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The future of America’s coldwater resources
The TU Costa 5 Rivers program is proof that the next generation of anglers is a conservation force to be reckoned with. As the national network of conservation-focused college fly fishing clubs, 5 Rivers hosts four rendezvous events each year. They provide students an opportunity to engage with the TU mission, connect with other college…
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The True Cast – Joy
They say that if you find a profession where you do something that you genuinely love, you never really work a day in your life. I write and edit magazines about fly fishing for my job. That’s led me to visit and fish 29 other countries around the world, five continents, four oceans, and all…
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The True Cast – Hope
The beauty of trout fishing is that it inspires hope. Plain and simple. That’s where it all starts and ends. Think about it. Every cast you make ignites a tiny little episode of hope. Hope is what keeps bringing anglers back time after time You drop that cast right near the spot where you saw…
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Tongass Guide Academy
The success of this program caught the attention of several other Alaska regions searching for the same education and employment opportunities for their youth; this year marked the first time the Guide Academy model was applied elsewhere.
The Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy was created to provide local indigenous youth with work force development opportunities for sustainable outdoor employment. In the past 15 academies, the program has turned out 183 graduates with approximately 25 of them holding full-time, seasonal employment at lodges in Bristol Bay. The success of this program…
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Guiding the future: Stories from the 2024 Bristol Bay Fly Fishing Academy
Inspiring the next generation of guides and conservationists in Bristol Bay Early in the Alaskan summer, darkness flickers away and daylight explodes. It’s a season of anticipation and a time to hatch plans for long fishing days on the water. The excitement is palpable, especially for those headed out to fish in Bristol Bay; the…
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The True Cast – Camo for casting? Does it matter?
One of the topics many of my friends just “agree to disagree” on is whether wearing drab colors, or even camouflaging yourself really matters at all in the context of trout fishing. If you go to New Zealand and show up in a loud Hawaiian shirt, the locals will laugh you off the river. Then…
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Tip – how to fish spring creeks
Are you ready for some technical fishing? Spring creeks can offer just that. Simon Gawesworth from Far Bank Fly Fishing school teaches us what spring creeks entail, gear and tackle that’s ideal to use on them, best practices and casts and some advanced techniques. We hope these tips help you the next time you find…
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