Kirk Deeter talks about about music and its ability to bind friendships in MidCurrent‘s newest “Fly Fishing Jazz” column.  Recalling Buffalo Springfield and a long car drive through Wyoming with a now-passed fishing buddy, Deeter writes that “Truth be told, … more →

MidCurrent “Fly Fishing Jazz” columnist Kirk Deeter writes eloquently about the late, great Etta James: “Sometimes, no matter what you do to prepare, no matter how far you’ve trained that cast, and no matter how sexy those bugs you tied … more →

MidCurrent “Fly Fishing Jazz” columnist Kirk Deeter writes about finding your ax—the go-to fly rod that always delivers: “There’s something very special, even admirable, about finding a rod that you make friends with, that becomes part of your fishing persona, … more →

MidCurrent “Fly Fishing Jazz” columnist Kirk Deeter explores the value of fishing techniques handed down through the years: “Beyond the basic price of admission, getting good at fly fishing (like getting good at playing a horn) requires a certain level … more →

“Fly Fishing Jazz” columnist Kirk Deeter explores the relationship between the relationship between music and fly tying: “If I ever concocted a big dry fly for throwing into undercut banks for trout, I’m going to name it the ‘Up Against … more →