In this week’s podcast interview we chat with Kristen Mustad of Nautilus fly reels. His family has been in the fishing business in some form or fashion since 1832 when Ole Mustad started O Mustad & Son. Apparently Kristen hasn’t … more
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Orvis to Acquire Scientific Anglers/SA and Ross Reels
Orvis announced this morning that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Scientific Anglers and Ross Reels businesses from 3M. “We think both businesses have incredible opportunities to drive fly-fishing innovation well into the future,” said David … more
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Nautilus Reels Announces Video Competition
Giving plenty of time to plan and film, Nautilus Reels have announced a video competition set to run through August 31, 2013. The winner will receive the reel of their choice, so get creative and enter. Read more in the … more
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Quick Tip: Wax your Ferrules to Avoid Broken Fly Rods
How many of you take the time to wax your rod ferrules a couple times a year? I know I usually don’t, and I’ve paid the price of broken rods too many times to count. Finally after doing that very … more
Abel and Casting for Recovery Partner on Reel
Helping battle breast cancer and those fighting the disease, Abel Automatics Inc. and Casting for Recovery have teamed up to offer custom finishes on Abel Super Series 5N large arbor model reels, with $100 per reel donated to Casting for … more
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Podcast Interview: Peter Crow of Smith Optics
This week MidCurrent talks to Peter Crow, general manager of Smith Optics. Peter talks to us about the history and technology behind polarized glass lenses. He also hints about a new “light management system” Smith is unveiling at this … more
The Best Underwater Compact Cameras for 2013
The underwater video and photo site Backscatter has unveiled their unbelievably thorough list of the best underwater compact cameras for 2013. The list details everything from the GoPro Hero 3, to the newest mirrorless cameras. The authors state that, “As … more
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Quick Tip: When Fishing for Big Fish, “Restart” Your Stripped Line
A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of fishing for tarpon in Key West with a new line from Scientific Anglers. It’s called the Chard Salt Water Grand Slam Line and is in their Mastery Textured Series of lines. … more
Video: Patagonia Stormfront Backpack
Oliver White talks about the Patagonia Stormfront Backpack, what makes it so special, and why it’s one of his favorite pieces of gear for traveling or everyday use.
