Biography dan gappin fisherman midwest outdoors

Dan Gapen, Sr., , a famed personality in the fishing industry, passed away recently in St. Cloud, MN at He is survived by his children, Deborah Gapen, Mitchell Gapen, and Sandra Gapen-Dahl; 19 grandchildren; and 38 great grandchildren.

In younger years, Dan worked as a fishing and hunting guide.

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In the late s, he formed the Gapen Tackle Company and created items such as the Ugly Bug® Jig and Bait Walker® Sinker.

He was strongly involved in conservation, working closely with Congress and Senate members to pass legislation to protect waterways and to get the National Wild and Scenic River Bill enacted.

He loved to work Sports Shows and visit with his fishing friends and customers, and give fishing seminars.

Dan was the author of many books, both on &#;How To&#; catch fish and legends/stories. He was a contributing writer for many national outdoor magazines and syndicated columns for decades.

Dan co-hosted and was guest on numer