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The True Cast – A book for the ages
The Catch of a Lifetime, Moments of Flyfishing Glory
The Catch of a Lifetime, Moments of Flyfishing Glory Peter Kaminsky is one of the world’s most revered angling journalists and authors. His Outdoors column has appeared in the New York Times for 35 years, and he’s written for myriad publications from Field & Stream to Smithsonian and GQ, as well as most of the…
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Tip – Nymph Fishing Basics
Now that the weather is getting cooler and fewer bugs are hatching, it’s time to try your hand at nymphing. Check out this video from Far Bank’s Simon Gawesworth. He talks about the different kinds of nymphs anglers use from their variety of sizes and colors to numerous weights and life stages. He then goes…
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Fishing for Answers to the Critical Minerals Conundrum
TU continues to focus on mining issues, policy changes and water quality impacts so you can focus on fishing.
A clean energy future and healthy watersheds depend on policy solutions for responsible mining. And we’re on it. Let’s be honest, when you’re out on a river fishing, mining is probably the last thing you’re thinking about. And that’s understandable; it’s hard to focus on one of the biggest challenges of our time while…
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The True Cast – Gotta love a “fishy” town…
There’s something special about those places with an authentic community connection to fishing.
A number of years ago, I wrote a story for Field & Stream on “The Best Fishing Towns in America.” It wasn’t a real formal, vetted ranking, by any means—just a story based on gut feelings I’d formed having rolled many miles in pursuit of fish, as well as numerous conversations with some kindred spirits…
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Fishing in the Farm Bill
When you think of Farm Bill conservation, what comes to mind? Maybe fields full of pheasants or ringed by deer stands. Prairie potholes for waterfowl. What about fish – perhaps a little farm pond full of bluegills and bass? Farm Bill conservation programs actually fund a significant amount of coldwater conservation across the country, and…
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Trout Unlimited is building new partnerships in Central Oregon.
This summer, Darek Staab, TU’s Pacific Northwest education coordinator, teamed up with Vámonos Outside, a local group working to connect, engage and inspire Latinx families and community into the outdoors for all of Central Oregon. Vámonos Outside hosts programs throughout the year from ski and snowboarding lessons to summer camp activities. This summer, the organization…
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Tip – How much tippet do you need?
Have you ever wondered how much tippet is the right amount to add to your leader? Well, this advice from Tom Rosenbauer sheds some light on this issue. Of course, it depends on individual fishing scenarios to some extent, but his advice is sure to help your next fishing outing by taking a bit of…