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Susan Thrasher

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Painting the Perfect Fishing Day

Painting the Perfect Fishing Day

I recently had the opportunity to be a guest on Mark Hopley’s podcast, “Fly Fish 97” out of British Columbia.  He asked some really great questions throughout the conversation, but one question especially intrigued me.  I’ve thought of it several times since and decided to paint that picture in writing.  The question was, “How would you paint your perfect fishing day?”   I love early mornings for a number of reasons.  I’ve grown to love the pre-dawn stillness, the first glimpse of light as the

7/22/2020Susan Thrasher
Have you Tried Euro-nymphing?

Have you Tried Euro-nymphing?

Originally referred to as Czech, Spanish, or French nymphing, this style of nymph fishing was born out of the competitive fishing culture of Europe. Competitive fishing is much more prevalent in Europe than it is in the United States. In competition, anglers are not allowed to use indicators or weight attached to the leader. Because of this, the Euro-nymphing technique was born, which is not only handy for catching large or finicky trout but is also a lot of fun. A trout's diet is mostly subsur

1/5/2020The Editors At Dun Magazine
2025 Fishing Participation Report: What the Numbers Say for Women and Fishing in 2026

2025 Fishing Participation Report: What the Numbers Say for Women and Fishing in 2026

Fishing Hit a Record in 2024. The Hard Part Starts Now. I read the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s 2025 Special Report on Fishing with one goal in mind: translate the numbers into what they mean for real outdoor lives. Not just anglers. All of us. This report tracks participation through 2024, and it tells a clear story. Fishing is big, still growing, and still acting like a gateway to time outside. It is not “solved.” Retention is the next fight. 57.9 million people went fishing

7/26/2019Dun Magazine