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The future of America’s coldwater resources
The TU Costa 5 Rivers program is proof that the next generation of anglers is a conservation force to be reckoned with. As the national network of conservation-focused college fly fishing clubs, 5 Rivers hosts four rendezvous events each year. They provide students an opportunity to engage with the TU mission, connect with other college…
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Why clean water protections matter now more than ever
Five key reasons why clean water protections are critical for blue lines across the United States
Clean water is essential for our health, environment, economy and way of life. Across the United States, state and federal clean water protections serve as the foundation for preserving these vital resources. Without strong protections, our rivers, streams and watersheds—and everything they support—are at risk. Here are five key reasons why clean water protections are…
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TU members and volunteers mobilize to help communities impacted by Helene
Trout Unlimited’s Overmountain Chapter in Tennessee hosts a fishing day the first Saturday of each month. Participants meet in the morning and then, after considering conditions and the number of anglers who show, decide where to go. On Oct. 5, less than a week after the remnants of Hurricane Helene ravaged the Southeast, fishing was…
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Tip – fishing wet flies
Tom Rosenbauer from Orvis walks us through the best ways to fish wet flies. That can include nymphs and other flies that are swung or dead drifted. Watch this video for some great tips on how to improve this effective method of fly fishing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiYyzOUNrVg&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=1
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Seeking blue, seeing gold
Meadow and watershed restoration in the Golden Trout Wilderness The Kern Plateau features a chain of meadows that serve as headwaters for the Kern and Owens Rivers, making it a crucial ecosystem for California’s water supply. Nestled within this stunning landscape just south of Mount Whitney, the Golden Trout Wilderness is home to small streams…
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Watch: “Strengthening the Snake”
The Snake River is a vital lifeline coursing through the heart of Teton County, Wyoming. Facing dynamic challenges, the river’s mainstem can fluctuate from 30,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) to just 280 cfs in a single season––a flow reduction of 90 percent. Combined with human-driven changes resulting in riverbank erosion, land loss and degraded…
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Tip – advanced streamer fishing
Are you ready to take your streamer fishing to the next level for this fall? Watch this video from Orvis’ Tom Rosenbauer to understand changes in streamers throughout the years, how to rig for streamer fishing, different lines for different scenarios and so much more. Enjoy and we hope you have great success streamer fishing…