The Simms BugStopper NFZ (for “No Fly Zone”) shirt, which is new for 2012, does exactly what it’s supposed to do—keeps you from getting bitten by insects while fishing. As an added benefit it also offers 50+ UPF sun protection, … more
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Video: Wychwood Game Films the Hidden Waters of the English Lake District
“Hidden Waters” showcases the ongoing quest of design/brand manager Paul Richardson of Wychwood Game for new fly-fishing ideas and design solutions as he fishes remote Tarns of the English Lake District.
Simms Nabs “Field & Stream” Magazine’s Best of the Best Award
BOZEMAN, MONT. – Simms Fishing Products does it again. For the eighth time since 1998, the editors at Field & Stream have bestowed a prestigious “Best of the Best” award on Simms gear. This time it’s the new Simms ProDry™ … more
Review: Kast Extreme Fly Fishing Gear Steelhead Glove
I’m one of those people who absolutely hates wearing gloves when I’m fly fishing. It takes all the fun out of it for me. But gloves remove most of your dexterity, stay dry only for so long, and usually end … more
Howler Brothers’ New 2012 Spring Line
If you’ve never heard of Howler Brothers, do yourself a favor, take a five minute break and check out their clothing line. I will admit I’m a big fan of their products and have been rocking a few of their … more
Sage Offers New Performance Apparel for 2012
Sage just published the press release for its 2012 line of performance apparel, which MidCurrent first covered in its 2012 Gear Guide. Read the full press release below. (Bainbridge Island, Wash.) – Sage, is pleased to introduce its first line … more
Simms SunSleeve
I’m about to depart for a bonefishing trip to Long Island in the Bahamas. And I’ll admit that I asked my pal Matt Crawford of Pale Morning Media (the PR company representing Simms) for a little swag. I live in … more
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The Cure for Bloody Fingers
I have a problem: whenever I go on a fishing trip to chase species that weigh more than trout, pull extra hard, or swim very fast, my hands end up shredded and looking like this. In other words, whenever I … more
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Tagged finger cuts, flats fishing, Simms Sun Glove, stripping finger
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Chuck Taylor All-Stars: The Wading Boots for ‘Everyman’
Those who have fished in tropical places with me know that I have a quirky habit of wading saltwater flats in Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star basketball shoes. Well many, many years ago, anyway, Chucky T’s were considered basketball shoes. No, … more
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Gear Review: Shimano Dryfender 3T Raingear
International fishing power Shimano (parent company of G.Loomis) is launching a new line of raingear for 2012 called Dryfender 3T. I got a hold of some of the first samples (jacket and bibs), and took them straight to the car … more
