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TU applauds initiatives recognizing importance of fish and wildlife migration
A native Bonneville cutthroat trout in Utah's Weber River is released after being caught as part of an effort to track fish in the drainage. Paul Burnett/Trout Unlimited By Paul Burnett The Utah Division of Wildlife Res ources recently rolled out a Wildlife Migration Initiative, focused on the migration needs of wildlife and native fish…
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Four Rivers Fishing Company—In the Heart of It All
By Walt Gasson Discover Southwest Montana with Four Rivers Fishing Company, a 50-year-old Montana institution that is renowned as the headquarters for phenomenal trout fishing. This is an authentic Montana-style fly shop run by two young and seasoned outfitters, Chris Knott and Seth McLean. From our very first meeting, I’ve been impressed with these two…
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Fishing in the Olympics?
Photo courtesy of Bassmaster Classic As I watched Chloe Kim defy gravity on a snowboard last night, I was reminded of the splendor and the impact of the Olympics, and what it means to the compeitors who have devoted their lives to just a sliver of actual living. For Kim, it's the half-pipe. She learned…
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Smith essay in Braided
It’s fun to edit the magazine and website for Trout Unlimited, because we get to work with many skilled authors and photographers from around the world. But sometimes, I am amazed by the talent we have among our own staff. The latest case in point is a wonderful essay by TU’s vice president for volunteer…
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Short casts: This land is your land; Tenkara crappie; bonds and fly fishing
Photo courtesy of Scott Dickerson / Design Pics/Getty Images/Design Pics RF If you haven't checked it out yet, you need to visit The Guardian and read its ongoing series on public lands and the threats to them. A deep dive into the public lands issue, this collaborative project with the Society of Environmental Journalists is…
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Gear test: Loon UV Infiniti Light
I’ve become a big fan of UV cure resins for finishing flies. Not only does the resin dry hard, making a fly almost indestructible, it dries with a nice shine, making the fly much more attractive. But, I’ve come to realize, not all UV lights used to cure the resins are created equal. They really…
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In Virginia, TU making a difference for native brook trout
By Seth Coffman For many Virginians, the Eastern brook trout (above) is the iconic symbol of pristine streams and wild places. Brook trout go hand in hand with clean, cold water, and seeing one rise to your well-presented fly never gets old. That is just one of the many reasons TU has been working to…
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