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Karl Weixlmann, a steelhead fly-fishing guide for 25 years and former president, vice president and continuing board member of the Pennsylvania Steelhead Association, praised Seaman’s leadership over the years. 안전놀이터

“Dan Seaman’s Elk Creek Sports Store has been the meeting place for area and visiting sportsmen for decades, whether you were an avid steelheader or a keen deer hunter," Weixlmann said. "I sometimes wish I was that proverbial fly on the wall, able to chronicle the many stories told and shared, the evolution of sport fishing in the region, and the many tips and tricks given.

"Through all those decades, Dan has also been a staunch supporter of area sportsmen’s groups and state agencies that continue to make and develop Erie as the Fishing Capitol of Pennsylvania.”

It’s a business that has catered to what Seaman enjoys in life, including living in a small town.

He grew up in Johnstown, New York, and served in the U.S. Army from 1967-69 during the Vietnam War. He then traveled around the world 14 years as a commercial deep sea diver and underwater welder. He said it was dangerous work, and he was looking for something else to do to raise his family.

“I always wanted to work for myself,” Seaman said about trying to figure out his career at an early age and always enjoying fishing.

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He was intent to keep the business owned locally where customers will have personal service and develop friendships with each other and the staff.

“People will call just to see what’s going on,” he said about the conditions of the stream and other things happening in the area.

He feels confident about turning the operation over to his family members. Kindle has been working there 18 years, Chris Seaman has been there off and on most of his life and Watkins has worked their off and on as well.