Allen Crater
Bonds of the Wild
This moment, like all moments, is fleeting. It lives again only in the stories of older men shared around a campfire in the wild.
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Allen Crater
Jan 5, 20202 min read
The Lessons Of Silver Creek
Sometimes it’s good for men my age to have things that remain unattainable. Things that are still unspoiled and left to the imagination.
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Allen Crater
Jan 5, 20202 min read
Season's End
November brings the end of a season and a longing for a more simple time.
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Allen Crater
Jan 5, 20203 min read
Solace In The Solitude
Three friends take a road trip through Colorado to chase solitude and wide open spaces while searching for trout.
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Allen Crater
Jan 3, 202011 min read
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.
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Allen Crater
Jan 3, 20209 min read
Fly Fishing - I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now - Part 1
Some fly fishing basics to accelerate your venture into the sport.
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Allen Crater
Jan 3, 20203 min read
Michigan Escape
Friendship and Fall trout in Northern Michigan...
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Allen Crater
Jan 3, 20204 min read
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,...
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Allen Crater
Jan 2, 20203 min read
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...
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Allen Crater
Jan 2, 20202 min read
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...
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Allen Crater
Jan 2, 20203 min read
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...
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Allen Crater
Jan 1, 20202 min read
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...
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Allen Crater
Jan 1, 20204 min read
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...
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Allen Crater
Jan 1, 20203 min read
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...
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Allen Crater
Jan 1, 20203 min read
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...
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Allen Crater
Jan 1, 20202 min read
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...
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Jon Osborn
Dec 31, 20196 min read
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...
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Allen Crater
Dec 31, 20199 min read
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,...
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Allen Crater
Dec 31, 20196 min read
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...
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Allen Crater
Dec 31, 20199 min read
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...
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