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Four-quarter fly fishing
For years and years, fly fishing for trout, for me, was a three-period game, not a four-quarter contest. It was hockey, not football (even though I’m not much of a hockey guy). Depending on the season, the time of day or the weather, I’d go to my fly boxes and choose a fly from one…
Infrastructure investments bolster reconnection of Bigelow Creek
A nearly decades-long partnership for watershed restoration in Newaygo County is getting a boost.
Sportsmen ask Congress to vote against bad water bills
News for Immediate ReleaseApril 29, 2015Contact: Kristyn Brady, 617-501-6352, kbrady@trcp.org Two bills in the House could scuttle effort to protect America’s headwaters WASHINGTON, D.C. This week, the House of Representatives will vote on two pieces of legislation that could hinder the ability to protect coldwater fisheries, indispensable waterfowl habitat, and drinking water for one in…
TU Business spotlight: Wolfe Outfitters
One of the first people I met when I came to Trout Unlimited was Capt. Ben Wolfe, the owner of Wolfe Outfitters. It was clear from the get-go that he was the real deal. Capt. Ben caught his first fish at the ripe old age of four on his grandfather’s fly rod. He’s been fishing…
Trout Unlimited Announces Annual Musconetcong River Clean-Up on April 19
04/09/2008 Trout Unlimited Announces Annual Musconetcong River Clean-Up on April 19 April 9, 2008 Contact: Brian Cowden 201-230-3383 TU Musconetcong Project Coordinator Erin Mooney 703-284-9408 TU Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Trout Unlimited Announces Annual Musconetcong River Clean-Up on April 19River is Site of TU’s Newest Home Rivers Initiative HACKETTSTOWN, NJ–Trout Unlimited, in coordination with…
New legislation would clean up abandoned mine waste polluting Western streams
Bill would enable ‘Good Samaritans’ to clean up abandoned mine pollution to improve water quality. Contacts: Arlington, VA. (September 13, 2023) – A bipartisan coalition of 19 Senators today introduced ‘Good Samaritan’ legislation to help clean up chronic pollution leaking from abandoned hardrock mines. Lead bill sponsors Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and James Risch (R-ID)…
Mourning summer before it’s over
I was in a gloomy mood. Changing seasons, earlier sunsets and, of course, the inevitable prediction of that first high-country dusting of snow had me in a funk. Couple this with the constant challenges life throws in for seasoning, and it’s a recipe for the blues
Faces of Restoration: M. Jolma, Inc. reconnects habitat in Wisconsin
In August 2020, TU worked with our partners in northeast Wisconsin to remove a remnant logging dam in the North Branch Oconto River near Wabeno
TU Costa 5 Rivers Club Spotlight: Bucknell
The Bucknell University Club has over 100 proud members and is one of our newest clubs. It is located in Lewisburg, PA.
AOP surveys continue in Driftless Area
The summer of 2024 was our second year having field technicians working across the Driftless Area to assess the condition, fish passage status and flood vulnerability of bridges and culverts on our coldwater streams. This work is often termed “Aquatic Organism Passage” or AOP due to the broad ecosystem benefits that are achieved when…
Pere Marquette River Lodge
The Pere Marquette River Lodge is a fly fishing outfitter and lodge nestled on the banks of the world famous Pere Marquette River. Our full service fly shop is a Platinum Level Orvis Dealer that is staffed to meet your every need while ensuring anglers’ best destination fishing experience. Our guide staff is well versed…
Fly tying: The Navy Diver
I’ve always been a fan of tungsten in my fly tying. For some reason, I just tend to cast heavy nymphs and streamers better when the weight is at the fly, instead of pinched onto the line as split shot or paste. It’s a personal preference, I suspect, and it works for me. I especially…
Bill to honor WWII Veteran and steelhead advocates advances
Sportsmen and women stand behind protections for North Umpqua Washington D.C. — The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee marked up a bill that would protect more than 100,000 acres of habitat important to North Umpqua steelhead in Oregon. The Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Bill, S. 513, honors World War II Veteran, Frank…
Video spotlight: Carp on a Fly
We’ve had some fun with carp lately here on the TU blog. Our post earlier this week on catching and eating them turned into Facebook frenzy that included everything from face-palms from folks who’d never consider ingesting carp flesh to a pretty tasty-looking carp cheese dip recipe (yes, I’m serious). Video of Carp On A…
Conservation and Science Resources
TU was founded in 1959 by local people who saw their home waters being impacted by a range of man-made and environmental factors, and who wanted to take action to halt and reverse that damage. They worked together to protect the rivers and watersheds from further damage; to reconnect them by removing dams, culverts and…
Gallatin River Guides
We love to explore the fish-filled river of Montana and are constantly improving our fly-fishing skills….and show you exactly how to catch these wild Montana trout. Fly fishing is our passion and we’re dedicated to bringing this passion to all of our eager, fly-fishing clients. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran we want…
Trout Unlimited Releases New Film Celebrating Salt River Restoration Efforts
Contact: Nick Gann, Rocky Mountain Communications Director, nick.gann@tu.org Earlier today, Trout Unlimited released a new film, “Horses and Highwater: Restoring Tincup Creek,” documenting the restoration of the Salt River Watershed and the people who made this incredible project come to life. Located in northwest Wyoming and southeast Idaho, the Salt is a blue-ribbon fishery for…
The old man’s fly rod
Some years back, I got a gift package in the mail right around Christmas time. It was from my uncle John, my mom’s brother. Long and slender, the package was a complete mystery to me–we’d long since stopped receiving gift packages from aunts and uncles, so I was really curious. Come Christmas morning, I watched…
Pipeline report documents repeated pollution events
In central Appalachia, installing natural gas pipelines often involves trenching through wild trout streams by the dozens. Inevitably, that leads to problems. Storms pelt construction sites, sending plumes of sediment into waters. Stream crossing procedures fail. Restoration is not completed. All this puts coldwater resources at risk. Several major new pipelines have been built in…