Gear Review: Simms Headwaters Sling Pack

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Gear Review: Simms Headwaters Sling Pack
When the Water is High, Slap That Streamer Down

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When the Water is High, Slap That Streamer Down

What Ever Happened to Whirling Disease?

Thirty years ago, the fly-fishing world was terrified by the discovery of whirling disease in Montana's trout population. Would the rivers of Big Sky Country no longer live up to their legendary status? While the worst-case-scenario predictions never came true, some waters, such as the Madison, saw their rainbow populations reduce by as much as 95%.

By Phil Monahan

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Banned DDT Discovered in Canadian Trout 70 Years After Use

The persistence of chemicals in the environment is a widespread concern among biologists, and a recent Canadian study demonstrates why monitoring is so important:

By Phil Monahan

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Tying Tuesday: The X Factor and More

This week’s Tying Tuesday features a big attractor dry, a deep-diving nymph, and a large saltwater baitfish imitation. We kick things off with a video from McFly Angler, who last week showed us how to tie the Madam X and now follows up with a parachute version called the PMX. This is my go-to pattern for hopper-dropper setups on the mountain streams near my home in Vermont. It floats well, is easy to see, and trout will take it for a stonefly, caddisfly, or grasshopper.

By Phil Monahan

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TU Costa 5 Rivers Clubs – Mother’s Day Giving Challenge

What do fly fishing, college pride, and honoring the women in our lives have in common? The TU Costa 5 Rivers Mother’s Day Giving Challenge—a fun and meaningful way to support two incredible nonprofits: Casting for Recovery and Trout Unlimited 5 Rivers Clubs!

By Phil Monahan

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