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In the Heart of the Rockies
Climate change is a reality for sportsmen and women in the West. In fact, they may have noticed its intricacies more than most--spending time outside on a seasonal basis is a sure-fire way to notice trends and changes. https://vimeo.com/328338288 And they're raising the alarm. The film above by Conservation Hawks, a non-profit that communicates the…
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Yellowstone to update anglers on native trout plan
The Yellowstone River flows through the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park. If you live near Yellowstone National Park and want to learn more about the park's fishing opportunities, and its ongoing efforts to restore native trout and grayling in park waters, you'll soon have a chance to meet directly with Park…
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Let your fly reel rock
Classic rock and fly fishing don't often seem to go together. Just hit any of the film festivals that are currently touring the country. The music embedded behind the cinematography rarely features Iron Maiden, Molly Hatchet, Van Halen ... or AC/DC. It's usually peaceful and rolling. It's meant to inspire and supplement the beauty of…
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Streamer fishing with a Euro-nymph rod
If you have any questions about Euro-nymphing, competitive angler Lance Egan likely has the answers. And if you're just using your long Euro-nymphing rod for, well, Euro-nymphing, you might be just scratching the surface. https://youtu.be/fhO8HOVIuR8 Above, Lance uses a typical Euro-nymph rig to bounce streamers along the bottom ... and he's catching fishing doing it.…
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Time to change the view
I got a call from the RV repair shop this morning. My camper’s ready. Wheel bearings are packed and greased. Brakes are in good shape. Lights all work. It’s time. Well, it’s almost time. I’ve got a few things I need to do first, and it would be nice if spring actually started springing around…
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Three little nymphs
I love the way Matt Callies from Loon ties flies. Check that. I love the way he converses when he ties flies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPalbzdbgu0 You can tell Callies is a fly fishing guide and not just a vise junkie. He fishes what he ties, and he's pretty pragmatic about what comes from his vise when all…
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Euro-nymphing: Getting flies into the strike zone
Euro-nymphing is all the rage these days, and that's because it works. Drifting weighted nymphs through fishy runs using longer rods and the "high-stick" technique can be deadly for trout around the world, as competitive European fly fishers have shown for years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSDO0Oio4V0 Jesse Haller from Orvis shows us how to get flies down using…
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