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TROUT Tip – beyond trout… and fly fishing
As mentioned throughout this hot summer and extreme drought, focusing on other fish is often the best bet for the health of our beloved trout. It’s also a good bet to get new anglers hooked (pun intended), as bluegill and crappie make more willing participants. In addition, when teaching a new angler, don’t get hung up on just using fly fishing gear. That can be…
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Photo of the Week – Camping
The time to get in your last camp trips of the summer, with fishing included, of course, is nearing its end. Luckily, August is a great time to get out to explore our incredible public lands. So grab your tent, sleeping pads and bags, pack a cooler, and don’t forget your fishing gear to enjoy time spent under the stars and sun. We’ll see you out there.
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Photo of the Week – Long days
Summertime in Alaska is a dream come true for anglers. Thanks to the long days and cold, clean waters, fishing opportunities are nearly endless. From beginner to expert fly fishers to commercial fisherman who make their livelihoods off the abundance, Alaska’s nearly endless days call anglers from the world over. We recommend you head there to take advantage of this fishing cornucopia and the seemingly endless…
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Photo of the Week – Summer
Ah, summer. What many categorize as their favorite season, especially anglers. Long days mean plenty of time to fish (as long as the water temperatures are conducive to trout survival, i.e. below 68°F). Warm days mean lots of bugs hatching and ants, beetles and grasshoppers starting to appear on riverbanks. Time off means spending time with friends and family on your favorite…
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TROUT Tips – bass fishing
This time of year can be tough on trout since they rely on cold water. Many afternoons throughout August see water temperatures above 68 degrees, which can be lethal for trout. So, give your local trout fishery a break and try your hand at bass fishing. Conway Bowman gives some tips on how to target…
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Tip – fly fishing for bass
Woooie, is it hot out there. And in case you're unaware, trout don’t like the heat. Once those temps creep above 68ºF, it’s time to give trout a break. For this week’s tip, Orvis’ Tom Rosenbauer walks us through how to fly fish for bass; a species that can handle the heat. Give it a…
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Summer reading: ‘The Emerald Mile’
Our beloved Colorado River has been on my mind a lot recently. Low water, rising temperatures and new fishing restrictions have caused me to reflect on years past. While conditions may seem dire and it’s easy to get caught up in being borderline angry about the state of water in the West, I think now…
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