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The True Cast – Let’s Do More to Empower the Do-It-Yourself Angler
I don’t ask for much, but if I could make one wish for next year, it would be that more companies and organizations in fishing do more to empower do-it-yourself anglers. I actually think the future of the sport might depend on that. I’m not picking on guides. Goodness knows I like guides, was a…
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Tip – River Etiquette
Since this is the time of year when we are supposed to focus on being nice rather than naughty, we bring you some basic river etiquette tips from Orvis’ Tom Rosenbauer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fFz7BgZBqs&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=1 In addition to these tips consider the following: If the river is crowded and you’re trying to find a spot to squeeze in,…
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Choosing to keep lead out of the environs we fish
Lead can poison loons and eagles, but we can choose fly tying alternatives. “I fish mainly because I love the environs where trout are found,” wrote Robert Traver in the preface to his classic book, Trout Madness. The passage came to mind this summer as I paddled my canoe across the lake back to my…
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Tip – 3 Tips for Nymph Fishing
Now that it’s nymph fishing season in nearly every location across the country, check out these tips for more effective methods of getting your fly into the strike zone. Among the pieces to consider are your fly weight, your tippet diameter and the technique you’re using. Give some of these tips a try and let…
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The True Cast – Keep the faith: Everything happens for a reason…
Over 25 years ago, I was nearly broke. My loving, supportive wife and I had moved to Colorado from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, to chase a dream of me becoming an outdoor writer. After a few years, although I’d knocked out a couple books and sold some stories here and there, that wasn’t exactly paying the bills.…
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Tip – Knots
Now that fishing season has slowed, it’s a great time to sit in front of a warm fire and practice your knots. Far Bank’s Simon Gawesworth walks us through knots we use regularly and knots we might use just once or twice. No matter which knots you prefer, it pays to practice them during the…
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Trout-inspired Sandals
Chaco is excited to release an exclusive line of trout influenced sandals, inspired by the bold myriad of colors you can find in trout species. This collection celebrates the important work Trout Unlimited does restoring and reconnecting rivers and streams across North America while helping build community and partnerships. Chaco’s dedication to conservation is ingrained…
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