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Wild steelhead have been an obsession for Patagonia fly fish ambassador    




Wild steelhead have been an obsession for Patagonia fly fish ambassador Jeff Hickman since he was 13 years old. In Oregon, where Jeff is a guide and river steward for the Native Fish Society, wild steelhead are in trouble. Irresponsible logging practices, hatcheries and a changing climate have conspired to place wild fish in peril. In our feature “It’s All Home Water: Oregon Steelhead,” we witness how Jeff’s commitment and willingness to strive for access, inclusion and protection are giving Oregon’s wild steelhead a fighting chance. Read the story here: Photos: Jeremy Koreski