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Photo of the Week – Summer
Ah, summer. What many categorize as their favorite season, especially anglers. Long days mean plenty of time to fish (as long as the water temperatures are conducive to trout survival, i.e. below 68°F). Warm days mean lots of bugs hatching and ants, beetles and grasshoppers starting to appear on riverbanks. Time off means spending time with friends and family on your favorite…
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TROUT Tip – roll casting
Get tips for making an effective roll cast and learn about it's many practical use cases in this week's trout tip.
The roll cast is a critical tool to have in any anglers’ arsenal. Not only will you frequently find yourself with an obstacle (a tree or bush or even a cliff wall) behind you that prevents the traditional overhead fly cast, but there's another reason it’s imperative to have a good roll cast; if the trout you’re fishing to are spooky, an overhead…
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Video of the Week – Lifeblood
As the West lives through an extensive drought and the Colorado River is in dire condition, we look back at Lifeblood. This is a story of Trout Unlimited’s work on a small tributary in Wyoming that hosts four native fish species, including the Colorado River cutthroat trout. Muddy Creek contributes water to the Upper Colorado River Basin, so learn how water projects…
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TROUT Tip – think like a bug
Since the name of the game is fooling trout into thinking your fly is a natural bug they would eat, it pays to think like a bug. Take your time and be observant to the bug life that surrounds the river. Does your caddis look similar to the ones flying or crawling on the shore vegetation? Watch…
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TROUT Tip – finding trout
Early in the fishing season, it can be tough to once again remember where to find trout and how to read water. Often, we jump right in and start casting out of pure excitement but be assured it is better to take a few breaths before beginning and be observant. Slow down. Approach the water slowly and from downstream. Look at the…
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Photo of the week – Jumping for joy
Now that June is here, it’s time to jump for joy.
Now that June is here, it’s time to jump for joy. It appears summer is here even if the solstice hasn’t happened yet, but the days are long and lovely. Fish are hungry and bugs are popping, so it is time to spend long days on our favorite rivers and creeks. Get out and explore…
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Video of the Week – Spread Creek
Protecting native trout is one of Trout Unlimited’s many passions, and expanding their habitats is what creates the river champions we celebrate. Let’s head to the northwest corner of Wyoming to learn more about projects bolstering Snake River cutthroat trout habitat in this week’s video, Spread Creek. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVlp1gI0q_g&list=PLEXZljM8NmhuAXJrK2nLIDwzCHmcddp0D&index=10&t=1s
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