Ever daydream about catching a 40-inch, 25-30lb trout on a fly? Now’s the time if you live anywhere near a large body of water with big lake trout in it. Don’t think about rolling up with your typical trout rod and … more
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Fly Gear for Landing Massive Lake Trout
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Manley’s Super Pliers
My favorite gear recommendations are the things that aren’t splashy and that not many people know about, but that certain guides swear by. This one comes courtesy of my buddy Oliver White who owns and operates Abaco Lodge in the … more
Quick Fix: Use Medical Tape to Make a Sunglass Retainer
A couple weeks ago I was on location for a photo shoot in the jungles of Guyana and realized the sunglass retainers I had with me did not fit the larger ear stems of my Costa Del Mar sunglasses. I … more
ZebraLight Headlamps
Whether you’re camping without electricity, or fishing past the evening hatch (read mousing!) a great headlamp is important. As I’ve said before, I’m a minimalist, so heavy, complicated systems with many wires and attachments don’t do it for me, even … more
Video: Breaking Down the Simms Wader Line
Tucker Ladd, owner of Trout’s Fly Fishing in Denver, Colorado gives us the quick breakdown of the eleven different styles and features of Simms wader line. Sponsored Link: Buy Simms G4 Waders
Fishpond’s Dakota Carry-On Case
I’m often asked how I travel with fly rods. Truth is, when I travel, I’m usually on a story assignment, so I’m more likely than not to be lugging a laptop computer and a camera or two. Because carry-on luggage … more
Video: Patagonia Highlights “Our Common Waters”
Once again, Patagonia looks at the environmental impact of business through the lens of natural resources protection, this time spotlighting the fresh water crisis and current threats to biodiversity around the globe. Learn more here.
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Video: C&F Marco Polo Travel Fly Tying Kit
Rick Mikesell at Trout’s fly shop explains the details of one of the most complete travel fly tying kits on the market, C&F’s Marco Polo Fly Tying System. At $649.95 this thing isn’t cheap, but it does have some of the … more
Podcast Interview: “River Monsters” Host Jeremy Wade
MidCurrent gear editor Tim Romano interviews Jeremy Wade, host of Animal Planet’s show ”River Monsters.” He asks Jeremy about the type of survival gear he takes with him and when we can expect to see an entire River Monsters episode devoted entirely … more
Recycled Waders Turns Leaky Waders into Water-Resistant Products
The image above is of a couple of pairs old waders that have been hanging in my garage for years just taking up space. En route with them to the garbage can the other day I suddenly remembered the company … more
