I may have been hasty when I swore never to guide for money again. Brownlining may be the next big paycheck - and since we can dispense with all the silly ritual of trout fishing, it may even be fun again. ATV’s, excessive drinking, and a rough and ready exterior is all that’s needed - leaven the mixture with some Gabby Hayes, and it’s the big mealticket.

It could be the most sinister fishing excursion ever - what with the kids screaming in delight and your spouse forking over the Bonus Points by the shovel full …
With proper marketing and your ability to deliver with a straight face, it’s instant hero - “Poppa finally sees the light” - and rather than [...]

Two prams pass each other on the river, two sun bronzed, flint-eyed “Clint Eastwood types” nod at each other in wary respect..
“How goes it, Bob?”
“Pretty fair, a couple of long-line releases, boated a couple, three runs - 2 hits, a couple left on base.”
“Same here, you going to be out later?
“Yep, I’ll probably chasing Golden Salmon [...]

It is oft said that a domestic disturbance call is the most dangerous for a policeman. The disturbance part is run-of-the-mill, the domestic portion can spiral out of control at a moment’s notice, usually with the officer now defending himself against both combatants.
Guides fear a domestic engagement in the same way. Learning that tomorrow will [...]