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| The internet is the greatest ever invention created for civilization and socialization! Got to admit, before being introduced to the message boards on these fishing websites, I did fish alone and/or fished with others that weren't interested in fishing beyond just catching them. Now, do not know who to choose to be fishing with! Which brings me to this fella we know as Walleye Express, aka Captain Dan Manyen, a very well known guide who searches the waters of Saginaw Bay for the multi-fish speices that swim in it's waters. Having had a few interent discussions with this fellow, did want the chance to meet up with him in hopes of gaining a bit of walleye-fishing knowledge about Saginaw Bay, the site of Pete and I's MWC Challenge event. Just doing a bit of homework you understand.. So anyway, did get out of Wisconsin the last 2 days and met up with the Captian, who along with Bo (see the current Gary "Bo" Bowman thread), told me of a few good techniques on how to get up with the Saginaw-strain of walleyes. Bo even brought along some of the tools (special weights) I may need and happily took some of these home with me (you might want to inbox him if your fishing the event). Then, after a very long dinner meeting, we went shopping! And Dan found me a mother load of the best color old-style Tots for those Saginaw fish right there next to Linwood at Franks. Its 'Sunfish', been a long time since seeing that color new in the package. Left a few behind should anyone within driving distance of Franks need to stock up. Then Capt'n Dan had me follow him to his place of abode to gaze upon his colorful collection of Tots, spoons and Winning Streaks. It was great to see first hand what his best colors were. We looked at and discussed his 18 foot whitewater sled, equipped with a jet drive engine, and he took me in to see his computer. What a treat, now I can picture him in that chair pounding on the keys to make posts. Golly, it was all I could do to not push him out of his chair to check all the new WalleyeFirst posts! So to conclude my impressions. It was very good to meet this like-minded fisherman. He was very friendly to me and has helped direct my preparation for this event (the walleyes better be reading this!). He has alot to offer should anyone wish to hire him of a guide service. In the files linked below, you can gain an insight to this famed fishing guide. Edited by Rick Larson 3/11/2004 1:15 PM Attachments ----------------  Wining Streaks.jpg (146KB - 250 downloads) The Sled.jpg (148KB - 236 downloads) Captain Dan Manyen.jpg (142KB - 238 downloads) | |||
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 Member Posts: 2680 Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Originally written by Rick Larson on 2004-03-10 9:25 PM The internet is the greatest ever invention created for civilization and socialization! Got to admit, before being introduced to the message boards on these fishing websites, I did fish alone and/or fished with others that weren't interested in fishing beyond just catching them. Now, do not know who to choose to be fishing with! Which brings me to this fella we know as Walleye Express, aka Captain Dan Manyen, a very well known guide who searches the waters of Saginaw Bay for the multi-fish speices that swim in it's waters. Having had a few interent discussions with this fellow, did want the chance to meet up with him in hopes of gaining a bit of walleye-fishing knowledge about Saginaw Bay, the site of Pete and I's MWC Challenge event. Just doing a bit of homework you understand.. So anyway, did get out of Wisconsin the last 2 days and met up with Captian, who along with Bo, told me of a few good techniques on how to get up with the Saginaw-strain of walleyes. Bo even brought alone some of the tools (special weights) I may need and happily took some of these home with me (you might want to inbox him if your fishing the event). Then, after a very long dinner meeting, we went shopping! And Dan found me a mother load of the best color old-style Tots for those Saginaw fish right there next to Linwood at Franks. Its Sunfish and can't remember the last time I seen that color new in the package. Left a few behind should anyone within driving distance of Franks need to stock up. Then Capt'n Dan had me follow him to his place of abode to gaze upon his colorful collection of Tots, spoons and Winning Streaks. It was great to see first hand what his best colors were. We looked at and discussed his 18 foot whitewater sled, equipped with a jet drive engine, and he took me in to see his computer. What a treat, now I can picture him in that chair pounding on the keys to make posts. Golly, it was all I could do to not ask him if I could check all the new posts! So to conclude my impressions. It was very good to meet this like-minded fisherman. He was very friendly to me and has helped direct my preparation for this event (the walleyes better be reading this!). He has alot to offer should anyone wish to hire him of a guide service. In the file linked below, you can get an insight to this famed fishing guide. Thanks for the compliments Rick. It was my pleasure to help you out with both the fishing stratigies and the best places to stay and eat in the area. I didn't even notice that anybody else was in that resturant Tuesday afternoon when Bo, you and I were yaking it up. How about them (all you can eat) ribs hey? And have you tasted the Smoked Chubs yet?  I forgot to mention that the Motel I showed you, while being only 11 miles distance from Hoyles, is only 11 miles to the Quanicassee River Marina where I moore my boat as well. This gives you an easy access to pre-fish one side of the Bay or the other in calmer waters if the winds blow hard from East or West. Also a fully stocked bait shop on the road to Quanicassee as well. I just hope you don't get to much information and end up outguessing yourself like I have done in the past on the Bay. Edited by walleye express 3/10/2004 10:26 PM | ||
