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Meet the New MidCurrent Editor-in-Chief
I’ve spent the last few weeks working in the background on a few special projects, while Johnny Carrol Sain has continued doing his usual brilliant job overseeing the website and newsletters. This week, he’s handing the reins to me.
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Tying Tuesday: Midges, Beetles, and Deceivers
This week's Tying Tuesday has quite a bit of variety to it, with flies that'll work for trout, bass, and even saltwater species.
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How George Daniel Achieved His Fly-Fishing Dreams
Over the past couple of decades, Pennsylvania angler George Daniel has built a remarkable life in fly fishing--as a guide, a member of Fly Fishing Team USA, an author and speaker, and as the latest instructor in charge of Penn State's legendary fly-fishing program. Writing on Onward State, an independent Penn State news site, CJ Doebler . . .
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Nautilus Announces New GTS Reels
Nautilus Reels has announced the release of their new GTS 5/6 reels. This new size joins the previously-announced GTS reels in Nautilus' much-loved lineup.
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An In-Depth Interview with Joe Humphreys
Joe Humphreys was born in 1929, and at 96 years old he is still night-fishing, chasing hatches, teaching children how to cast and catch fish, and inspiring fly fishers around the world. Joe is the only person to be in both the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. He is a coach, teacher, author, presenter, and former director of the Penn State Fly Fishing Program—which is now named after him. In this episode of Loop to Loop he sits down with Fly Fisherman editor/publisher Ross Purnell
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A Beer Commercial We Can Get Behind
I you like beer and tropical saltwater fishing, you'll love the latest ad from Belikin, the national beer of Belize. Known for its exceptional flats action for bonefish, permit, and tarpon, the Central American nation draws anglers from around the world, and the beer company is obviously trying to tap in to this reputation. The ad takes us through the whole process from tying a fly to landing a tarpon, which sure beats the usual good-time beer-advertising shenanigans.
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Firehole Sticks Hooks, for the Budget-Conscious Fly Tier
When I first started tying flies, I thought I was a genius. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on individual flies, I was going to tie everything I could ever need without spending a single cent in a fly shop. I figured that with just a bag of basic materials and a few good hooks, I could set myself up with flies for life. Of course, I had no idea how wrong I was going to be.
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13-year-old Phenom is a Rising Fly-Casting Star
About 10 years ago, a young girl named Maxine McCormick shocked the fly-casting world by beating adults at competitions. (See the great video about her below.) Now, a youngster from Florida is making similar waves:
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