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Fly tying: The DPD Nymph
For anglers who like to use double-nymph rigs, particularly in winter and spring, a good "anchor" nymph is vital to ensure the rig rides deep enough in the water. Below, Tim Flagler ties a good anchor nymph that's a lot of fun to tie. Video of DPD NymphNotice a couple of more complex "moves" Tim…
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TU applauds proposed full funding for Great Lakes restoration
By Taylor Ridderbusch Trout Unlimited is pleased to see that the Omnibus Appropriations Bill has included full funding, at $300 million, for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The GLRI has proven to be one of the best tools for sparking investment into coldwater fisheries throughout the Great Lakes Basin. TU applauds the work of the…
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Voices from the River: Breaking the age barrier
By the Seedskadee Chapter Board of Directors Trout Unlimited does many great things across our country, but also faces many challenges moving into the future. One brought up often at state council meetings in Wyoming—and likely across the country—is the age and diversity of the board of the local chapters. Let’s face it, many of…
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Underappreciated
I've got a couple of trips planned this summer to Canada to go after northern pike, an underappreciated fly-rod fish and one that's found in some of the wildest places on the continent. While it certainly enjoys popularity with anglers in the Upper Midwest, the pike isn't sought after by spin- and baitcast anglers like…
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Video spotlight: How to Catch More Fish According to Hank Patterson
Man, fly fishing desperately needed Hank Patterson. As a discipline, its practitioners are quick to take themselves a bit too seriously. Travis Schwartz, the filmmaker-turned-comedian, flipped the sport on its ear several years back, and reminded us just how silly the pasttime can be, with its proprietary lexicon, uber-expensive equipment and the general snooty flare…
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Voices from the River: The leviathan
Photo by Chris Hunt by Dave Ammons There exist a number of memorable fish in my experience. The little brook trout caught in a narrow, tumbling stream whose encounter caused us both to blush. A cutthroat from the depths of a mountain tarn so clear it reflected a Colorado sky all the way through to…
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Fly-tying: Parachute post, 90-degree method
Parachute posts for mayfliles and other dries must be on everybody's brain right now. They're certainly on mine, as spring and summer are rapidly approaching. Perhaps I'm just the victim of a complex data-mining scheme? At any rate, last week, we showed you Tim Flagler's Orvis video instructing you on how to tie a simple…