General fishing news
Has the Okefenokee found its white knight?
Just weeks after receiving draft permits to mine for titanium dioxide and other minerals in Trail Ridge near the southeastern boundary of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Twin Pines Minerals LLC now has a new foil that could derail the company’s mining plans: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Lyme disease: Running riot
This is a good time to be a tick with Lyme to share. You and I may bemoan the weirdness of the weather, but ticks love it.
As the world gets warmer and wetter, they’re partying. 10 years ago, in the wooded valley I call home, we had two distinct tick seasons — from mid-March to June, and a shorter burst in the autumn. Last year I picked up my first in early February and my dog had his last in November, and they continued without a break right through summer.
10 things we can do to protect our fisheries in 2024
It’s 2024 and far too many of our fisheries here in the U.S. are in serious trouble. Fortunately, there are some positive steps each of us can take going forward. While not every suggestion below will be a good fit for every single angler, be sure to check as many as possible off the list this year.
5 Time-Tested Tips to Catch Trophy Bass in Florida
List of tips to catch trophy bass in Florida including best waterways, types of habitat, when to fish for big bass, gear to use, what is a trophy bass, more
How to Find Fly Fishing Classes for Kids Near You
List of resources to find fly fishing classes for kids near you. What to know about fishing lessons for kids taught by experienced instructors, fly fishing 101.
4 must-have catch and release tools for musky
On a rainy December morning, I was sitting at my desk drinking my morning coffee when an excited text message came in from one of my best smallmouth clients and friends.
”Beginners luck, for sure!”
Somewhere in middle Tennessee, on their first attempt at throwing flies at musky, the guys boated a beautiful upper-30s musky on a fly. Later that day, they boated a second.
Ice Shanty Culture Exemplifies Social Winter Angling
Anglers who fish through the ice are a social bunch and in thick-ice country the ice shanty culture showcases comfort and fishing productivity
The continuing search for the lost Yellowfin cutthroat trout
The tall country along the Continental Divide of central Colorado still keeps its secrets. But aquatic biologist Alex Townsend is slowly unraveling the natural and human history that percolates from the waters of Twin Lakes into the towering “fourteeners” along the spine of the continent.
His ultimate prize? A rendezvous with a ghost fish that disappeared more than 120 years ago, a victim of “progress” as miners crawled along granite ridges in search of the motherlode and loggers razed black timber from the slopes of the Rockies.
New fly fishing gear: March 2024
Even though each year around this time trout season comes knocking at the door around most of the country, the mid and late winter months aren’t typically prolific when it comes to new gear releases. This year’s late winter season has largely followed suit. But, what this 2024’s winter months have lack in volume, they’ve made up for in impact — with several gear makers bringing innovative and long-awaited products to market.
Winter Outdoor Activities
List of winter outdoor activities to do
The greatest outdoor writer you've (probably) never heard of
A New York Times Service story credited Richard Hollingshead Jr., of Camden N.J., with opening the world’s first drive-in movie theater in 1933. I beg to differ. Ten years earlier, as a sprout of eleven, I was attending weekly movies at a drive-in theater in the all-but-deserted village of Dakota, which overlooks the Mecan River, one of a splendid network of small trout streams that meander through Wisconsin’s Waushara County.
Scott introduces new Session fly rods
Not to be outdone by new premium rod offerings from Sage and Orvis in recent months, Colorado-based Scott Fly Rods today launched its new Session line, promoting its new rods with a familiar “fast with feel” message. Despite the familiar description, Scott says it has incorporated some of its newest technologies to craft a unique fly rod that offers anglers an elevated experience.
Here’s How to Celebrate World Wildlife Day 2024
This year’s World Wildlife Day theme is all about exploring digital innovation in wildlife conservation. Learn about how you can participate digitally to support wild species and their habitats.
