New Zealanders really do have it all. Not only do they have some of the best dry-fly trout fishing on the planet at their fingertips, but they’re a short hop away from tropical destinations like Aitutaki, the “land of bones.” I realize that we here in North America enjoy our share of quality trout and
Russ Miller of Fishpond joins Trout Tips this spring to offer some great advice on getting ready for the summer ahead. And the first thing Miller recommends is checking your gear as you prepare to head to the water. Trout Tips | Preparing for a new season from Trout Unlimited on Vimeo. As Miller notes,
Let’s say you’ve developed a great little practice tool—a fly rod in miniature that’s designed to help anglers improve on the various aspects of fly fishing. And, as noted, it’s small. Small enough that it can even be used indoors. In the dead of winter. When you’re binge-watching Jessica Jones on Netflix (don’t judge). How
Golden State Flycasters. Golden State Flycasters is a nonprofit organization and fly fishing club dedicated to the preservation of fisheries and fly fishing. GSF is also the San Diego Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Chapter 920. Located in North San Diego County, California. GSF is a gathering hub for fly fishing, fly tying, fly casting instruction,
Columbia County is located in Northeast Pennsylvania. From our location near the intersection of Interstate highways 80 and 81, we have easy access to many great fishing streams, creeks and rivers where we apply our conservation efforts. The Susquehanna River, Cumberland Valley Spring Creeks and classic Pennsylvania freestone creeks are all just a double haul
We hope you were nice this year and got all you dreamed of this holiday season. And by that, we of course mean, fly fishing gear.
Contacts:Laura Rose Day, Executive Director (207) 232-5976George Lewis, PPL Corporation (610) 774-5997 Landmark Purchase of Dams Opens New Chapter for Penobscot River Fisheries Penobscot River Restoration Trust purchases three dams from PPL Corp. Old Town, ME: Old Town, ME: A new chapter begins for Maine’s Penobscot River with the Penobscot River Restoration Trust taking ownership
We had a great winter here in Idaho. Lots of high snow. And then spring arrived with buckets of rain in the valleys and more snow up high. We’re closing in on the first day of summer, and our backcountry trout streams are still surging with runoff. High water is a blessing and a curse
I’m in Little Rock, Ark., this week for the Outdoor Writers Association of America conference. Our hotel is situated right on the banks of what looks to be an angry Arkansas River. Years ago, I worked as an editor and reporter for a couple of small newspapers about 1,000 miles away, near the headwaters of
Calling all campfire pyros: It’s almost Memorial Day! It’s not that there’s any bad time or way to break out the grill, but if you’re one of the lucky millions out around the campfire this weekend, might we suggest this as the perfect time to upgrade to your steak and veggies? And as far as upgrades go, there’s not much easier than adding a classic sauce — made in advance —
An angler casts to trout on the Targhee National Forest in Idaho. Chris Hunt photo. Agency says pandemic spurred more people to explore the outdoors By Andrew Avitt Over the last year, people across the U.S. chose the great outdoors to reduce stress and find a physically distanced alternative for having a little fun. National forests and
Patagonia’s Middle Fork waders. TROUT Magazine and Angling Trade Magazine Editor Kirk Deeter is in Orlando this week at the International Fly Tackle Dealer show, and he’s taking in all the new products that hitting the market in the coming months. International Fly Tackle Dealer Show Day 1 Video Recap Of interest to me? Those Patagonia
Small nymphs in the size 18-22 range are my least-favorite flies to tie—I’ve got fat fingers, and my vision isn’t what it once was, either. But these little flies can be absolutely deadly on spring creeks and tailwaters, and hitting these rivers and streams without small, unassuming midge nymphs and attractors is a mistake. Video
When you craft a practice rod for fly fishing, you want to have a real professional review the product, right? So, it’s no surprise that the Orvis’ Practicaster—a miniature practice rod designed to help people work on the various aspects of fly casting—landed in the hands of the renowned Hank Patterson. As is common, Hank
The primal rainforests of the Amazon basin are slowly revealing their fishy treasures to fly anglers the world over. We’re seeing more video footage of everything from golden dorado to the mighty arapaima. But the fish that started it all is likely the decorated peacock bass. Video of Jungle Fly Fishing *TRAILER* Peacock Bass Fishing
Garrison Doctor of Rep Your Water has some great advice for anglers heading out in the winter to chase trout. It’s simple, really, and it oozes with plain, old common sense. Be ready for anything. Trout Tips – Winter Fishing Intro from Trout Unlimited on Vimeo. Conditions in winter can vary from blue-bird skies (like
How many times have you stood at the tail of a run that’s just boiling with rising fish, but you have no idea what, exactly, they’re after? Yeah, dozens, right? Me, too. Video of CDC Micro Caddis Above, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, ties his CDC Micro Caddis, a fly that he uses in these
From the “What the Experts Like” Department, Orvis brings you this great little informative video that first aired as a Facebook Live post earlier this month. But now, you can check out Tom Rosenbauer’s eight favorite fall flies on your own. Video of Tom Rosenbauer's Top 8 Fall Flies The message? Vary your size and
