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cold water

  • Fishing Responsible Recreation

    Is it too hot?

    water temperature thermometer header

    Did you know that trout are cold blooded? What does that mean, exactly? Well, it means that their body temperature depends on the temperature of the water in which they swim.   Why is this important to consider? If the water is too warm, trout struggle to thrive. Warm water carries less dissolved oxygen, which means it is…

  • The True Cast Fishing

    The True Cast – Fly fishing through drought 

    fishing a river mountains in the background with no snow

    Low water? Warm water? You still have options. But you also have responsibilities.  It’s no secret that we’re experiencing some whacky, weird, often unfortunate, and sometimes downright devastating water conditions throughout the country now. Fly anglers understand that better than anyone. We are the “boots in the water,” the “canaries in the coal mine” as it…

  • Fishing Trout Talk Trout Tips

    Tip – Small Stream Fishing

    A man casts into a small stream with many stones

    If you haven’t already, now is the time to hit small creeks for great end-of-summer fishing. They don’t hold the biggest fish, but the fish are generally plentiful and beautiful. Plus, the waters are often cooler than bigger rivers, which is a quality to adhere to when temperatures rise.   Tom Rosenbauer, of Orvis fame, tells…