 2005.
novarren
Nova may not be a competition Fisher, but she is definetly a notable one. Having been around for quite awhile, she has been an essential part of keeping the Fishing Forum alive and well, having served as a Helper, and currently serving as TF Staff. Not a very loud, but an integral part of TF, nova has gained many friends here over the time she's been around doing more for the Community than many will ever know.
thyalla
Thy, probably our biggest resident cheerleader. She took flag waving to a whole new level, creating and developing graphics of such quality that she now has a minishop running from them. Having followed Over Achiever to the TF thread back then, she immediately started cheering everyone on, and has always had her fishers in mind. She's one of few you will ever find that fishes hoping to catch the Fishers, and not the fish.
