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TROUT Tip – debarbing
If you’re planning to catch and release the fish you’re after, debarbing the hook is the number one way to release fish with success. Watch Orvis’ Tom Rosenbauer explain the why and how behind debarbing your hooks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L3Ow6Wp9ik&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=91
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Photo of the week – cutthroat
Snow is melting in the mountains, which has us dreaming about high country forays to catch native cutthroat trout. Trout Unlimited is continually inspired by these and other gorgeous native species like brook trout in the east and steelhead and salmon on the west coast. It is what drives us to restore and reconnect rivers…
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TROUT Tip – knots
Knots are critical to a successful day on the water.
Knots are critical to a successful day on the water. Tom Rosenbauer from Orvis shows us how to tie 3 knots you need to use on the water....and a few extra tips to ensure all goes well when tying them while fishing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ghw_DsLmgU&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=90
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TROUT Tip – basic tools
Tom Rosenbauer from Orvis teaches us what tools are essential to have for a great day of fly fishing. Give it a watch and learn what tools you need and how to use them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GubA-2wsU4Y&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=89
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Photo of the Week – Earth Day
Photo of the Week - Earth Day How proud will this little fella be in 20 years when he goes back to see the progress this tree he planted has made? This upcoming Earth Day, partner with your local Trout Unlimited chapter to help plant trees, clean up trash along your local river or join…
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TROUT Tip – reach cast
We’ve talked about mending and how that can improve your presentation. That happens once your line is already on the water. This week’s video talks about the reach cast, which is essentially a mend in the air. Check it out and give it a try next time you’re out fishing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7YSh-_uKiU&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=78
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Spring is a great time to fish the “bunny hatch”
It's Easter season, so I thought it would be appropriate to mention the “bunny hatch.” No, this isn’t about the eggs that the Easter Bunny leaves. This is about flies that use rabbit or squirrel Zonker strips. Bennett's Lunch Now that I’ve done my best attempt at a pun, let’s talk about patterns. Leeches, Slump…
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