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
Podcast: Tom Rosenbauer on Best Practices for Wader Care and Fit
Waders are one of our most expensive purchases, outside of a rod and reel, and in order to make them last longer we need to take good care of them, so they stay waterproof and comfortable. Tom Rosenbauer says he gets a lot of questions about wader care, storage, and washing instructions. Fit can also affect how long waders last and how comfortable they are.
News
The Basics of Trout Identification
This time of year, a lot of new anglers are out on the water, so questions of fish identification are likely to come up pretty regularly. Ben Sittig, a.k.a. Huge Fly Fisherman puts his fisheries biology degree to good use in this classic video.
News
4 Underrated Western Trout Towns
Sure, places like Bozeman, Jackson Hole, and Vail are great fly-fishing towns, but they're certainly not off the beaten path. If you're looking to make a trip out West but don't want to do the same, old thing, where can you go? Writing in Hatch Magazine, Chris Hunt profiles four towns in Montana, Colorado, and Wyoming where you might find a little more room to roam and explore. While these are hardly undiscovered gems, they are certainly less traveled than some of the iconic destinations in the Rockies.
News
What Ever Happened to Whirling Disease?
Thirty years ago, the fly-fishing world was terrified by the discovery of whirling disease in Montana's trout population. Would the rivers of Big Sky Country no longer live up to their legendary status? While the worst-case-scenario predictions never came true, some waters, such as the Madison, saw their rainbow populations reduce by as much as 95%.
News
