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The Lost Cutties of Colorado

One disappeared, two were rediscovered, and all three changed what we know about Colorado’s native trout. For more than a century, people moved trout...

How to Tie: Olsen’s Doppelganger

In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Tiesflies shows us an easy nymph that tyers of any skill level can master in minutes, Olsen's...

History of Brown Trout in the US: From Europe to North America

I caught my first brown trout in Wyoming four years ago. I didn’t know how to hold a trout; I didn’t know how to...

Behind the Lens: Where the Bulls Still Swim

Bull trout are one of the most underappreciated and misunderstood native fish in the US. So much so that many anglers don't even know...

An Unbelievably Huge Brown Trout From a Small Creek

https://www.instagram.com/p/Demnao4mmhq/ A note from @gc_theflyguy I was indicator fishing a very deep pool with a good friend of mine. The pool we were fishing was deep...

The Fight to Restore the Snake River Rages On–TU’s New Film Series Shows What’s at Stake

Idaho's Snake River flows 1,080 miles, forming the mighty Columbia River's largest tributary. But after the toll of hydroelectric dams and decades of political...

Two Fish, One Net: Bull Trout Attacks a Hooked Whitefish

https://www.instagram.com/p/DeacYn0PbYv/ A note from @rockymountainreels Ever wonder what happens when a hungry Bull Trout meets a whitefish? Over the weekend, me and my buddy headed out...

5 Tailwaters You’ve Never Heard of

If you spend enough time in fly shops or talking to other anglers, you'll notice that the same tailwaters tend to come up in...

How Much More Can Western Rivers Take?

You've seen the Instagram posts. You've read the thinkpieces. Shoot, you've probably witnessed it in-person, too. The trailhead you've always parked at to access...

Fly Fishing Starter Kit: Breaking Down the Basics

Getting started in fly fishing can feel overwhelming. With the endless number of flies, gear, and techniques, just figuring out where to begin can...

5 Helpful Tips to Get The Most Out of TroutRoutes

One of the many challenges for new and experienced anglers alike is figuring out where to fish and when. For some of us, our...

Using TroutRoutes for Better Blue Lining

Across the country, many angling opportunities, whether by species, technique, or fishery, go overlooked, but that doesn't mean they aren't worth fishing. One technique...