TROUT Tips – the haul
Kirk Deeter teaches us about the “haul” part of our cast. What is it? Why do we need it? How do we apply it?
Kirk Deeter teaches us about the “haul” part of our cast. What is it? Why do we need it? How do we apply it?
Since this is such a common mistake, let’s talk through how to properly finish your cast.
Casting in the wind is many anglers’ nemesis, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
What is a mend and why is it so important to a presentation?
Knots are critical to a successful day on the water.
Watch Orvis’ Tom Rosenbauer explain the why and how behind debarbing your hooks.
Next time you’re on the river and are getting refusals, don’t leave dejected; give Tom’s tips a try.
In keeping with the “our trout waters are too hot to fish safely” theme, check out some stillwater flies to use.
Healthy fish need healthy water. We all do. Today, our rivers and our fisheries face enormous challenges. At Trout Unlimited, we are doing something about it. We need champions to help us unlock the unlimited power of conservation. Are you in? Our Impact On the Ground Explore All Conservation Projects → Success Stories Cleaning up…
Trout Unlimited Expeditions Started in June 2024, TU’s Expedition programs immerse high school and college students in multi-day, place-based adventures on or near BLM lands. Participants explore native trout conservation through stakeholder engagement, process-based restoration, and hands-on fieldwork alongside TU project managers. Expeditions also include restoration projects, youth education events, and community river cleanups. And,…
Farm Bill conservation programs actually fund a significant amount of coldwater conservation across the country, and Trout Unlimited leverages several Farm Bill programs to improve and restore coldwater streams for trout, salmon, and people.
With Clean Water Act protections in jeopardy, on-the-ground restoration is more vital than ever
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If you fish in froggy water—slow-moving, maybe a bit muddy—you need to have damselfly nymphs in your fly box. They work well in long slicks in trout water or even in high-elevation trout ponds and lakes. And, of course, they’re great for warm-water critters like bass and bluegill in waters where they’re found. The originator…
We need help from anglers, hunters, and everyone who cares about clean water to set us on the right course toward stronger Clean Water Act protections.
Sarah Baker interned twice for TU before moving on in her own successful career in fisheries