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Patagonia is asking Americans to act today to protect the Western Arctic Reserve
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New research highlights another negative environmental impact of dams
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Björk releasing ‘lost’ song to fight salmon farms in Iceland
Funds raised will go to legal fees for protestors and future action to stop the development of salmon farms
Outdoor recreation economy surpasses $1 trillion mark
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Falling into the late season
More tips for success during autumn low water conditions
Casting a double taper fly line on the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park
Whither the double taper?
Why are so few anglers fishing double taper fly lines?
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River Rules
How to avoid unforced errors when fishing

Latest Conservation

Excessive mercury found in smallmouth bass near Snake River dams
New research highlights another negative environmental impact of dams
Patagonia is asking Americans to act today to protect the Western Arctic Reserve
The public comment period on proposed new protections for the Alaskan arctic ends tomorrow, December 7
Winter Sustainer Drive
Help support Hatch Magazine with a monthly or one-time contribution
Group sues to block plan to save Yellowstone cutthroat trout by relocating them
Wilderness Watch files lawsuit to stop efforts to relocate cutthroat trout to a formerly fishless creek

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Synchronicity
Broncos, Nuggets, tarpon and dive bars
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A pike trip to brook trout lake
Not all fishing trips follow the script
Bristol Bay rainbow trout
Fly out Alaska
Chasing trophy trout and more in the Bristol Bay wilderness

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Synchronicity
Broncos, Nuggets, tarpon and dive bars
Group sues to block plan to save Yellowstone cutthroat trout by relocating them
Wilderness Watch files lawsuit to stop efforts to relocate cutthroat trout to a formerly fishless creek
A pike trip to brook trout lake
Not all fishing trips follow the script
Healing
Finding a way back

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Photography

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A year at The School of Trout
A collection of images from the world's finest fly fishing school
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The Fish of a Lifetime
A sneak peek into Matt Harris' 656-page fly fishing opus
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Trout school
Fly fishing immersion on the banks of the famed Henry's Fork

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Gear we love right now: November 2023
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New fly fishing gear: November 2023
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Review: Trekkage LT Adventure 80L Checked Roller Bag
Orvis' newest line of luggage can swallow gear and withstand serious abuse
Greys introduces new, budget-friendly Cruise fly rod and reel combo kit
A new option for dollar-conscious anglers from the folks at Greys
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    Synchronicity

    Carl Jung coined the term “synchronicity.” The term applies when multiple, unrelated events play out in a way that makes them seem intertwined, even when there’s no...

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    Retreat to the river
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    Words: Todd Tanner.   Images: Tim Romano and Jeremy Roberts.

    There are days when I’m not convinced our society can tell the difference between a blessing...

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    Discovering Kamchatka
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    Synchronicity

    Carl Jung coined the term “synchronicity.” The term applies when multiple, unrelated events play out in a way that makes them seem intertwined, even when there’s no...

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    A pike trip to brook trout lake
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    In the court of the Tatsamenie kings
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    Hells Canyon dam on the Snake River
    Excessive mercury found in smallmouth bass near Snake River dams

    As if Idaho’s Snake River isn’t facing enough environmental challenges, a new study now shows how mercury is accumulating in the river’s prized smallmouth bass fishery...

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    Patagonia is asking Americans to act today to protect the Western Arctic Reserve
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    Group sues to block plan to save Yellowstone cutthroat trout by relocating them

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    The Good American Outdoors Act
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    Radioactive Waste from Fracking Found in Pennsylvania Creek
  • REVIEWS

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    Review: Trekkage LT Adventure 80L Checked Roller Bag
    Review: Trekkage LT Adventure 80L Checked Roller Bag

    I travel a lot, and I almost always travel with a significant amount of fly-fishing gear. From rods and reels and boxes of flies to waders, boots and rain gear, I can max...

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    Review: Sage SALT R8 fly rod
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    Review: Redington Wrangler fly rod combo kit

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    Review: Lone Bison Heritage fly tying table
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    Review: Winston PURE fly rod
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    Falling into the late season

    Autumn is one of the most beautiful times to be on the water, especially when fall foliage is at its peak. However, this time of year also creates some of the most...

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    Casting a double taper fly line on the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park
    Whither the double taper?
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    Hells Canyon dam on the Snake River
    Excessive mercury found in smallmouth bass near Snake River dams

    As if Idaho’s Snake River isn’t facing enough environmental challenges, a new study now shows how mercury is accumulating in the river’s prized smallmouth bass fishery...

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    Winter Sustainer Drive
    Open net pen salmon farming in Arnarfjörd, Westfjörds, Iceland
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    Yellowstone gridlock expected to worsen but park not ready to curb traffic
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    Leading Environmental Group Calls Pennsylvania Drilling Plan 'Full of Loopholes'
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