C&R Tips & Gear for Musky & Other Toothy Critters

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I'll never forget the first musky I landed on fly. It was an extremely proud moment for me, but it quickly turned into a stressful situation after I got the musky to the boat. I had serious problems removing the deeply hooked fly. The musky...



Check Your Fly Rig!

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By Justin Pickett The sun is only a faint glow below the horizon as it prepares to make its ascent into the sky. I launch my chunky, articulated offering into the twilight. Slicing through the fog, it lands mere inches from the bank. Soon, will come the moment of...



Sunday Classic / Some Say I’m an Intense Fly Fishing Guide

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I'm sort of a blabber mouth on the water when I guide. Similar to a sports radio announcer that's calling a game play by play, so the listeners can easily follow and visualize what's going on. It's a hands-on style of guiding that's served me well...



Saturday Shoutout / Save The Grand Canyon

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It seems that every day development threatens yet another national treasure, but the Grand Canyon is actually in trouble today, September 3rd. Tim Romano, at Angling Trade, make a last minute plea for support to stop some highly invasive development in Grand Canyon National Park. Please...



Simms Challenger Jacket Doesn’t Break The Bank

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The new Simms Challenger jacket and bib deliver Simms quality outerwear at half the price. This is a huge offering from Simms. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “I’ll never pay $500 for a rain coat!” That’s fair. Simms outerwear has never been...