NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. We are in the business of protecting wild salmon and steelhead. When you go into your local grocery store and buy a “Wild Caught Salmon” what does that really mean? Are you unknowingly contributing to…
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5 Favorite BWO patterns
In trout streams across the country (unfortunately neglecting Alaska as we are a couple months behind everyone) the spring thaw brings about a favorite food for the river’s residents, the Blue Winged Olive. A member of the mayfly genus Baetis, once the water temps get above 40 degrees, these little grey sailboats start to hatch…
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Guide Advice from Charlie Sweeting
When I am lucky enough to fish with a guide I make sure to absorb as much information from them as possible. This is especially the case when fishing with one of the guides at Andros South which in my opinion are among the best flats guides in the world. One day I was out…
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Target Species // The Arctic Grayling
Today we wanted to give a shout out to a very underrated species, the sailfish of the north, aka the Grayling. Thymallus arcticus is the scientific name of this fish that is closely related to trout, char and salmon. Technically there are 6 different species of grayling but the Arctic Grayling is the only one…
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Recent Photos from Andros South
One of our great guests, Bill Kalm just got back from a trip to Andros South and lucky for us, he also has some serious skills behind the camera! The following are some highlights from his trip to paradise last week. Looking at these photos brings me right back to the endless flats and good…
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Day of Action for Bristol Bay
Note: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website.” Let’s finally stop Pebble Mine once and for all! You will see a lot of post generating support for Bristol Bay today. Trout Unlimited wanted to show the unity in our fishing community by making…
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The Beauty is in the Details: The Adipose Fin
The adipose fin is my favorite part of a nice sized trout. It is often overlooked as people tend to focus on the color of the spots, the spotting pattern or the kype of the jaw. Next time you catch a trout look at it’s adipose. It is usually the most colorful part of the…
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Barracuda Fly Retrieval
Last week we went over my Barracuda Rig for targeting the toothy flats predator. Today we are going to go over the second half of the battle which is the approach and getting them to eat. When I am searching for Barracuda on the flats, I look for them to be sitting still. Bonefish are…
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A Different Way to Land a Bonefish
Bonefish are known for their fighting ability. I have heard them described as “pound for pound, the hardest fighting fish” and I think that very well may be accurate. They aren’t just strong however, they are also incredibly fast. One common trait I have seen bonefish display when fighting is to do a blistering run…
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Industry Happenings: Fun event this month in Austin Texas
Attention to all of our local Texans. There will be a FREE event open to the public at the YETI Flagship Store on Wednesday, March 20th. It will be an evening celebrating Bristol Bay and its fishing legacy. The event will be co-hosted between the Businesses for Bristol Bay and the American Fly Fishing Trade…
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