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Sep 26
2 min

Who's keeping score?

How do we measure success for a day on the water? Unless you're in a competitive angling situation, you're in control of the scoreboard.

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Andy@DueWestAnglers

Jul 10
6 min

Why Swinging Soft Hackles Works

It might be the oldest trick in the trout fly fishers playbook. Yet many people still don’t really know why it works.

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Are We Loving Our Blue Ribbon Fisheries To Death?

Andy@DueWestAnglers

Jun 19
3 min

Are We Loving Our Blue Ribbon Fisheries To Death?

Are anglers contributing to New Zealand mudsnail expansion?

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Catch and Release: How do fish respond to fishing pressure?

Andy@DueWestAnglers

Jun 5
5 min

Catch and Release: How do fish respond to fishing pressure?

By practicing catch and release (C&R) we actively alter our favorite C&R rivers and lakes and influence the dynamics of the fishery.

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Andy@DueWestAnglers

May 27
3 min

The Other Gear to Remember

I mean seriously, how many boxes of flies do you carry just-in-case? What other just-in-case gear should you have?

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History of the Mysis Fishery: Gaffe to Gold Medal

Andy@DueWestAnglers

Jan 3
5 min

History of the Mysis Fishery: Gaffe to Gold Medal

Gather around the fire and let me tell you the tale of how mysis ended up feeding fish well downstream from the intended destination.

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The‌ ‌Mind‌ ‌of‌ ‌a‌ ‌Picky‌ ‌Trout (Part 1):‌ ‌⧫⧫‌ ‌Crash‌ ‌Course‌

Andy@DueWestAnglers

Sep 23, 2019
9 min

The‌ ‌Mind‌ ‌of‌ ‌a‌ ‌Picky‌ ‌Trout (Part 1):‌ ‌⧫⧫‌ ‌Crash‌ ‌Course‌

Understanding a picky trout can be the difference-maker when trying to present flies to these stubborn fish.

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A Lesson From History: The Extinct Yellowfin Cutthroat

Andy@DueWestAnglers

Sep 7, 2019
3 min

A Lesson From History: The Extinct Yellowfin Cutthroat

The Southern Rockies used to be home to multiple subspecies of cutthroat trout, including the extinct Yellowfin cutthroat.

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Andy@DueWestAnglers

Aug 16, 2019
4 min

The Colorful World of Grasshoppers

We take a quick dip into the fly-fishing and scientific literature to find the best colors for tying and fishing grasshoppers

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An Angler's Guide to Stream Temperatures

Andy@DueWestAnglers

Jul 26, 2019
5 min

An Angler's Guide to Stream Temperatures

Do you carry a thermometer when you fish? If you do, you’re most likely using it to check rising water temperatures during the later summ...

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3 Tips for Catching More Trout & Less Whitefish (with a dash of science)

Andy@DueWestAnglers

Jul 11, 2019
2 min

3 Tips for Catching More Trout & Less Whitefish (with a dash of science)

Tired of catching only whitefish and no trout? Ever wonder why that happens when you're fly fishing? Look no further for these easy tips to

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Rainbow Trout, Part 2 of 2: Global Invaders

Andy@DueWestAnglers

Jun 25, 2019
2 min

Rainbow Trout, Part 2 of 2: Global Invaders

Did you know Rainbow trout are considered one of the most invasive species on the planet? But still, anglers love them. They have an interes

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Rainbow Trout, Man’s (Aquatic) Best Friend: Part 1 of 2

Andy@DueWestAnglers

Jun 13, 2019
4 min

Rainbow Trout, Man’s (Aquatic) Best Friend: Part 1 of 2

Rainbow trout have been all around the world, making them Man's (Aquatic) Best Friend. There are as many hatchery strains of rainbows as the

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There is more fishy water out there than we choose to acknowledge

Andy@DueWestAnglers

May 14, 2019
2 min

There is more fishy water out there than we choose to acknowledge

There are a lot of fishing options out there, don't be afraid to blaze your own path.

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