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TROUT Tip – Be there
Much of what we love about fly fishing comes from a reverence for nature; the serene landscapes it takes us, the skies filled with billowing clouds, the birds and bugs flitting through the air, and of course the opportunity to be in awe of the fish we catch. Bringing a new angler into the sport…
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Video of the Week – Rising from the Ashes
The Elwha dams came down and fish rushed back in. Like a phoenix, the fish rose from the ashes and rebounded more quickly than many thought possible. Like the story that’s underway on the Klamath in California, native trout, steelhead and salmon know how to make the most of a reconnected habitat. Now, let’s give…
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TROUT Tip – beyond trout… and fly fishing
As mentioned throughout this hot summer and extreme drought, focusing on other fish is often the best bet for the health of our beloved trout. It’s also a good bet to get new anglers hooked (pun intended), as bluegill and crappie make more willing participants. In addition, when teaching a new angler, don’t get hung up on just using fly fishing gear. That can be…
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Photo of the Week – Camping
The time to get in your last camp trips of the summer, with fishing included, of course, is nearing its end. Luckily, August is a great time to get out to explore our incredible public lands. So grab your tent, sleeping pads and bags, pack a cooler, and don’t forget your fishing gear to enjoy time spent under the stars and sun. We’ll see you out there.
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Learning to fly fish via art
Art, not words, is what dominates this book. And for good reason. Steven Weinberg is a dedicated angler who put his art skills to use in The Fly Fishing Book: An Artful Guide to Angling. Through illustration and painting, he brings fly fishing to life guiding readers through the basics, through history, to lifestyle and beyond. In part…
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Great gear for the angler on your list
Scott’s latest masterpiece: The “GT” - MSRP: $1095 Everyone knows I lean favorably toward Scott fly rods. I called its Radian the greatest fly rod ever made in a Field & Stream review many years ago. I felt that Centric was worthy of a comparison to AC/DC’s “Back in Black” album. I fish Sector in…
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Get great gear, give back to conservation
This time of year always reminds us how much our work depends on people and companies who care deeply about rivers. Among our favorites is Skwala Fishing, a small, Montana-born brand rooted in the same cold, clean waters that matter so much to Trout Unlimited and the communities we serve. As part of their own holiday efforts, Skwala plans to…
Author
Kara Armano
After inheriting the fishing bug from her dad at a young age, fly fishing has taken a central part in Kara's life for over 30…