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C ATC H A N D R E L E A S E in Standard Pocket Tee PAGE 24

For our Summer 2017 catalog, we spent three days in Key West with Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, whose mission is to conserve and restore declining bonefish, tarpon, and permit populations in Florida’s saltwater flats.

They let us on board their boats as they performed surgery on a game fish, revived an exhausted tarpon, and even handed us rods and let us cast.

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For every product sold, United By Blue removes one pound of trash from the earth’s oceans & waterways through company-hosted cleanups.

Since our company’s first cleanup in 2010, we’ve picked up over 1 million pounds of trash — and we’re far from done.

In keeping with our conservation mission, all United By Blue apparel and accessories are made with sustainable materials and built to last.

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F I S H I N G F O R FA L S E A L B ACO R E in recycled polyester Ridged Mountain Scallop Boardshorts PAGE 20

R E CO R D I N G G A M E F I S H DATA in Big Wave Hat

DA R K A N D STO R M Y R E C I P E in our copper cocktail collection

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BOARDSHORTS FOR THE BOAT & THE BAR CLASSIC CUT

9” INSEAM RECYCLED POLYESTER + SPANDEX BLEND A slightly tapered fit with a four-way performance stretch.

Sizes 30-38. $68.

SCALLOP CUT 8” INSEAM ORGANIC COTTON, RECYCLED POLYESTER + SPANDEX BLEND Quick-drying fabric, easy vintage style.

Sizes 30-38. $68.

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HEADS UP Hats that instantly feel like your own (no brim bending required).

Organic cotton. One size. $28.

BIG WAVE HAT

INLET TRUCKER HAT

MOUNTAIN SILHOUETTE HAT

PINE TREE HAT

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THE RESEARCH TEAM We spent a morning with three PhD candidates who traveled to Key West to tag permit (a game fish) and tarpon for Bonefish and Tarpon Trust. Luke is currently enrolled in University of Massachusetts’s Marine Science Graduate Program, and Robbie and Shannon are graduate research students for University of Miami’s Shark Research & Conservation Program.

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SERIOUSLY SOFT ORGANIC COTTON

PARK LAYERS

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PINE BEAR

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Pre-shrunk for all those who suck at laundry.

More colors & styles, unitedbyblue.com Made in USA. S-XL. $36.

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SUSTAINABLE STAPLES

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1 STANDARD POCKET TEE Recycled polyester, organic cotton & rayon blend. Made in USA. XS-XL. In Grey, also available in Nutmeg & Olive. $38. 2 AVALON TANK Tencel®. XS-XL. In Rust, also available in Navy, Light Blue & Limestone. $44.

3 STANDARD DOLMAN Tencel® & spandex blend. XS-XL. In Navy, also available in Limestone. $48.

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As Shannon (wearing the Avalon Tank | $44) prepares to cast her line, she looks back at Robbie and Luke through polarized Sunski Dipseas | $55 to confirm the false albacores’ location.

MOUNTAIN SILHOUETTE HAT A 5-panel hat that riffs off the classic cycling cap. Organic cotton. One size. $28.

SKYLINE BOARDSHORTS With a linear design inspired by mountain ridges. Organic cotton, recycled polyester & spandex blend. XS-XL. In Med Grey & Teal. $55.

SUNSKI DIPSEAS Polarized sunglasses that are actually affordable. In Blue, also available in Black, Clear, Tortoiseshell. $55.

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Robbie rests his morning coffee, shown here in the leakproof UBB x Klean Kanteen Cabin Travel Mug | $36, near the boat’s console.

UBB X WOODCHUCK USA COASTER SET Mahogany coasters etched with four hand-drawn designs. Made in USA. $36.

KLEAN KANTEEN TRAVEL MUGS Safe to toss in your pack thanks to a leakproof lid. BPA free. $36.

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WOOL FELT PENNANTS Equally at home out in the wild or on apartment walls. More styles, unitedbyblue.com.

Made in USA. 9” x 27”. $28.

