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5 Rivers Q&A – Costa Rica
Just last month, three standout alumni from the TU Costa 5 Rivers program—Joseph Berney, Matteo Moretti and Heather Harkavy—found themselves together on a fishing trip in Costa Rica. What started as a shared love of fly fishing turned into an unexpected reunion of 5 Rivers leaders who are now shaping the industry in their own…
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Masking decline: Why Snake River wild salmon and steelhead can’t wait
Across the Snake River Basin, wild Chinook salmon and steelhead are in serious trouble. For decades, we've seen steady erosion in population abundance, genetic diversity and productivity. And yet—some still point to hatchery returns, favorable ocean years or isolated stream projects as signs of progress. Here’s the truth: we’re masking a long-term collapse with short-term…
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The True Cast – Wildfire
I hiked up to the top of the road where I live and paused to stare southward toward a plume of black smoke about 25 miles away. Another wildfire. Sure, wildfire is often a natural occurrence. It’s part of living in the West. The Southeast has its hurricanes. Tornado Alley has twisters. Seems like in…
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TROUT Tips – fishing terrestrials
Fishing terrestrials, grasshoppers, beetles and ants, is a joy this time of year, but it can be tricky with low and clear water to land it quietly and not spook the trout you’re targeting. Try this trick from Orvis to see if you can pick up a beastly brown like this with this technique. See…
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Photo of the week – proud parent
This dad couldn’t have been more thrilled to net his son’s fish on a river in the Kenai region of Southeast Alaska.
A proud parent indeed Of course, we work to never push our kids to love something just because we love it, but when your passion is fly fishing and your kid catches a beast, well, there is nearly nothing that makes a parent prouder. In Alaska, fishing opportunities are abundant with big rivers and big…
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Roadless is more
Quick, name your favorite Inventoried roadless area. Do any come to mind? If you’re like most public land users, roadless areas probably aren’t the first thing you think of when dreaming about your favorite hunting or fishing spot. But they should be—and you might have been enjoying roadless areas for years without even knowing it.…
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This Land is Your Land: The best job at Trout Unlimited
Our public lands are the foundation of healthy watersheds and strong communities. From remote trout streams to working forests and rangelands, these places provide clean water, vital trout habitat and public access for all Americans. But pressures like efforts to sell off and privatize public land threaten what makes them so valuable. This blog series…