It’s Day 21 of our “20 Days in September” Photo Contest, which means that we have just over a week left in our challenge. I’m up to 16 days and should hit the 20-day mark by next Friday; how about you?
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Photos & Story: A Time-Sensitive Brown Trout
The weather forecast was clear: the end was nigh for our little spell of Indian summer. Highs on Friday and Saturday were in the high 60s, while Sunday wouldn’t even hit 50. Since my wife and I would be traveling to visit friends three states away on . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Choose the Right Gear for Wet-Wading, Part I
One of the great joys of summertime fishing is the opportunity to leave the waders at home and actually feel the river or the lake against your legs in a more intimate way. No waders also means easier . . .
Read MoreBook Excerpt: Lords of the Fly, the Hunt for the World-Record Tarpon
By 1978, all of the players were in place in Homosassa, in pursuit of their sport’s Holy Grail: the world record for the most glamorous and coveted fly rod species, the tarpon. The fever dream would last for five seasons or . . .
Read More5 Questions with Pat Clayton of Fish Eye Guy Photography
As water use debates continue to intensify throughout the West, one Montana man has discovered that pictures really are worth a thousand words. Pat Clayton–better known to online fans and gallery patrons as Fish Eye Guy–uses his remarkable . . .
Read MoreMeet the Winners of Our 2021 “20 Days in September” Contest
This year’s “20 Days in September” Photo Contest was another big success, featuring thousands of great photos from anglers around the U.S. Even those who couldn’t get the full 20 days in seemed to enjoy discovering new waters right in their . . .
Read MoreVote for the Winners in Our 2021 “20 Days in September” Contest—and Maybe Win Something for Yourself!
Starting on September 1, many of you committed to trying to get on the water at least 20 times during the 30 days of the month. As an added incentive . . .
Read More#CleanMyWater: Trout Unlimited Launches Nationwide Cleanup Contest for Trout Week
As September comes to a close, your photos and stories from this year’s 20 Days in September serve as a reminder for why we love the sport of fly fishing. As anglers, it is our obligation to care for and recover the waters we enjoy. With more people exploring . . .
Read MorePhotos: Week Two of This Year’s “20 September Days” Contest
It’s Day 15 of our “20 September Days” Photo Contest, which means that we are exactly halfway through our challenge. So far, I’ve missed just one day; how about you? The fishing in southwestern Vermont has been really great, thanks in part to our rainy . . .
Read MoreStory & Photos: Bull Trout, Conservation, and the Value of Discretion
During the course of our #WesternTroutChallenge series, I’ve spent a lot of time in great fly shops across the West. While I do my best to make it a genuine give-and-take, I have to admit I generally walk away with a lot more than I can offer (generally only . . .
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