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Monte Burke put together a wonderful gift guide for Father’s Day over at Forbes. From rods to reels, and other great gear, you’re sure to find something for any of the men in your life who love to fly fish. You can read the gift guide here. The post Forbes Father’s Day Gift Guide appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

On the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sat down to talk with acclaimed author John Gierach about fly fishing through a lifetime of climate change. It’s a fascinating discussion between two of the writing icons of fly fishing. You can listen to the show here. The post Orvis Podcast With John Gierach appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

The Continental Divide Trail spans over 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico, and offers incredible fly fishing along its length. Joshua Bergan, over at Fly Fisherman Magazine, wrote an excellent story detailing some of his fishing excursions on this trail this past summer. You can read his story here. The post Fishing the Continental Divide Trail appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

In this week’s edition of Tying Tuesday, we’re treated to a great chironomid pattern. Rowley’s Green and Copper is a must-have in your fly box, especially this time of year. Plus, this is a relatively easy pattern to tie. The post Tying Tuesday: Rowley’s Green and Copper appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Photo: Bonnie Moreland/Flickr In this interesting story by George Wuerthner, we’re treated to an in-depth lesson on an issue facing the famed Deschutes River. According to Weurthner, the Deschutes used to run as clear as the Fall or Metolius Rivers currently do. Thanks to irrigation demands, however, the Deschutes is often off-color, and its flows fluctuate wildly. Wuerthner does a good job of describing this problem, and you can read…

In the most recent episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sat down with M.E. Sorci to talk about western caddisflies. Sorci is a guide and fly shop manager in Jackson Hole, and she’s incredibly passionate about her subject matter. You can find the episode here. The post Orvis Podcast: All About Caddisflies appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Costa and The Braker Bros teamed up to tell the story of Katie Anderson, a fishing guide and mom, and her husband as they inspire their 4-year-old daughter to chase her dreams. You can watch the video below. The post Video: Phoenix by The Braker Bros appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Photo: Domenick Swentosky Dom Swentosky has a really interesting article over on Troutbitten, where he talks about the different use cases for active and dead drifting nymphs. We’re all pretty familiar with the idea of dead drifting, but active drifting can be just as effective in the right situations. To learn what those are, read the story. The post Active vs Dead Drifting appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie Even after a record-breaking winter in the Jackson area of Wyoming, the Upper Snake River below Jackson Lake is facing enormous cuts to its flows this spring. According to an article from Fly Fisherman Magazine, thanks to the immense runoff water already captured by reservoirs on the Snake River, Bureau of Reclamation officials want to reduce the flows below Jackson Lake to retain as much water within Jackson Lake…

The folks over at Umpqua have launched updated versions of their popular UPG fly boxes, per an article from Angling Trade. You can read all about these new fly boxes here. The post Umpqua Launches New UPG Boxes appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

This week’s Tying Tuesday comes to us from the folks over at Fulling Mill. They detail a brand-new pattern for 2023, designed by renowned angler and Hardy rod designer, Howard Croston. Croston’s new take on the age-old worm pattern is a fun one, and you just might find yourself throwing this in your box for the rest of the year. The post Tying Tuesday: Croston’s NEW Chenille Worm appeared first…

Marvin Cash, the host of the Articulate Fly podcast, sat down with John Agricola, the new managing editor of Southern Culture on the Fly. The two talk about carp fishing, tarpon, and Southern storytelling. You can find the episode here. The post Articulate Fly Podcast With John Agricola appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

The folks over at Fly Fisherman Magazine put together a great Mother’s Day gift guide for all the women anglers out there. If you’re shopping for something for the mom or woman in your life, this gift guide can be just the place to start. Read it here. The post Mother’s Day Gift Guide appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Photo: Dom Swentosky Dom Swentosky posits that most missed trout are the result of bad hook sets. In particular, he thinks we miss a lot of trout because we don’t set the hook hard enough. Perhaps we have something to learn from our gear-fishing friends… In any case, how you set the hook certainly matters, and Dom asserts that it matters quite a lot. You can read all of his…

If you’re looking for yet another blue-winged olive mayfly pattern, then the Turkey Biot BWO might be just your fly. It’s an interesting pattern that should do well as the last of the BWO hatches wrap up here in the Rockies. The post Tying Tuesday: Turkey Biot BWO appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Monte Burke put together a review of the best fly fishing rod and reel combos for beginners over at Outdoor Life. It’s a pretty comprehensive review, and if you’re looking for a place to get started in fly fishing, it’s worth your time to read through this story. Find it here. The post Rod and Reel Combos for Beginners appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Photo: USWFS Mountain-Prairie/Flickr Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) biologists are concerned about a recent decline in bull trout redds in western Montana. The concern has lead to the formation of an interagency working group to address the problem, according to the Flathead Beacon. You can read a full account of this potential problem here. The post FWP Concerned About Bull Trout Numbers appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Glass rods by Epic In this story over at Fly Fisherman Magazine, Dennis Pastucha goes through the wonderful history of fiberglass fly rods, as well as highlighting why they’re enjoying such a resurgence in modern fly fishing. It’s a great history lesson, and might make you think about fiberglass when making your next fly rod purchase. Read the story here. The post Fiberglass Fly Rod Revolution appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie If you’ve wanted to fish the South Fork of the Snake River in Idaho, May might be a great month to do it and beat the crowds. May can offer some great fishing on the river, but the key is knowing what flies to throw, and where to throw them. That’s where this post from Chris Jensen over at the Orvis blog can help. He goes into…

This week’s Tying Tuesday features a wonderful little fly that’s perfect for this time of year – the foam wing emerger. This bug is great for use during mayfly hatches, which are in full force on many of our trout rivers. The post Tying Tuesday: Foam Wing Emerger appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2