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    Don't Mention It
    Allen Crater
    • Jun 20
    • 11 min

    Don't Mention It

    "The first rule of this river is that you don't talk about this river. At least by name." That's how the text read. "Understood." This...
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    Gear Review: Stanley Vacuum Bottle
    Jon Osborn
    • May 9
    • 5 min

    Gear Review: Stanley Vacuum Bottle

    Overview: Durable gear has always appealed to sportsmen – especially if that equipment conveys some history. Take Grandpa’s battered old...
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    The Best Water Still Lies Ahead
    Allen Crater
    • May 4
    • 8 min

    The Best Water Still Lies Ahead

    The tartar-sauce-smeared walleye sandwich, deep-fried tater tots, and tall Two Hearted hit all the right notes – more than can be said...
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    Authors, Artists and Makers Volume 8: Jon Osborn
    Allen Crater
    • Feb 14
    • 14 min

    Authors, Artists and Makers Volume 8: Jon Osborn

    In the scheme of my nearly 48 years, I've only known Ozzy a relatively short time. But, in that time, we've shared quite a bit: drift...
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    Gear Review: Duckworth Vapor Snorkel Hoody
    Allen Crater
    • Dec 24, 2021
    • 2 min

    Gear Review: Duckworth Vapor Snorkel Hoody

    Overview: Someone recently asked what my most versatile piece of clothing was. It didn't take me long to answer - my Vapor Snorkel Hoody...
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    2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Fly Fishing
    Allen Crater
    • Oct 4, 2021
    • 5 min

    2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Fly Fishing

    It's no secret that I love to fly fish. It probably occupies more of my time and more of my wallet than anything else. It's also no...
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    Gear Review: Poncho Men's Performance Shirt
    Jon Osborn
    • Sep 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    Gear Review: Poncho Men's Performance Shirt

    Overview: Even in this modern day and age, weather forecasts often amount to an educated guess, and anglers seldom have the luxury of...
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    Gear Review: Duckworth Snowcrest Shirt
    Allen Crater
    • Mar 25, 2021
    • 4 min

    Gear Review: Duckworth Snowcrest Shirt

    Overview: I'm a bit of a dichotomy when it comes to gear. On the one hand I embrace the latest technologies, tools and materials for...
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    Gear Review: Stio Long Sleeve Eddy Shirt
    Allen Crater
    • May 20, 2020
    • 3 min

    Gear Review: Stio Long Sleeve Eddy Shirt

    Overview: I hate spending money on clothes, so those items I do purchase need to play a lot of roles. The utility player. Every team...
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    About Me

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    I’m a husband and father of two adult sons that love the outdoors and one insane German Short-haired Pointer named Lucy that loves pointing, flushing and retrieving anything, all the time.

     

    I am the President and part owner of an advertising agency located in Michigan, and an active member of Trout Unlimited, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and the Michigan Outdoor Writers Association.

     

    I love books – about everything – but especially travel, adventure, war, history, and outdoor pursuits. I love great food, great beer and great wine, sometimes in moderation, sometimes not.  

     

    More than anything I love the outdoors. I love the smells, the sounds, the sights. Since I was a little boy fishing with my dad, pitching a tent in the backyard, and unwrapping pocketknives for Christmas I’ve been drawn to all things wild. 

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    Drop me a note at allen@stevensinc.com

     

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