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Suit Filed to Block Elwha River Hatchery Program in Washington State
Conservation groups filed suit this week, against Olympic National Park, NOAA Fisheries Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and representatives of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, for violating the Endangered Species Act. The Wild Fish Conservancy, The Conservation Angler, the Federation … Continue reading
City Boy Lost on the North Coast
I dragged my good friend and cameraman, Ed Blair, out of the city and up to the North Coast last week to shoot the first winter segment for the movie. The fishing was tough to say the least. The Steelhead … Continue reading
Emerald Water, Alders & Steelhead
The low-flow closures have been lifted and the Northcoast rivers are slowly coming into shape. The storm that pounded Northern California last week has passed, and in its wake, a smaller storm front is bringing additional rain to the area. … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Fly Fishing, Northcoast Rivers, Photography, Salmon, Spey Fishing, Steelhead, Steelhead Fishing
Tagged Cal Trout, California, Conservation, Fly Fishing, Garcia River, Northcoast Rivers, Photography, Salmon, Smith River, Spey, Steelhead, Wild Steelhead Coalition
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The Rain is Almost Here!
We’ve got rain on the way and it’s about time. It’s been a very dry Autumn and early Winter this year, especially in contrast with last Winter’s record rain and snow fall. We’re currently prepping for the first North Coast … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing, Spey Fishing, Steelhead, Steelhead Fishing
Tagged California, Fly Fishing, Movie Trailer, Spey, Steelhead, Weight Forward
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Saving Salmon One Log at a Time
The Nature Conservancy has been doing some interesting work in the last three years on the Garcia River, in Mendocino County. They’ve been cutting down trees and strategically placing them in the river, to create log jams. These log jams grow naturally, … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Fly Fishing, Salmon, Steelhead
Tagged California, Conservation, mendocino county, nature conservancy, Salmon, Steelhead
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Rain, Wind & Marinade!
The storm that hammered the most Northern Corner of the state passed quickly, leaving us with another dry spell in it’s wake. The Smith River settled into shape and quickly receded back to the low and ultra clear state that … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing, Spey Fishing, Steelhead, Steelhead Fishing
Tagged California, Fly Fishing, Oregon, Salmon, Spey, Steelhead, Washington, Weight Forward
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Happy New Year!
I’d like to wish my friends, family and everyone involved with THE GRAB a very happy New Year. 2011 was a fantastic year for my family and I, as I hope it was for you. Here’s to 2012 and all … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing, General, Spey Fishing, Steelhead, Steelhead Fishing
Tagged California, Conservation, Fly Fishing, Movie Trailer, Salmon, Spey, Steelhead
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Condit Dam Removal – White Salmon River, WA
Here’s a very interesting video of the beginning of the removal of the Condit Dam on Washington State’s, White Salmon River. Before blasting a large hole at the base of the dam, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service transported seven … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Dam Removal, Fly Fishing, Salmon, Steelhead
Tagged Conservation, Dam Removal, Fly Fishing, Salmon, Steelhead, Washington
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Action Alert: Remove Dams on the Klamath River Now!
As many of you know, the Klamath dams are tentatively scheduled for removal in 2020. None of this is certain though. I personally fear that waiting that long, gives everyone involved, time to build grounds and avoid their responsibility in … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Dam Removal, Klamath River, Salmon, Steelhead
Tagged California, Conservation, Dam Removal, Klamath River, Oregon, Salmon, Steelhead
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Hood River Hatchery Findings by the National Academy of Sciences
As many fly fisherman and conservationists have suspected, hatchery programs have had an adverse effect on the numbers of wild anadromous fish. They compete for forage, spawning areas, and travel in large pods, making steelhead descending their natal streams, easy … Continue reading
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