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The cult of the invasive fish
Growing up in the Denver suburbs, one of my favorite childhood haunts was a public park a short bike ride from home. It sported the sketchy jungle gym with the sharp, rusty edges, the little spring loaded ridable critters that, with enough momentum, could send a small child into orbit, and a small lake that…
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Fishing and filming to ‘Escape’ the pain
“I knew the bugs would be smashed up against the bank and the angle and light would all be just right, but I was in pain. I ended up arguing with myself but seeing the shot already in mind forced me to get up and be a functioning human being. I knew if I didn’t go then, I would miss it. Things couldn’t have worked out any better. I owe that to the river.”
Autoimmune disease spurs new fishing film featured in the Fly Fishing Film Tour Anglers are often heard saying, “I have to go fishing”. The statement isn’t just an excuse to get on the water when Ryan Kelly says it — it’s a fact of life. And since he has to go fishing to keep his…
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Yellowstone increases fishing, boating fees to help combat invasive species
Beginning this season, fees for fishing and boating permits in Yellowstone National Park will increase. Anglers can now purchase fishing permits online via Recreation.gov. Permits for the upcoming season can also be acquired in-park stores and surrounding communities beginning this spring. The fee increases are substantial. Fishing permit fees will rise from $18 to $40 for a three-day permit; from…
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The last donut … remembering a Greys River fishing trip with the late Charlie Meyers
Chancing upon this video Josh Duplechian produced to show how TU is working with the U.S. Forest Service and numerous other partners to dramatically help the Greys River reminded me of a very special road trip I took with the late, great Charlie Meyers. It was back in 2007, and Charlie called to tell (not ask)…
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What’s your remedy for stinky waders?
Hang 'em up? Febreze? Voodoo incantations? Let us know! Brett Prettyman: Wait, there is a way to deal with stinky waders? Why didn’t anybody tell me? Through the years several companies have sent me a miracle product they claim will remove the smells that build up in waders over time. None of them worked. The only thing I’ve…
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Good reads to tackle before the weather warms up
With just a bit more time before the weather warms up and fishing really kicks off again, I wanted to bring your attention to some of my favorite books about fly fishing. If you have time, I encourage you to pick any of these up and give them a quick read to fuel your excitement for a great…
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Blast from the past
Times have changed. I wonder what people will say 33 years from now about some of the things we’re writing about and picturing in magazines these days…
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