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Moving day for a rare Colorado trout | Hatch Magazine

A rare subspecies of Colorado River cutthroat trout found only in the headwaters of the Dolores, Gunnison and Colorado river basins got a helping hand from wildlife officials this month before a wildfire could sweep through and cook the upper reaches of the small stream they call home. The Uncompahgre strain of Colorado River cutthroat […] Read more
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Get up, stand up

Let’s keep this as simple as possible. There are millions of fly fishers here in the United States. Many of us are passionate anglers who care deeply about our sport. If we want productive fisheries in the future, then we need clean water and robust landscapes. Healthy ecosystems are an absolute prerequisite for healthy fisheries. […] Read more
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Review: Simms Flyweight Packable Waders | Hatch Magazine

The advertised weight limit for the charter flight north from Winnipeg into the wilds of northern Manitoba couldn’t have been more clear: “All luggage limited to 60 pounds. Any overweight luggage will be left behind.” As someone who travels to fish rather frequently, I can attest that this isn’t terribly uncommon. Small charter flights not Read more
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Redington intros limited edition GRANDE Artist Series fly reels | Hatch Magazine

Special edition fly reels are one of those pieces of gear that appeals to almost every fly angler. We are, after all, easy prey for pretty things. Whether it’s a perfectly tied Atlantic salmon fly, a finely crafted bamboo fly rod, or a perfectly machined reel adorned with hand-painted artwork or an artistic engraving, there’s […] Read more
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Hear me out: Half-size tippet matters | Hatch Magazine

If you grew up reading Patrick F. McManus in Field & Stream and Outdoor Life, you probably learned to fly fish with spools of 3X, 4X, 5X, and maybe 6X in your vest pockets. Then, one day, you went to the fly shop to replace a spool or two, and what on earth did you […] Read more
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Lifestyle and function meet as Simms launches Grateful Dead collaboration | Hatch Magazine

Even the most casual Deadhead angler can manufacture an emotional connection between America’s most influential counter-culture musical movement and the fluid and often-improvisational nature of fly fishing. Now, one longtime industry stalwart is just saying the quiet part out loud. Deadhead fly fishers rejoice. Your next pair Simms G3 guide Read more
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