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Off the Grid in Costa Rica

Off the Grid in Costa Rica

H+G Co-Founder Michael Sims recently returned from a trip to Costa Rica. His travels took him somewhat off the grid from the normal resort destinations most of us have become accustomed to. Here is...
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Hook + Gaff Teaming Up to Fight Leukemia & Lymphoma

Hook + Gaff Teaming Up to Fight Leukemia & Lymphoma

The Cause: Each January, my husband and I sit down to determine where we want to dedicate our time and resources for that particular year. We typically pick two organizations or committees that we ...
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Chandler Williams's 30 Species in 30 Days

Chandler Williams's 30 Species in 30 Days

I sat down with Hook+Gaff president and founder Michael Sims to discuss working on a project that would interest our social media followers and customers. We wanted to do a few things. First, we wa...
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U.S. and British Virgin Islands

U.S. and British Virgin Islands

We headed off to the U.S. and British Virgin Islands for a much needed vacation following the busy Christmas season. While it was clear that many structures were damaged by the summer hurricanes, i...
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Q & A with Jeff Johnson, Flyfish Rockport and First Cast Outfitters

Q & A with Jeff Johnson, Flyfish Rockport and First Cast Outfitters

Hook + Gaff Watch Company sat down with Jeff Johnson, charter captain and guide who runs Fly Fish Rockport in Rockport, TX and First Cast Outfitters in Craig, MT.  We recently caught up with Jeff t...
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Q&A: Venice, Louisiana

Q&A: Venice, Louisiana

We recently traveled to Venice, Louisiana and partnered with Fish Venice Charters for a weekend of offshore fishing.  Venice, which is known for its yellowfin tuna fishing, provided some awesome me...
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Epic Isla

Epic Isla

As an avid fisherman, when I found out we were going to Isla Mujeres to catch sailfish, to say I was stoked would be a grave understatement. I’ve fished my whole life but had only ever heard storie...
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Tarpon in Tampa Giveaway with C.A. Richardson

Tarpon in Tampa Giveaway with C.A. Richardson

Six incredible brands have joined forces for this incredible giveaway geared toward our fans who love to get out on the water and fish. The Tarpon in Tampa trip has been in the works for months, an...
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colorado mountains

Aspen Extreme: From Cult Classic Fan to Bonafide Backcountry Trailblazer

At 12, JD Withrow pledged to move to Colorado, live in a van and join the ski-bum culture he saw glorified by the 90’s cult classic movie, Aspen Extreme. We caught up with JD to find out how he b...
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It’s a Long Drive to Texas

It’s a Long Drive to Texas

South Texas, to the outdoorsman, is a landscape that is distinctly, well, “South Texas.” The mystique and history about that part of the country and the sporting pursuits therein cannot be found el...
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Frozen Fingers & Frosted Lenses: A Photographer’s Journey to Kodiak, Alaska

Frozen Fingers & Frosted Lenses: A Photographer’s Journey to Kodiak, Alaska

Kodiak, Alaska, is an assault on the senses, unlike any other place I have experienced. The environment is as fierce in its conditions as it is in its beauty. I seek to travel to such places as oft...
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Travel Tuesday: Peace and Tranquil Seas in the BVIs

Travel Tuesday: Peace and Tranquil Seas in the BVIs

Read Hook+Gaff’s Minutes post capturing our timepiece’s trip to the BVIs. From the looks of it, we had a helluva time.
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