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Stories about fly fishing in New Zealand never seem to get old, especially when the country’s brown trout are involved. In this recent story in Fly Fisherman Magazine, John Randolph regales us with a tale about chasing big browns on the South Island. Read it here. The post Story: An Evening Rise in New Zealand appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Photo: Louis Cahill In this story over at Gink & Gasoline, Louis Cahill dives into the topic of fishing streamers from a drift boat. Specifically, he looks at how far the boat should be from the shore to best present your streamer to the fish. As usual, the answer depends on a ton of factors. A few guiding principles exist, though. You can read all of it here. The post Fishing Streamers…

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) announced the renaming of their annual event to the AFFTA Confluence. The first AFFTA Confluence will be held in late September 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. More details on the event’s name, as well as specifics for the event, can be found here. The post AFFTA Renames Industry Event appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

According to this fascinating – and disturbing – article from Yahoo News, a third of all fish caught in the ocean are turned into a product that no one eats. Nearly 30% of fish caught from the ocean are processed into pellets to feed other fish in on-land fish farms. That sounds like it belongs in a George Orwell novel, not reality. To read more about this disturbing news, you…

If you’re looking for some of the best modern flies to catch trout, then you need to read this story from Dennis Pastucha. Instead of offering up a list of the classic flies – the Adams, Hare’s Ear, and others – he includes patterns like the Squirmy Wormy and Mopsicle. Pastucha’s story is a great one, and you can find it here. The post Top Flies to Catch Trout appeared…

Photo: George Daniel George Daniel has a tip for those of you fishing a tightline, or Euro, nymph rig – when you question how quickly to guide your nymphs through the water, just drag ’em. As Daniel writes in the story, you can’t feel a strike if you have too much slack in your line. More tension is better than not enough. You can read the rest of the story…

The Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival, and the Texas Fly Fishing and Brew Festival, will feature a women’s symposium at their 2023 gatherings. A full press release on this exciting new development can be found below. Both the Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival (January 14-15, 2023, in Doswell) and the Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival (February 25-26, 2023, in Mesquite) will bring an exciting new program, sponsored…

Today’s Tying Tuesday is from Dom Swentosky over at Troutbitten. In this video, Dom shows us how to tie the Blue Collar Worker, a nymph that he uses quite frequently. The post Tying Tuesday: Blue Collar Worker appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Photo: Henry’s Fork Foundation The Henry’s Fork Foundation was named a finalist for the 2nd Annual Defender Service Awards, presented by Chase, in the Environmental Category. The Henry’s Fork Foundation stands to win $25,000 in prize money, which would help further the nonprofit’s cause. You can vote once per day until November 6th. Vote here. The post Henry’s Fork Foundation a Finalist in Defender Service Awards appeared first on MidCurrent….

George Daniel put this recent story together in Hatch Magazine, where he details six of his favorite Euro nymphs for use in late fall and early winter. The list includes the Orange Eggstacy Egg and a Sexy Walt’s Worm. Find the rest of the flies here. The post 6 Euro Nymphs for Fall and Winter appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Fly fishing for sharks is a newer trend in saltwater fly fishing, but recreational fishing for sharks has long been a popular pastime. According to this article from Newsweek, however, when sharks are caught and released, their body temperature increases dramatically. This increased body temperature impacts shark behavior, potentially threatening their survival. It’s an interesting study that you can read in full here. The post Catch-and-Release Impacts Shark Body Temperature appeared first…

In this recent episode of the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sits down with Dr. Nelson Ham to chat about how land use and geology impact trout streams. Ham has studied the impact of historical land use practices and geology, and how those factors impact the productivity of a trout stream. Listen to the podcast here. The post Orvis Podcast: Land Use, Geology, and Trout appeared first on MidCurrent….

Photo: Ken Morrish Fly fishing can take anglers to some of the world’s most stunning landscapes. From the Seychelles to Patagonia, you can fly fish just about anywhere there’s water. One place that gets overlooked, at times, is Slovenia. From marble trout to browns, the trout fishing is spectacular, but somehow takes a backseat to the scenery. You can read all about fly fishing in Slovenia in this story from…

Louis Cahill Photography In this recent story over at Gink & Gasoline, Louis Cahill goes over how to use long leaders when fishing flat water. This is especially important right now, as the water is low to end the fishing season. Read the story here. The post Long Leaders for Flat Water appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

If you want to plan a once-in-a-lifetime saltwater fly fishing trip, but can’t decide where to go, this article can help you narrow the choice down a bit. Dylan Hayward goes into detail on six of the best saltwater fly fishing destinations in the world in this piece for Wide Open Spaces. Read it here. The post Best Saltwater Fishing Destinations appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

The folks at Orvis are producing new videos in their Basic Fly Fishing Tips series on a weekly basis. All the videos feature Tom Rosenbauer’s wonderful instruction and insights. In the latest video, Tom goes into detail on how anglers can and should use split shot to get their flies down deep. Watch the video below. See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Fishing Video Lessons The post Video: How to…

According to research from David Stagliano of the Montana Natural Heritage Program, salmonfly numbers across Montana are in decline due to warming river temperatures. Previously, it was assumed that salmonflies were more dependent on dissolved oxygen content than water temperature, but Stagliano’s research proves otherwise. It’s fascinating reading, especially if you’re fond of fishing salmonflies in Montana’s famous rivers. All the anecdotal evidence that hatches aren’t what they once were…

The folks over at Loon have been hard at work on a new video series titled “Different Fish, Different Places.” With the series, creators Hogan Brown, Dominic Bruno, and Matt Callies hope to draw anglers’ attention to all the other wonderful fish that can be caught on a fly rod. In the second episode of their new series, the filmmakers highlight the fisheries in the Deep South, and all the…

In a recent episode of the Troutbitten podcast, Dom Swentosky as his pals chat about the specifics of spooking fish. In particular, they discuss why anglers need to be aware and pay attention to their surroundings, especially in the fall. You can listen to the podcast here. The post Troutbitten Podcast: The Spooky Trout appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Photo by Shawn Bratt Evan Jones, over at the Orvis blog, put together this post with advice from Orvis experts on stream etiquette. We could all use a refresher on etiquette at times, especially for new anglers who might feel intimidated trying to learn all of fly fishing’s unwritten rules. Take the time to read through the post Evan put together, and the great advice from some of the most…