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Video spotlight: Fly Fish Utah
Utah's been in the news a lot lately thanks to the state's elected leadership and its efforts over the last few years to seize or sell public lands from every American who owns them. As anglers, many of us know that Utah is wonderful fishing destination, and that most of the great trout fishing in…
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Voices from the River: Win a pair of Costa sunglasses
An angler looks for trout on Argentina's Alumine River. What's your best tip for seeing fish? Share and win a pair of Costa sunglasses. By Kirk Deeter Many of you have already noticed that TU is emphasizing “trout tips” for its members and friends. We figure, heck, if you all help us make fishing better…
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Video spotlight: The Evolution of Nymphing
Like a lot of fly anglers of late, I've started to employ longer leaders when I nymph, in the fashion of the tried-and-true European nymphing techniques that have been winning fly fishing world titles for decades. I was so pleased to see that American competitive fly fishers Lance Egan and Devin Olsen have now produced…
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Fly tying: The Navy Diver
I've always been a fan of tungsten in my fly tying. For some reason, I just tend to cast heavy nymphs and streamers better when the weight is at the fly, instead of pinched onto the line as split shot or paste. It's a personal preference, I suspect, and it works for me. I especially…
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Voices from the River: Investing in public lands
The home away from home on the Ruby River, Montana. Public lands. by Chris Hunt Last spring, as I prepared for a lengthy summer trip to the Arctic, I marched myself into my local RV dealership and signed away a significant chunk of change for a brand new camper. The trip was amazing—I crisscrossed Idaho…
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Remembering a hero: John Weis
Longtime TU member and stream access chamption John Weis. Francisco Kjolseth photo. By Brett Prettyman John Weis always took pleasure in the simple things and never hesitated to point out the obvious. John also understood the value of something too many of us have conveniently learned to ignore – getting involved in things we are…
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Video spotlight: Troutlandia
When you think of massive, trophy brown trout, the South Island of New Zealand might come to mind. Or the Rio Limay of Argentina might be on your list. But a small, Appalachian freestoner in Blue Ridge, Ga.? No. No way. Well, the makers of the video above are living proof that you can visit…
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