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Where passion and career align
USFS scientist Nat Gillespie's formative years fostered his desire to champion river health across the country The metro DC area isn’t exactly an outdoor mecca, but outdoor adventure is where you find it. As a kid growing up in Alexandria, Va., Nat Gillespie found plenty. “My parents were free-range,” Gillespie recalls. “They allowed me to…
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Photo of the week – winter
Happy Winter Solstice!
Winter officially starts in just a few days. Whether you're fishing still or not, it’s a great time to bundle up and head outdoors. There is so much wonder to explore and be in awe of. Happy Winter Solstice!
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TU’s resident river doctor on finding a prognosis for the Colorado
Meet TU’s resident river doctor, Sara Porterfield. With a PhD in the transnational history of the Colorado River Basin and a background as a rafting guide with the Colorado Outward Bound School, Sara brings a unique perspective to both the high-level policy discussions happening about the future of this watershed and the impacts of the…
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It all flows downstream
Restoration work upstream is bolstering fish populations on a Wild and Scenic River Alaska is home to many spectacular rivers. Anglers and adventure seekers from around the globe visit to experience wilderness floats, breath-taking scenery and phenomenal fishing opportunities. One such adventure is on interior Alaska’s Beaver Creek, a Wild and Scenic River. This clear…
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Championing big projects in Oregon
When asked if Oregon’s Clackamas River is his home water, Trout Unlimited’s Terry Turner chuckles and answers, “Well, it is certainly one of them.” Oregon is blessed with a wide variety of fishing opportunities, from rivers to lakes to saltwater. Salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, halibut and some solid trout fishing are all options, depending on the…
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TROUT Tip – sight fishing nymphs
Learn how to sight fish with nymphs in this week’s video tip from Orvis’s Tom Rosenbauer.
Many anglers don’t love just watching a bobber drifting down while fishing with nymphs. Perhaps it’s just too reminiscent of time spent on a lake conventional fishing before fly fishing took hold. Maybe it’s because they want to stay true to traditional fly fishing techniques. Or maybe that angler just wants more of a challenge…
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Photo of the week – brrrr
Mild fishing conditions persist across much of the West. The Midwest and Northeast just had the first significant winter storm. The East has been a bit cold, but not too bad. Some rivers are closed for the season. Hopefully, if you’re still fishing, you’re staying warm. If the water is frozen, it’s time to fish…