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 . . .
News
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.
Gear
Are We Releasing Too Much Water Into the East Branch of the Delaware?
In 1976, New York Gov. Hugh Carey signed legislation establishing minimum water flows for summer and winter below the dams of the Delaware River system. Angler saw the benefits of these new water regimes almost immediately, in the form of bigger, better hatches of aquatic insects. So more water equals better fishing, right? Maybe not.
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Video: A Primer About Mayflies
In much of the country, mayfly season is just kicking off, so here’s a great primer on these elegant aquatic insects. This video covers the lifecycle of mayflies, as well as how to match each stage. If you’re a new fly fisher, this is a great introduction that will serve as a base of knowledge that you can build on as you learn more about the specific species of mayflies in your home waters.
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Tying Tuesday: High and Low Patterns
This week’s Tying Tuesday features a big attractor dry, a deep-diving nymph, and a cool tube fly. (A reader recently requested a tube-fly video, and we aim to please.) We kick things off with a video from McFly Angler, who teaches us to tie the legendary Madam X, designed by Doug Swisher in the 1980s. This is a great attractor pattern, and one that works well in a dry-dropper setup. Next, Travis Hanson from AvidMax walks us through the steps to create a cool caddis nymph that's extremely buggy. Finally, we serve up something a little different: a tube fly. The excellently named Håkan Karsnäser shows you how to set the tube in the vise, and then how to dress it up. The end result is an elegant tube streamer for salmon or trout.
News
Introducing the Lid Rig 3.0 Nipper
Lid Rig—a fly-fishing tool company based in Littleton, Colorado—makes a variety of cool magnetized tools that are designed to make life on the water easier. For 2025, they've introduced the Lid Rig 3.0 nipper ($59.95), which attaches to the brim of your fishing hat. With replaceable 440C stainless steel jaws and dual cutting surfaces, this state-of-the-art tool is versatile enough to trim anything from 8X tippet to braid with unparalleled precision. The magnetic dock means the tool is always there when you need it; no fumbling required.
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