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I love fly fishing in the dead of winter. The quiet and solitude are hard to beat, but the biggest stumbling block I hear about from folks who haven't fly fished with snow on the ground is staying warm. My answer is always the same: ditch the cotton and go for wool. Heck, I'd even suggest folks stay away from the synthetic base layers (mostly...

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...

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...

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...

Wet wading season is just about over, which is bittersweet for me, since I'm not the biggest fan of waders (does any angler really love waders?). I've had the chance to use quite a bit of different wet wading gear this summer, and I wanted to share the pieces that have made an impact on me. Korkers Stealth Sneaker The Stealth Sneaker from Korkers is my...

Sitka has long made a name for themselves in the hunting world, but a few of their products are fantastic for fly anglers. I've had the chance to try out some of them lately, including the Equinox Guard Hoodie, Mojave SS Shirt, and the Territory Short. After putting these clothes through the wringer for a few weeks here in Wyoming, I'm almost certainly...

A new product for gear manufacturer Huk has hit the market - their Creekbed Pant. The Creekbed Pant is "Designed specifically for fly fishing enthusiasts" and "offers a perfect blend of premium performance and functional features to enhance every angler’s experience on the water," pre a press release. Main features include a fully elastic waistband and...

I recently covered some of the same Swkala gear that I reviewed here at MidCurrent, for Hatch Magazine. I took a slightly deeper look at the RS Jacket, and you can read that review here.

Skwala Fishing is a new gear and apparel company in Bozeman, Montana. We reported on Swkala opening its doors earlier this year, and now, we're happy to share our first review of their new gear. You can read the review here.

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