The 22L Tyest Pack | $88 has four daisy chain loops for keeping tools and gear on hand.

TYEST BACKPACK With a stuff sack-inspired front mesh pocket.

Recycled polyester & vegetable tanned leather details. In Black, also available in Olive and Navy/Rust. $88.

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1 NIGHTFALL ENAMEL TUMBLER 12 oz. $20. 2 JOHN MUIR ENAMEL MUG 12 oz. $20. 3 ATLANTIC ENAMEL MUG 12 oz. $20. 4 LET’S GET LOST ENAMEL MUG 12 oz. $20. 5 INLET ENAMEL MUG 12 oz. $20. 6 EVERGREEN ENAMEL MUG 22 oz. $28. 7 AND I MUST GO ENAMEL MUG 22 oz. $28. 8 SUNRISE ENAMEL TUMBLER 12 oz. $20.

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12 OZ. ENAMEL MUGS For campsite & conference room coffee. $20.

22 OZ. ENAMEL MUGS The ideal size for soup (or really sleepy mornings). $28.

12 OZ. ENAMEL TUMBLERS Perfect cocktail cups for camping. $20.

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Handmade in Europe from enamel steel (a longtime favorite of outdoorsmen and cowboys), these pieces are the definition of durable. Safe to brandish over a campfire flame and stick on any ole rack in the dishwasher.

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BUILT FOR LEISURE, SAFE FOR WORK S-XL. $68.

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1 BROMLEY DOT BUTTON DOWN Organic cotton. 2 KATAHDIN CROSS BUTTON DOWN Organic cotton.

3 RIDGERUNNER STRIPED BUTTON DOWN Organic cotton & linen. 4 WENLOCK CHAMBRAY BUTTON DOWN. Organic cotton chambray. 5 WASHINGTON PLAID BUTTON DOWN Organic cotton. In Azure & Brown. 6 THUNDERHEAD PLAID BUTTON DOWN Organic cotton. In Forest & Red. 7 EVERETT PLAID BUTTON DOWN Organic cotton. In Brown & Green. 8 CLINGSMAN PLAID BUTTON DOWN Organic cotton. In Green & Black. 9 SPRINGER PLAID BUTTON DOWN Organic cotton. In Azure & Orange.

10 ROGERS PLAID BUTTON DOWN Organic cotton. In Azure & Red.

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GET OUTSIDE MORE RIDGERUNNER STRIPED BUTTON DOWN A cotton/linen blend ideal for the summer (linen even offers natural UV protection). S-XL. $68.

NIEL POUCH With a clip-on carabiner to add extra storage to your pack. Recycled polyester.

In Navy/Rust, also available in Black, Olive. $12.

SELBY SHORT Feels lived in before you wear ‘em. Organic cotton chambray. In Blue, also available in Tan. 30-38. $62.

MAKE MORE DETOURS KEYCHAIN Find your keys, lose your way. Brass. $12.

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CREST TRAIL CASE A waterand stain-resistant dopp kit you can set down anywhere. Recycled polyester. In Rust/Tan, also available in Black, Olive, Blueprint. $28.

PINE TREE HAT A classic six-panel cap for weekends at the beach and long days in the sun. Organic cotton.

One size. $28.

COLORBLOCK TEE Complete with a pocket for change, tickets, bacon, you name it. Organic cotton. Made in USA. Available in Olive & Navy. S-XL. $42.

OUR MOST VERSATILE SHORTS YET

Luke wears waterresistant Berkshire Shorts | $64 as he retrieves his bait.

He strips the line, a technique which mimics a fly’s motions and tempts fish to bite.

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When you find a pair of shorts you like, you never want to take ‘em off — which is why we made our water-wicking Berkshire Shorts with every activity in mind.

Just ask Luke, who wore them on the boat, in the water, to the bar, and during his drive home.

Luke, shown here in a Colorblock Short Sleeve Tee | $42, carefully holds an exhausted tarpon upright and waits for signs the fish is ready to swim on his own.

