Some encouraging news for anglers in Colorado: populations of the state fish swim back from brink of extinction. From the article on CNN: The greenback cutthroat trout, Colorado’s state fish, was declared extinct over 50 years ago. But last week officials found the first confirmation that the trout are once again reproducing in the wild. [...]
On September 24th and 25th, onWater team members Lesley Agostinelli and Will Moore hit the water, and the pavement, to lend a hand in local conservation efforts. In eastern Pennsylvania, the Tulpehocken Chapter of Trout Unlimited hosted a 5k fun run to raise funds for local stream restoration, conservation education in classrooms, and Trout in [...]
We are big fans of the local fly shop. Which is why we are stoked to be a small part of the Flylords Fly Shop Tour. From coast to coast, fly shops are the lifeblood of local fishing communities. Flylords is hitting the road to showcase these shops and local communities around the Rockies! As [...]
The battle to protect Bristol Bay is not over. The EPA extended the public comment period through Tuesday, September 6th. NOW, more than ever, is the time for concerned citizens to make their voices heard. As anglers who care about the future of fisheries, it is critical that we participate to set precedent in the world [...]
The second time around is often better than the first. It’s time for the rescheduled Drift Boat Drive-In this Thursday, August 25th in Bozeman, Montana. Join onWater and Casting for Recovery for their annual Drift Boat Drive-In on August 25th at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman, Montana. We are proud that onWater is one [...]
For fish that are to be released that how an angler catches, fights, handles, and releases a fish has a major impact on its survival. As water temperatures continue to rise across the country, take the pledge this summer and keep fish wet all the time. A variety of resources exist to educate anglers on [...]
Please join the great folks at Three Rivers Trout Unlimited and help clean up the Cedar River on August 6. Then stick around for giveaways and some partying. All while giving back to the river that needs some love. Sign-up here. Located near Seattle, Washington, the Cedar River is a 45-mile-long river that flows from [...]
IMPORTANT: Many rivers and streams across the country are experiencing temporary closures as a result of high temperatures. Please inquire locally at a fly shop or at your state's online regulation resource. As summer conditions across the West are the norm, it is important to be aware of the affect of water temperature on trout. [...]
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 [...]
Smallmouth bass—aka smallies, bronzebacks, brownies, and brown bass—are gaining traction as a favorite of fly fishers. If you have never caught a smallie on a fly, now is the time for summer fly fishing for smallmouth bass. As water temperatures rise in many trout rivers, it is nice to know other options may exist. Fishing [...]