The Particular Sadness of Trout Fishing in America

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People love fishing for trout. They love it so much that we are willing to go to insane lengths to catch them. But what should we make of the fact that much of that experience of fishing for trout is just a facsimile of what it once was… and may actually be BAD for the very same fish, that we so love to catch?

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Dam removal in Norwich, Vermont.

Dam removal in Norwich, Vermont.

Nate Hill fishing

Nate Hill fishing

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