Man, is it nice to get a big conservation win every once in a while! One of the great recent success stories in fisheries conservation is happening before our very eyes – the removal of two dams on the Elwha River on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. The river is returning to its natural state,…
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Save Bristol Bay – Keep Up the Fight
The effort to save Bristol Bay from the Pebble Mine has notched some wins recently, but we’re not done yet. Today we present to you a letter from our friends at Trout Unlimited asking for your financial support to help save Bristol Bay. We can’t think of a better cause. Dear Bristol Bay Supporter, The…
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Bonefish and Tarpon Trust at Andros South
Last week, we kicked off our season at Andros South with a group of researchers working with Bonefish and Tarpon Trust. For those of you unfamiliar with Bonefish Tarpon Trust (BTT), they’re a group based out of the Florida Keys committed to conserving and enhancing bonefish, tarpon, and permit fisheries all over the world. Each day, members of…
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Love the Folks Who Love Your Fish
If you like to fish, you should support the organizations that fight for the fish you love. Today is just a friendly reminder…when was the last time you kicked in and helped out? Three of our favorite fishing-related conservation organizations are Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, Trout Unlimited and the Native Fish Society. We’re providing links…
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Help Save Bristol Bay
Today it’s time for another update on the Pebble Mine saga – this is a great chance for you to help, and it’ll only take a minute of your time. The EPA has released the second draft of their Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment, and they’re seeking public comment. The EPA has the ability to decide…
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In Water Hero Shots
Our post from last week about how to treat your fish better got shared a ton and generated a lot of really great discussion. That’s super cool – it’s great to see how much folks care about our resources. We heard from a bunch of folks with a reminder of one of the very best ways…
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7 Ways to Treat Your Fish Better
If you’re like most fly anglers, you’re going to release most of the fish that you catch. Because you want to preserve healthy fisheries, and because it’s the right thing to do, you want your released fish to survive, and thrive, and get bigger, and make babies. Here are 7 ways you can treat your…
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More Random Bonefishing Tips
In honor of the upcoming start of our season at Andros South (this weekend!), we present you with three more random bonefishing tips. Keep the leash and your rod tip on the same side of the boat at all times. From our friend Bruce Chard comes this new way to look at the ready position…
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Sportsmen’s Challenge – Double Your No Pebble Money
You’ve heard it about it here before – the Save Bristol Bay campaign is working hard to keep the Pebble Mine from screwing up the incredible fishery that is Bristol Bay. Now is a really important time to donate and help spread the word. A donor has agreed to $200,000 in matching funds in support…
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Lani Waller “A Steelheader’s Way” Audiobook
Driving from Seattle to the Deschutes any time soon? How about from Your Home, U.S.A. to anywhere in Steelhead Country? Perfect! We’ve got the ultimate way for you to spend 5 hours of your drive time. The Native Fish Society and Lani Waller have produced an audiobook version of Lani’s classic book “A Steelheader’s Way”….
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