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Feeding Specialization: A Learned Ability in Trout?

July 18, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Two interesting pieces about fish and their feeding specializations. Eccles looks at specialization, learning and personality in fish feeding.

Fishing for Desert Natives – Day 1

July 17, 2009 ⋅ 5 comments

Day 1 of Dan’s and Scott’s Desert Natives Fishing Trip: Idaho (fishing Bennett Creek and South Fork of the Boise) and driving to Oregon. Enjoy the adventure along with us.

Good Reasons to SHiD While Fishing

July 13, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments

Proof that SHiDing while fishing relieves the emotional pain of losing a fish, breaking off a fly or missing the cast.

The Ugly Are Worth Saving

July 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

A climate of more equitable treatment of threatened and endangered species seems to be coming from the government.

Reasons to Fish for Natives – One Man’s List

July 13, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments

Tired of the “super-size me” mentality of fishing? When stalking native trout, the size of the fish is generally not the main criterion for choosing which species or location to fish. In fact, size is often low on the list. Read 10 reasons to fish for natives.

No Limits

July 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Trying to restore native Yellowstone cutts, 6 lakes in the Flathead area of Montana had their fish limits removed.

Protecting Bull Trout

July 8, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

In another Bush era rollback by the new administration, the USFWS is looking at improving bull trout habitat.

Redband Trout

July 8, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

An article about the native redband trout.

Hatchery Programs Finally Scrutinized?

July 7, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Some of the latest science behind the reasons why hatchery raised fish are not good for wild populations.

The Power of One Dam Judge

July 6, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The power of one dam judge is shown in this opinion piece about dam removal on the Snake River.

Project Healing Waters

July 6, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Nice article on Project Healing Waters in The Olympian. They work with disabled active military and veterans.

Fishing for Desert Natives – Preface

July 6, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Background to Dan and Scott’s Desert Natives Fishing Trip along the northern edge of the Great Basin. Wherein you learn a little about the Great Basin and the main target of the trip.