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Faith, Hope and Love Sustains TU
Perhaps the most widely used biblical passage at weddings is 1 Corinthians 13. Even if you are not particularly religious, I bet you know it. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud...” The short chapter concludes, “And now these three remain: faith, hope and…
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Volunteers Help Girl Scout Troop Earn First STREAM Girls Badges in New York State
The TU STREAM Girls program expands traditional elements of STEM education to include Recreation and the Arts. Some of the first NY STREAM Girls from Troop 61011 in Honeoye Falls, NY (Dan Hucko photo) In July, thirteen girls from Girl Scout Troop 61011 in Honeoye Falls became the first New York state recipients of the…
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Tip – Fix Leaky Waders
Now that fishing season is over or at least not as busy, (or maybe you're looking for a break from holiday festivities) it’s a great time to fix those leaking or weeping waders. Even if you don’t have a full leak or big hole in your waders, you might have noticed a wet feeling along…
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The True Cast – Let’s Do More to Empower the Do-It-Yourself Angler
I don’t ask for much, but if I could make one wish for next year, it would be that more companies and organizations in fishing do more to empower do-it-yourself anglers. I actually think the future of the sport might depend on that. I’m not picking on guides. Goodness knows I like guides, was a…
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Tip – River Etiquette
Since this is the time of year when we are supposed to focus on being nice rather than naughty, we bring you some basic river etiquette tips from Orvis’ Tom Rosenbauer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fFz7BgZBqs&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=1 In addition to these tips consider the following: If the river is crowded and you’re trying to find a spot to squeeze in,…
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Tip – Knots
Now that fishing season has slowed, it’s a great time to sit in front of a warm fire and practice your knots. Far Bank’s Simon Gawesworth walks us through knots we use regularly and knots we might use just once or twice. No matter which knots you prefer, it pays to practice them during the…
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A Reel Job
In any career, there are moments that make us laugh and those that make us cry. Experiences that push us to the brink and others that provide deep satisfaction. In his book, A Reel Job, Ryan Johnston reflects on 20 years' worth of stories accumulated while guiding fly fishermen on rivers and streams across the…