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Review: Thomas & Thomas Paradigm fly rod

The new Paradigm is a 21st century recreation of an iconic T&T classic

by Chad Shmukler - Friday, Apr 24th, 2020

Photo: Chad Shmukler

When we planned the trip, some eight months out, we had anticipated our timing to be near perfect. If things went as they should, we’d be hitting the water during the ideal week, just as springtime mayfly hatches really started to kick off — rousing the trout from their lingering winter lethargy, sending them in chase of the sort of bounty they hadn’t seen in more than half a year. We’d spend the week casting delicate dry flies to eager browns and rainbows on the region’s spring creeks and lake-fed freestoners.

Winter redfish

Kayaking for coldwater redfish on Louisiana's Barataria Estuary

by Chris Hunt - Wednesday, Apr 22nd, 2020

Photo: Mike Sepelak

I have no idea why Capt. Danny Wray decided to wait for us at the Bridgeside Marina in lonely Grand Isle, La., that chilly December morning. I just know that he did, and I’m thankful for that.

Climate, coronavirus, and the assessment of risk

There are things to keep in mind when swinging from grapevines

by Chris Madson - Tuesday, Apr 21st, 2020

Photo: Laura Betancourt / cc2.0.

When I was a kid, my friends and I had the run of four or five hundred acres of timber on the ragged edge of the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River north of St. Louis. It was a marvelous playground with opportunities for diversion, recreation, and moderate to serious injury that were limited only by a kid’s imagination.

"It's All Home Water"—Patagonia launches fight for a fishable future

The iconic brand's new initiative aims to help anglers tear down dams, eliminate hatchery fish farms, and defend wild fish and wild waters

by Hatch Magazine - Saturday, Apr 18th, 2020

From Patagonia's new photo-essay, 'Steelhead Green' (photo: Jeremy Koreski).

Over the years, the Patagonia name has become almost synonymous with environmental activism and responsibility. Though the brand has long been associated with ethical business practices and environmental awareness, over recent years, Patagonia has redoubled its efforts and made environmental stewardship the keystone of its corporate mission.

Silver anniversary

When you've hunted the same property for 25 years, you learn a lot about your chances

by Tom Davis - Thursday, Apr 16th, 2020

Photo: Tom Davis

The bird was in a terrible spot, but if he was willing to gobble I had to try to call him. It’s simply in the contract.

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