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The Tao of Trout

What does a week-long, $12,500 fly fishing class look like?

by Chris Hunt - Wednesday, Apr 6th, 2022

School of Trout students gathered on the Henry's Fork in Idaho (photo: Jeremy Roberts).

I remember picking up my phone the other day to dial my friend Todd Tanner in hopes of getting a better idea of what his new fly fishing class is going to be all about. Todd, who’s spearheaded the School of Trout seminars that have taken place on the Henry’s Fork in Island Park, Idaho, for the last few years, is altering the class’ formula this coming fall, and the alteration was the reason I was holding the phone and considering making a call.

When everything comes up carp, embrace it

The teflon fish offers a challenging, entertaining departure from coldwater species

by Chris Hunt - Saturday, Apr 2nd, 2022

Urban carp fishing in between Minnesota's Twin Cities (photo: Martin Ludden).

You know how they used to say that only cockroaches and coyotes will survive the end of the world brought on by a nuclear exchange? I’m thinking we ought to add carp to the list.

Sage introduces the new R8 CORE fly rod lineup

Sage's newest flagship fly rod series is here, backed by major technological advancements

by Hatch Magazine - Thursday, Mar 31st, 2022

Photo: Sage Fly Fishing.

You’ve probably heard us quote our good friend, frequent contributor, and School of Trout “headmaster” Todd Tanner by stating that the true hallmark of a great fly rod is one that “disappears in your hand,” a rod that is so intuitive and tuned to your angling, that you barely notice it’s there. It seems that iconic rod maker Sage, who this week introduced its latest flagship rod, the R8 CORE, is in agreement.

Sage teases new R8 CORE fly fishing rods

The iconic Bainbridge Island rod maker's next big thing is here. Well, almost.

by Hatch Magazine - Saturday, Mar 26th, 2022

Photo: Far Bank Enterprises.

The world of fly fishing is no stranger to new fly rod releases from Sage. There may be no brand that makes more of an effort to keep its lineup of offerings fresh and new than the Bainbridge Island, Washington-based rod maker. Most new rod releases (for all rod makers, not just Sage), however, are born solely new of designs—whether new rod tapers, new models tuned towards specific fishing applications, new componentry, or so on. They aren't the product of major advancements in materials or other technologies.

Review: Petzl TACTIKKA+RGB headlamp

We put Petzl's hunting and fishing headlamp to the test

by Johnny Carrol Sain - Thursday, Mar 24th, 2022

Photo: Johnny Carrol Sain

Outdoor lighting options for backcountry adventures were limited back in the day. For illuminating a campsite, my family leaned heavily on a green Coleman kerosene-fueled lantern with its wispy-webbed mantles and clanking handle. Despite its cantankerous temperament (which often led to Dad sharing his colorful vocabulary with the moon and stars) and knowing there was the slim possibility of camp-consuming fireball, the comforting hiss of a pump-primed Coleman is still one of my favorite lullabies from childhood.