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Where hope lives: lessons from a limber pine

Published in Featured, Voices from the river

Some might say the effort is too daunting and without end, but the optimist knows that her swim, though difficult at times and across the flow, will become a habit rooted deep in muscle memory, a rhythm of life, if she allows herself to know, takes her confidence from can, not cannot

Native: Elk River cutthroats

Published in Uncategorized

It hadn’t done much but rain in the Rockies straddling the border of Montana and British Columbia last July, and the weather had put traditional fly hatches off a bit. Instead of pale-morning duns and stoneflies bursting from the snow-chilled waters of the Elk River near the town of Fernie, huge green drakes were popping…

Evolution

Published in Voices from the river, Fishing, TROUT Magazine

It’s commonly said that fishermen go through an phases. First, they want to catch a fish. Then lots of fish. Then big fish. Then they just want to be out there and fish are simply a bonus. Here’s the thing, though. Unlike some forms of evolution, this one isn’t linear. You can be firmly established…

Sitka Fish Outfitters

About us Sitka Fish Outfitters is a guide/outfitter in Sitka, Alaska. We strive to make your time in the Sitka area a truly wonderful experience both on and off the water. What we do We offer full service guided fly-fishing, spin-fishing, and saltwater fishing in the waters around Southeast Alaska with full gear available for…

New Phase, Inc.

About us New Phase Fly Fishing is a wholesale distributor of fly boxes, fly cups, bags, and fly fishing tools & accessories. What we do We specialize in custom printing our customer’s logos on nearly all of our products. New Phase works with over 600 independent fly shops as well as various conservation organizations and…

Celebrating Women’s History Month via the Villepreaux-Power aquarium

Published in Think Tank

“After accidently leaving the tank uncovered over the course of some warm and sunny days, we came in to find an overgrowth of algae on all the surfaces withing the aquarium. Fortunately, blocking the sunlight stopped the growth and the trout managed to eat the remaining algae, leaving the tank clean once more. “

TU supports NWF report on climate change

fishreport.jpg Sept. 4, 2013 Contact: Zach Cochrum (703) 284-9426 Jack Williams (541) 261-3960 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TU praises National Wildlife Federation report documenting impacts and threats of climate change on Americas freshwater fisheries resources TU Science Team Contributed to Report WASHINGTON, D.C.Trout Unlimited today praised a report released by the National Wildlife Federation that details…

BlackStrap Industries joins Trout Unlimited as a corporate partner

June 16, 2015 Contact: Joel Johnson, Trout Unlimited, (703) 284-9413 Abe Shehadeh (541) 213.2500, ext 101 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BlackStrap Industries joins Trout Unlimited as a corporate partner WASHINGTON, D.C.BlackStrap industries, developer and manufacturer of American-made UV protection gear, has joined Trout Unlimited as a corporate partner, and will offer free new TU memberships to…

Angler scientists make a difference

Published in Uncategorized

Trout Unlimited’s culture of volunteers who step up to care for their home waters — getting their hands dirty to protect, reconnect, and restore trout and salmon habitat — is a pillar of the organization. Those within the TU family know the value of these types of efforts, but it’s also gratifying when they are…

Great Lakes Newsletter, Winter 2019

Published in Community, Conservation

Trout Unlimited’s efforts in the Great Lakes region continue to expand and 2018 was a big year for accomplishments in both the field and in advocacy efforts. TU staff and volunteers worked on dozens of major stream restoration, protection and reconnection projects in the region. TU’s active involvement in important issues helped move the needle on issues…

Video spotlight: Airstreamer

Published in Video spotlight

Here’s a good one from the Catch Magazine vault—Todd Moen dusted it off recently for us all to enjoy. It depicts my favorite kind of fly fishing—waking up somewhere new in the confines of the camper and taking the fly rod down to the creek to see what’s hitting. Video of Bass, Carp & Trout

Tips for urban angling

Published in Fishing, TROUT Magazine

Several streams draining from the mountains that enhance my urban viewscape snake their way through Anchorage, paralleling urban trails, bordering neighborhoods and sometimes disappearing underground for blocks at a time.  While the aesthetics and natural state of the creeks range from non-existent to surprisingly impressive, for an angler it’s difficult not to look at the flowing water, assess the potential lies of hungry fish, and subsequently…

Evergreen

Evergreen Chapter 394 is a passionate community of anglers and conservationists dedicated to protecting and restoring coldwater fisheries in the Evergreen area. We host regular events, including educational workshops, river clean-ups, and social gatherings, bringing together members of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned fly fisher or just discovering your love for…

Protecting Watersheds: Hermosa Creek to lead by example

Contact : Ty Churchwell (970) 903-3010, tchurchwell@tu.org Shauna Sherard (307) 757-7861, ssherard@tu.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Protecting Watersheds: Hermosa Creek to lead by example Sen. Michael Bennet introduces rare legislation that will preserve and entire watershed for sportsmen and all users DURANGO — A stakeholder-driven collaborative effort came to fruition Wednesday when Sen Michael Bennet, D-Co,…

Wilson Creek supporters gather to celebrate wild and scenic NC river

Published in Community, Conservation

By Mark Taylor EDGEMONT, N.C. — The Wilson Creek area of Caldwell County continues to grow in popularity as more people discover the area’s rugged beauty and recreational offerings. On Nov. 3, several hundred people gathered at the Wilson Creek Visitor Center throughout the day to celebrate the area on the occasion of the 50th…

Wilson Creek supporters gather to celebrate wild and scenic NC river

Published in Community, Conservation

By Mark Taylor EDGEMONT, N.C. — The Wilson Creek area of Caldwell County continues to grow in popularity as more people discover the area’s rugged beauty and recreational offerings. On Nov. 3, several hundred people gathered at the Wilson Creek Visitor Center throughout the day to celebrate the area on the occasion of the 50th…

Short casts: Smith River mining, albies off shore, coho coming home

Published in Uncategorized

Photo by Thom Bridge, Helena Independent Record There are a handful of happy boaters and anglers this week in Montana, and a whole lot of disappointed folks, too, as Smith River float permits were announced. You win some, you lose some. The Smith, perhaps Montana’s best-known backcountry float-fishing excursion, is a great early season float,…