Monthly Archives: September 2010
TU members show off their tattoos
We asked readers to share photos of tattoos that show a love for all things fishing and trout. Needless to say, we haven’t been disappointed. Stefan McLeod’s actions and spirit is inspiring to say the least. It makes me miss … Continue reading
Further reading: Of Kids and Brook Trout
The fall issue of TROUT provides extensive coverage on the native brook trout, as well as on the prospects for future generations of conservationists to carry the torch of coldwater conservation. Check out this blog entry entitled, “Of Kids and … Continue reading
Extended Q&A with Nick Karas, Brook Trout author
When Nick Karas released Brook Trout in 1997, it carved out a comprehensive history of the fish where none existed before. Thus, it was no surprise that his work became the seminal reference book for the beloved but often abused … Continue reading
An introduction
By now some of you have noticed a new name popping up here on the blog, Samantha Carmichael. I wanted to introduce myself as the new Assistant Editor. Hannah Moulton-Belec has moved on to another publication. I come to Trout … Continue reading
PETA Aims at Anglers–Below the Belt
Although this recent ad campaign from PETA seems like a bad Saturday Night Live skit, unfortunately, it’s not. It’s the organization’s latest (and lame) attempt to use anglers in its animal rights campaign. The ad asks “whether men who spend … Continue reading
Check out this TU staffer’s ink
Volunteer Operations Coordinator Andy Snyder shows that he is a dedicated fisherman with his fly tattoo. Do you have a fishing or TU related tattoo? Let us know. Email a photo of the tattoo to scarmichael@tu.org and then check back … Continue reading
Eleven must-have books
Throughout American history, written works ranging from Common Sense to The Jungle have inspired rebellion, social movements and renaissance. In the same way, books have helped motivate conservationists to protect our wild places for future generations of anglers and sportsmen … Continue reading
Audio Slideshow from Bristol Bay Fly Fishing Academy 2010
Here’s some images and interview excerpts from this summer’s fly fishing and guide academy, sponsored in part by Trout Unlimited Alaska, in Ekwok, an Alaska Native village in the Bristol Bay watershed.
Behnke revisites topic of Lahontan cutthroat
Bob Behnke weighs in with his thoughts on the Pilot peak Lahontan cutthroat, detailed in the summer 2010 issue of Trout. The story of the Lahontan cutthroat trout of Pilot Peak in the summer issue states that “genetic testing” … Continue reading
Saving the rare Blueback Trout
About 5,000 years ago the blueback trout followed melting glacers into the ponds of New England. Now, the once abundant population has dwindled to alarming levels. One of the causes of this population decline has been the introduction of the rainbow … Continue reading
