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Photo of the week – high tech
At times, TU staff can get pretty high tech. We create detailed maps to show data and describe the breadth of TU’s work. We fly drones to map out rivers and diversions or barriers not functioning properly. We use satellites and planes to work more effectively and efficiently. Really, the skies the limit when it comes to technology, helping us care for our cold water rivers and fisheries.
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TROUT Tip – casts for nymph fishing
Not all fly fishing casts are created equally. These tips from Orvis can help you cast nymphs with more ease and accuracy. See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Fishing Video Lessons
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TROUT Tip – using small flies
At times big flies can spook fish, especially on calm waters. These tips from Orvis walk you through using longer, finer leaders and smaller flies to catch those wary trout. See All Orvis Learning Center Videos
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Iowa to survey trout anglers in 2026
Iowa DNR is surveying 2025 license purchasers using an angler diary approach. If you received the early invitation, please participate. It’s a great way to help Iowa represent angler activity. There will be a more conventional, end of year survey in November, so you may receive an invitation later this year. Rebecca Krogman, the new DNR Biometrician, shared the cool map above showing the…
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Photo of the week – trees
Our photo of the week focuses on Trees! For Arbor Day, one great way to get engaged is to plant trees along a stream.
One great way to get volunteers engaged in a community is to invite them to help plant trees along a stream. Not only is it fun and rewarding, it turns out it’s also beneficial for the fish! Sometimes this is done to help repair a severely damaged area like in the case of streamsides after Hurricane Helene. And sometimes it is done to help shade stream reaches that…
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TROUT Tip – Choosing the right nymph
So what bugs are trout eating under the surface of the water and how do you find out? This video takes those questions into account, so give it a watch to learn more about how to pick the right nymph for the fishing scenario you’re facing. See All Orvis Learning Center Videos
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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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