by Chris Hunt - Saturday, Mar 18th, 2023
If you’re living along the Eastern Seaboard, particularly in the Southeast or in the mid-Atlantic region, March Madness isn’t just about basketball. The redbuds and dogwoods are “almost there,” and Appalachian brook trout streams are eminently fishable, if not just a couple of weeks away from ideal.
by Spencer Durrant - Thursday, Mar 16th, 2023
The Utah Cutthroat Slam launched in 2016 with the goal of raising money to improve cutthroat fisheries throughout the state. Of course, a secondary goal was to introduce anglers to the West’s native trout, four subspecies of which call some of Utah’s most scenic waters home.
by Chris Hunt - Tuesday, Mar 14th, 2023
It’s almost spring and fly fishers are prepping for a new season on the water. Predictably, manufacturers are launching new product lines and anglers in need of gear upgrades are going to have plenty of choices to make. From wading boots to travel luggage to attire, the industry’s leading manufacturers are coming in hot with new products that might feel like must-have stuff for 2023.
by Chad Shmukler - Saturday, Mar 11th, 2023
If you’re looking for an angler to query with dry fly fishing questions, or if you’re in search of a dry-fly expert, you might consider seeking an audience with School of Trout founder Todd Tanner. In the roughly three decades I’ve been a fly angler, two of those three in the “business” of fly fishing, I’ve yet to meet another angler more singularly focused on the art of dry fly fishing than Tanner.
by Chris Hunt - Thursday, Mar 9th, 2023
When I first moved to Idaho, nearly a quarter of a century ago, I was fascinated with the state’s wild heart. Home to the largest wilderness area in the Lower 48 (the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness — the genesis of mighty Salmon River), and the most roadless acreage of any state in the Union, save for Alaska, I was awash in a desire to see it all.
Have you ever wondered about our future as anglers and hunters, or about the legacy we’ll leave behind for our kids and grandkids? If you care about the great outdoors,...
The Rio Blanco rises from a series Andean glacial lakes high in the Aysen region of Patagonia. It’s a river born of ice and rock, and it slices through imposing, tall...
Righting wrongs is a tough proposition in the world of fisheries conservation. Too often, the challenges outweigh expectations. Just as frequently, reality sets in, and...
Hardy seems to cycle through its product lineup quicker than many other manufacturers. I have a wonderful 9’9” 3-weight Ultralite LL rod that’s no longer produced, and...
Typically, fall is the time to cast sinking fly lines and large streamers for aggressive fish. Some fish are preparing to spawn while others, like musky and bass, are...
Righting wrongs is a tough proposition in the world of fisheries conservation. Too often, the challenges outweigh expectations. Just as frequently, reality sets in, and...
