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Ask MidCurrent: Are My Old Bamboo Rods Worth Anything?

Question: I have two very old bamboo fly rods, both in...

Gear Review: The New G. Loomis Asquith 690-4 Fly Rod

There has been a long-running argument in fly fishing that...

MidCurrent Tested and Trusted: The Lamson Liquid Fly Rod

One of the hardest things about shopping for a new fly rod...

Gear Review: Hollow Alpaca Boot Socks and Hunt Over The Calf Socks

Winter showed up with a vengeance over the past few weeks...

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Gear Review: Korkers Bantam Lite Wading Boot, with 3 Different Soles

For years, I avoided Korkers OmniTrax wading boots because of the old stories that floated around the internet and were...

A Trail Companion Worth the Investment: The Danner N45 Low GTX

When Danner released their N45 platform, they weren't just adding another lightweight hiker to an already crowded...

#1 in the American Museum of Fly Fishing’s Top 50 Objects: Fly Panels from 1893 Chicago World's Fair

For more than 50 years, the American Museum of Fly Fishing has been preserving the history of fly fishing across two...

Ask MidCurrent: What’s the Best Single Rod for Bonefish, Snook, and Redfish?

Question: I’m about to spend a few weeks in South Florida, where I am hoping to fish for bonefish, redfish, and...

American Museum of Fly Fishing’s Top 50 Objects #2: J. R. Harris Flies

For more than 50 years, the American Museum of Fly Fishing has been preserving the history of fly fishing across two...

Gear Review: BOTE Rackham Aero 12’4” Fischer Cutthroat Hybrid SUP

I have managed to avoid the stand-up paddleboard craze for as long as I could. A few of my favorite warmwater lakes...

Four Layers from Free Fly Apparel to Keep You Fishing When the Temperature Drops

Late fall, early winter, and early spring often end up being some of the most rewarding days on the water. Crowds...

Ask MidCurrent: Should I Buy a Trout-Spey Rod?

Question: When I said I was into swinging streamers for trout, the guy at my local fly shop tried hard to sell me a...