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I cut my teeth fly-fishing for landlocked salmon on Maine's Rapid River, and the species holds a special place in my heart. SDO I was excited to see that Outdoor Life has published a wonderful introduction to the species from 1953. Author Ted Janes describes how he discovered the mysteries and the magic of the species via several exciting experiences with...

By: Rick Mikesell This spring, the Patagonia repair team hit the road across the West to fix leaky waders—from all brands—at no charge. With stops in Colorado, Montana, and Utah, they repaired a multitude of waders, shared care tips, and provided live patching demonstrations, so anglers can fix rips and pinholes at home. A Front-Row Look at the Repair...

This week’s Tying Tuesday features an eclectic mix of patterns for trout, bass, and saltwater species. We kick things off with Barry Ord Clarke's version of a Slow-Water Caddis, which has few materials but involves some delicate maneuvers to get the wings attached. The result is a great-looking imitation that can withstand close inspection by wary trout...

 Waders are one of our most expensive purchases, outside of a rod and reel, and in order to make them last longer we need to take good care of them, so they stay waterproof and comfortable. Tom Rosenbauer says he gets a lot of questions about wader care, storage, and washing instructions. Fit can also affect how long waders last and how...

This time of year, a lot of new anglers are out on the water, so questions of fish identification are likely to come up pretty regularly. Ben Sittig, a.k.a. Huge Fly Fisherman puts his fisheries-biology degree to good use in this classic video. Sitting offers the basics of trout ID, and even works in some actual taxonomy. While his opinions about various...

Sure, places like Bozeman, Jackson Hole, and Vail are great fly-fishing towns, but they're certainly not off the beaten path. If you're looking to make a trip out West but don't want to do the same, old thing, where can you go? Writing in Hatch Magazine, Chris Hunt profiles four towns in Montana, Colorado, and Wyoming where you might find a little more room...

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%...

The persistence of chemicals in the environment is a widespread concern among biologists, and a recent Canadian study demonstrates why consistent monitoring is so important: Residues of the insecticide DDT have been found to persist at “alarming rates” in trout even after 70 years, potentially posing a significant danger to humans and wildlife that eat...

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...

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! From April 21 to May 11, TU Costa 5 Rivers College fly-fishing clubs from across the...