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The Complete Guide to Coastal Cutthroat

A few years ago, one of my best fishing friends sent me a picture of a fish that he called a "trophy." It was...

5 Iconic Western Trout Rivers to Fish Before You Die

The American West is synonymous with trout fishing. Large rivers, blanket hatches, and some of the highest densities of trout per square mile beckon...

From Cutthroat Heaven to Carp Paradise

I know cutthroat trout conservation projects aren't sexy. They don't grab headlines in the fly fishing world the way that a new rod release,...

How to Get the Most From onWater in the Rocky Mountain West

The Rocky Mountain West is a trout bum's paradise. Its combination of abundant rivers, cold water, and prolific bug life has drawn more people...

Fly Fishing In Outlaw Country

The West is full of stories. Perhaps more than its fair share, given its relatively short role in American history. Few stories match the...

Fly Fishing Guide to Oddball Trout Species

Are you getting tired of just catching rainbows and browns? Don’t get us wrong, they’re classics for a reason. But if you’ve been on...

How the South East Created Monster Trout Fisheries

When most anglers think of monster wild trout, they immediately think of going west. What if I told you there are equally big trout...

Behind the Cause: How Trout Unlimited and Costa 5 Rivers Inspires the Next Generation

5 Rivers is a nationwide network of college fly fishing clubs, inspiring the next generation of conservation-minded fly fishermen and women. With support from...

Trout Fishing in Appalachia: A Year After Hurricane Helene

Take a moment to imagine your favorite fishing river normally flowing around 150 CFS, now moving at over 30,000 Cubic Feet per Second. For...

Hellbenders: The Giant Salamander Trout Fisherman Nearly Made Extinct

The Eastern hellbender is a mysterious creature that most trout anglers don’t even realize might be living in the same streams they fish. This...