I was never aware of any of those rumors and I’m glad the man is on track. Everything else you’ve said reconfirmed what he told me in person last winter when I stopped in the One Stop for a pizza and he and his wife were packing up the tackle and gear. I was shocked that he sold but happy for him and his family. He remembered me from when you introduced me to him many years ago and we spoke about you. Since the trip to end all trips we had in 2010 I only saw him a couple of times in the store over the years and he always remembered me. I ordered flies and fish dope from the Punisher website before this season but I’m not sure if the flies were from leftover stock or if he still is manufacturing currently. On a side note, and only in my opinion, I went by the One Stop this year and the tackle side is barren and sad and they don’t sell any of his products. I always enjoyed fiddling with rods, going up and down each aisle a bunch of times, and buying gear there when I was waiting for my pizza to cook. Shame that the dude you spoke to seemingly had unkind words about the Guru. I think from now on I’ll head to Burkesville for a pizza from the Hut.