Ask the instructors: A fly fishing Q&A
Given the sheer amount of less-than-reliable fly fishing information floating around on the internet, it’s not always easy for anglers to know who to trust when it comes to gear, tactics, destinations, techniques, skills, fly choice, etc. With that in mind, Hatch Magazine asked the instructors at one of the world’s finest fly fishing schools, the School of Trout, for their opinions on a wide variety of fly fishing subjects.
Walleye Recipes
Walleye is a delicious white meat fish that is easy to use in a variety of recipes. The hearty meat makes it great to use for fish tacos, seasoned, fried, baked and in other types of recipes. The mild taste of walleye in any dish can be accompanied by seasonal fruits and vegetables and served in a variety of ways.
Dealing with Disappointment While Fishing
Everyone loses big fish and has fishless days, and it can be very disappointing. Use these 5 tips to make sure you still enjoy your day after a challenging day of fishing.
Fish Cleaning Station Etiquette
Public fish cleaning stations make it easy for anglers to clean their fresh catch and take it home for eating, but mindful etiquette is important in order to keep these stations ready for the next anglers who use them. Proper disposal of waste, clean-up and courteous behavior are just some of the ways anglers can keep public fish cleaning stations in working order.
Mining threats mount for Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
An Alabama mining company that wants to use a dragline system to extract titanium, staurolite and zircon from beneath Trail Ridge, a geologic feature that helps contain the iconic blackwater swamp of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, received draft permits on Feb. 9 to do just that.
Building Confidence Through Fly Fishing
The enjoyment you will receive from fly fishing far outweighs the struggles you endure on your journey to learn. Building confidence in this sport can translate to overall improvement of self-esteem.
5 Fantastic Places to Go Winter Ice Fishing in Alaska
Places to go winter ice fishing in Alaska. Best spots in south central Alaska for ice fishing, top family ice fishing spots in Alaska, ice fishing for trout
4 Green Technologies in Boating for Environmental Sustainability
Summary of green technologies in boating, how to make sustainable boating decisions about hull design, outboard engines, bottom paint, cleaning products
The Wild Trout Debate
It is time to stop palpitating over which trout belong where and start ensuring functional rivers have the resiliency needed to withstand a climate that’s not going to get any friendlier to coldwater fish.
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Orvis Podcast: California’s Diverse Wild Trout Populations
Tom Rosenbauer chats with Charlie Schneider, of CalTrout, about the diverse trout populations in California.
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Fly Fusion Announces Trout Film Tour
This tour features trout-focused films from the likes of Gilbert Rowley, Phil Tuttle, The Braker Bros, Todd Moen, RA Beattie and Fly Fusion Films.
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Battling Big Fish
With some preparation and implementation of technique, you can battle and land large trophy fish on a fly rod.
Grundens Launches 2 New Waders
Grundens has their new spring line out, but of particular note to fly anglers are the two new waders the company has released.
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How A Cuban Exile Changed Fly Fishing
If you're not familiar with Chico Fernandez, then you can't miss this recent story from T. Edward Nickens in Garden & Gun.
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The Joy of Beachcombing
Beachcombing is one of life’s simple pleasures, but what is beachcombing and how do you get started finding treasures along the seashore?
How to Choose the Right Popper Fly
And if your fishing revolves around bass, then you need to read this recent story from Joe Cermele over at Field & Stream.
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Tying Tuesday: The Easy Yellerhammer Nymph
In this week's Tying Tuesday, Matt O'Neal of Savage Flies ties the Easy Yellerhammer Nymph. This is an old pattern that's likely been fished by Smoky Mountain fly anglers in some variation since the mid-1800s.
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How to Dig for Razor Clams: 5 Key Tips for Beginners
List of tips on how to dig for razor clams in the Pacific Northwest, important info for beginners who are planning a clamming trip in Washington, Oregon.
Bloomberg’s Take on Orvis Helios
Stock's argument seems to be that the $1,098 Helios is somehow a lure to keep anglers in the sport.
