For many of us, fishing trips are our most anticipated events of the year, and we often lose countless hours in the planning, packing and preparation. And while we all dream of extravagant adventures in far-away places, the truth is some of the best fishing trips you'll ever take are the ones you plan yourself. [...]
Moscow, Idaho and Boulder, Colorado — Northwest River Supplies (NRS), the world’s leading supplier of equipment and apparel for water recreation, safety and rescue and onWater, the most innovative water recreation GPS navigation and mapping app, are launching a collaboration to bring exciting new tools and technology to river runners and anglers. onWater provides detailed information on thousands of [...]
Come support trout and the coldwater fisheries of the West at the Colorado Trout Unlimited River Stewardship Gala. The event will be taking place Thursday, March 9th at the Mile High Station in Denver, Colorado. Tickets are on sale now, and the event will include a live and silent auction, wine, beer, raffles, and much [...]
It can be easy to get out of bed to go fishing when it's sunny, 75 degrees, and the cooler stocked. Some of us opt out on bad weather days, citing any excuse to convince ourselves we’re still tough. If you’re not going fishing on these days, you’re missing out on some great fishing opportunities. [...]
Looking out the front window of the truck all I could see were endless rolling hills lined with potato fields. Chris, my intrepid guide, pulled off the paved road and we drove down a rough two track until we reached an open area. No water was in sight as Chris swung the truck and trailer [...]
Since the creation of satellite imagery, anglers have been using it to find new waters, and to get a better understanding of the ones they're already familiar with. However, there is more to it than simply looking at an overhead view of the water. You can learn a lot about a fishery from an aerial [...]
Come support trout and trout habitat at the 51st annual Troutfest. Hosted by Madison-Gallatin Trout Unlimited, this annual event is a vital fundraiser to help coldwater fisheries in southwest Montana. Join fellow lovers of trout and coldwater fishing in Bozeman, Montana on Saturday, February 25th to donate and support trout. Tickets are on sale now, [...]
Every winter boat ramps across the country clear up, access points lose a few bootprints, and fish go unbothered for months. The cold weather is tough on us all, but few anglers realize just how rewarding winter fishing can be. You likely won't put up big numbers of fish, but you'll have less rust to [...]
One of the most important aspects of reading a map is knowing how topography works. Once you have a basic understanding, it becomes easy to read, and easy to put in practice. However, topo maps are better for fishing than most people realize. Obviously it shows you how steep the terrain is in the area [...]
Winter has officially set in across the country and it means one thing, another year has come and gone without enough fish caught. You're likely looking out the window these days, dreaming longingly about being on the water. It's normal, it's called the itch, and you're certainly not the first angler to deal with it. [...]