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Why Anglers Are Trading Hero Shots for Headspace in 2026

January 5, 2026 0 Comments

photo by Andrew The Shift from Hero Shots to Headspace: Fly Fishing’s Mental Health Movement Gains Momentum As the fly fishing community settles into the new year, a notable shift in focus has emerged across industry publications, social media, and year-end reflections. Rather than the traditional emphasis on catch statistics and trophy photos, Read more
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When 60-Degree December Days Hit Virginia Waters, Trophy Fish Respond

January 4, 2026 0 Comments

photo by Andrew Late-December Weather Window Delivered Trophy Fishing Across Virginia Virginia anglers made the most of a brief warm spell in late December, with multiple reports of trophy musky, brown trout, and bass coming from waters across the state. A combination of unseasonably mild temperatures—reaching 60°F in some areas—and timely Read more
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Winter 2025-26: “T-Shirt” Hatches | MidCurrent

January 3, 2026 0 Comments

Remember what the Madison used to look like in December and January? | photo by Reimar If you were on the water in the Rockies this December, you likely noticed something missing: ice. A record-slow start to the Western snowpack began this fall, with snow water equivalents tracking at barely 30% of average in parts […] Read more
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Last Look: The “Viral” Tip of the Year

January 2, 2026 0 Comments

photo by PixelNest No 2025 wrap-up would be complete without mentioning the “Nitrile Glove Debate” that took over social media. What started as a niche winter tip for keeping hands dry has exploded into a full-blown culture war. Influencers have been posting videos landing winter steelies wearing blue surgical gloves under their wool Read more
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The Big Story: Rivers Reborn and Rivers at Risk

January 1, 2026 0 Comments

Chinook salmon on their way to spawning, view from Ballard Locks in Seattle | photo by Wlodzimierz Looking back, the big story of 2025 was the miraculous recovery of the Klamath River. Following the final removal of the four lower dams (Iron Gate, Copco 1 & 2, and J.C. Boyle) late last year, 2025 became […] Read more
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Hatch Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2025

December 31, 2025 0 Comments

A stunning brown trout from Iceland’s Blanda River. Photo: Earl Harper 2025 was the 15th year of publication for Hatch Magazine, and they’re taking a look back at the stories that captivated readers the most during the past year: Typically, the most read stories are a healthy mix of gear-focused coverage, tips and how-to pieces, […] Read more
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