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What Do You Have Against Euro Nymphing?
In his latest Q&A article, Dom Swentosky addresses a question from a reader who thinks that Dom doesn't like Euro nymphing.
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Orvis Podcast: Secrets of Small-Stream Trout Fishing
On the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer interviewed fly fishing guide Charity Rutter.
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Now’s the Time for Your Boat Safety Equipment Inspection
How to accomplish a thorough boat safety equipment inspection, and also have a certified examiner conduct one, at the beginning of the boating season
4 Ways to Help with Columbia River Environmental Protection
Summary of ways to help with Columbia River environmental protection efforts, find conservation organizations for positive change in the Pacific Northwest
Yellow Perch Fishing Winter Tips
Yellow perch are a popular winter target species, especially in the northern parts of the U.S. They are aggressive and can be caught in large numbers, even through the ice. Here are a few tips for Perca flavescens.
Exit The Chum
“It’s not that I don’t enjoy it, but it’s kind of like a trip to Disneyland. You get so excited about a ride on the ...
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Investigation into Bass Pro Shops tarpon theft remains active
More than a month after a man entered a Bass Pro Shop in Fort Myers with a fish net and removed a live tarpon from ...
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UnBelizeable 2024 Fly Fishing Trip
Rocky Point permit camp.
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Sunday Toona: The Way It Is Edition
Radio 2’s Piano Room Month returns with a bang, with singer-songwriter and Pianist Bruce Hornsby performing live from Maida Vale studios alongside the BBC Concert ...
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What Lies Above – Trailer
I witnessed this feeding behavior five years ago when one of our guides hooked a perm off the beach feeding in a giant mat of ...
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Patagonia Spends 71 Million on Wildlife Conservation & Politics
Putting their money where their mouth is A little more than $3 million to block a proposed mine in Alaska. Another $3 million to conserve ...
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Messing With The River Test
The River Test is an internationally renowned chalk stream. Southern Water has installed equipment to pump waste directly from underground sewers into the river. It ...
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Ice fishing without nicotine
This one is about Ice Fishing, Nicotine Addiction, River Test, a hillbilly friend, and former champion in competitive Ice Fishing, Jacksson Winter. Also, a little ...
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This week in what are you doing?: Backyard Fish
Unreal! Wild and crazy legislators in Alaska – a state that banned net-pen fish farming in 1989 in part because of fears some of the ...
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Saving salmon: Newsom unveils blueprint
With salmon populations throughout California declining for decades and facing the threat of extinction, Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled a state strategy aimed at protecting and restoring ...
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How to Practice Self-Love This Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day can be hard on singles and those in difficult relationships. Let’s focus on what self-love means and how to practice self-love.
Plan to Visit the Seattle Boat Show, February 2-10, 2024
With its many fishing and boating seminars, and educational as well as manufacturing exhibitors, the Seattle Boat Show, February 2-10, 2024, is for everybody
Use These Late Winter Trout Fishing Lures for Success
List of late winter trout fishing lures to use when water temperatures are at a seasonal low, techniques to use for winter trout, tackle for late winter trout
How to Support Black History Month in Your Community
Ideas on how to celebrate Black History Month in your local area and nationally.
The 7 Health Benefits of Boating
From reducing stress to reconnecting with nature and boosting vitamin D to bonding with friends, discover the many health benefits of boating.
4 Ways to Start Mentoring Other Anglers in Texas
List of ways to start mentoring other anglers in Texas. Ideas for helping with angler instruction, conservation education, youth fishing clinics, and more
Did You Know About These 5 Ice Fishing Health Benefits?
Five ice fishing health benefits. Physical, mental perks of ice fishing beyond the excitement of reeling in a catch to cardiovascular health, reduced stress, more.
A Few of the Best Freshwater Fishing Knots for California
California has a diverse selection of freshwater fishing opportunities. Sometimes the best knot to tie depends on the species, presentation, or conditions. Here are a few options you should knot be without.
