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Nylon Monofilament, or Fluorocarbon?
I recently fished a favorite run on the Trinity River near Junction City, a deep, heavy piece of…
Checking it Twice
“Sometimes ‘success’ isn’t measured bythe number of fish you caught.” Says the guy with 50 skunked days in…
One Year After Klamath Dam Removal, Salmon Surge into Newly Opened Habitat
CalTrout and Partners Track Recovery Through Comprehensive Monitoring Just one year after the removal of the Klamath River…
A River Reborn
Celebrating the Unprecedented Return of Salmon to the Klamath River Basin It’s been just over one year since…
Golden High
In southern California, if we play our cards right, we eat brunch at sea level, drive four hours…
Support Your Local Fly Shop
They say you can’t buy happiness, but you can buy fly rods—and that’s kind of the same thing.
Traditional Indicators or Dry/Droppers?
It was a cool, rainy morning on the Trinity River— perfect steelhead weather—and I watched as Kianna made…
Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Fish Water People Photo Contest
The 2025 California Trout Fish Water People Photo Contest, in collaboration with California Fly Fisher, was the most…
Fishing Dogs Are Rad
“Any dog who can make you smile and feel happy is a good thing to keep around, even…
