Chasing rainbows: all about and how to catch rainbow trout
Perhaps the most iconic of all trout species, the rainbow is one of the most recognized game fish around the world. With both wild and widely introduced populations, rainbows can be caught on six continents. But this sparkling example of a salmonid traces its humble roots back to North America’s West…
Is it too hot?
Did you know that trout are cold blooded? What does that mean, exactly? Well, it means that their body temperature depends on the temperature of the water in which they swim. Why is this important to consider? If the water is too warm, trout struggle to thrive. Warm water carries less dissolved…
Free Fly x TU: Protecting an iconic trout
Yellowstone cutthroat trout are among the West’s most iconic native fish, but today they occupy just 43% of their historic stream habitat, with only a small fraction of those remaining populations considered secure. Unlike introduced rainbow and brown trout, Yellowstone cutthroat evolved over thousands of years in the headwaters of…
Trout Talk View more
The True Cast – Teach me how to fish; don’t tell me how to fish
If I’ve learned anything from 30 years of writing about fishing for a living, it’s that folks absolutely love being taught how to fish, and they hate being told how to fish. Understanding the subtle…
TROUT Tips – Stack the Deck
When introducing someone new to the sport of fly fishing, set it up so success comes early and often. What does that look like? The more you can stack the…
The True Cast – Sight fishing tip: Find the player
TROUT Tip – Eliminate pressure
Priority Waters View more
Idaho’s spring Chinook season: A reminder of what we’ve lost and what we can still restore
This isn’t just about whether a fishing season opens on April 25. It’s about addressing the real problem and restoring a free-flowing lower Snake River to rebuild the conditions needed…
Legacy Contracting: Building bridges for fish and communities on the Salmon SuperHwy
On Oregon’s beautiful North Coast rivers, the Salmon SuperHwy is working hard to reconnect over 180 miles of high-priority, historic salmon, steelhead, lamprey and cutthroat trout habitat in the Tillamook, Nestucca and Sand Lake watersheds.
Conservation and Education on the Fall River
A little motivation goes a long way
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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…
Photo of the Week – Long days
Summertime in Alaska is a dream come true for anglers. Thanks to the long days and cold, clean waters, fishing opportunities are nearly endless. From beginner to expert fly fishers to commercial fisherman who make their livelihoods off the…
Photo of the Week – Summer
Photo of the week – Jumping for joy
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