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  • More than 100 businesses pen letter supporting monuments

    Dear Members of Congress: The undersigned hunting and fishing businesses are part of a thriving outdoor recreation industry that contributes $887 billion annually to the U.S. economy. We are writing in support of the Antiquities Act of 1906 and to request that it be used responsibly and in a way that supports the continuation of…

  • Great Work for Our Vets by Bellevue/Issaquah TU!

    On 4/15, the Bellevue/Issaquah Wa. TU #109 and the North Bend, Wa Daughters of the American Revolution chapter jointly held our 4th Annual PHW Fish Out for the PHW chapters in Wa. state. The event was held at Langlois Lake and was attended by 28 Vets from Joint Base Lewis McCord, the Seattle VA Hospital…

  • Book review: ‘A Fly Rod of Your Own’

    A decade or so ago, I was pretty sure I'd outgrown John Gierach books. Don't mistake that to mean that I didn't appreciate his essays—I always have. Certain authors over time have left behind indelible footprints on my reading soul, and Gierach was, and is, certainly one of them. It's just that a guy can…

  • Gear Test: Smartwool PhD Light Crew Socks

    The Smartwool PhD Light Crew Socks are a class act. Though socks might not appear to be an important part of one’s wardrobe, these socks provide style, comfort and practicality all in one. The seamless toe and sleek fit are styled to a fit without adding bulk in the heel or toe area. They have…

  • High water fishing tips?

    A fly fisher in Stanley, Idaho, casts to the edges of the Salmon River during high water over the weekend. I spent the weekend driving along a couple of Idaho's more fabled trout waters—first, the Salmon near the "top of Idaho" in Stanely, and then the Big Wood as it roars through Ketchum near Sun…