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What is Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration?
Acronyms such as LTPBR (Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration), PBR (Process-Based Restoration), BDA (Beaver Dam Analog), PALS (Post-Assisted Log Structure), LWD (Large Woody Debris), and ELJ (Engineered Log Jam) are used all over the stream restoration community. Whether referring to the design manual published by Wheaton et al. through Utah State University or just referring to the…
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TROUT Tip – Nymphing in deep pockets
Chances are good that a trout or two is living in a deep pool below plunge pools or other similar lies. It can be difficult to fish for these trout and know when a take has happened, so watch this Orvis video for some tips and give them a try next time you find yourself…
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Photo of the week – Pyramid Lake
Our Photo of the Week showcases the beauty of fishing Pyramid Lake in Nevada, where ladder fishing for large Lahontan cutthroat trout awaits.
If you’ve never caught a Lahontan cutthroat trout, you might want to add them to your bucket list. And, now is a great time to head to Pyramid Lake in Nevada. This lake grows them huge, but bring your ladder as that’s the preferred method of fishing for them.
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Driftless Area Science: WiseH2O program summary
Field season preparations are well underway in the Driftless Area and we wanted to reach out with an update on our WiseH2O water sampling program. More than 2,600 observations have been recorded through WiseH2O since the program began in 2019. We appreciate all the volunteer time and effort that has gone into this data collection. We plan to continue collecting data…
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A valid question; How’s fishing after restoration projects?
An angler might wonder; what will one of Trout Unlimited’s restoration projects do to the fishing? It’s a valid question. At times we work with contractors to add numerous logs (or even full trees) and woody debris in a stream to make the habitat more complex. We break up long, straight riffle sections with j-hook rock structures to slow down the flow and create deeper holding water. TU…
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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.
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TROUT Tying Tip – Copper John
This fast-sinking, highly-effective fly pattern is ideal for imitating mayflies or even stoneflies, especially in fast-moving water. Created by John Barr in the early 1990’s this is a great pattern for spring fishing. Tie some up today with these tips from Orvis. See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Tying Videos
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