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Missoulian Angler caps boat days to limit ‘guide footprint’
Bold move to self-regulate in the face of unprecedented angling pressure I pulled into the town of Craig Saturday morning to meet my buddy Richard some time after I’d told him I’d be there. The thick layer of ice and snow caked on the front of my boat from my trip over the pass was…
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Sawyer Paddles and Oars stands with TU on Lower Snake dam removal
I'd imagine many have heard someone in a fly shop say something along the lines of, "Your fly rod is only as good as your fly line." While I don't know that I've heard it said often, I feel strongly that the same principle applies to the oars rowing your boat. Since 1967, Sawyer has…
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Umpqua Feather Merchants: a company with steelhead in its DNA
"Removing the Lower Snake River dams is a move to make sure that steelhead and salmon can reach their native waters and continue to inspire generations to come. They are simply too important not to remove a giant thorn in their side."
Umpqua's Russ Miller watches a wild steelhead put on a show. - Photo by Noah Thompson When a company is named after one of the most iconic steelhead rivers in the Pacific Northwest, it’s probably a safe bet that the folks working there have some connection to those magnificent fish. As evidenced by the above…
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Sweetwater Travel stands with TU on Lower Snake
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” —Winston Churchill At first blush, none of the three Vermillion brothers bear much resemblance to Winston Churchill. They’re taller, fitter and I have yet to see any of them wearing a Homburg hat or travelling with their own stock…
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TU Business members stand strong on Lower Snake
For months now, we’ve been featuring Trout Unlimited Business members who are supporting our efforts to Remove the Lower Four. We’ll continue to do so for some time to come. There are hundreds of these great businesses who are proud to stand with us on this, and we’re grateful for them. They come in all…
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Vedavoo stands with TU on Lower Snake proposal
“Our lives are full of problems that have no clear answers. Often, the simple solution is hard to find, and the black and white is hidden somewhere in all the gray areas. This isn’t one of those situations. If we want to have wild salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin, the Snake River is the place. These fish are now at only 1 to 2 percent of their historic populations. Why? Dams. Vedavoo is proud to stand with our partners at Trout Unlimited in support of the proposal to Remove the Lower Four.”
I’ve never made any secret about the fact that I’m a big fan of Vedavoo – the small company from Leominster, MA that makes great gear for fly anglers – and lots of other outdoor enthusiasts. If you see me on the river, chances are I’m going to be wearing one of their sling packs.…
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Just say ‘yes’ to opportunities that spring up out of nowhere
You might just find yourself on an epic Bristol Bay fishing adventure It was a phrase that my mom told me repeatedly before I headed off to college. “Just say yes — you never know what good could come out of it.” I’m pretty sure she was referring to saying “yes” to networking events, dates that didn’t necessarily seem…