Allen Crater
Fly Fishing - I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now - Part 2
Part 2 of the series. We'll cover some of the basic gear including rods, reels and fly line.
top of page
Search
Allen Crater
Jan 3, 20209 min
Fly Fishing - I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now - Part 1
Some fly fishing basics to accelerate your venture into the sport.
343 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Jan 3, 20203 min
Michigan Escape
Friendship and Fall trout in Northern Michigan...
325 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Jan 3, 20204 min
Gear Review: Petromax HK 500 (Chrome) Kerosene Lantern
Overview: When I saw it in the 2019 Orvis gift catalog, I knew it had to be mine. Being an outdoorsman drawn to products with history,...
5,073 views1 comment
Allen Crater
Jan 2, 20203 min
Gear Review: Osprey Xenith 75 Backpack
Overview: Since my early college days I have backpacked all over the country; up and down California, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, New...
513 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Jan 2, 20202 min
Gear Review: Native Eyewear Ashdown Polarized Sunglasses
Overview: I seem to always be wearing sunglasses. Whether I'm fishing or hiking or shooting, out in the boat, on the beach or just...
2,144 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Jan 2, 20203 min
Gear Review: Princeton Tec VIZZ Headlamp
Overview: I use headlamps all the time. From night fishing for big browns on the river, to walks out to my tree stand before daylight and...
78 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Jan 1, 20202 min
Gear Review: Whiskey Leatherworks Pheasant Pattern Dog Leash and Collar
Overview: Google German Shorthaired Pointer and you'll likely notice one common theme in the description: "needs plenty of vigorous...
196 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Jan 1, 20204 min
Gear Review: Danner Crater Rim 6" Waterproof Hiking Boot
Overview: I'm fussy about all of my gear, but I am particularly fussy about footwear. My hiking boots tend to see a lot of use and abuse...
4,241 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Jan 1, 20203 min
Gear Review: Smith Creek Rod Rack
Overview: I hate breaking down my fly rods when I am heading out to fish or even more so when I'm simply moving from spot to spot. I...
477 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Jan 1, 20203 min
Gear Review: Millennium M150 Hang-On Treestand
Overview: I have trouble sitting still for a long time. Ok, sometimes even for a short period of time. Part of it is just the way I’m...
41 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Jan 1, 20202 min
Beer, Bacon and Brown Sugar; My Favorite Venison and Pork Chili Recipe
For me, Winter is Chili season. Fires in the fireplace with a good book. Stouts and Bourbons in the glass. And Chili in the bowl. This...
724 views0 comments
Jon Osborn
Dec 31, 20196 min
Preseason Prep Part 3 - Embracing The Suck Tac-Team Style
For the sake of complete clarity, I’m neither a Crossfitter nor a competition powerlifter. Once upon a time, I could bench press 300...
164 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Dec 31, 20199 min
Taking The Perplexity Out Of Pants
My buddy, Chris Dyk, is an outdoorsman in every sense of the word. You'd be hard pressed to find him indoors in any season. From hiking,...
272 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Dec 31, 20196 min
Preseason Prep Part 1 - Rifle Cleaning
It's never too early to think about equipment maintenance. In fact, this is precisely the time of year we should be getting both our...
81 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Dec 31, 20199 min
Book Review - That Wild Country by Mark Kenyon
Bibliophile. It's an actual thing. And I'll admit I possess this affliction acutely or perhaps, more accurately, it possesses me. Do not...
255 views0 comments
Jared Walker
Dec 31, 20194 min
Preseason Prep Part 2 - Proper DIY Scope Mounting
You’ve spent the last several months saving that hard-earned money. You’ve researched the forums, read the reviews and watched numerous...
42 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Dec 28, 20193 min
Gear Review: White River Knife & Tool 8.5” Fillet Knife – Traditional Cork
Overview: For the most part I am a catch-and–release angler. There are a few exceptions though. Walleye – I flat out love Walleye and I...
204 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Dec 28, 20196 min
Grandpa Didn't Fly Fish
Jon Osborn (Ozzy to his friends), is an old soul with a love for the outdoors and a serious penchant for storytelling - especially as it...
186 views0 comments
Allen Crater
Dec 27, 201912 min
Ten Days in America’s Last Frontier
The sound of a calving glacier is difficult to describe. It starts with a loud crack, like the hands of an angry god clapping, but then...
106 views0 comments
bottom of page