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.
PeopleTying 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.
VideosHow 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 . . .
NewsNautilus 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.
GearNew Documentary Spotlights a Fly-Fishing Camp for Indigenous and Hispanic Youth
A new documentary called "Rooted Waters" showcases New Mexico's Indigenous and Hispanic Youth Fly Fishing Camp, where fly-fishing becomes a way to create a powerful connection to nature, heritage, and culture.
NewsHoot-Owl Restrictions In Place on the Madison River
A couple weeks ago, we posted about "hoot owl" restrictions in western Yellowstone National Park, and now you can add stretches of the Madison River outside the park to the same list. Here's the announcement from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks:
NewsGreat Profile of George Daniel and the Legendary Penn State Fishing Program
An award-winning angler, author, teacher, and MidCurrent contributor, George Daniel has become one of the more respected names in the business, and he has done so without a lot of showmanship or ego. A profile in PennStater magazine traces his progress from a shy, self-taught angling kid, through his relationship with Joe Humphreys, to his current role as lead instructor and director of the Penn State fly-fishing program named for his mentor.
NewsAlvin Dedeaux’s Best Bass Flies for Summer
Alvin Dedeaux of All Water Guides has been guiding for bass for more than a quarter century, so he knows a thing or two about which flies work. In this video, he runs through five patterns that can get the job done, whether you’re trying to catch bass on the bottom or the top. So watch the video, and click on the links below to learn more. (Most of the links go to Alvin’s own tying tutorials.)
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