New Year Boating Resolutions: Master Your Sonar & GPS
Most boaters don’t have their sonar and GPS instruments fully mastered, so this should be top-of-list for new year boating resolutions.
35 Water Safety, Fishing, and Boating Tips for January
Clothes, rods, gear, boats, and assorted practicalities are the focus of these many water safety, fishing, and boating tips for January
5 Best Saltwater Fishing Knots for Florida Inshore Trips
Summary of the best saltwater fishing knots for Florida inshore fish species, why these knots are used most often, which fishing knots to use for redfish
The 9 Best Winter Boating Activities for Families
Recreational boating offers endless possibilities for making memories all year long thanks to these 9 fun winter boating activities for families.
January Boating in Florida: 5 Destinations to Explore
Where to experience the best of January boating in Florida, see stunning sunsets on the water, take an island boat tour, wet a line in the Sunshine State
Three January Health Benefits of Fishing
For many, winter can be a time for battling cabin fever, moping around, waiting for spring to signal getting out fishing gear again. But there are fish to be caught even in January and health benefits to boot.
7 Outdoor Winter Activities
Winter brings colder days and minimal sunlight, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t great outdoor winter activities to do, with or without snow!
5 of the Best Fly Fishing Flies for Winter
List of best fly fishing flies for winter, summary of why these fly patterns are among the best to use for trout during the coldest months of the year
How to Plan a Camping Trip in Winter
There isn’t a “bad” time of year for planning a camping trip. Here’s how to plan a camping trip to stay safe, warm, and happy in the winter.
Why Buy a Boat in Winter
Although boating season is over, winter can be a great time to buy a boat. Here are a few advantages for buying a boat in winter.
4 Ideas for Memorable Winter Campfire and Fishing Trips
Summary of ideas for winter campfire and fishing trips that includes a warm weather beach destination, an ice fishing favorite, and a Georgia mountain retreat
12 Tips On Ice Fishing For Beginners
Here are the basic matters to know about ice fishing for beginners, with primary emphasis on safety, equipment, and lure components
5 Essential Tips for Coldwater Fishing in December
List of essential tips for coldwater fishing in December. Where to fish for trout, what time of the day is best, get cold water fishing techniques for success
13 December Outdoor Adventures With or Without Snow
Check out these 12 December outdoor adventures for couples to try this year and winter outdoor adventures on a budget with or without snow.
6 New Year’s Eve Family Activities
You need fun new years activities for kids. Check out these 6 New Year's Eve family activities to make flipping the calendar fun for everyone!
6 New Year’s Fishing/Boating Resolutions for Beginners
List of ideas for New Year’s fishing/boating resolutions, ways to learn new boating skills, fishing techniques, how to make the most of your time outdoors
Outdoor Gift Ideas for Everyone On Your List
From cool camping gear to backyard gifts for nature lovers, here are some of the best outdoor gift ideas for everyone on your list this year.
5 Holiday Gifts Under $50 for Every Outdoor Enthusiast
List of five best holiday gifts for the nature lovers. Use this budget-friendly holiday gift guide to find practical presents for outdoors enthusiasts
17 Holiday Family Activities
Here are 17 holiday activities/experiences for you to play and get creative with your kids, and spend quality time outside this holiday season.
5 Best Fishing Gifts for Anglers Who Have Everything
List of best fishing gifts for anglers who have everything. Simple, practical fishing present ideas from under $50 to higher budget gifts for special anglers
5 Boating Holiday Wish List Categories
The boating holiday season is here and that means a time for gift giving. Here are some ideas that might make the wish list for boaters who made the Nice List.
Travel Fly Fishing Tips
It is important to plan ahead in order to make your travel fishing ideas a reality. Packing the right gear can make a big difference in how successful you can be on your trip.
