Sportsmen tend to get sentimental about outdoor clothing, with certain attire approaching near-legendary stratus. Once that relationship has been established, there’s no convincing that person to part with a lucky hat, favorite boots, or comfortable old shirt for all the money in the world.

“Patches” is a prime example. This buffalo-plaid button-down is more personality than apparel. We’ve been close friends for decades, Patches and me. To say we’ve been around the block together is an understatement. We’ve done some hard time outdoors, slapping through the clearcuts, sitting around smoky campfires, and bobbing around Canadian lakes.

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