Roadless areas help define the character of America
“There he is.” Stepping over deadfall and keeping a distance, we followed and periodically bugled to a herd of elk. I was leaning with my rifle against a tree when the rag-horn bull separated from the herd in response to Scott’s bugle. After I shot the elk, Scott looked over and said,…
Roadless areas are your secret fishing spot
At Trout Unlimited, we know how critical healthy waters are to the trout and salmon we love and love to fish for. Lucky for us, our 58.5 million acres of roadless areas across the country provide just that; areas with clean headwaters where the lack of roads prevent erosion, sedimentation and contaminants and provide natural water filtration systems creating…
Building resilient rivers and communities
Generally speaking, hitchhiking in remote, mountainous areas is probably not a good idea. Simply put, there are a lot more bad possibilities than good ones. It’s certainly not a situation where one might expect to find a job that would change the direction of their life. But in 2019, somewhere between Wyoming’s Wind River Range and Teton Valley, Idaho,…
Trout Talk View more
TROUT Tying Tip – Guide’s choice hare’s ear nymph
A go-to for spring fishing, the hare’s ear nymph resembles mayfly nymphs, so as the weather warms, this pattern is a must to have in fly boxes. Get to tying this pattern and you’ll be set for your…
TROUT Tying Tip – Prince nymph
Another nymph that can save a day of fishing is worth learning to tie; the prince nymph comes in a variety of styles. Dial in tying this pattern to fill your boxes with a…
The True Cast – You have a friend in me…
TROUT Tying Tip – simple golden stone
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Conservation and Education on the Fall River
The Fall River is an essential source of cold, clean water for the Deschutes River, one of Trout Unlimited’s Priority Waters.
A little motivation goes a long way
What parent hasn’t dangled a reward in hopes of encouraging a child to accomplish something?
Trout Unlimited applauds introduction of federal legislation to streamline floodplain restoration
An unlikely case study for trout conservation: Arizona
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Photo of the week – fishing dogs
It’s hard to beat a good fishing dog. Sure, it takes time and patience to train them properly, but it’s doable… and so worth it.
Photo of the week – Spring
When most people think of Spring, they think of grasses getting greener, trees popping out buds and flowers emerging as the earth warms. But when anglers think of Spring, we think of hatches to…
Photo of the week – Grandeur
Photo of the week – learning
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