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No fish dry in July
Take photos of everything ... but the fish Our friends at Keep Fish Wet and Ten And Two Co. have announced “No Fish Dry July,” a campaign that encourages anglers to ask themselves, “Do I really need a photo of that fish?” and challenges them not to take a single fish photo for the month…
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Finding community on Independence Day
On this Independence Day, we honor those who have made a commitment to their communities, and the nation, the centerpiece of their lives
“I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.” – Bob Dylan I firmly believe that the obligations of community do not contradict independence. What I have seen, in fact, is that when strong, independent men and women dedicate themselves to service, communities emerge. On this Independence…
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Want to eat more fish?
Check out Hank Shaw's newest book to learn how to take your trout from the stream to the table. Hank Shaw has made a name for himself as a hunter, angler, forager, and above all a chef and lover of good, honest food. As one of the trailblazers in the increasingly popular wild-game based cuisine genre, Shaw has…
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When one is the loneliest number … and the best choice
A fat Wyoming rainbow that fell for a single skated caddis pattern. Kirk Deeter photo. I usually like to fish two flies at once. In fact, I’d say if you bumped into me on the river, there’d be about an 85-percent chance I’ll be fishing two flies. Why not, after all? You double your odds,…
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The annual TU/Orvis Teen Essay Contest: Why are public green – and blue – spaces important to you?
Fishing is just one way to enjoy our public lands. Brett Prettyman/Trout Unlimited Use your words to inspire others and win gear in the annual TU/Orvis Teen Essay contest Young angler on public lands. Trout Unlimited photo. Public green and blue spaces can hold varying levels of importance and interest for people, but they all…
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Tight Line Media traces salmon migration from the Pacific to Idaho
Kris Millgate on the road in Ocean to Idaho. Photo credit: Tight Line Media I met Kris Millgate from Tight Line Media before I ever came to work for Trout Unlimited. She was working with TU staffers Chris Hunt, Charlie Card and Dave Glenn on a film about my home water and they invited me…
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What’s the difference between a drift boat and a dory?
The short answer is nothing. They are one in the same... A drift boat (as seen above) is a type of dory, but not all dories are drift boats. Ask a few different folks in the fishing and boating world, though and you'll get a handful of different answers. This argument comes up time and…