We always had some form of sporting literature lying around, old Field & Stream magazines or Outdoor Life that eventually would migrate enmasse to the John, where they joined “the sporting ladies” of National Geographic on their final tour before discard.
Whether it was upland game or bird hunting, there was always some story featuring a [...]

If you think Chandler and I are up for this, think again …
I’m sure most of you snickered when I mentioned toasting the lads at work with your prowess afield, naturally you’re waist deep in water – and their waist deep in something else – when the Boss peers over their shoulder.
All those electronic [...]

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’s oft said that a domestic disturbance call is the most dangerous for a policeman. The disturbance part is run-of-the-mill, but 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 [...]