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Member Posts: 2680 Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Originally written by Risor39 on 2004-03-10 11:44 PM Hey Dan who's that other good looking guy?And Rick good luck this year.Kick some tail.White tail.:)I still want a ride in that Patriot. Oh, Thats my Black Son the government don't know about. His name is Otter and he's one huntin fool and a camera hog as well. Edited by walleye express 3/11/2004 8:43 AM | ||
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Member Posts: 2680 Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Originally written by JLDII on 2004-03-11 12:12 AM Am I the only one that noticed that Dan is teasing us with his Nitro Shiners in that picture of him in front of his computer? I wonder where the rest of that truck load is hidden, and which colors he got? Sorry I couldn't make it out Dan. Rick invited me as we had planned, but I had some things to do in Green Bay last weekend. Sounds like I missed a good time. Hope we can do something later, maybe in May? Jack. If I'm not busy with any charters on the day/days you wanna come over, we gone like a greyhound down the road. All I need is a days notice in most cases. Sometimes not even that Huh Rick? Edited by walleye express 3/11/2004 8:43 AM | ||
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Member Posts: 2680 Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Originally written by JLDII on 2004-03-11 10:41 AM Capt. Dan, Sounds good to me. I'm going to Port Clinton for the RCL, which runs thru May 1st. Maybe I'll try to swing up there before I head home. Something like May 2nd or 3rd. Depending on what you've got going on of course. How does that sound to you Rick? Jack. I'm already thinking that Monday May 3rd would be the best, as May 2nd is a weekend date, and they fill in first especially during that period. We could even luck out and hit a decent pod of post-spawn male walleyes in the Tittabawassee. Or we could night fish the Bay if the river is no good. Lot's of choices then. | ||
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Member Posts: 2680 Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Originally written by Capt. Marty on 2004-03-11 11:22 AM Sounds like Capt. Dan does a super job on those waters and a great guy Rick and I'll recommend him to anyone looking for fishing on that body of water. I myself looking forward to the spring here but with 4 inches of snow again from last night and still snowing it a stretch yet! Good luck and thanks for the info., Capt. Marty http://www.littlebaydenoc.com Well, thank you capt. Marty. Was wondering if you and I would ever exchange verbiage. I got lots of friends in and near your neck of the woods. And I'll always share honest Bay info with any of the Walleye First members coming here to fish in my back yard. Keep sending us that U.P. lake water would ya? Actually looks like I won't have to parachute into my boat off the dock this summer. Edited by walleye express 3/11/2004 11:28 AM | ||
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| Gee whiz Jack! There are a whole lot of us guys that wished we had your problems! | |||
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| I'm disappointed in you Dan. You've been fibbing to us. Catching all those 4-lettered fish by accident supposedly? Then we see a B.A.S.S. sticker on your boat? Shame. | |||
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Member Posts: 2680 Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Originally written by terroreyes on 2004-03-11 10:10 PM I'm disappointed in you Dan. You've been fibbing to us. Catching all those 4-lettered fish by accident supposedly? Then we see a B.A.S.S. sticker on your boat? Shame. :) Terror. I got stickers from 16 years ago on my boat, ask Rick. He wanted my old (out of date) MWC sticker I've had since 1984. The Bass sticker was when I was bass fishing with my bud in a few tourneys back in 1986. | ||
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| Probably not fair that I didn't tell you my sticker and '04 application were right next to the keyboard. | |||
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Member Posts: 2680 Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Originally written by Rick Larson on 2004-03-12 9:48 PM Yeah, I want that sticker! How much you want Captain? Rick. I believe I have another one in my dresser drawer. I'll make you a deal. You come in the top 20 of the MWC on the Bay this August and I'll personally stick it on your boat. | ||
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| Alright! Just hope I can stay away from those ribs and smoked fish long enough to get some pre-fishing in! | |||
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