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Ask MidCurrent: How Can I Fish Tiny Dry Flies When I Can’t See Them?

Question: I recently went to a presentation on winter...

Dry Ice: How to Catch Trout on Dry Flies in Winter

Winter is the most frustrating time to be a fly angler. The...

Ask MidCurrent: How to Dry CDC Flies

Question: I love to fish early spring hatches of...

How to Catch Ice-Out Trout on Lakes and Ponds

The end of winter is always an exciting time for fly...

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5 Ways to Make Your First Bonefish Trip a Success

Every year, hundreds of trout anglers travel to exotic destinations such as Belize or The Bahamas in pursuit of their...

Ask MidCurrent: Does a 100% Knot Really Exist?

Question: I’ve always used an improved clinch knot to tie on flies and a double surgeon’s to attach tippet. My...

Ask MidCurrent: How to Stay Warm While Fly Fishing in Winter

Question: I really want to get out on the water this winter, but one thing is stopping me: I hate being cold. What are...

Ask MidCurrent: Does Hook Eye Orientation Matter?

Question: I'm still tying on Mustad & Son 94842 hooks (upturned eyes) that I bought in the 1970s. I don't see...

Ask MidCurrent: Is Social Media Ruining Our Best Waters?

Question: I've been fly fishing for three decades and have watched social media transform our quiet sport into...

The Ins and Outs of Tightline Nymphing

I sometimes hate waiting for trout to strike. While fly fishing is traditionally a game of patience—searching your...

Ask MidCurrent: Am I Casting Wrong?

Question: Total newbie to fly fishing here, and I'm honestly feeling a bit overwhelmed with the casting part. Been...

Ask MidCurrent: A Guide to Comprehensive Fly Tying Books

Question: Can you recommend comprehensive fly fishing pattern books that include detailed material lists and...