George Cook talks fishing (& hunting)
WEDNESDAY – 4/22/2020 – George Cook, Sage Fly Rods & more
Description: One of Mission Lodge’s first guides and a legion within the fly fishing community, George Cook will share his knowledge & insights with us.
TIME(s):
– 3 PM Alaska Time
– 4 PM Pacific Time
– 5 PM Mountain Time
– 6 PM Central Time
– 7PM Eastern Time
FUN FACTS:
George was one of the original guides when Mission Lodge opened its doors in the mid-eighties. Nowadays he splits his time between Lacey, WA and Anchorage, Alaska.
Married: To Jen Jen
Pets: The Famous 907 Panther, ‘Mega Kitty’.
Favorite Fishing:
- FRESHWATER: Spey Kings, Steelhead and Outsized Rainbows. Fly Rod Bass in Texas and Mainland Mexico.
- Saltwater: LA Redfish, Guatemala Billfish
Industry Rep: 30 Years in The Fly Fishing business representing some of the industries biggest brands: SAGE/RIO/Tibor/Redington/Fishpond/SMITH Optics/Rep Your Water
9 Years In The Hunting/Fall Goods Biz: Rep for Sitka Gear/Crispi Boots
Hunting: Hunts in 7-9 different States per year, including Northern Mexico, mostly for Deer. Almost all of his hunting is now Archery. George is the only hunter in US History to take a Mule Deer in all 17 states that they reside in.