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SPENCE 8” INSEAM

A day-in, day-out short with just enough stretch to wear running. Organic cotton & spandex blend.

30-38. $58.

BERKSHIRE 9” INSEAM

We borrowed from our boardshorts to create a tailored, water-resistant hybrid. Recycled polyester, organic cotton & spandex blend. 30-38. $64.

HOLSTON + SELBY 9” INSEAM

The kind of shorts you wear all summer. Organic cotton / Organic cotton chambray. 30-38. $62.

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STANDARD V-NECK Prepare to wear this at least once a week. Recycled polyester, organic cotton & rayon blend. Made in USA. S-XL. $34.

UBB X CHACO MEN’S OPEN SEA SANDAL Making waves with Chaco’s iconic sandal.

Made in USA. 8-14. $130

TACONY SOCKS Made using hard-wearing hemp, a sustainable fiber that gets softer with each wear. Made in USA. S, L. $16.

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30-38. $68.

Our quick-drying boardshorts are crafted using sustainable materials (like recycled polyester and organic cotton) with just enough stretch for fishing, paddling, and kicking back.

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(think: closer to Cuba than Miami), Key West is home to pastel-hued houses, wild roosters, and Ernest Hemingway’s six-toed cats. But it’s also a revered saltwater fishing destination, thanks to the elusive game fish that live in Florida’s shallow-water flats. We spent three days on the water with Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, who are working to conserve and restore declining fish populations — specifically bonefish, tarpon, and permit — in the Keys.

B O N E F I SH Albula vulpes Grows up to 2 ft long Weighs up to 3-5 lbs

TA RP ON Megalops atlanticus Grows to 4-8 ft long Weighs up to 40-150 lbs

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SHANNON MOORHEAD IS PRACTICING

her fly cast on a school of false albacore when the call comes through. Another boat caught a tarpon, the coastal game fish that Shannon and her peers, Luke Griffin and Robbie Roemer, have been contracted by Bonefish & Tarpon Trust to tag. The three PhD candidates traveled to Key West for Trippe’s Invitational Tarpon Series, an elite fishing tournament with a conservation bent — since tarpon have a low stress tolerance, anglers can fight the enormous, muscular fish for a maximum of 20 minutes. Fish have to be handled in the water and cannot be pulled onto the boat for a photo op. Each measure is made to avoid exhausting the fish, which increases the likelihood it will fall prey to sharks.

The three-day tournament is designed for people who know their way around a fly rod and have a deep respect for the fish they’re chasing, despite the colorful names anglers tend to call tarpon while waiting for a bite on the line. Instead of towing fish into weigh stations, competitors are urged to contact Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) so they can tag tarpon and permit (another game fish) with an acoustic tracker that allows the trust to study their migrations. But the call we receive is unusual, even for this competition: The team needs to revive a tarpon, which is too tired from his fight with the fisherman to be released on its own.

Luke cuts the boat’s engine as we approach two men standing knee deep in the flats, holding the tarpon upright to help it regain equilibrium. “He’s got good color and his eyes are clear, he just doesn’t want to swim,” calls out BTT Director of Science and Conservation, Dr. Aaron Adams, who’s gently handling the four-foot-long tarpon.

Luke, Robbie, and Shannon trudge through the shark-infested water to inspect the fish. A couple stitches among the fish’s half dollar–sized scales reveal that Aaron has successfully managed to tag the tarpon. Luke takes Aaron’s place, ensuring water passes over the tarpon’s gills as he works up the strength to swim on his own. Relieved of his tarponreviving duties, Aaron takes off to catch and tag more fish.

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BROOKE BLACK BTT’S FLORIDA KEYS INITIATIVE MANAGER

“I gather the data, then fix the politics,” explains Brooke, who serves as the liaison between scientists, the government, and Keys-based fishermen. Her father and husband are both guides, and she’s currently teaching her three-year-old daughter to fish.

