Meet the New MidCurrent Editor-in-Chief
Although I joined MidCurrent on December 1, I’ve spent the last few weeks working in the background on a few special projects, while Johnny Carrol Sain has continued doing his usual brilliant job overseeing the website and newsletters. This week, he’s handing the reins to me. (Fear not, Johnny is still part of the MidCurrent […]
Tying Tuesday: Midges, Beetles, and Deceivers
This week's Tying Tuesday has quite a bit of variety to it, with flies that'll work for trout, bass, and even saltwater species.
Videos
How George Daniel Achieved His Fly-Fishing Dreams
Over the past couple of decades, Pennsylvania angler George Daniel has built a remarkable life in fly fishing--as a guide, a member of Fly Fishing Team USA, an author and speaker, and as the latest instructor in charge of Penn State's legendary fly-fishing program. Writing on Onward State, an independent Penn State news site, CJ Doebler . . .
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Nautilus Announces New GTS Reels
Nautilus Reels has announced the release of their new GTS 5/6 reels. This new size joins the previously-announced GTS reels in Nautilus' much-loved lineup.
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Tying Tuesday: Three Flies for the Top of the Water Column
This week’s Tying Tuesday features three patterns fished on or near the surface. We kick things off with my old friend, Rob Streeter, demonstrating his method for tying a high-floating Fat Albert variant, which will make a great indicator fly, beetle imitation, or all-around attractor fly. Next up, Andy from Andy's Flies walks us through a classic North Country Spider first tied by T.E. Pritt in the late 1800's. It's an easy tie and looks super buggy. It will surely attract trout dead-drifted or on the swing. Finally, English tier Barry Ord Clarke ties a Midge Emerger in the Klinkhamer style. His video is full of cool tricks—such as repositioning the fly in the vise—that will help you tie any parachute pattern.
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Video: The Incredible Story of Utah’s Giant Trout
Chase and Aimee Bartee of Tight Loops have been making some of the more compelling fly-fishing/adventure films of the last decade. Their current project is a series called “For Wild’s Sake: The Rare Trout Chronicles,” and the latest episode just dropped. It's a 47-minute epic about getting off the beaten path, meeting like-minded adventurers, and exploring the history of Utah's native trout. The quality of the filmmaking and photography is top-notch, and Chase's thoughtful narration adds meaning and context to the imagery.
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Is Canada Still a Viable Option for Traveling Anglers?
The current political relationship between the U.S. and Canada seems to be more fraught than it has been since the 1700s, which may have traveling anglers asking themselves if a trip to our northern neighbor is still a viable option. A new article in Hatch Magazine makes it clear that the lodges, outfitters, and guides who fish Canadian waters are hoping that politics don't get in the way of great fishing:
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Podcast: Tom Rosenbauer Talks Smallmouth Bass
Tom Rosenbauer's podcast guest this week is country singer JD Clayton, a talented singer/songwriter and all-around nice guy who loves to fly fish for smallmouth bass in his native Ozarks. He fills Tom in on what their fishing is like, and why he loves this rural part of the country so much. Check out the video at the bottom of the page to follow along with JD and friends as they chase smallmouth bass in the Ozarks.
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