[ad_1] [Interview starts at 40:36] I’ve long been fascinated by the way geology affects the character and richness of a trout stream, and I know other anglers are, as well. My interview this week is with geology professor Dr. Nelson Ham, who has been studying the effects of both geology and historical land use practices on the character of our…
[ad_1] By adjusting your presentation, you can catch good trout on streamers in even small creeks and brooks. Photo by Phil Monahan In its most basic form, fishing for trout with streamers is one of the easier ways to catch fish with a fly rod: you simply cast across the river or across-and-downstream and then strip the fly back as…
[ad_1] Welcome to an all-new edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available. This week, we’re serving up eleven glorious productions from such exotic destinations as Chile, New Zealand, and Oklahoma. There wasn’t much good saltwater action released, so I’ve thrown in a couple of classic videos…
[ad_1] According to research from David Stagliano of the Montana Natural Heritage Program, salmonfly numbers across Montana are in decline due to warming river temperatures. Previously, it was assumed that salmonflies were more dependent on dissolved oxygen content than water temperature, but Stagliano’s research proves otherwise. It’s fascinating reading, especially if you’re fond of fishing salmonflies in Montana’s famous rivers.…
[ad_1] The folks at Orvis are producing new videos in their Basic Fly Fishing Tips series on a weekly basis. All the videos feature Tom Rosenbauer’s wonderful instruction and insights. In the latest video, Tom goes into detail on how anglers can and should use split shot to get their flies down deep. Watch the video below. See All Orvis…
[ad_1] Catching shark A study from Trinity College Dublin has found that Catch and release fishing appears to cause extreme stress to sharks, causing a spike in body temperature that could have devastating impacts on their physiology and behavior. LINK (via Newsweek) [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Aerial view looking down at salmon spawning Searching for the places where salmon lay eggs, known as redds, is getting a boost from some eyes in the sky. A new study from Washington State University used drones to survey salmon redds along parts of the Wenatchee River. LINK (via KUOW) [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The 23rd Annual Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry Fishing Championship, presented by Costa, was held this past September in Islamorada, welcoming back a devoted crowd of over 100 anglers to challenge themselves in this unique and venerated event. The HLM was founded in 1999 by Dr. Lloyd Wruble in honor of the late Herman Lucerne, a pioneer of angling in…