Grayling, Michigan

The Au Sable River in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan is Mecca to many fly fishers. With its three main branches and many tributaries flowing through the pine, cedar, and oak forest, it eventually makes its way through the heart of Grayling; the largest city in the area to stock up on supplies.

DENVER—For the fourth consecutive year, carp junkies and river conservationists converged on Denver for the South Platte Pro-Am Carp Slam. The conditions were punishing with temperatures pushing into the high 90s and the water through town flowing high at 150+ CFS.

1. Because e-mailing will only get you so far.
To be a successful company, you need to actually MEET your customers, your suppliers, and your dealers. There are too many businesses out there trying to e-mail and social media their way to success. Face-time matters, and no gathering in this industry will give you a better opportunity than this to meet your business partners in person.