Conservation and Colorado: A Winning Combo for Trout Unlimited
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Conservation and Colorado: A Winning Combo for Trout Unlimited

If you’ve ever wished you could hug your favorite stream, Trout Unlimited has the next best thing. Their Embrace A Stream program has been funding grassroots conservation projects since 1975. We're talking over million toward 1,200 volunteer-led projects. Big moves like this need big support. TU’s getting it from some heavy hitters, including Mayfly Outdoors, the crew behind Abel, Ross Reels, and other top-notch brands. Their Native Reel program—like the Colorado Cutthroat and Rio Grande reels—is pouring funds into stream restoration across the country.

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How Sharks Are Impacting Florida Keys Fishing | Insights from BTT Research
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How Sharks Are Impacting Florida Keys Fishing | Insights from BTT Research

At Fly Life Media, we know the tug is the drug—but not when a lemon shark cuts in! Findings from Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) reveal that shark-angler interactions in the Florida Keys are on the rise, frustrating anglers and threatening fish populations. From snook-snatching lemons to depredation hotspots mapped with local guides, the data shows sharp increases in these incidents since 2014. BTT’s Shark Depredation Project is working hard to find solutions, combining field research with community input to protect the flats fishery we all love

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Best Practices for Handling and Releasing  Bonefish
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Best Practices for Handling and Releasing Bonefish

Catching a bonefish is a bucket list achievement for most fly fisherman, you'll never forget your first bonner, but knowing how to handle these fish and how to release them is important to the future of the fishieries. Planning ahead is key; decide in advance how to record your catch and have your camera ready before lifting the fish. This preparation will streamline the process and minimize the time the fish spends out of the water.

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Trout Unlimited and Wisconsin DOT Team Up to Reconnect Sandy Run Creek
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Trout Unlimited and Wisconsin DOT Team Up to Reconnect Sandy Run Creek

Trout Unlimited (TU) has joined forces with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) and several other agencies to enhance fish passage and flood resilience on Sandy Run Creek, a Class 1 trout stream in Douglas County, Wisconsin. Sandy Run Creek, which feeds into the well-known Bois Brule River, has been facing issues due to an old, perched culvert under Wisconsin Highway 27 that acts as a barrier to upstream fish movement.

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Trojan Male Trout Introduced to Colorado Streams in Historic Effort to Save Cutthroat Trout
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Trojan Male Trout Introduced to Colorado Streams in Historic Effort to Save Cutthroat Trout

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is taking a groundbreaking step to save the native cutthroat trout In a couple small streams in middle park Colorado . On September 17, CPW stocked 480 Trojan male brook trout (also known as YY brook trout) into Bobtail and Steelman creeks in Grand County. This innovative technique is designed to eradicate non-native brook trout that have been decimating the cutthroat population for years.

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Flats Conservation in Mexico: BTT Teams Up with Casa Blanca & Playa Blanca Lodges
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Flats Conservation in Mexico: BTT Teams Up with Casa Blanca & Playa Blanca Lodges

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) is teaming up with Casa Blanca and Playa Blanca, two of Mexico’s top fly-fishing lodges, to push forward science-based conservation efforts that will benefit the region’s precious flats fishery. The plan? A mix of research projects that will guide future conservation decisions and educational programs to promote proper fish handling.

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Against the Odds: The Historic Recovery of the Apache Trout
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Against the Odds: The Historic Recovery of the Apache Trout

More than a century ago, when Arizona marked the western edge of the American frontier, Apache trout and thrived in over 700 miles of rivers and streams. These waters, though vast, are an often-overlooked trout habitat, particularly in a state better known for its deserts than its cold-water fisheries.  Over the years, however, their numbers dwindled due to overfishing, habitat degradation, and the introduction of non-native species.

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River Rebel: 83-Year-Old Angler Fights for Public Access in Colorado’s Waterways
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River Rebel: 83-Year-Old Angler Fights for Public Access in Colorado’s Waterways

Roger Hill, an 83-year-old Colorado fisherman, has reignited his decade-long fight for public access to privately owned stretches of Colorado rivers. Hill, a retired physicist, returned to the Arkansas River last weekend, risking arrest in an attempt to gain legal standing in his ongoing battle for the right to fish in navigable rivers, which are public in other Western states like Montana and New Mexico. Although Hill didn’t catch any fish, he also wasn’t arrested, leaving his legal case in limbo.

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7 Conservation Practices Every Angler Should Adopt in 2024
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7 Conservation Practices Every Angler Should Adopt in 2024

Fly fishing is more than just a pastime; it’s a commitment to the natural world. As we wade into an uncertain future, it’s time to reel in our conservation efforts and cast a line toward a more sustainable future. Here’s a fun yet informative guide on the top 7 conservation practices every angler should adopt this year. Let’s make sure we’re not just catching fish out there but also making a positive for the environment!

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EP 154 The Marlin Fly Project, Hannah Trotter and Joe Gugino | SoFly Fishing</a> Podcasts
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EP 154 The Marlin Fly Project, Hannah Trotter and Joe Gugino | SoFly Fishing Podcasts

The So Fly Crew sit with Hannah and Joe from Costa to talk about The Marlin Fly Project. This is a very cool undertaking to help researchers begin to learn more about striped marlin in Mag Bay. The project brought together a group of incredible fly anglers and scientists to tag fish, all with the goal of discovering different lifestyle habits of these beautiful creatures.

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Sustainable Solutions: TU's Innovative Approach to Water Flow Restoration | Scofield Dam Modification - Utah
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Sustainable Solutions: TU's Innovative Approach to Water Flow Restoration | Scofield Dam Modification - Utah

The Scofield Dam Restoration Project, a joint effort led by Trout Unlimited and partners, aims to revive Lower Fish Creek by addressing issues of reduced winter water flows that have threatened the river over the last 5 years. Through some innovative approaches and lots of teamwork, the project seeks to restore the river by boosting the trout population while helping to rejuvenate its ecosystem

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Fly fishing, Conservation, and Community Building | “Reel Change (2024)" Press Release
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Fly fishing, Conservation, and Community Building | “Reel Change (2024)" Press Release

A new documentary film, "Reel Change," takes audiences on a captivating journey into the heart of fly fishing, conservation, and community building. The film follows a group of dedicated fly fishers from the White Clay Fly Fishers, a dedicated non-profit group of anglers who work passionately to transform a modest trout stream into a wild trout haven after an ecological setback. Through collaborative conservation efforts, they navigate challenges to repopulate the stream, showcasing the powerful impact of community-driven stewardship.

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Unlocking Nature's Flow: The Klamath River Restoration Story
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Unlocking Nature's Flow: The Klamath River Restoration Story

Step into the heart of the Klamath River, where a remarkable restoration story is beginning to take place. As barriers once harnessed by dams now give way to the unstoppable force of nature and the return of the King. Join us on a mission of discovery as we look into the tale of rejuvenation that is coursing through the Klamath's waters as we speak.

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