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Jimmy Carter: A Remembrance
"Suddenly, there was an explosive rise not ten feet away, and an eight-inch trout came up out of the water to take one of the airborne mayflies. In all my life, it was the most memorable rise of a wild fish…" -- Jimmy Carter While I’ve never met President Jimmy Carter, he’s been a part…
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The True Cast – Get a Grip!
In fly casting, as with golf, it all starts with your grip.
In fly casting, as with golf, it all starts with your grip. If you’re not a golfer, or if you dislike golf for whatever reason, you’re welcome to blow off what I’m about to say. But understand that golf and fly fishing are very similar for many reasons beyond their ancestral roots. Both sports appeal…
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Tips – the last from Kids teaching Kids
In the last of our Tips from Teens series, watch to learn more about basic knots and flies as well as the crucial steps to safely handling and releasing fish. We hope you’ve enjoyed this series and shared them with the kids and teens in your life. "Basic Knots" https://youtu.be/h5Gy2NM0LKg "Fly Basics" https://youtu.be/WLZTw-LjH5g "Handling and…
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The New Year’s resolution: appreciate the small stuff
2024 saw some great highs and deep lows for the TROUT magazine family. Consider the miracle that happened (and is happening) on the Klamath, where salmon are already returning after the removal of the dams. Or how about the landmark Good Samaritan law, which now paves the way to clean up thousands of stream miles…
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Tips – More from Kids teaching Kids
While you’re hanging out with family during the holidays, take a few minutes and watch these films created by kids for kids. Who knows, you might even learn a thing or two. "Basic Casting" https://youtu.be/saRuzHId-l8 "Reading Water" https://youtu.be/5Ih-kze0Sqw "Safe and Responsible Angling" https://youtu.be/x8IlytmTxS8 "Gear and Environmental Care" https://youtu.be/qoTK7nAHk9c
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Last-minute gifts
For the angler in your life, check out these gift ideas...though you might have to pay for rush shipping to get some of them there by Christmas. Winston Pure 2 If you like Winston rods, you’ll like this one. If you liked PURE, you’ll like the PURE 2 more, and you’ll feel a difference, starting…
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Trout Tips: kids teaching kids
There’s no better test of your knowledge than teaching, and an eager group of Michigan Trout Camp alumni were ready to face that test. Armed with their rods, accoutrements (many thanks to Scientific Anglers) and excitement, we embarked on our five-day journey of filming Trout Tips: Kids Teaching Kids. Kids take on teaching their passion…
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