If you care about stream access or headwaters protection, you probably first think of Trout Unlimited. Rightfully so; they have been doing great conservation work for decades. But, another great organization (also focusing on conservation) you may not have heard of is Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Having worked on and recreated in public lands for
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Local Fly Fishing Groups: The End?
Some local fly fishing groups are doing great conservation work. Here is a Tim Flagler video, for example, on a restoration project in NJ. But, I’ve heard that some of our local fly fishing groups are really struggling to add new members. Moreover, I was on the Reddit fly-fishing sub and came across this thread.
The New Fly Fisher and Tailing Gloves
Hi there, The New Fly Fisher, I watch many of your videos and really like them. Also, I’ve noticed that many of your videos feature a tailing glove, particularly when Bill Spicer is in the episode. Here’s a recent post: View this post on Instagram A post shared by The New Fly Fisher (@theofficialnewflyfisher)
‘Fishing Is Hope’
This is an amazing video. It’s well-made, and, also, is very moving. There are many reasons why we fish: it’s fun, relaxing and challenging. But, for me, an additional feature is that fly fishing puts my mind at a different place, that “Zen place.” It’s no wonder that it’s a soothing activity for veterans with