Tag: Marshall Cutchin
Marshall Cutchin: Florida Before the Storm
MidCurrent editor and former Key West guide Marshall Cutchin discusses the thrill of tarpon fishing and the impact of twenty-five years of angling on some of the sport's most hallowed waters. Podcast Excerpt: "That's the one thing that actually has changed, is how you go out and find tarpon and fish for them. As fishing pressure increased, it became less...
About Us
Staff MIDCURRENT's publisher, Marshall Cutchin, was a fly fishing guide for almost 12 years in Florida's Lower Keys. Based in Key West, he guided many top anglers and tournament-winning teams. Besides regularly fishing more than 275 days a year in the U.S., he also guided fly fishers in destinations like Belize, Mexico, and the Amazon. He is also the...
Fly Fishing Gear Tips
Leaders and Tippets Leader Materials To achieve the best knot strength in leaders, use the same brand for all sections. Identical materials make stronger knots. Lubricate Your Knots Always lubricate your knots before tightening them. Saliva works on monofilament, but lip balm or a commercial knot lubricant is better for tying knots in fluorocarbon. Match...