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Save Our Seas Act moves forward in congress

It's a start

by Tom Sadler - Friday, Dec 22nd, 2017

Scenes like this are common on beaches throughout Asia, the Caribbean, the Arctic and across the world (photo: Vaidehi Shah).

Trash, mostly plastic, in the oceans is a serious problem and visible reminder of our careless attitude toward the planet. In recent years, the fly-fishing industry has dedicated continued energy to address this problem. Through the introduction of cardboard fly boxes, the American Fly Fishing Trade Association has worked to get plastic out of the waste stream.

Out there in the dark

Our DNA remembers

by Johnny Carrol Sain - Thursday, Dec 21st, 2017

Photo: Johnny Carrol Sain

It’s about 15 minutes before graying of the eastern horizon, and I’m sitting in a tree overlooking the head of a steep draw. Everything for the hunt is in place here, 25 feet up a pine. All the shuffling and adjusting is over and I turn the light off. A tiny shudder tremors up my spine in the blackness. But it ain’t because I’m cold.

Orwellian: Patagonia responds to taunts from Bishop, House committee

You "will seek to sell off our public lands at every turn"

by Chad Shmukler - Wednesday, Dec 20th, 2017

Image: Patagonia

According to Walter Shaub, the former director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT) may face charges of ethics violations as a result of the use of official House Natural Resources Committee communications channels in attacking apparel manufacturer Patagonia, made in response to Patagonia's continued efforts to educate Americans on threats to U.S. public lands.

Tips for nymping with tiny flies

Why we often don't, but should

by Domenick Swentosky - Monday, Dec 18th, 2017

Big fish eat tiny flies (photo: Chad Shmukler).

I’d rather fish larger nymphs, but there’s a corner of my fly box dedicated to flies that imitate tiny critters too. And trout seem to ask for them often enough.

Fishing extra-small nymphs is a little different than fishing the standard fare, and for many anglers it’s hard to have confidence in them. But a few refinements in tackle, rigging and onstream approach can help make the most of the itty-bittys.

Redington's new i.D. reel brings custom artwork, finishes to the masses

With over 30 swappable designs already available

by Chad Shmukler - Thursday, Dec 14th, 2017

Redington introduced it's new i.D. reel at this year's IFTD show in Orlando (photo: Chad Shmukler).

Redington continues to bring new and compelling reels to the market. Last year, Redington refreshed its long-tenured, CNC-machined RISE reel with an updated and upgraded design and improvements to its carbon disc drag system. In the year prior, Redington introduced its wildly successful BEHEMOTH reel—a uniquely designed, affordable die-cast reel squarely aimed at bringing big fish-fighting abilities to the masses, something typically reserved for those that could afford to spend upwards of $500 on high-end fly reels. This year, Redington introduced its new i.D.

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