Could Sea lamprey Control in the Great Lakes fall Victim to Federal Jobs Purge?

The recent decision by the U.S. government to terminate over a dozen probationary federal workers has had significant repercussions for the bi-national agency that oversees the protection of the Great Lakes fishery. Twelve employees from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and two from the U.S. Geological Survey, who played a role in controlling theContinue reading "Could Sea lamprey Control in the Great Lakes fall Victim to Federal Jobs Purge?"

TroutSpotter: Pioneering the Future of Fisheries Research and Reviving the Michigan Coaster

TroutSpotter is an innovative software solution that leverages artificial intelligence to accurately identify individual fish from photographic images. Currently, the platform is undergoing testing by anglers and fisheries biologists across four key watershed regions in the United States. Why is this important, and what is the core purpose?To understand this, let’s start with the fundamentals. Here'sContinue reading "TroutSpotter: Pioneering the Future of Fisheries Research and Reviving the Michigan Coaster"

Announcing the 1st Annual February Coaster Migratory 8wt Give-Away!

Yes, we are following up our January fly rod give-away, won by J.R. of Powell, Ohio, with another fly rod drawing in February!!! We are excited to kick off our first-ever February Coaster Migratory 8wt Give-Away! One lucky winner will receive our premium Coaster Migratory 8wt Fly Rod — available in both 9' and 10' lengths.Continue reading "Announcing the 1st Annual February Coaster Migratory 8wt Give-Away!"

Michigan DNR working to bring back one of Michigan’s native fish, the Arctic Grayling, ‘lost’ since the 1930s.

The effort to reintroduce Arctic grayling to Michigan waters will enter its next phase with a ceremony Monday, May 12, at the Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center in Alanson, Michigan. At this event, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will deliver approximately 400,000 Arctic grayling eggs to the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians,Continue reading "Michigan DNR working to bring back one of Michigan’s native fish, the Arctic Grayling, ‘lost’ since the 1930s."

Congrats to J.R. for winning a Coaster Migratory 8wt Fly Rod & Leather Streamer Wallet!

Congratulations to J.R. for winning our Coaster Migratory 8wt Fly Rod in our 1st Annual Winter Fly Rod Promo Give-Away! Thanks to all who joined our email list and entered to win (over 1,000)! Your continued support is much appreciated! Keep following us because we've got some great new products coming out in 2025 andContinue reading "Congrats to J.R. for winning a Coaster Migratory 8wt Fly Rod & Leather Streamer Wallet!"

1st Annual Winter 8wt Fly Rod Give-Away!!!

This January promotion is for those who brave the cold rivers of January, pursuing Steelhead holding in the deep cuts and dark water. We are giving away a fly rod tailor-fit for your needs, The Coaster Migratory 8wt! Winner gets:-The Coaster migratory 8wt Fly Rod (9' or 10" option-Coaster Brook Trout Cotton sleeve + CarbonContinue reading "1st Annual Winter 8wt Fly Rod Give-Away!!!"

The Legendary World Record Brook Trout Caught by Dr. J.W. Cook

The pursuit of an unattainable, ultimate goal—a quest for something so extraordinary that it feels almost mythical—drives many passionate individuals across professions and hobbies. For fly fishermen, the ultimate prize is the pursuit of the World Record Brook Trout, a Grail that stands as a symbol of both achievement and mystery. This story isn’t justContinue reading "The Legendary World Record Brook Trout Caught by Dr. J.W. Cook"

Introducing “The 1653” 4/5wt Fly Reel

The 1653 Inspired by the publication date of Izaak Walton’s iconic book The Compleat Angler in 1653, we’re proud to announce that our new 4/5wt feather-light fly reel, "The 1653," is officially in production. After refining multiple prototypes, we are on track for a summer 2025 release. For those unfamiliar with Walton’s The Compleat Angler, it is widely regardedContinue reading "Introducing “The 1653” 4/5wt Fly Reel"

Why Coaster Brook Trout Do Not Genetically Imprint to Their Birth Waters: An Evolutionary Perspective

Courtesy U.S.Fish & Wildlife Service Natal homing—the behavior in which fish return to their natal rivers to spawn—is a fascinating phenomenon observed in many salmonids, including Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss). This migratory behavior, driven by genetic imprinting to specific environmental cues in their birth rivers, ensures that these species reproduce inContinue reading "Why Coaster Brook Trout Do Not Genetically Imprint to Their Birth Waters: An Evolutionary Perspective"