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TROUT Tip – presentation techniques
At times it’s all about trying different approaches until something works, and that couldn’t be truer when presenting a nymph rig. This week, learn some presentation options from Tom Rosenbauer at Orvis to get your nymph in just the right spot for a fish to eat it. See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Fishing Video Lessons
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Video of the Week – Flowing Free
Culverts and road crossings often create barriers to fish passage while also causing problems during floods for local communities. So, in Wisconsin, Trout Unlimited is doing something about it. By updating and upgrading these barriers, native trout like brook trout in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest can move freely amongst this spectacular habitat. Watch Flowing Free to learn more and…
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Photo of the week – high tech
At times, TU staff can get pretty high tech. We create detailed maps to show data and describe the breadth of TU’s work. We fly drones to map out rivers and diversions or barriers not functioning properly. We use satellites and planes to work more effectively and efficiently. Really, the skies the limit when it comes to technology, helping us care for our cold water rivers and fisheries.
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TROUT Tip – casts for nymph fishing
Not all fly fishing casts are created equally. These tips from Orvis can help you cast nymphs with more ease and accuracy. See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Fishing Video Lessons
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TROUT Tip – using small flies
At times big flies can spook fish, especially on calm waters. These tips from Orvis walk you through using longer, finer leaders and smaller flies to catch those wary trout. See All Orvis Learning Center Videos
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Iowa to survey trout anglers in 2026
Iowa DNR is surveying 2025 license purchasers using an angler diary approach. If you received the early invitation, please participate. It’s a great way to help Iowa represent angler activity. There will be a more conventional, end of year survey in November, so you may receive an invitation later this year. Rebecca Krogman, the new DNR Biometrician, shared the cool map above showing the…
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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.
One great way to get volunteers engaged in a community is to invite them to help plant trees along a stream. Not only is it fun and rewarding, it turns out it’s also beneficial for the fish! Sometimes this is done to help repair a severely damaged area like in the case of streamsides after Hurricane Helene. And sometimes it is done to help shade stream reaches that…
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