Tippets: Florida Keys Initiative, Streamer Design, Water Out West

April 5, 2014 By: Erin Block

  • Mike Hodge explains the issues facing the Florida Keys fishery and what we can do to better understand and help the ecosystem, as he highlights the work presently being done by the Florida Keys Initiative. Via The Bonefish and Tarpon Trust.
  • In a recent Q&A on Franken Fly, Kelly Galloup explains what goes into good streamer design, including articulation, spun deer hair, hook selection, and weight.
  • Steve Zakur examines the issues and legal hurdles surround water access in Utah. “What it really comes down to is public officials doing their jobs,” writes Zakur. “Elected officials won’t be able to dodge their responsibility. Unfortunately, it’s anybody’s guess which way they’re going to go.” Via Hatch Magazine.