Our reviewer calls for less plastic--and it is delivered in the superstar Patagonia Cayo Largo shirt.
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“Fine Lines”
Current and quotable.- "Nothing in this world so enlivens my spirit and emotions as the rivers I know. They are necessities.” - Nick Lyons
- "There is a cost to a fish being caught, even if it is promptly released.” - Paul Guernsey
- "Fishing does what poet Tom Crawford said about bird watching: It removes the weight of what we’re not.” - Jim Harrison
To UV or Not UV
Ultraviolet vision in trout is a fascinating topic. Does current science show a link between UV and a trout's hunt for food?
Read more...“Ask the Experts”
- Washing Breathable Waders
- “How Do I Get on a Company’s ‘Pro Staff’?”
- Repairing Fly Line Coatings
- About Handmade Fly Rods
- Tactics for Stocked Trout
- Deep Thinking
- Writing the Rise
- Mending: Upstream or Down?
- Right- vs. Left-Hand-Retrieve Reels
- Winter Trout Fishing Tips
- Common Sense Fly Fishing: Line Control
- How to Sharpen Fly Tying Scissors
Latest News
2015 Bristol Bay River & Guide Academy
Fifteen students will have the opportunity to attend the 2015 Bristol Bay River & Guide Academy, which will be held June 6-13 at Kulik Lodge in Katmai National Park. The goal of the academy is to train Alaska’s youth to … more
Video Hatch: “Ralph Moon: The Henry’s Fork”
The PBS series “Western Fly Fishing Journal,” written and directed by Alan O’Connor, featured portraits of Western fly fishing personalities. This episode features Ralph Moon, author, fly tier, bamboo rod builder and conservationist who lived on the banks of the …
Video Hatch: “Still in Sweden”
This video from OneFly shows that a film doesn’t have to show the catch to be a good and even great fly fishing film.
Surface Film V: Photo Show to Benefit Conservation
Now in its fifth year, the annual Surface Film photo show will take place Friday, February 27, 2015 at Anthology Fine Art in Denver, CO. The event is organized by The Greenbacks of Colorado Trout Unlimited, and photo prints will … more
Books »
- Book Review: “Fly Fishing Belize”
If you have ever fly fished in Belize – or if you ever hope to – Fly Fishing Belize is a book you should have on your coffee table.
Flies »
- DVD Review: “Warmwater Fly Tying” and “Saltwater Fly Tying”
These two videos are expertly shot, with wide table-views as well as clear close-ups and tier point-of-views.
Tippets
- Tippets: Anchored Podcast, Washington Mining Legislation, Winter Streamer Fishing
- Tippets: Ocean Waste Hits Home, Standing Still on the Flats
- Tippets: Lightning Safety, ESA Success Story, Cold Weather Fishing Tips
- Tippets: “Spring Seeps” Recon, Impacts of Elwha Dam Removal
- Tippets: Leaky Waders, Changing Biodiversity, Catch & Release Best Practices
Gear »
- Gear Review: Patagonia Men’s Long-Sleeve Cayo Largo Shirt
Our reviewer calls for less plastic--and it is delivered in the superstar Patagonia Cayo Largo shirt.
People »
- Interview: Michael Keaton on Acting and Fly Fishing
MidCurrent publisher Marshall Cutchin interviews actor and producer Michael Keaton on the similarities between fly fishing and acting.
Techniques »
- The Heron’s Notebook
Tom Hazelton spent a summer plying Lake Michigan carp flats. The learning was intense. These are some of the lessons.
Travel »
- Adventures in Green Patagonia
"Great fishing turns me into another animal that wants to stay in that high, magical gear for as long as possible. For the right angler at the right time, Patagonia can be that place."
