Allen CraterDec 25, 201911 minBackcountry Canadian PikePart 1 - Making plans. It was March of 2016 and I was working on plans for a fishing trip to Canada with my dad and youngest son. This...
Allen CraterDec 25, 20193 minPink CakeIt was the end of opening day at camp. The wood stove was burning. The stories of the hunt had been shared - growing taller as the...
Allen CraterDec 25, 20194 min A Day On The WaterThe hum of the tires is noticeable as we drive in silence, not yet coming to agreement on the music selection. I’m with my 19-year-old...
Allen CraterDec 24, 20196 minAn Ode To ShastalandMany of you that know me have heard me talk about Shastaland, but not everyone knows the backstory. Here it is. Ever since my first time...
Allen CraterNov 29, 20196 minMy Uncle's FarmWe’ve all been there, that moment when you wonder did that all just really happen or was it a dream? For me it was the day I shot my...
Allen CraterMar 21, 20196 minWhat Makes a Better Fly?It's the first day of Spring and, if you're anything like me, you can begin to see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. ...