This is a great feature by Wills Donaldson, over at Fly Lords. Most anglers have heard of O’Pros – the company that makes the third-hand rod holder. Donaldson takes us behind the scenes at O’Pros to meet the bearded brothers who run the business. This is a fun read, which you can view in full […]
For beginner fly tiers, one of the most frustrating problems is figuring out how to prevent thread from breaking. This is something I wrestled with for years before figuring it out on my own. I wish I would’ve had this article to help clear the waters for me. You can read the article in full […]
On this Christmas Day, I wanted to share something that was sure to give anglers everywhere a chuckle. It’s no surprise that Hank Patterson delivers the laugh. Hank’s most recent video pokes fun at how many people stepped outdoors this year, thanks to the pandemic. This video is funny, and worth the few minutes of […]
John Byron wrote a piece for Gink & Gasoline that resonates with me on a spiritual level. Entitled “GAS,” Byron explains the acronym means “Gear Acquisition Syndrome” and it’s something I – and tons of other anglers – suffer from. Read the fun piece in full here. The post Gear Acquisition Syndrome appeared first on MidCurrent. Read […]
Huey Lewis – yes, that Huey Lewis, of Huey Lewis and The News – just penned a spectacular op-ed for The Miami Herald in opposition of new exploratory drilling in the Bahamas. Lewis is an avid bone fisher, having frequented the Bahamas for over 30 years. In addition to Lewis’ op-ed, there’s a Change.org petition with over 75,000 signatures […]
Kevin Woster, of the Rapid City Journal, penned a great piece about the fly fishing in South Dakota during winter. As an avid fan of winter fly angling myself, I really appreciated the angle with which Woster approached this story. And, he highlights a local fly shop in Rapid City, South Dakota, as well – something else […]
Tenkara – the Japanese method of fly fishing that uses only a long rod, level line, and single fly – is still attracting attention here in the States. This recent video from Outside showcases why some anglers love Tenkara so much. Watch the video here. The post No-Reel Fishing in Colorado appeared first on MidCurrent. Read more:
Pete Tyjas, over at The Fly Culture Podcast, sat down with Steffan Jones in a recent episode to talk shop about sea trout, among other topics. Jones is an angler, guide, and photographer, who’s also currently writing a book about fishing for sea trout. Listen to it in full here. The post Podcast: Fly Culture […]
The New Fly Fisher recently put this little video together about a perfect fly fishing moment. Contrary to the title, it’s not what you expect. But it’s still a fun, short watch. The post Video: A Perfect Fly Fishing Moment appeared first on MidCurrent. Read more:
It seems like I always hear about fly shops going under, which is desperately sad news. So, when I hear of new shops opening up, I get excited. Spawn Fly Fish, which was formerly an online-only fly shop, has moved into new space in Ilwaco, Washington, right at the mouth of the Columbia River. You […]