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Name: Erik Skoog // @27_five

Home River: I live in Portland, Oregon. I cover a lot of ground, or should I say water, but my home river is the Sandy, just outside of Portland. It is a remarkable river that holds anadromous fish for 12 months of the year. It begins on the flanks of Mt. Hood and eventually winds its way to the Columbia.

River Story: Almost twenty years ago. I was floating the Deschutes River in Central Oregon on a solo fly fishing trip for trout. Salmon were the last thing on my mind that day. I grew up in Seattle, Washington fishing for salmon and have always had a connection, respect, and reverence that is hard to describe for these fish. On this day on the Deschutes, between stops in the boat, a large black Chinook came completely out of the water right next to the boat and we immediately locked our eyes. It hung in the air for what seemed like an eternity, the whole time I felt it staring right into me. At that moment I felt a connection with no other creature I had ever had, and I knew that I would always do what I could to help protect them and the rivers they have called home for millions of years.

Mic Drop: The importance of sharing the story is so valuable because the rivers are in danger. Climate change, habitat loss, pollution, logging, overuse, just to name a few are for real, we are watching the effects happen right before our eyes. If we don’t share in the stewardship of the resource, things are only going to get worse, and what I’m doing plays a small part of the bigger picture in protecting the river and its ecosystem. Sampling the river has given me the gift of an even deeper connection with the river, watershed, wildlife—and of course, the fish. It is a truly special river and I’m proud to volunteer my time to the resource and grateful for the opportunity to partner with SOTF in the effort to help monitor and protect the health of the watershed.

Anglers show up— and it’s not just to fish. Thank you to our Community Scientists for safeguarding our rivers. Five years, 150+ volunteers, 350+ locations, 6 countries strong. Help us kickstart the next five years at the link in our bio!
#scienceonthefly5years #flyfishing #rivers

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This week of our 5-Year Anniversary Celebration is themed “Global Rivers, United Voices.” We’re excited to highlight some of the incredible anglers in our community who are making a real impact on rivers around the world. Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter an exciting giveaway and take advantage of a $5,000 match from our co-founder, Johnny Land Le Coq. Be part of this amazing movement—join the celebration!

Anglers show up—and it’s not just to fish. A huge thank you to our community for helping protect and restore our home rivers. Five years, 150+ volunteers, 350+ locations, 6 countries, and growing stronger every day. Let’s celebrate our progress and help build the next five years of Science on the Fly!

#scienceonthefly #scienceonthefly5years #forhealthyrivers #communityscience #flyfishing #rivers #fishing #community

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More pictures of our amazing volunteers and supporters at the Oregon Treasurer Forum last week!

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A few more pics from a great trip down south #steelhead #salmon #chinook #flyfishing #wooddriftboats #ontheswing #oregon #wildsteelhead

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Had a chance to do this sweet fish in a tv for @27_five yesterday. Thanks for getting some more new work from me! #fishtattoo #tvtattoo #retrotattoo #lineart #linetattoo #pdxtattoo #pdxtattooartist #pdxtattoos

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New office puppy. Meet Nellie.
Skoog’s new puppy is friggin adorable!

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Got to do this sweet design for my homie @27_five last night. Something a little different😀#treetattoo #biketattoo #pdxtattoo #pdxtattoos #pdxtattooartist

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This office crap is for the birds!!

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This office crap is for the birds!!

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Fishing dogs rule!

Some dogs just love being with you enjoying life on the river.
Photo @27_five

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I got to do this sweet ankle tattoo on my boy @27_five the other day. He brought me some artwork from @treelines_northwest to do the tattoo. Thanks for letting us tattoo your design. Sorry about my crap camera work😅 #pdxtattoo #pdxtattooartist #pdxartist #pnwtattoo #pnwtattooartist

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It’s all about passion. I love it when people come to me with there unique interests. Especially when they line up with mine! Thanks @27_five for coming to me for your first tattoos! #driftboat #driftboats #mtb #mtbtattoo #pdxtattoos #pdxtattooartist

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