Brooke pulls in a bonefish while wearing the Standard Pocket Tee | $38

THE SHIRT YOU GET IN EVERY COLOR Our USA-made Standard Pocket Tees undergo a natural overdye process (the same technique that’s used to dye jeans) to achieve a heathered look.

Recycled polyester, organic cotton & rayon blend. Made in USA. XS-XL. $38.

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RIDLEY SWING DRESS The kind of soft summer dress that finds its way into your weekly rotation, thanks to an easy swing silhouette. (And yes, it has pockets.)

Organic cotton, TencelÂŽ & spandex blend. XS-XL. In Navy Stripe, also available in Olive. $88.

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3 PRIM SHIRTDRESS Organic cotton. XS-XL. In Yellow, also available in Blue. $108.

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Relaxing with a well-earned beer in the Ridley Swing Dress | $88.

KLEAN KANTEEN TUMBLERS A reusable alternative to the ubiquitous red cup. Stainless steel.

BPA free. Dishwasher safe. $10.

SUNSKI MADRONAS Polarized shades in timeless tortoiseshell. One size. $55.

A conservationist to the core, Brooke happily swapped out a plastic cup for a UBB x Klean Kanteen Steel Pint Tumbler | $10

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Brooke (shown here in the Sandstone Block Button Down | $68) consults with fishing guides to gather data on bonefish, tarpon, and permit populations.

SANDSTONE BLOCK BUTTON DOWN With a boxy fit and a boxy, stitched print. Organic cotton.

XS-XL. $68.

TREELINE BANDANA The most versatile (and soft) organic cotton square you’ll ever own. $8.

UBB X CHACO WOMEN’S OPEN SEA SANDAL Making waves with Chaco’s iconic sandal. Made in USA. 6-11. $130 28

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ROAN SHORTS Cargo shorts that are actually cute. Organic cotton. XS-XL. $64.

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3 SANDSTONE BLOCK. 4 CRESTONE In Blush & Light Blue.

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GOT YOU COVERED Recycled polyester, organic cotton & spandex blend. XS-XL. $55.

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1 SKYLINE BOARDSHORTS In Teal & Med Grey. 2 WAVES BOARDSHORTS In Azure & Light Green. 3 TOPOGRAPHY BOARDSHORTS In Navy & Rust.

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Brooke keeps her spinning rod high as she reels in a bonefish, wearing the Standard Pocket Tee | $38 and Topography Boardshorts | $55.

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WOMEN’S BOARDSHORTS COLLECTION For ladies who fish, paddle, and/or enjoy the occasional beer on a dock.

STARGRASS RELAXED PLAID BUTTON DOWN In a double-cloth fabric that lets you mix patterns without fear.

Organic cotton.

XS-XL. $78.

MOON CYCLE TEE A supersoft shirt you’ll never phase out of your wardrobe.

Organic cotton.

XS-XL. In Navy, also available in Blush. $36.

HIDEAWAY BANDANA The perfect pop of color.

Organic cotton. $8.

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ROAN SHORTS With plenty of pockets for errandrunning essentials.

Organic cotton.

XS-XL. In Tan, also available in Grey, Navy, Rust. $64.

G O O D -TO - R O L L S L E E V ES Organic cotton. XS-XL. $78.

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With a high-low hemline and an easy, relaxed fit.

Made in USA. More colors & styles, unitedbyblue.com XS-XL. $36.

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DR. AARON ADAMS BTT’S DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION

As a scientist, angler, and author, Aaron specializes in translating conservation science into fishermen’s terms.

SCANNING THE FLATS FOR NERVOUS WATER Aaron wears the Starry Bison Graphic Tee | $36 with Riverbed Boardshorts | $68 and the Big Wave Hat | $28 as he keeps his eyes peeled for ripples in the water, which indicate fish are swimming underneath.

RIVERBED BOARDSHORTS With a four-way performance stretch. Recycled polyester & spandex blend. S-XL. In Limestone & Light Green. $68.

