document.writeln('Growing up in a rural area in northern Wisconsin he developed a lifelong interest in the outdoors, and specifically fishing with the flyrod and "poppers" - surface baits which he makes himself.  He has built custom rods as well as developed custom patterns in his pursuit of both bluegills and bass, and has been a confirmed catch and release fisherman since 1974.  He is also an addicted scuba diver and skin diver - even though this seems a little silly considering he lives on the high plains desert.  But he maintains that scuba diving is the most fun one can have with clothes on.  :D</b>');
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