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The True Cast – Equality
“All men are equal before fish.” –Herbert Hoover
“All men are equal before fish.” –Herbert Hoover Regardless of what you might say about our 31st President, who bears the ignominious reputation for leading the United States into the Great Depression nearly a century ago, he at least had this thought right. At the end of the day, the rivers or oceans don’t care—nor…
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Following the music
On the one-year anniversary of its designation, Trout Unlimited celebrates the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument, and the fishing and hunting opportunities it provides. I followed a faint trail through the lush grass of a meadow framed by pines and Douglas fir, level at first and then gently climbing a slope. In the hottest time of…
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A modern (& fishy) meet-cute
When Dalton Romanowski created his online dating profile, his buddies told him he had too many fish photos. It’s a common joke among young adults — especially in a mountain town like Bend, Ore., — that you’ll find hundreds of profiles of men showing off their best catch. Romanowski’s friends said he wouldn’t get a…
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Photo of the week – coastal
Whether you’re on the East or West coast, you know the beauty they provide, not to mention the abundance of life.
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TROUT Tying Tip – all about hooks
Here are a few more videos to get you started. Understanding hook sizes, debarbing them and securing them to the vise will get you on your way to tying your first fly. See All Orvis Learning Center Videos
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TU Science: Salmon, forests, floodplains, and carbon on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula
Trout Unlimited is working with a broad coalition of partners to restore the aptly named Resurrection Creek on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. Resurrection Creek was a locus of gold mining activity in Alaska in the early 20th century. Prospecting river gravels left some lucky few richer, many others without much to show for their efforts but…
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Where passion meets purpose: Join TU Expeditions
TU Expeditions applications are now open. Read on to learn more about what Expeditions entail. At just five years old, I was encouraged to embrace every opportunity. That’s how I found myself gripping a fly rod nearly twice my height, casting it once and never looking back. Ten years later, fly fishing was still a…