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STARRY BISON TEE Made in the USA & inspired by America’s national mammal.

Organic cotton. S-XL. In Limestone & Navy. $36.

24L ARID BACKPACK With ample pockets for hooks, lures, fishing line, and (most importantly) snacks.

Recycled polyester. In Olive, also available in Black and Navy/Tan. $98.

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DAWN PATROL Aaron (shown here in the Polaris Terry Pullover | $58) readies the boat just as the sun rises.

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LAYER UP Recycled polyester, organic cotton & rayon blend. Made in USA. $58.

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1 SISKIYOU ROGUE SOAP. Made in USA. Cedar and sage scent. Biodegradable & safe for use outdoors. $8. 2 OPINEL NO 6 POCKET KNIFE. Stainless steel blade. $26. 3 TREELINE BANDANA. 100% organic cotton. $8. 4 INLET ENAMEL STEEL MUG. Handmade & campfire proof. $20. 5 ADVENTURE BOUND NOTEBOOKS (3 PACK). Made in Oregon with recycled paper. $12. 6 BIG WAVE HAT. 100% organic cotton. $28. 7 NIEL POUCH. Recycled polyester with a DWR finish. $12. 8 SUNSKI HEADLANDS SUNGLASSES. Polarized with certified UVA/B/400 protection. $48. 9 UBB X KLEAN KANTEEN CABIN TRAVEL MUG. Double-wall vacuum insulated, leakproof cap. BPA free. $36.

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STOW THE SMALL STUFF Organic canvas. 7.75”W X 6”H. $16.

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22L TYEST PACK $88

25L RIFT PACK $88

PEAKS ZIP CASE $18

TRAIL WEEKENDER $98

55L ARC DUFFLE $128

DEUHL LAPTOP BAG $128

CREST TRAIL CASE $28 PITCH TOILETRY CASE $48

24L ARID BACKPACK $98

45L RANGE DAYPACK $138

30L BASE BACKPACK $108

CROSSRIDGE MESSENGER $108

SUMMIT CONVERTIBLE TOTE PACK $88

BLUFF UTILITY BACKPACK $68

BASIN CONVERTIBLE MESSENGER $128

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NIEL POUCH $12

We challenged ourselves to craft technical packs using only the most sustainable materials. The result: our recycled polyester Ridgeline Collection, all with a DWR finish that sheds moisture and resists staining.

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Gently handling a freshly caught permit in the boat’s live well before surgically implanting a tag.

“NOT THAT KIND OF MULLET” Jokes Aaron, as he baits his line with a small mullet fish.

FOR WORK TO WEEKEND Organic cotton. S-XL. $78.

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1 WOODLAND BISON BUTTON DOWN In Yellow & Olive. 2 HAWKWEED PLAID BUTTON DOWN In Navy & Red. 3 PINE GROVE BUTTON DOWN In Limestone & Celestial.

4 SPEEDWELL BUTTON DOWN In Red & Black. 5 BRYCE CHAMBRAY BUTTON DOWN.

LOOK DRESSY, FEEL LAZY BRYCE CHAMBRAY BUTTON DOWN Feels worn in by day one. Organic cotton chambray. S-XL. $78.

SUNSKI DIPSEAS Polarized sunglasses that are actually affordable. In Black, also available in Blue, Clear, Tortoiseshell. $55.

SEDONA TEE Holds up through multiple hikes & wash cycles. In Grey, also available in Celestial Blue.

Organic cotton. S-XL. $36.

UBB X KLEAN KANTEEN WATER BOTTLE A plastic alternative designed to keep drinks fresh and cool for hours. BPA free. $28.

A CLEVER TITLE A flat brim, 5-panel hat for weekends at the beach and long summer days in the sun. A flat brim, 5-panel hat for weekends at the beach and long summer days in the sun. $28 | One Size

HOLSTON SHORT Essential summer shorts with both structure & stretch. Organic cotton. 30-38. In Tan, also available in Navy. $62.

