ROB MANTHEI

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN FISHING?

I have been fishing since I was 2 years old. A total of 37 years.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A LUND PRO-STAFF?

I needed a change from my prior boat sponsor and something more practical.

CAN YOU TELL US THE LARGEST FISH YOU HAVE EVER CAUGHT?

The largest fish I ever caught was a sturgeon.

WHERE DO YOU MOSTLY FISH?

I fish for mainly muskies and walleyes. I may be fishing the MWC and PMTT this year.

WHAT IS THE BEST FISHING TIP THAT YOU EVER RECEIVED?

Hooking a leech thru the non-sucker end versus the sucker end on certain tough bites.

IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU INVOLVED IN THE ANGLING COMMUNITY?

Guide, educator, resort owner, fund raisers, etc.

PICK 5 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOURSELF

Friendly, Helpful, Persistent, Outgoing, and Strong.

WHAT WAS THE BEST YEAR OF YOUR LIFE?

2004.

WHAT IS THE MOST RIDICULOUS THING YOU’VE EVER BOUGHT?

A ranger boat.

WHAT’S THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?

Never give up. Fish right to the end.

WHAT TRAIT DO YOU ADMIRE IN PEOPLE?

Honesty.

WHAT’S YOUR WORST HABIT?

Junk food.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MODEL OF LUND TO FISH OUT OF AND WHY?

GL series. Great ride, dry and fishability.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SAY TO OUR ENTIRE STAFF AT LUND BOATS?

I am very glad to be a part of it.