This is a group of photos from television, radio, magazine, in-store appearances and seminars, along with a little information.
Dan's Fish 'N' Tales Pilot at Swan Lake, IL
This was a pilot show, filmed on Swan Lake by Pic Two Productions. Dan's guest was John Francisco.
At the Ramp
The intro to the show was filmed at the Swan Lake boat ramp.
Show Opening
Doug did a good job of getting this show put together, Especially with all of the segments, and some very tough fishing.
John Francisco Was My Guest
John and Dan had a lot of fun doing this show. It was tough fishing, but with some kidding around, and a few somewhat decent fish, they pulled it off.
Johnnie Crain's Tip Segment
The late Johnnie Crain had a fishing tip segment within the show.
Don Banning's Conservation Corner
Don Banning hosted a segment called the Conservation Corner, which covered various conservation item, such as recycling fishing line.
Midwest Outdoors
This was one of the episodes that hosted for Midwest Outdoors.
Dan's Fishing Tips on WQAD-TV, Moline, IL
Jim Albracht, sport director, had my fishing tips series within his sports casts. This is where Brad Mosier and Dan first worked together.
Fishing Segments on IowaPublic TV
IPTV had a program called Iowa This Weekend. For one season Dan hosted a fishing segment included within the program.
Dan's Fish 'N' Tales on WQPT'-PBS, Moline, IL
Brad Mosier and Dan were teamed up again, this time for Dan's Fish 'N' Tales segments that aired during Life & Times on WQPT-TV.
Another Segment
Another segment that Dan hosted for his own show, was one about various new products called Outa the Tackle Box.
Guest On Championship Fishing with Virgil Ward
You never went hungry when you fished with Virgil Ward. At least one rod locker was full of food.
An Award Team
Brad Mosier and Dan were both award winners, and when teamed together you knew something would happen.
Dan's Fish 'N' Tales on WRMJ-FM 102.3
For 14 years Dan's Fish 'N' Tales aired 3 times weekly on WRMJ-FM 102.3, Aledo, IL. In this photo Keith Lundahl, owner of Lundahl Lures was the guest.
1st Place TV AGLOW Award
Brad Mosier and Dan filmed a show about fishing with mulberries, with guest Clayton Meyer. The show took first place in the 2008 AGLOW Awards for Best of Fishing in TV.
1st Place Radio AGLOW Award
In 2004 the Dan's Fish 'N' Tales radio show took first place in the AGLOW Awards for Best of Fishing.
Fishing Facts Cover
Another magazine cover.
A Cover from Another Author
Don Banning had an article where he wanted to use a photo of the lake record that Dan caught on Lake Windish. It ended up on the magazine's cover.
Midwest Outdoors Iowa Section Cover
From time to time Dan has been on state section covers rather than main section.
Midwest Outdoors Illinois Section Cover
This cover was with a channel catfish that set a world line class record. One of Dan's 16 world records.
Fishing Fact Pro Tips Series
Dan was selected as one of the pros to write tips for a special series that was briefly published in Fishing Facts.
Local Tackle Shop Appearance
Once in a while there have been public appearances at tackle stores, especially in the 80's when Dan worked with the JL Trabue Company and all of the pro staffs they represented.
The Fish 'N' Tales Seminar Trio
For a few years in the 90's Johnnie Crain, Dan and Don Banning traveled the Midwest conducting seminars at sports show as the Fish 'N' Tales Seminar Trio
Show in Peru, IL
One of the only photos of the trio working together on stage.
Johnnie Crain and Dan at In-Store Promotion
Johnnie and Dan were both on the Fish Formula Pro Staff. As such, they worked at WalMart Stores on special appearances.
Seminar Team
After Don left the trio Johnnie and Dan continued as a two-man team, picking up shows throughout the Midwest, including the UniDome.
Seminar at QCCA Expo Center Outdoor Show
After Johnnie started becoming more ill Dan continued as a one-man show, which he did a lot anyway, and still does today.
King Sling Knot
One of the most popular subjects Dan does in his presentations is the King Sling Knot. People always come up to the stage afterwards to get a close look at how the knot is tied.
Perfect Shot
Back to TV - This is a shot picked up by Doug of Pic Two Productions while filming Dan's Fish 'N' Tales in 2001. One of those that is hard to get.
The World of Virgil Ward Close
Brad Mosier filmed the close of The World of Virgil Ward documentary at Lake George, near Illinois City, IL. This is a question that people have always asked. The open was filmed at Truman Lake, Warsaw, MO.
