Gear
Go-To Gear: New Apparel from Patagonia
The folks at Patagonia were kind enough to send over some new gear just in time for the cold weather to hit here in the Rockies. I've had the chance to test out their R2 TechFace Pullover, Capilene Thermal Hoody, and the Nano Puff Fitz Roy Trout Hoody. R2 TechFace Pullover I didn't expect to like this piece very much. It's a half-zip hoody, and I prefer...
Nautilus Debuts GTS Reels
Nautilus, the Miami-based reel manufacturer, has just announced the release of their newest reel series, the GTS. The GTS is replacing the NV-G series, which was a standout for Nautilus for years. The GTS building on the current GTX reel, a flagship product for Nautilus. However, the GTX is only available for 12-weight lines, so the GTS will take some of...
Ross Launches Casting for Recovery Cimarron Reel
Ross Reels has launched a limited-edition version of their Cimarron reel to support Casting for Recovery. Casting for Recovery is a nonprofit that uses fly fishing to help women with breast cancer. The limited edition Cimarron will be a 5/6, and with every sale, Ross will donate $50 to Casting for Recovery. Casting for Recovery's retreats introduce over 80...
Fishpond's New Stormshadow Lineup
Fishpond has released a bevy of new products for 2025, and you can take a look at all of them here. Today, we'll focus on the release of their Stormshadow lineup, a collection of bags and packs for every angler. These products should be available at your local Fishpond retailer soon. All bags in the Stormshadow line use recycled fabrics that have been...
Scott Releases 50th Anniversary Rods
Scott Fly Rods have a cult following in the Rockies, and for good reason. They make great sticks (I'm in love with their recent Session lineup), and they're honoring their 50th anniversary by releasing new builds of five classic rods from each decade the company has been around. "Rather than replicating the originals, we decided to build the blanks to spec...
Korkers Debuts Neo Flex Thermo Boot Collection
Korkers, the award-winning outdoor footwear brand, is proud to introduce the Neo Flex™ Thermo collection, a fusion of cozy slipper-like comfort with rugged, waterproof performance features intended for wet, mucky, cold winter days. The collection of slip-on boots features two color options for Men and two for Women. In addition to a soft, fleece lined...
MidCurrent Tested and Trusted: Cold Weather Fishing Gear I'm Using
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...
Nike and Drake Launch Fly Fishing Line
Following last week's interesting news about hip-hop star Drake appearing on the cover of The Drake magazine, is an equally interesting story, courtesy of Ross Purnell over at Fly Fisherman Magazine. Drake co-owns a Nike sub-label called Nocta, and that brand has launched a full lineup of "fly fishing inspired urban wear" that features the Nike swoosh...
G. Loomis Video Series
The folks over at G. Loomis, who make some of fly fishing's most beloved rods, have recently launched a new video series titled "Feel Connected." The series takes an in-depth look at how the rods are crafted in their Woodland, WA facility. "This series is a tribute to the artisans and engineers who pour their heart and soul into every rod we produce," said...