They attended the same suburban Twin Cities grade school, middle school and high school, and in recent years have been students together at Minnesota State Mankato — where their goal is to turn that school into a national bass-fishing powerhouse.
Nathan Thompson and Brian Linder, both 22, have shared a passion for fishing throughout their young lives, and they've logged tens of thousands of miles — on highways as well as lakes and rivers — honing their skills.
"Since we were kids, our dream always has been to fish together in college,'' Linder said.
