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A theory on fly colors
By Kirk Deeter Years ago, I had a conversation with the late, great Dr. Robert Behnke on the subject of trout seeing colors, and how much that mattered in terms of fly selection. His answer was a good one that has since stuck with me, and it greatly influences how and when I choose certain…
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Odyssey profile: Kylie Hogan
Editor's note: Building off the success of last year’s Native Odyssey campaign, Trout Unlimited is sending four of our brightest college club leaders in the TU Costa 5 Rivers Program to explore the home of the world’s largest runs of wild salmon: Alaska. Starting July 5, these students will explore the Kenai Peninsula, Bristol Bay…
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Gear test: Loon tin weights
We all know lead is toxic, both to humans and to fish and game, but finding a dependable alternative to get flies down in the water column has been challenging. Some swear by weighted flies using brass, copper or tungsten. Others swear by sinking or sink-tip lines (often lead-core). Credit Loon with taking technology a…
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New TU and Sweetwater Brewing gear available for Save Our Water campaign
A river, a raft, a cold Sweetwater brew, a sun-blocking TU/Sweetwater Simms BiComp shirt and a fly fishing. It doesn't get much better. By Mark Taylor SweetWater Brewing Company has always been a champion of conservation and they are once again stepping up with their annual Save Our Water campaign, which includes Trout Unlimited for…
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A 5 Rivers Odyssey: The pursuit of wild salmon
The Tongass National Forest. It is that time of the year again. Building off the success of last year’s Native Odyssey campaign, Trout Unlimited is sending four of our brightest college club leaders in the TU Costa 5 Rivers Program to explore the home of the world’s largest runs of wild salmon: Alaska. Starting July…
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TU has big presence for World Fishing Day
World Fishing Day is Saturday, June 23, and, with the help of FishingTV, Trout Unlimited will be a big part of the 24-hour live webcast. TU will be on hand for two live webcasts, starting at 3 p.m. MT in Denver, where host Corinne Doctor of Rep Your Water will examine the great improvements in…
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USGS scientist Than Hitt spearheading innovative brook trout research
USGS fish biologist Than Hitt during stream assessment work in Shenandoah National Park, in Virginia. The summer issue of Trout Unlimited's Trout magazine that is hitting mailboxes now is full of stories that feature innovative work by TU employees, volunteers and partners. TU's vice president of eastern conservation, Keith Curley, recently caught up for a…
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