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An Endangered Scenic River

One of the last great untouched scenic rivers in the Midwest is now under threat, but there is still time to save it.

Almost Wild - Cranberry River, WV

A river with a troubled history, the conservation efforts to bring it back, and its current misspent potential.

Of Grizzly Bears and Grizzly Hackle

A small mountain stream hidden under the forest and thickets was a perfect place to spend the hot summer day. The stream was cold and...

Where Is Fly Fishing Popular?

Where is fly fishing popular? What is the fly fishing capital of the world?

Is Fly Fishing an Art?

A couple onlookers stood on the footbridge behind me and watched as I waded through the dark waters. The cold morning fog still hung low...

Something We can All Do

Do you wade past it or do you pick it up? Our watersheds need stewards more than ever.

Fishing for Birds

When fish won't bite but the birds do.

Muck, Sewers, and a Beautiful Fly Fishing Experience

The rusty water treatment pipe that emptied into the river gurgled and then erupted downstream of where I was fly fishing. I had just...