At a recent gathering of our scientists and other staff at Trout Unlimited, I recounted how one of my happiest days was when I was hired as a fisheries biologist—for three days—by the Bureau of Land Management. My vision of being a fisheries biologist was informed by the John Steinbeck novel, Cannery Row. Even more…
FraserCO.jpg PRESS RELEASE March 4, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denver Water, Trout Unlimited, Grand County reach agreement on river protections for Moffat Project The deal, years in the making, provides water management and project funds to benefit Fraser River habitat, trout populations (Denver) Denver Water, Trout Unlimited and Grand County today announced agreement on a…
by Mark Konishi Growing up in the San Luis Valley, I would hear rumors of cutthroat trout with vivid colors caught in secret waters. Cutthroat trout with orange slab-sides as brilliant as any goldfish. Many of these stories often came from my classmate Jim, relayed down through his extended family. It was difficult to pinpoint…
July 16, 2014 Contact: Steve Moyer, TU Vice President of Government Affairs (703) 284-9406 Tim Bristol, Director, TU Alaska Program (907) 321-3291 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approves bills that undermine the Clean Water Act Majority of committee members turn their backs on American sportsmen and women by approving bills that…
Juvenile salmon and steelhead are immediately using reconnected habitat on California’s North Coast
Angling and hunting organizations urge Congress for increased appropriations to help manage conservation goals and recreation on U.S. National Wildlife Refuges. Contact:Grace Olscamp, National Campaign Director, Trout Unlimited, grace.olscamp@tu.org, 458-666-5944 Washington, D.C. – Today, twenty-eight angling, hunting, and scientific organizations submitted a letter to Congress to increase appropriations to the National Wildlife Refuge System (the…
Small-stream trout reels really don’t need to be fancy. They just need to be dependable, hold line and pick up slack as needed. Drag? Virtually unnecessary. Earlier this summer, I paired Redington’s new-ish ZERO fly reel with its new Butterstick glass rod—it was a great set-up for small-water trout that I really enjoyed fishing. I…
We are in the midst of a once-in-a-generation build-out of major interstate pipelines to move natural gas from the Marcellus shale region to markets, other transmission lines, and export terminals on the East Coast. If not properly managed, this construction boom could have major impacts on the streams and forests of the Delaware River Basin…
Tired of the same river or road playlist? Trying to learn more about fly fishing and aquatic invertebrates? Or maybe you would like some insight on how to get a job in the fly fishing or conservation world?
By Colin Cooney As Trout Unlimited continues the campaign opposing the proposed copper mine that threatens Montana’s famed Smith River, companies from around the country are stepping up to help. Recently, RepYourWater, a Colorado based business dedicated to providing uniquely designed, top quality gear for anglers and hunters, and Upslope Brewing, a brewery out of…
It’s up to us to know when the waters we fish might be working against the trout we’re after. Arm yourself with a water temperature thermometer, and by all means use it
TU calls on Congress to reject the worst natural resource cuts of President Trumps Budget Proposal “The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased; and not impaired in value.” — President Teddy Roosevelt WASHINGTON, D.C. After reviewing President Trumps Fiscal Year…
5/31/2001 Precedent Setting Agreement Between Environmentalists and Maine Salmon Farmers Precedent Setting Agreement Between Environmentalists and Maine Salmon Farmers Contact: 5/31/2001 — — Contact: Jeff Reardon, New England Conservation Director, Trout Unlimited, (207) 373-0700 May 31, 2001…Hallowell, ME…Three of Maines principal salmon conservation groups and Maines salmon farmers have signed a precedent-setting agreement putting in…
I am 20 years old; sitting cross-legged on the floor of my dorm room. The words on the page are so freaking clear, but their application remains elusive. “Fly casting makes it possible to deliver a relatively weightless lure or imitation of a living creature on a target, using line weight to develop momentum.” After…
Coalition seeks to balance fish and wildlife conservation with mining and supply chain security Washington D.C. (August 24, 2020) – A diverse coalition, including Trout Unlimited, National Wildlife Federation and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, has launched its Critical Minerals Report: A Conservation Perspective exploring the confluence of fish and wildlife conservation, hunting and fishing traditions, clean energy…
The Seychelles might be the farthest-flung fishing destination for North American anglers. It’s Indian Ocean waters, well off the African east coast teem with fishy denizens, ranging from giant trevally to bonefish and other sight-casting prizes. Video of YETI Presents: Cosmo In the video above, YETI takes a look at Cosmoledo Atoll and takes a…
John Walrath was already deeply immersed in the world of fisheries when he took a summer internship with TU’s Science team.
Periodically, we’ll pose questions to a ” fly-fishing roundtable” of TU anglers in hopes of spurring discussion among all anglers about all things fly fishing. This week: What was your best fishing trip ever?
By Sam Davidson A few years back I saw a post on one of my social media feeds from a guy I know named Gabe. It was an image of a letter he had written to his mother from Salmon, Idaho, when he was a kid. This short note to a distant mom—with affection appended…
