Gear

Bajío Sunglasses has introduced a new limited-edition eyewear line called the Temples of Change Collection, created in partnership with the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) to benefit marine conservation. According to the manufacturer, the collaboration highlights the shared mission of both organizations to protect and restore the saltwater flats that...

Fishpond’s 2026 collection marks a major refresh of some of its most trusted designs, with new materials, reimagined staples, and an expanded focus on sustainability. According to the manufacturer, the lineup includes new colors and styles of Nomad Nets, a rerelease of the waxed canvas Fishpond Field Collection, and, most notably, the introduction of a...

In an effort to continually bring fly-fishing history to light in new and interesting ways, the American Museum of Fly Fishing is kicking off an exciting program to create commemorative pieces of classic American tackle in partnership with some of the world’s finest reel-makers, rod-builders and artisans. Due to the significant amount of time and effort...

Yakoda Supply has re-engineered one of their most popular accessories with the release of the next-generation Yakoda Nipper ($89). According to the manufacturer, the new design blends the same precision and simplicity that made the original a favorite, with upgraded materials and features built to handle years of use in demanding conditions. Each nipper is...

By: Rick Mikesell, MidCurrent Gear Guru Costa Sunglasses has announced the release of a new collection curated for the next generation of anglers and boaters. According to the company, the line was designed to blend performance and style while offering younger participants the same protection and clarity that have defined Costa eyewear for decades. Street...

It's been three years since legendary angler, tier, author, and artist Dave Whitlock passed away. This weekend, Dave's wife, Emily, will be hosting an online auction of an impressive list of gear left behind. (Check out the items up for action here.) Here's Emily's announcement of the event: Dave’s been gone 3 years now and much about my life has changed...

By: Rick Mikesell, MidCurrent Gear Guru I landed my first ever saltwater fish, a black drum, on a Nautilus FWX 7/8. That reel went on to land my first redfish, bonefish, baby tarpon, and barracuda. Ten or so years later, it is still kicking. Since then, I have added several Nautilus reels to the collection. Built in Miami and trusted by saltwater guides and...

 [Interview starts at 34:55] This week, Tom Rosenbauer's guest is—himself. He asked Reid Bryant of the Orvis Wingshooting Podcast to interview him because Tom has worked at Orvis for 49 of those 50 years and lived through the various stages of Orvis rods. Plus he just spent the past two months writing a history of the Orvis...

With drought conditions across the Rockies, the Northeast, and the Midwest, many anglers are turning to lakes and ponds to find fishable water. In this great video, Phil Rowley shares some of his tactics for finding and catching trout in still waters, demonstrating presentations, retrieves, and the little adjustments that made the difference. To see some of...

 [Interview starts at 43:59] Tom Rosenbauer's guest this week is Josh Jenkins of Scientific Anglers, and the original plan was to talk just about knotless leaders—their design, how they are made, and how to modify them. But they soon took an interesting sidetrack into line/leader connections and also a new product he's discovered for...