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Idaho's Walleye Problem

Walleye are posing a problem to salmon and steelhead through the Snake River Basin in Idaho. And according to a new press release from the Idaho Fish & Game (IDFG), fisheries managers are asking anglers to be more vigilant in catching and killing these fish. "For the past couple years, Idaho Fish and Game has asked – and continues to ask – anglers...

What Counts as Fly Fishing?

I've seen this question pop up a lot this year, and I commend Ross Purnell over at Fly Fisherman Magazine for bringing up at his publication. In a short post, Purnell talks about his experience fishing New Zealand's South Island, and how he had to use 22-24 foot leaders to make a decent presentation to the island's notoriously wary fish. In many cases...

MidCurrent Tested and Trusted: Cold Weather Fishing Gear I Love Right Now

With fall just about over, and winter set to rule for the next few months, I reckoned it'd be a good time to look at some of my favorite cold-weather gear. This is the stuff I depend on to keep me warm and dry during the worst weather of the year here in the Rockies. I know some anglers don't like to fish year-round, but I love the solitude and quiet of...

April Vokey Joins Mayfly Outdoors

Mayfly Outdoors, the award-winning manufacturer of high-performance fly fishing products and parent company of Abel Reels, Ross Reels, and Airflo, is excited to announce that world-renowned fly fisher, guide, author, and conservationist April Vokey has joined the Mayfly family as a brand ambassador. Known for her work through Anchored Outdoors and...

Tying Tuesday: Winter Midges, Bunny Leeches, and CDC

This week's Tying Tuesday is heavy on the subsurface flies, with a midge and streamer tutorial leading the way. You'll get treated to a simple CDC emerger, as well. It's time to start filling boxes for next spring, and these are all great flies to start with. Davie McPhail leads us off this week with a 3-in-1 video! You'll get an up-close look at three...

Podcast Roundup: Nymphing, Streamers, and Travel

The Podcast Roundup this week features an in-depth look at nymphing strategies, then moves onto some information about streamer fishing. You'll finish up with a great chat with Tim Flagler, about fly tying and destination travel. There's quite a bit in this week's lineup, so get comfortable while you get to listening. As always, if you have a podcast you'd...

Skagit Secrets

I've always found the world of two-handed rods, and steelhead fishing in general, fascinating. I've never done it, but I've dabbled in trout spey a bit here in the Rockies. What I've been able to do, however, is read up on and learn as much as I can (without actually doing it) about two-handed casting. This recent story in Fly Fisherman Magazine by John...

New Rangeley Lakes Novel from Bob Romano

Fly fishing author Bob Romano's final installment in his Rangeley Lakes series, Return to Rangeley, is set for release on January 1st. The novel completes Romano's literary exploration of Maine's storied Rangeley Lakes region. To reserve an autographed copy, make your check payable to WEST RIVER MEDIA in the amount of $25.00 & send to: Andora and...

Costa Launches 2024 Collection

Costa Del Mar has launched their new 2024 fall lineup, which features 5 new frame options. Details and links to all the new options are below. FINLET Modern aesthetics meet essential functionality. A trusted performance tool for on the water, Costa’s latest performance frame Finlet is built for those in pursuit of the next world record fish. Named after...

Blue Ridge Guide Relief Giveaway

The Guide Relief Program (GRP), in  collaboration with Adipose Boatworks, Costa, and Flylords, has launched an initiative to provide critical support to guides in the Blue Ridge region affected by Hurricane Helene. Recognizing that guiding is more than just a profession but  a way of life, this campaign focuses on helping the guide communities in Western...