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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Duck Camp Jumps Into the Fishing-Apparel World with Both Feet
Although more well known for its hunting apparel, Duck Camp—an Austin, Texas-based brand established in 2018—has increased its collection of fishing wear for both men and women this year. The company's Hybrid Guide Hoodie ($119) is a good example, offering a combination of sun protection, stretch, and durability. The body features brrr° Nylon, a proprietary blend of cooling materials engineered for durability and protection in the torso, while the sleeves and hood are made with brrr° Polyester and Spandex to allow great range of motion while casting or poling. Other key features include a low-profile upper back ventilated cooling panel, large chest pockets with mesh lining to reduce bulk and promote drainage, and a concealed hanger loop for forceps and sunglasses.
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Tying Tuesday: Olives and Bunnies
This week’s Tying Tuesday showcases three cool patterns that should be very effective in springtime. First, Paul Johnson ties a cool, buggy blue-winged olive dry fly that's a mashup of versions created by Charlie Craven and Walter Wiese. It's got emerger or cripple vibes that make it look vulnerable to wary trout. Next up, Davie McPhail demonstrates how to tie a simple olive nymph, which uses CDC and permanent markers in ways you may not have tried before. (If you're not good with Scottish accents, you should hit the CC button to follow along.) Finally, Pete Rosenau of Spawn Fly Fish whips up a cool articulated sculpin imitation that's actually much simpler to tie than it looks, thanks to some innovative materials. The finished fly is very slinky and should push a good amount of water, which is often the secret to drawing strikes.
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A Fly-Fishing Etiquette Primer for a New Season
As tens of thousands of anglers wade into trout streams over the next few weeks, there's a good chance a few of them might have forgotten their on-stream manners over the long winter. Writing in Garden & Gun, T. Edward Nickens talks to Orvis 2024 Fly-Fishing Guide of the Year Dustin Coffee about how we can all share the river, ensuring that conflicts are rare and the future of trout populations is protected:
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John Maclean’s Literary Legacy
Norman Maclean is probably responsible for introducing more people to fly fishing than any other author, via the print and film versions of "A River Runs Through It." But what many anglers don't know is that Maclean's son, John, is also an accomplished author who is in many ways carrying on the family traditions. In a great profile in Field & Stream by Maggie Doherty and Rebecca Stumpf, the younger Maclean talks about growing up between Chicago and Seeley Lake, Montana, and how this perspective has formed the ways he views nature and society. Early on on, he fell in love with Hemingway's "Big Two-Hearted River," which has remained a touchstone for decades:
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