Fly Fishing Near Yellowstone
The pristine rivers and tributaries in and around Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming are some of the most iconic for fly-fishing in the United States. From the Yellowstone River to the Snake River anglers can catch native cutthroat trout and other species during a memorable day or weekend fly-fishing.
The Value of Local Fly Shops
Fly fishing shops are central to the fly fishing community because they provide local advice, gear, and guiding in the local area.
Insider Tips for Hiking in Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park has over 500 miles of trails. Here are some insider tips for hiking in Shenandoah National Park.
Try These Delicious Perch Recipes
Eating your fresh caught perch is one of the best ways to round out a fishing experience. Some of the best perch recipes are those that will complement the delicate meat and enhance the flavor. From the breading used to make the perfect fried perch sandwich to herb butter and salsas that bring out the best flavors of the meat, these recipes are simple ways to enjoy your fresh catch.
Fall Weekend Trips in the DMV Area
The best fall weekend trips in the DMV area
How to Winterize a Boat and Store It Till Spring
You’ll protect your boat and engine, and have it in the best possible shape for next season, if you follow these steps for how to winterize a boat
Maple Pecan and Walnut Crusted Salmon
Maple pecan and walnut crusted salmon is a delicious dish to make this holiday season. It’s sweet and savory, and packed with heart healthy omega-3 fats.
Pond Fishing vs Lake Fishing: 4 Differences You Should Know
Summary of differences between pond fishing vs lake fishing. How to fish in each type of waterway, where to find fish, strategies to use, best baits and lures
How to Fish for Trout in a Lake: Tips for Catching Rainbows
List of tips on how to fish for trout in lake that cover fishing tackle to use, which baits work best, types of areas to catch stocked rainbow trout in lakes.
How to Find the Best Beginner Fly Fishing Gear for Women
Summary of beginner fly fishing gear for women. Which features are important, how to find gear that fits right, why materials matter for comfort on the water
8 Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
Here are 8 Thanksgiving activities for families that will get you outside and active, as well as snuggling up together to relax on the sofa.
Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes: Steamed Blue Crabs
Get seafood Thanksgiving recipes that break from tradition. Skip the Thanksgiving turkey recipe, swap it out for this blue crab recipe that everyone will love.
Patience on the water
Patience is a virtue in fishing when things inevitably go wrong. As you develop this skill, you may find other areas of your life that benefit from your growth in the realm of patience.
4 Ways To Use Mindfulness Practice While Fly Fishing
Learn how to use mindfulness methods while fly fishing to enhance your experience and performance while on the water and exploring the outdoors.
Fall Boating Tips to Help You Enjoy the “Best” Season
These fall boating tips will help you enjoy the season’s cooler temperatures and beautiful scenery
Deep Sea Fishing with the Top Shot Fishing Team
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale for Sailfish or Mahi Mahi provides an exciting charter for any angler. On a […]
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Puerto Vallarta fishing report October
As the fall season unfolds in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, anglers from around the world eagerly gather to explore […]
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Tips For Ethical, Conservation-Forward Fly Angling
Explore a list of simple tips, principles, and educational information to become a more conservation-forward and ethical angler.
Three Fall Boating Safety Tips
Fall boating can mean beautiful, less crowded scenery and fantastic fishing. However, with cooler temperatures, precautions should be taken. Here are three fall boating safety tips.
4 Epic Fall Boating Adventures to Start Planning Now
List of epic fall boating adventures. When, where to go to experience peak autumn colors from the water, stunning fall foliage destinations for boating.
7 Outdoor Halloween Activities
Check out these 7 fun-size outdoor Halloween activities to help you, your family, and your friends get the most out of the holiday this year.
October, the National Hunting & Fishing Month
Recognized as National Hunting & Fishing Month, here are reasons to get up and enjoy what October has to offer outside.
5 Outdoor Activities for Mental Health Day 2023
From the benefits of fishing for mental health to the need for self-care, here are 5 ways to focus on you during World Mental Health Day 2023.
