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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…
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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…
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Short casts: Winston bamboo shop lost to fire, Driftless impact is real, kids release trout
Verta Anne Dorseth photo Here's a real hearbreaker. The famous shop where the R.L. Winston Co. makes its venerable bamboo fly rods was lost to fire over the weekend. The shop, a must-see destinat ion for fly fishers visiting southwest Montana from the world over, caught fire early Sunday morning and is a total loss.…
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TU kicks off STREAM Girls program with Girl Scouts of Michigan
Volunteer Alicia Bartlett demonstrating how to sample for macroinvertebrates. By Jamie Vaughn You may be familiar with the phrase “STEM” education, which refers to learning in science, technology, engineering, and math. At Trout Unlimited, we believe in “STREAM” education, which includes “Arts” and “Recreation” too! That’s why on April 29, to celebrate Michigan’s Trout Opener…
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Gear test: Groovy Grayling Belt by FisheWear
Looking for a way to flaunt your fishy style on the water or on the town? The Groovy Grayling Belt by FisheWear is a must-have accessory for any fashion-forward female angler. This beautifully eye-catching design works perfectly with jeans and waders alike. It accommodates up to a 42” waist and can be cut to size.…
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Skills: Fishing a hopper-dropper rig
My friend Rob Parkins runs the fishing and hunting section at the Jack Dennis Outdoor World on the square in Jackson, Wyo., and he's a heck of an angler, as well as a RIO ambassador. Rob fishes the South Fork of the Snake often, as well as a number of waters here in eastern Idaho…
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Delivering data to decision makers: The Idaho Water Tool
By Sean McFall A recent collaboration between Trout Unlimited’s Idaho Water Project and Science Program will help ensure that projected impacts of climate change are incorporated into water resource work in Idaho. While there are many different threats to Idaho’s native fishes, the growing impacts of climate change are projected to be the greatest existential…
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