NIMBUS rods are imbued with significantly more power than previous—graphite—generations.
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Current and quotable.- "Lotic is lit." (Translation for 50-somethings: "Moving water is really cool." Translation for 60-somethings: "Moving water is far-out." Translation for 70-somethings: "Moving water is fat city.") - Marshall Cutchin
- "One of the components of biological systems worth noting is that the slightness of the signal is no guarantee of the relative magnitude of the effect it has." - Lee Spencer
- "The main reason I fish is that it gives me a chance to explore, and the main reason I fly fish is that it forces me to closely observe and interact with trout in the natural environment." - Greg French
Photo Essay: Labrador
"Labrador is simple elements in endless foreground: as long as you keep your eyes open, the country will ram them full of a wildness that needs no introduction, explanation or qualification."
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- Does Bear Spray Work?
- Fly Tying: What Is “Genetic Hackle”
- Four Reasons for Tippets and Tapered Leaders
- Using Indicator Flies
- So You Want to Be a Fishing Guide?
- Imitation or Presentation?
- How Much Backing Should Go on a Trout Reel?
Latest News
Tippets: Low-Riding Dry Flies, Hawaii Bonefishing
High-riding dry flies are easier to see for the angler. However “experienced anglers know that you’ll catch more trout if the bug is riding lower in the water,” writes Phil Monahan, “mostly in the film.” Read more about low-riding terrestrials … more
Simms Launches Fall 2017 Product Line
Simms has announced the release of the fall 2017 line of new products, which range from bootfoot waders to insulated outerwear for winter months on the water. Read more in the press release below.
2018 Fly Fishing Shows Sell Out Booth Space
Exhibitor booth space for the 2018 Fly Fishing Show circuit are sold out for all seven venues. “We are now ‘wait-listing’ potential exhibitors who may find space available at various venues if exhibitors change plans or prior commitments are disallowed,” … more
Video Hatch: “Wilderness and Silence”
Sometimes you have to travel a long way to find silence, but it’s always worth the journey. Via Mitja Piipponen.
Books »
- Interview: Lefty Kreh on a Lifetime of Smallmouth Fishing
Dave Karczynski speaks with Lefty about what he's learned from a long life spent chasing the bronze bass.
Flies »
- Why an Emerger Is Almost Always a Better Bet Than an Adult
This is the stage of mayfly hatches that trout prefer—when the emerging dun gets stuck trying to escape the nymph shuck.
Tippets
Gear »
- Fly Rod Review: R.L. Winston NIMBUS
NIMBUS rods are imbued with significantly more power than previous—graphite—generations.
People »
- Interview: Lee Spencer
MidCurrent publisher Marshall Cutchin interviews Lee Spencer, author of the new book "A Temporary Refuge."
Techniques »
- Switch Hitting for Musky
"With the switch rod, I was using the big muscles of both arms and both shoulders, fishing longer, and feeling none of the normal joint strain."
Travel »
- Photo Essay: Labrador
"Labrador is simple elements in endless foreground: as long as you keep your eyes open, the country will ram them full of a wildness that needs no introduction, explanation or qualification."