Members only warmwater Conservation Concept: Artificial Boundaries Borders are everywhere. Not only natural but also artificial borders. The two don't always play nice...
Members only natural history Featured The Story of the Cutthroat Trout Subspecies This is the story of how Cutthroat trout spread across western North America and transformed into their distinct variations
Members only secret season Featured Winter Nymphing: The Dropshot Rig Fly fishing for winter trout is all about low and slow. Implement the dropshot rig to nymph more effectively with midges and bwos during the secret season. These tactics work great whether euro-nymphing or indicator nymphing.
technical trout Catch More Trout with These Articles Fly fishing: Let's discuss everything from approaching the water, to rigging, flies, and dealing with picky trout.
steelhead The Weird Biology of Half-Pounder Steelhead Fly fishing: Let's take a look at the weird biology of half-pounder Steelhead
terrestrials Silver Linings Fly Box: Grasshoppers and Drought Fly fishing: There is one interesting byproduct of the drought that could serve to favor trout anglers when fishing hoppers
Members only streamers Match the Hatch: Streamers Fly fishing: We all know about the bugs... but what about the baitfish?
climate change Western Trout Rivers: An Angler's Prospectus Fly fishing: Out west, with years of lingering drought, and now reports of declining trout populations in the holy-waters of Montana...
Rivers At The Crack of 12 Fly fishing: The early bird gets the worm right? Consider this a night-owls manifesto
behavior Sibling Rivalry? Behavioral Differences When Browns and Rainbows Share a Stream Fly fishing: How do these species behave differently when living side-by-side? Even more importantly, how can that help your angling?
Members only terrestrials The Colorful World of Grasshoppers Fly tying: What are the best colors for tying and fishing grasshoppers. Check out our breakdown.
fly tying Weird Flies That Work: Super-X Fly tying: Developed for the South Fork of the Snake River below Palisades Reservoir in Southeastern Idaho, the Super-X kind of has a cult following
caddisfly Net Spinning Samaritans Fly fishing: Recent findings now reinforce what LaFontaine first introduced—caddisflies are more important than we first thought!
Rivers Key to Restoring the Middle Blue River to Gold Medal Status might be Phosphorus How will the middle Blue River return it's Gold Medal status? It starts with an experiment to add a usual pollutant back to the stream.
Rivers Controversial Boat Rest and Rotation Adopted for the Madison River In 2017 Madison River fishing traffic reached an all time high. A proposed solution has now been adopted.
rigging Tippet Rings: Rigging with a Secret Weapon If you're fly fishing rig has multiple flies, a tippet ring unlocks the opportunity for both flies to move naturally.
Members only utah The Case of the Missing Salmonflies What happened to the salmonflies in this western stream? Are other streams headed for the same outcome?
trout No, Trout Aren't Lazy Fly fishing: They say to look for areas where trout can indulge in their 'lazy' tendencies. One problem — trout aren’t lazy!
Members only fly tying Adding Triggers to Fly Patterns: Subliminal Messaging for Trout Fly tying: We might carry a lot of patterns, but if none match the searching terms outlined by trout, then what good are they?
invasive species Are We Loving Our Blue Ribbon Fisheries to Death? New Zealand mudsnails (NZMS), have rapidly expanded across the United States and scientists have long suspected that anglers play a key role in range expansion.
Members only colorado 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. Lets explore how...
Members only trout The Mind of a Picky Trout (Part 1): Crash Course Fly Fishing graduate school: Understanding a picky trout can be the difference-maker when trying to present flies to these stubborn fish.
casting Lefty or Righty? Your Dominant Hand Affects Your Presentation Tips for casting in Fly Fishing: Have you ever thought about how your casting arm affects your fly presentation? Look no further.