Preventing the Spread of Quagga Mussel
Sunday March 30, 2008
Invasive species like the Quagga Mussel are making quite a stir out West.
The destructive non-native species was recently discovered in California and is now forcing some Southern California lakes ... Read More
U.S. in Seventh at World Championships
Friday March 28, 2008
The American fly fishing team is currently in seventh place after two days at the World Fly Fishing Championships in New Zealand.
The seven-person team, consisting of Anthony Naranja, Brett Bishop, ... Read More
What Species Will You Target This Spring?
Tuesday March 25, 2008
Here’s a quick update on an earlier poll on what species fly fishers are looking forward to catching most this spring. As of this post, 120 anglers have voted and ... Read More
Milltown Dam's Days are Numbered
Tuesday March 25, 2008
Updating an earlier post on the famous Blackfoot River, Milltown Dam, near Missoula, Mont., is coming down on Friday.
When the dam goes down, the Blackfoot (the inspiration for “A River ... Read More
Five Anglers Get Their Hall Pass
Friday March 21, 2008
The latest class of the International Game Fish Association Hall of Fame has been announced.
The new inductees, recently approved at the IGFA annual board meeting, have been recognized for ... Read More
Why Politics and Fishing Don't Mix
Tuesday March 18, 2008
It’s funny what some politicians are willing to waste their time on.
Minnesota senator Satveer Chaudhary recently proposed moving the walleye fishing opener up a week in May because it ... Read More
Catching a Fish He Stocked ... 25 Years Later
Tuesday March 18, 2008
You’ve heard of catch and release. How about release and catch?
That’s what fisheries biologist Bill Wengert pulled off on a recent ice fishing trip, according to the the Wyoming Game ... Read More
TU Hits the TV in April
Sunday March 16, 2008
Trout Unlimited is coming to a TV screen near you.
The national conservation organization, which boasts more than 150,000 volunteers in 400 chapters, has announced an upcoming television program that ... Read More
People Who Fish: Bob Knight
Sunday March 16, 2008
Former Indiana and Texas Tech coach Bob Knight is known for his crazy antics on the floor, but did you know the legendary hoops coach is also an avid fly ... Read More
What Spring Species Will You Fish For?
Sunday March 16, 2008
The countdown has begun. Spring is officially here on March 20th. And as the weather improves so does the fishing.
Which brings us to the first poll question of the ... Read More
Fishing Knots That are Fit to be Tied
Sunday March 16, 2008
Spring's almost here. Time to brush up on those knots and get ready for your next fly fishing trip.
We've recently posted some useful step-by-step stories on how to tie ... Read More
Team USA Ready to Take on World
Sunday March 16, 2008
The American fly fishing team is making its final preparations for the World Fly Fishing Championships in New Zealand this March 22-30.
The seven-person team consists of Anthony Naranja, Brett Bishop, ... Read More
Columbia River Coho Numbers Down
Sunday March 16, 2008
The forecast for wild and hatchery coho on the Columbia River in Washington is down under 200,000, the lowest numbers since the late ’90s, the Seattle Times reports.
A Fish ... Read More
Grand Canyon Anglers All Washed Up
Monday March 3, 2008
Another flood story has flooded my inbox this week.
This time it’s the Colorado River on the rise, and the Grand Canyon guides and fly fishers who despise.
According to ... Read More
ZG Helios Still the Best Rod Around
Saturday March 1, 2008
Orvis’ ZG (Zero Gravity) Helios
have been named “Best of the Best” by Field & Stream magazine for the second straight year.
The magazine notes that the Helios saw “10-to20-foot ... Read More
Sacramento River Salmon Run 'Disaster'
Saturday March 1, 2008
There’s more bad news for another Northern California river and its popular game fish.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council has published a preseason report showing last year’s fall run of Sacramento ... Read More