‘Year Defining Goal’ List Go Be Great! January 1, 2025 Ed Beck Here is a list of 100 ideas for Year Defining Goals. Go out and create some meaningful stories in your life! Many of of these seemingly impossible tasks are things you are capable of. If you don’t believe, we get it. But know […]
Road Warriors and River Rats: Mastering the Art of the Fishing Road Trip November 21, 2024 Reid Auger As we have always been DIY fisherman, hitting the road to explore new places to fish is almost irresistible. Yes, there are lodges and camps that provide guides and accommodations to ensure success and comfort. However, there
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The Master of Unstructured Play November 7, 2024 Reid Auger Back in my day…I know, I know…anytime you hear those words there’s an automatic responsive eye roll that occurs, like Pavlov’s dogs (I think I just dated myself twice in the same sentence. Some people might look at that as a detriment; however, I see
The Red Carpet Dilemma September 19, 2024 Reid Auger We were hiking in to the water we wanted to fish. Hot. August in Colorado can get that way. It’s amazing to be at 9500 ft and still feel oppressive heat. “How are things in your world?” “Can’t complain, I’m here aren’t I?” This is one
The “Rock Fight” March 25, 2024 Reid Auger I’m not sure who threw the first rock, as it was a long time ago. We’re talking 25 years or more. In the 28+ years of taking our annual GFW trip, we have been all over the state of Colorado. Lots of water, lots of towns, lots
The Magic of GFW March 4, 2024 Ed Beck 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
When Do You Become A Grown Up? February 12, 2024 Ed Beck 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
The Fishing Game January 22, 2024 Ed Beck 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
The Value in Campfire Chats November 29, 2023 Reid Auger 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
The Benefits of Being Vulnerable October 30, 2023 Reid Auger 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
This reading list includes the most influential and transformative books we’ve ever read, plus the recommendations of all our podcast guests.
These books will have you inspired to grow, improve and fish all over the globe!