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Video: Oliver White Explains the Orvis Guide Sling Pack

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The man that knows no fishing boundaries and has seen and done almost all of it talks candidly about the Orvis Guide Sling Pack and why he likes it so much even, though it’s “not a product he would normally … more

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Quick Tip: Avoid Seasickness on Your Next Saltwater Fishing Trip

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If you’re like me, simply looking at a boat bobbing up and down makes you feel a little queasy.  I get seasick and airsick. Heck, I get carsick if the road is curvy and it’s hot out. While most fly … more

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Mojo Mud: Same Product, New Name

Mojo Mud, a tungsten putty created by John Perizzolo and distributed by Anglers Accessories, has been re-named to “jp’s Nymphing Mud.” Look for the labeling change to roll out soon. Read more in the extended entry. Anglers Accessories and Sweetwater Labs, … more

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Podcast Interview: Randi Swisher on the “New” Cortland Line Company

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This week’s podcast interview features Randi Swisher, new VP of sales at the Cortland Line Company.  Swisher talks to MidCurrent about the company’s “revival” and discusses the plethora of new Cortland flylines coming from them in 2013. Randi goes on … more

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Trident Fly Fishing 8-Weight Reel Challenge

Based upon a core of eight standards and utilizing a state of the art Admet testing machine, Trident Fly Fishing has put seventeen of the top saltwater fly reels through rigorous standards. Check out how they stacked up, on the … more

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Video Hatch: Harlem Shake by Simms

The folks at Simms Fishing take on the viral internet meme, “The Harlem Shake,” with fly rods, nets, boats, and waders.

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Quick Tip on Electronics: Beware Condensation

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This is more of a photography tip than a fishing tip, but it certainly pertains to any electronics like GPS handhelds or things like binoculars that you may take out in the field fishing. Many of us bring point and … more

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New Gear from Howler Brothers

The folks at Howler Brothers have been busy with product development and projects, and they recently announced the launch of their new lines for spring as well as pack and stand up paddle board collaborations. Read more in the press … more

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Yellowstone Angler Wader Shootout

If you’re in the market for a new pair of waders, The Yellowstone Angler did some homework for you in their 2013 Wader Shootout. Check out their opinions on how the leading brands came through the testing.

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Video: Why It’s Good to Have More Than One Pair of Sunglasses

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Master of all things fish Oliver White gives us yet another great fishing tip and reminds us why it may not hurt to have a couple of different pairs of sunglasses handy when you’re out fishing.  Different lenses provide different advantages … more

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