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mysterious,” explains Brooke Black, BTT’s Florida Keys Initiative Manager.

Brooke liases between fishing guides and scientists to protect fisheries and habitats for tarpon, bonefish, and permit. Despite the fact that tarpons’ ancestors have been around since T. rex roamed the earth, little is known about their movements and habitat use, making it difficult to identify the root cause of their population decline.

guide, takes us through Islamorada’s flats on the family’s skiff. Every time Brooke sees mud, which indicates that fish have been digging for food, she skillfully casts her spin rod. It doesn’t take long for her to land a bonefish.

She holds it next to the boat for a few moments to measure the sleek, silvery fish and clip its fin to collect a genetic sample. “It grows back like a fingernail,” she says as she unhooks the bonefish from her line.

Brooke can’t remember when she caught her first tarpon. She does remember the first big tarpon she reeled in at age seven (perspective: tarpon weigh anywhere between 40150 pounds and are known for putting up a fight). She talks us through the idiosyncrasies of tarpon, bonefish, and permit as her husband Richard, a fishing

This careful collection of data has informed BTT’s policies regarding the decline of bonefish, tarpon, and permit populations, including working with the International Game and Fish Association to change tournament regulations so they’re more like Trippe’s. Their findings are the reason both bonefish and tarpon are now catch-and-release only in

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Florida. BTT is now focused on tagging and monitoring tarpon and permit: The more the trust knows about the flats’ keystone species, the more they can do to protect and enhance their habitats.

SINCE THESE GAME FISH ARE DIFFICULT

to catch — fishermen travel in droves to Key West for the challenge — collaborating with competitions helps the BTT collect more tags, faster. On another day on the water with Aaron Adams, we spend hours searching for “rolling,” or the sight of tarpons’ silver bellies flashing on the water’s surface. (Tarpon have a swim bladder that functions like a human lung, and they roll when they’re gulping for air.)

Our guide, Bear, whose Disney-loving heart is as big as the burrito he ate for breakfast, decides to change things up.

He cranks the volume on Adele’s “Hello” before tearing away to his favorite permit fishing spot. Within minutes, he’s got a permit on the line.

Aaron (who Bear solely refers to as “Doc”) is ready with a tag, suture, and disinfectant. The two swiftly transfer the permit into the boat’s live well (a small tank of water often used to store live bait), and Aaron removes the tag’s magnetic strip to activate the acoustic ping. The boat rocks as Aaron makes an incision on the permit’s belly, working as fast as he can so the fish can return to the ocean. He implants the tag, closes the cut with a suture, and then holds the fish upright so it can regain equilibrium. Once the permit has had enough time to rest, Aaron releases the fish back into the flats. The permit zips away from the boat, emitting ultrasonic pings as it cuts through the water.

INSPIRED BY CLASSIC WORKMEN’S BAGS You’ll instantly feel like you’ve had them forever. And you will, thanks to sturdy waxed organic canvas and a lifetime guarantee.

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GOT YOUR BACK Water-repellent, organic canvas packs with heritage details.

DERBY TIER BACKPACK In Tan, also available in Navy & Olive. $178.

HUDDERTON BACKPACK In Navy, also available in Tan & Olive. $128.

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DARK + STORMY RECIPE According to bartender lore, the first Dark & Stormy was concocted when members of Bermuda’s Royal Naval Officer’s Club decided to add a touch of rum to their homemade ginger beer. (The lime juice is optional, but we think it gives this Caribbean cocktail a nice acidic lift.)

2 OZ. RUM (IDEALLY DARK) 3 OZ. GINGER BEER JUICE FROM HALF A LIME

Combine rum and ginger beer over ice and squeeze juice from half a lime.

Best served in our Copper Coordinates Tumbler.

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LOOKS GOOD, SMELLS BETTER Soy wax candles, hand-poured in our hometown of Philadelphia.

6 scents, unitedbyblue.com 3oz. $14 8.5oz. $30

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