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
TU’s Chris Wood on The Nature of Wellness™ Podcast
The Nature of Wellness™ Podcast—hosted by Dr. Mark A. Campbell and Steve Otero—explores the relationship between the natural world and the human experience, covering all things nature, conservation, life, health, and well-being. This week’s guest is Trout Unlimited President and CEO Chris Wood. An avid angler, hunter, author, and conservationist, he previously served at the US Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Now he helps to champion the Trout Unlimited vision, “For communities across America to engage in the work of repairing and renewing the rivers, streams and other waters on which we all depend.”
News
Brook Trout May Be More Adaptable to Climate Change Than Previously Thought
As the threat of climate change has become more serious in recent decades, biologists have sounded the alarm about the threat to brook trout populations across the species' range. Salvelinus fontionalis has always been seen as the trout species most susceptible to rising water temperatures, but a new study has found that brook trout "may have a genetic trick up their scales when it comes to adapting, with limitations, to heatwaves that threaten their existence." A study led by researchers at Penn State suggests a protective genetic response to thermal stress can be passed on from one generation brookies to the next. This is a rare bit of climate-related good news for anglers from Georgia to eastern Canada.
News
Tying Tuesday: Versatile Patterns for Spring
This week’s Tying Tuesday features three very different patterns and tying styles. We kick things off with a buggy pattern from English tier Barry Ord Clarke, and it looks to be a super versatile pattern, able to imitate both mayfly and caddisfly emergers. The tri-tone, segmented body and deer-hair collar are particularly cool. Next is an easy-to-tie, slinkier version of a classic Egg-Sucking Leech from Greenhorn Flyhorn. The Zonker-strip tail should provide lots of action in the water, and anything with an egg works well in springtime. Finally, Matt O’Neal of Savage Flies serves up a cool, old-timey pattern designed for landlocked salmon. It's a great-looking fly that's surprisingly easy to tie.
News
Simms Debuts New Saltwater Gear
The Latitude Collections features new Flats Sneakers, hoodies, shirts, and pants.
Gear
