Trout Unlimited names inaugural “Conservation Towns” list
Five rural communities from across the country are staking their futures on conservation In America’s “Conservation Towns,” rural communities that survived the past century’s boom-and-bust cycles are building new blueprints for economic success by tapping into their most important assets: the rivers and streams, public lands and wild landscapes that have…
Finding the right fly rod for you
People ask me all the time if I could recommend a fly rod. Sure, I say, but there are many variables to consider, and what works for me might not necessarily be your cup of tea. Let’s start with the basics. Fly rods are categorized by length and “weight,” which doesn’t mean the…
Roadless areas are your secret fishing spot
At Trout Unlimited, we know how critical healthy waters are to the trout and salmon we love and love to fish for. Lucky for us, our 58.5 million acres of roadless areas across the country provide just that; areas with clean headwaters where the lack of roads prevent erosion, sedimentation and contaminants and provide natural water filtration systems creating…
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TROUT Tip – Nymphing in deep pockets
Chances are good that a trout or two is living in a deep pool below plunge pools or other similar lies, so check out this video for tips on how…
TROUT Tying Tip – Copper John
This fast-sinking, highly-effective fly pattern is ideal for imitating mayflies or even stoneflies, especially in fast-moving water. Created by John Barr in the early 1990’s this is a great pattern for spring fishing. Tie…
5 things I’d tell my younger self about fly fishing
TROUT Tying Tip – Guide’s choice hare’s ear nymph
Priority Waters View more
Idaho’s spring Chinook season: A reminder of what we’ve lost and what we can still restore
This isn’t just about whether a fishing season opens on April 25. It’s about addressing the real problem and restoring a free-flowing lower Snake River to rebuild the conditions needed…
Legacy Contracting: Building bridges for fish and communities on the Salmon SuperHwy
On Oregon’s beautiful North Coast rivers, the Salmon SuperHwy is working hard to reconnect over 180 miles of high-priority, historic salmon, steelhead, lamprey and cutthroat trout habitat in the Tillamook, Nestucca and Sand Lake watersheds.
Conservation and Education on the Fall River
A little motivation goes a long way
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Photo of the week – trees
Our photo of the week focuses on Trees! For Arbor Day, one great way to get engaged is to plant trees along a stream.
Photo of the week – Pyramid Lake
Our Photo of the Week showcases the beauty of fishing Pyramid Lake in Nevada, where ladder fishing for large Lahontan cutthroat trout awaits.
Photo of the week – fishing dogs
Photo of the week – Spring
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