by Hatch Magazine - Wednesday, Feb 26th, 2020
The Northwest loves its cheap hydropower. But it also loves its salmon and steelhead. Unfortunately, something’s got to give—dams across the Columbia and Snake rivers have proven deadly to migrating fish, and years upon years of government-ordered efforts to recover salmon and steelhead have failed.
Taxpayers have footed a $17 billion bill and have virtually nothing to show for it.
by Chris Hunt - Tuesday, Feb 25th, 2020
The good, old San Juan Worm is one of the best spring-time fly patterns out there, even if you might feel a bit sheepish tying it on for fear one of your buddies will see you casting it and accuse you of high-brow cheating.
Of course, you’re not cheating—you’re imitating an aquatic food source that’s common in most trout waters, and is especially prominent in spring when flushing flows scour stream banks and load rivers with real worms.
by Hatch Magazine - Friday, Feb 21st, 2020
In the world of fly reels, Miami-based Nautilus Reels has become virtually synonymous with terms like "innovation" and "high-performance." Though the brand has high-end, saltwater roots, over the years, Nautilus has built a well-rounded lineup of reels that offer both saltwater and freshwater anglers approachable (or downright premium) options.
by Chris Hunt - Wednesday, Feb 19th, 2020
Efforts to restore native Arctic grayling to the Missouri River headwaters within Yellowstone National Park are moving forward, but progress is slow and being accomplished in increments, according to Dr. Todd Koel, the lead fisheries biologist at Yellowstone National Park.
“The park has attempted to restore grayling for years,” Koel said during a recent interview. “The first attempts date all the way back to the 1970s.”
by Chris Hunt - Thursday, Feb 13th, 2020
One fruitless day spent walking up and over mountains of sand on South Padres Island wasn't enough, apparently. Or at least that was the prevailing mood. Honestly, though, I think we were just stubborn. I think we believed, deep down, that if we didn't give it every ounce of effort, we were short-changing ourselves and, by extension, the adventure we'd embarked upon a few days earlier.
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Fall is officially upon us, and fly-fishing gear manufacturers are pushing new rods, reels and other goods out to consumers this month. From a handful of new reels — both...
