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Tom Dorsey Passes Away

Tom Dorsey, one of the founders of Thomas & Thomas Fly Rods, passed away on February 14, 2023, at his home in New Haven, Connecticut. Ross Purnell, of Fly Fisherman Magazine, wrote a wonderful tribute to Dorsey, which you can read here.

How A Cuban Exile Changed Fly Fishing

If you're not familiar with Chico Fernandez, then you can't miss this recent story from T. Edward Nickens in Garden & Gun. He takes readers through Fernandez's story, and how the man from Cuba helped shape fly fishing. It's an excellent read, and you can find it here.

PA Angler Fishes 1,400 Straight Days

The headline might sound like clickbait, but according to the folks over at GoErie.com, a Pennsylvania angler has gone fly fishing for 1,400 days in a row. Tony Sobina has been fly fishing every day since April 13, 2020. This streak started thanks to some friendly banter with his brother, but it's now taken on a life of its own. You can read more about the...

Troutbitten Podcast Hits 1 Million Downloads

If you've consumed any online fly fishing media, chances are you've read something from Domenick Swentosky, over at Troutbitten. His blog is one of the most well-respected, in-depth places to learn about the nuances of this sport. Two years ago, he launched a podcast for Troutbitten, and he just recently announced that he's crossed the one million download...

Sage Founder Don Green Dies

Don Green, the founder of Sage, died on January 26, 2024. Sage released this statement on their social media profiles: Among many things, Don was a man of immense integrity, a passionate angler, and a pioneer of modern fly rod design. Don’s influence on fly rod performance stretches well before Sage came to be, dating back to the 1950’s – his...

Update on Wyoming's Golden Trout Record

Last week, we ran a story that talked about the veracity of Wyoming's state record golden trout. The current fish on the books tips the scales at 11 pounds, 4 ounces - which is more than double the size that most goldens in Wyoming achieve these days. After that story - which originally appeared in Cowboy State Daily - ran, the daughter of a fishing guide...

Lefty Kreh Remembered

This is a special story for the MidCurrent News section from Beau Beasley, author and director of the Virginia and Texas Fly Fishing Festivals.  On Saturday, October 14, 2023, more than a hundred people stood shoulder to shoulder in a cold, steady rain to honor a fly-fishing legend. The throng had gathered in Baker Park in Frederick, Maryland, to remember...

Interview With Filmmaker Gilbert Rowley

Gilbert Rowley is a filmmaker and fly fisher from Utah. He's produced a bevy of wonderful films like "Caddis Magic" and the "Modern Nymphing" series with Lance Egan and Devin Olsen. Rowley's latest project is the third season of his popular "Buffet" series. These videos are shorter, with their goal being to share the highlights of fly fishing, rather than...

Simms Names New President

Derek Tarlecki has been named the new president of Simms Fishing by parent company Vista Outdoors, according to news releases this week. You can read more about this here.

Interview With Montana Brothers Rodworks

Montana Brothers Rodworks is a new, up-and-coming boutique rodbuilder based in Bozeman, Montana. We featured their rods in our most recent Holiday Gift Guide here at MidCurrent. If their rods - and more specifically, their design philosophy - has caught your eye, you're not alone. Todd Tanner recently sat down with the brothers who own the company - Dan and...