Two weeks ago, we hosted a Facebook Live event with Guy Alsentzer from Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, Brian Wheeler of the Big Hole River Foundation, and Wade Fellin, of Big Hole . . .
Read MoreFish Facts: Pink Salmon (Oncorhyncus gorbuscha)
The large hump in front of the dorsal fin on spawning males is the reason for the species’s nickname, “Humpy.”
Illustration by Timothy Knepp – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
In the angling community, the pink salmon (Oncorhyncus gorbuscha) is not generally held in the same high esteem as its cousins, the Chinook, coho, and sockeye. However, the sheer. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Peacock Caddis
Some patterns straddle the categories of imitative and attractor flies, and the Peacock Caddis is a great example. When caddisflies are hatching or ovipositing, this is a great fly to drift or skate . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to “Turn the Key” to Improve Casting Accuracy
Accuracy is the most important aspect of fly fishing. Our main goal is to catch a fish, and in order to do that, we need to cast our fly close enough to the chosen fish to entice it to eat, without spooking it. Generally, fish are in the business of . . .
Read MoreVideo: Why You Need a Good Pair of Tweezers at the Vise
Tim is always looking for ways to make tying easier and more efficient, but he’s always been frustrated that most tweezers don’t perform as well as expected. The solution, he says, is to spend just a few extra bucks . . .
Read MoreHow to Make a Great Fishing Game for Kids (and Adults)
My baby girl’s first birthday is coming up and to make it extra special, I decided to try my hand at creating a homemade party game. I needed a game for all ages that would also double as a cool-off spot. . . .
Read MoreStory & Photos: The Value of “One and Done”
In 2019, I interviewed a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officer regarding the impact of social media on Leave No Trace practices in the Owyhee canyonlands in eastern Oregon. It took more than an hour of . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Set Up a Hopper-Dropper Rig
Mid- to late summer is hopper-dropper time in much of the country, and here’s a great video featuring Trouts Fly Fishing outfitting and education manager, Dave Lovell, who walks you . . .
Read MorePodcast: Are Montana’s Trout in Trouble? with Pat Byorth
This week we continue our exploration of Trout in Trouble, specifically in Montana. Pat Byorth–a fisheries biologist, Director of Montana Water for TU, and Montana Fish Commissioner–and I discuss the . . .
Read MoreFake Service Dog Laws: Protecting working service dogs
A canine wearing a vest with “Service Dog” patches means that animal is working, assisting their handler who has a disability—or does it? An increase in animal-related incidents and fake service dogs has created suspicion among the public in response to dogs labeled as service animals—which in turn causes distress for people who need a service dog to assist with legitimate disabilities. Is it illegal to fake a service dog? The majority of states have passed laws regarding fraudulent service dogs and emotional support animals—and many new bills were introduced during the 2018 legislative session in states without current laws.
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