Fly shops are the one place where all anglers are welcome. Without them, fly fishing would be a hell of a lot harder to do, and let's be honest; anytime you see a fly shop, your eyes probably light up like a dog staring at a treat. Everyone loves to visit the local shop, but [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
As fly anglers, most of us have the same general pre-outing routine. We park, rig up, throw on our waders and hit the water. However, there are a few things you should do after spending a day trying to out-smart fish and you just might find they make the next outing a lot better. From [...]
Maintain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association will be hosting their annual Brewfest Thursday, November 10th at the Mile High Station in Denver, CO. A night of beer, food, and fellowship, the event will last from 6-9 p.m. Proceeds will go towards benefiting Project Healing Waters, a Volunteer organization that helps disabled military personnel [...]