This column by Sue Scheible for The Patriot Ledger is a fantastic read about a lady named Cathy, who finally took up fly fishing during the pandemic. She’s in her 50s, and she finally made a dream sparked by her grandfather in childhood come true. You can read the entirety of the story here. The post Column: […]
It’s that time of year when leech patterns are more effective than usual. With trout looking to put on weight before the winter, leeches are a high-demand food source. Enter this interesting pattern from The Fly Fiend. The Buck-Nasty Leech looks promising, and better yet, easy enough to tie. The post Tying Tuesday: Buck-Nasty Leech […]
Most anglers probably don’t recognize the name Gallos de Leon, but they should. It’s the oldest species of bird bred specifically for producing fly-tying feathers – and they’re now endangered in Spain. These birds have been grown in Spain for hundreds of years, and this piece from Earth Island Journal gives a great account of the perils […]
Charlie Craven recently did a feature on Devin Olsen’s Blowtorch fly, a pattern that’s taken the Euro nymphing world by storm. Olsen is a member of Team USA Fly Fishing, and he gave Craven some great insight into competitive fishing and tips for tying his Blowtorch fly. Read Craven’s piece here. The post Fly Tying: […]
Noted Montanan conservationist Paul Roos passed away at age 78, per reports from the Helena Independent Record. Thom Bridge wrote a fantastic, heartwarming tribute to Roos, which you can read in full here. The post Paul Roos Dies at 78 appeared first on MidCurrent. Read more:
This is a fun piece from Grant Michaels over at Fly Lords. In it, he details five fly patterns that will get any angler through the rest of November. Give the article a read here. The post 5 Flies to Get You Through November 2020 appeared first on MidCurrent. Read more:
This is one of the most unique pieces of gear I’ve ever seen released in the fly fishing industry. The MAVRK Stinger is designed to eliminate the weight of a fly reel, while still giving you a way to hold line when fishing. Check it out here. The post MAVRK Stinger Released appeared first on […]
Per reports from Will Poston at Fly Lords, there’s been an agreement reached to begin removal of all the dams on the Klamath River. The governors of California and Oregon, PacifiCorp, the Yurok and Karuk tribes, and the Klamath River Renewal Corporation all came together to get this project done. Details are scant at the […]
Hardy’s newest Euro-nymphing rod, the Ultralite LL, has been out for a couple of months now. I’ve been lucky enough to fish it for a while. It’s a fantastic rod, and one that’s worth your consideration if you’re in the market for something new. You can read my full review of it here. The post […]
Louis Cahill recently wrote a piece on a topic that’s near to my heart – fishing buddies. Without them, fishing isn’t nearly as fun. Even the most grizzled angler out there has to admit there’s something more special about catching your fish of a lifetime when someone else is along to witness it. Read Cahill’s […]