Mark Melnyk is in Northern Manitoba fishing out of Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge (hence the gun) fishing sea run brook trout. He and guide Kevin Brightnose double up with a rezzy and a fish fresh from the ocean! Fishing & Hunting in Manitoba #huntmb #fishmb | The New Fly Fisher

Get ready for the upcoming Skagit River trout season with a new fly reel that delivers both performance and style. The Sage Spectrum, made from precision-machined aluminum, is lightweight, durable, and designed with a large arbor for smooth line retrieval. Its sealed drag system ensures reliable performance in any condition. Beautifully engineered and built to last, this reel is a purchase you won’t regret. Shop in-store or online at https://sea-run.com/products/sage-spectrum-fly-reel #skagitriv

As our state freshwater fish, brook trout, hold a pretty special place in New York’s natural history, but the effects from acid precipitation and competition with non-native fish have impacted their populations over the last several decades. Check out our latest video to learn more about what DEC Fisheries staff are doing to preserve heritage (native) strain brook trout in New York State. Spoiler alert: it’s pretty interesting! | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation