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The folks over at Riversmith – responsible for the River Quiver rooftop rod holders – have launched an all-new product. The Swiftcast Rod Holder is designed to hold rods on any fishing raft. You can learn more about this new product here. The post Riversmith Debuts Swiftcast Rod Holder appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Fall color on Montana’s Madison River. A proposed bill in the Montana state legislature could potentially threaten public access to rivers and streams in the state. The bill in question is vague, but it essentially allows for private landowners to lobby for – and receive – permission to restrict public access to public waters. You can read more about the bill – and learn how to contact Montana legislators –…

According to the folks over at Angling Trade, fly fishing is set for another boom year akin to 2020. A number of factors play into this prediction, which you can read through here. The post 5 Reasons Why Fly Fishing Will Boom in 2023 appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Photo: Alex Stulce If you’ve ever wondered what the legendary Clint Eastwood had to say about fly fishing, you need to read this story by George Liset. He details advice from Eastwood – and John Gierach – that applies directly to the sport we all love so much. Read the story here. The post Clint Eastwood’s Advice on Fly Fishing appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

In the latest episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer chats with Thomas Ames about the lifecycle of caddisflies. If you’re looking to increase your knowledge about this very important aquatic insect, this is a podcast episode you don’t want to miss. You can listen to the show here. The post Orvis Podcast: Lifecycle of Caddisflies appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

If you’ve never gone fishing for grayling, you’re missing out, according to Chris Hunt over in Hatch Magazine. Hunt’s latest story details one of his favorite trips chasing grayling in the north woods, and you can find it here. The post An Ode to Grayling appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

John McDaneil posted a recap of his 2022 season guiding and fishing on the Harriman Ranch section of the Henry’s Fork. He comes to some startling conclusions, particularly that the fishery in this famed section of river might actually be declining in quality. The post is long, but worth reading in its entirety, which you can do here. The post Is The Henry’s Fork in Decline? appeared first on MidCurrent….

Photo: Tom Hart/Flickr Jesse Robbins has put together a wonderful virtual gallery of art from the talented Bri Dostie. Dostie has been fly fishing since she was six years old, something you definitely feel from her artwork. She has an intimate knowledge of her subjects that really comes through, even on the screen. You can view the gallery and learn more about her here. The post Bri Dostie Art Gallery…

The fine folks over at Orvis have been releasing new short videos that cover all sorts of fly fishing tactics. The most recent of these videos features Tom Rosenbauer walking you through how to rig up a streamer on a fly rod. You can watch the video below, and browse through the other videos in this series, here. The post How to Rig a Streamer appeared first on MidCurrent. Source:…

Photo: Bonnie Moreland/Flickr Most of the American West is struggling through a drought that’s been nearly three decades long, and is the worst drought in 1,200 years in the region. But this winter’s fantastic snowpack offers a respite, if not a complete reprieve, from the drought conditions. You can learn exactly what that looks like – and what it will take for this drought to end – in this article…

In episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sits down with Seth Berger to talk about traveling with fly fishing gear. Seth’s job is to visit Orvis-endorsed operations around the world, so he’s used to traveling with his fishing gear. He has some great insight that I think a lot of anglers will learn from. You can listen to the podcast here. The post Orvis Podcast: Traveling with Fly Fishing…

Photo: Domenick Swentosky Have you ever wondered why it can seem so much easier – and you’re more successful – when fishing streamers from a drift boat instead of wading? It all boils down to your presentation, and the best streamer anglers know how to position themselves while wading as they’d be if they were fishing from a drift boat. At least, that’s what Dom Swentosky says in his latest…

In what is sure to be a controversial column, Joe Cermele argues over in Outdoor Life that Euro-nymphing is ruining fly fishing. Cermele’s argument comes down to what he sees Euro-nymphing doing to the culture of fly fishing. You can find out if you agree with him by reading the story here. The post Euro-Nymphing is Ruining Fly Fishing appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) has announced its Confluence trade show (formerly IFTD) will commence September 26, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The show will end on September 28. AFFTA has revamped its yearly trade show to focus more on conservation and help attendees better spend their money. A full press release on Confluence can be found below. You can learn more about the conference here. The…

Photo: USFWS Midwest/Flickr In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Phil Monahan wrote this fun little story that touches on how anglers never forget their first love – fish. You can read the story, and look through some wonderful photos, here. The post Story: You Never Forget Your First Love appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Photo: Tom Hart/Flickr Steelhead fishing is often associated with the Pacific Northwest, but that’s not the only place to catch these fish. Every year, spring-run steelhead in the Great Lakes offer anglers the chance to experience these fish without the need to travel to far-flung steelhead rivers. Kelly Galloup put together this story on the spring-run steelhead in the Great Lakes region, which you can read here. The post Spring…

Photo: Redington I had the chance to review the new Redington Trailblazer. This is a six-piece pack rod that casts wonderfully, and packs enough power to fight through wind or big fish. You can read the review here. The post Gear Review: Redington Trailblazer appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

This week’s edition of Tying Tuesday comes to us from Charlie Craven. He shows you how to tie a parachute emerger, which is a must-have pattern for spring fishing. I love this little fly, and I always have some on hand here in the Rockies. The post Tying Tuesday: Parachute Emerger appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

In a new series over on the Ventures Fly Co blog, you can learn all about where to find fish. In the latest entry into that series, you’ll learn where fish hold in riffles, why they love this water type, and a few tips for effectively fishing riffles. Read the story here. The post How to Find Fish in Riffles appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Photo: Bonnie Moreland/Flickr In this short story over at The Flyfish Journal, John Barratt takes us back in time to when fly fishing was still an underground activity in Idaho. It’s hard to imagine such a time, but it existed, and Barratt does an excellent job of painting that world for us. You can read his story here. The post Story: Goose Creek appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2