Why Do It?

What is GFW? Well, imagine a sleeve of Oreo’s, some jelly, and six guys out getting wet with our rods, in the search for better understanding of ourselves and our fellow friends. But if that didn’t give you the right imagery, here is the summary: An extended weekend away from the regular trials and tribulations […]

I am 35. I ask myself weekly, if not daily, when will I feel like an adult? Maybe this is a silly question. But as I stare at a pile of bills in the mail, the responsibilities of raising a daughter, and the loss of my hair, I still feel like a kid. Maybe it’s

I am competitive. Not outwardly competitive. But the internal competitive that eats at your soul since you give it no release. It probably isn’t healthy to keep it inside, but since I hold all my emotions inside, what’s another on the burn pile?! Maybe I should talk to a therapist about this? Nah. Let ‘em

The campfire. To most campers, it is a vital symbol. A symbol of survival, as it provides warmth through heat. A symbol of community, as the chairs assemble around it. A symbol of bond, as the stories and chatter make their way around. The fire pit is the center of the campsite, around which, the

As seen in our September 7, 2023 Newsletter – Subscribe Here This word seems to be something taboo for the male species. The historical mores of our society have ingrained in us, the male, that being vulnerable is a sign of weakness. For us, strength comes in our ability to manage our emotions and be in control of

As seen in our July 27, 2023 Newsletter – Subscribe Here In and of itself, Guys Fishing Weekend (GFW) is a tradition. In my world, it ranks in the top two. I’m not sure anything beats the Xmas Holidays with my family, but GFW is not far behind. And one of the best parts about

As first seen in The Guys Fishing Weekly – Subscribe Here Bottom of the ninth. Up 3-2 with one out, and my pitcher just walked two batters in a row. As the head coach, I gotta calm the kid’s nerves. It’s a no brainer…call “time out” and make a visit to the mound. The best

GFW has become one of the weekends we look forward to the most. And by we, I mean the 6 stalwarts and mainstays that now attend. To build this crew wasn’t an easy task, and it sure as hell didn’t just happen from the start. Like an incredible pizza dough, the “regulars” have been kneaded,

It is an annual tradition that I bring gifts to my fellow adventurers on GFW. They never asked for them. I just started one year. It first started off as a joke, as most heartfelt emotional things guys do for one another start. I was shopping in a store and came across some shirts I

Music. It’s a variable that can change an experience. My wife says I’m a music snob, but that stems from my true distaste of the pop country genre, which is in the regular rotation on her phone. I dig Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and bluegrass; and on my lone trip to Nashville, the rockabilly house