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On Horseback: A Wilderness Fishing Adventure

The low clip-clop of horses’ hooves and the creak of saddle leather were the only sounds as our small mounted expedition—consisting of two anglers, a guide, and packhorse carrying food and fishing gear—made its way up a narrow trail

Life History of a Fish: Brown Trout

Fishing 101 / Science and Conservation

I belong to the true trout family and am a prized quarry for fly-fishing enthusiasts. You can catch me on many continents. I am a brown trout.

Introduced or Local? Exciting Freshwater Fly Fishing in South Africa.

Fishing in Africa

I find trout fishing in South Africa much more exciting and productive than in Scotland. The fish are larger, easier to access and fishing can be carried out all year round. What could be better than this? In a word, “Scaly”.

Keep Your Stream Pristine: 6 Rules of a Responsible Trout Fisherman

Fishing 101 / Fishing in the USA / Science and Conservation

Next time you hit the water, make sure you are doing your part as a responsible trout fisherman and a good steward of our precious resources, and if you are helping a new angler learn the ropes, make sure they develop good habits as well. Here are a few things to think about.

All About Trout: Rainbows, Browns, Brooks, and More

Fishing 101

There’s just something about trout. Trout prefer cold-water environments—high mountain streams, deep lakes, and limestone creeks. These are the types of places we associate with wilderness and solitude, and I think that is part of the reason trout appeal to us. On the other hand, trout are also one of the most commonly stocked fish species, raised in hatcheries all over the world and released in waters that many of us can fish with just a short drive from home, making them one of our most accessible fish to catch.

Hells Canyon: North America’s Deepest Fishing Hole

Fishing Adventure / Fishing in the USA

Hells Canyon, on the border of Oregon and Idaho, is the deepest canyon in North America, and contains some 214,000 acres of wilderness, almost all of it inaccessible by road. This makes the Snake River in the Hell’s Canyon a perfect location for a fishing adventure.