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Trout-inspired Sandals
Chaco is excited to release an exclusive line of trout influenced sandals, inspired by the bold myriad of colors you can find in trout species. This collection celebrates the important work Trout Unlimited does restoring and reconnecting rivers and streams across North America while helping build community and partnerships. Chaco’s dedication to conservation is ingrained…
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A Reel Job
In any career, there are moments that make us laugh and those that make us cry. Experiences that push us to the brink and others that provide deep satisfaction. In his book, A Reel Job, Ryan Johnston reflects on 20 years' worth of stories accumulated while guiding fly fishermen on rivers and streams across the…
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The True Cast – The Best Teachers in Trout Fishing…
My favorite quote of all time is by Will Rogers: “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” I think that applies to many things in life, even trout fishing. When I program myself to fish the same way—use the same flies, the same rig, the same…
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Tip – Reels for trout fishing
Do you need a good reel or a reel with strong drag to fish for trout? Well, for smaller fish, not really. Tom Rosenbauer shines some light on the benefits of a reel for trout fishing. Smooth drag is the most important factor in choosing a reel. A smooth drag will help fight a fish…
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Tip – wet and nymph fishing explained
The majority of a trout’s diet is eaten under the surface of the water, so let’s take a minute to learn more from Tom Rosenbauer on how best to fish with wet flies. Trial and error is part of it, but that’s often a part of what many anglers love. Learn some new techniques and…
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Business Depends on It
We find ourselves advocating for what we love. It’s the unintentional experiences that cement our passion to conserve and protect. For Grant Richie, owner and operator of Minam Store Outfitters, that is clearly the case. Grant is a passionate advocate for cold-water fisheries, particularly the Grande Ronde River system. While attending college in Walla Walla,…
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Love and Connection
Ask north Idaho Spey anglers to describe what wild steelhead mean to them and you will get 100 rambling, mostly incoherent responses. But you will hear common themes: love and connection, unadulterated, unconditional, tough, infinite love and a longing for connection with the gamest fish in freshwater, not to mention the rivers and wild places…
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