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Black Diamond Z-Pole trekking poles have long been admired by hikers, backpackers, and mountaineers for their light weight, strength, and…»

Writing in High Country News, Jan. 16, 2012, Stephanie Paige Ogburn says that there are upsides and downsides to the genetically…»

Writing for NPR State Impact, Scott Detrow says the Corbett administration has cut scientific research on the effects of Marcellus…»

  A 2012 nonscientific, anecdotal, nonpeer-reviewed research paper (“Impacts of Drilling on Human and Animal Health”),  published by Cornell University School…»

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Two years ago, a record setting cold snap decimated populations of marine fish along Florida’s coast. Because snook are very…»

New York Times writers Cornelia Dean and Rachel Nuwer reported on Oct. 18, 2011 that “a lethal and highly contagious marine virus has…»

Ric swings the tail out of a productive run

Rough reentry for me this morning after the new year festivities..  JR, Ric and I all fished together this AM. …»

In late 2011 the Pennsylvania Depaartment of Environmental Protection agreed to change its fast-track drilling permit process to protect the…»

The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in early December issued a draft report that said its study showed that  hydraulic fracturing…»

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Gardner Pinfold Consulting Economists Ltd. of Halifax concludes that wild Atlantic salmon were worth $255 million and supported 3,872 full…»

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James Anderson and his father George are working hard on a new article to be published in the June-July 2012…»

Photo by Nate Koenigsknecht

A Chinook Giving a Little Back. The beaches of West Coast rivers–or rather those rivers that still retain their salmon…»

Images courtesy of the Wild Salmon Center

The Wild Salmon Center is the only conservation organization working to save and restore salmon throughout their native range, from…»

If you haven’t read the original Q&A post, check it out before you read this post:  http://www.flyfisherman.com/2011/12/21/fly-fishing-qa/ The next two…»

The 7127 ranges from $895-$1,100, depending on the options selected.

Just before Thanksgiving, I received a package in the mail from C.F. Burkheimer–I love these packages.  Inside, I found the…»

Photo courtesy of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

OSU Professor Dr. Michael Blouin was quoted in the Oregonian story mentioned in yesterday’s Spey Today post stating, “In my…»

If you haven’t read the original Q&A post, check it out before you read this post:  http://www.flyfisherman.com/2011/12/21/fly-fishing-qa/ There next several…»

The next several blog posts will consist of a questionnaire I sent to various fly fishing experts.  They are fly shop…»

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Have you ever arrived at your destination to watch (in horror) as your checked baggage came across the luggage belt…»

Nate admires his first winter of the year.

I was tying flies when my phone rang: it was my buddy Nate Koenigsknecht, C.F. Burkheimer pro-staffer and steelhead guide extraordinaire…»

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I just finished writing a feature article on Deep Water Cay, Bahamas, called “Bonefish Out Your Back Door.” The thrust…»

WARNING!  This video contains mild fish contact and body language!  Please use caution when viewing. In this 4 minute clip…»

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Fly fishing for offshore species is growing in popularity.  How could it not!  Look how beautiful this jumping sailfish is.…»

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Recently I found myself fishing with my buddy Bomber for late arriving summer runs.  Given the cold water temps–the nights…»

Shopping for your first two-handed rod?  Or are you tired of struggling with the spey rod you own and want…»