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This week’s edition of Tying Tuesday is from The Feather Bender on YouTube, and features Barry Ord Clarke showing us how to tie an excellent extended body mayfly pattern. The post Tying Tuesday: Extended Body Mayfly Dry Fly appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Jonathan Wright put together a wonderful profile on the Upper Rio Grande, which he dubs “Colorado’s Best-Kept Secret.” From outstanding hatches to big trout, the Upper Rio Grande is a paradise for the anglers who are willing to work for access. You can read all of Wright’s story here. The post Fly Fishing the Upper Rio Grande appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

After a five-year review of the data, U.S officials have determined that the ocean-going salmon and steelhead populations in the Snake River need continued protection under the Endangered Species Act. Officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) made the decision. The decision to continue listing these fish under the ESA supports the improvement of habitat, fish passage at dams, and improved hatchery practices. No mention was made of…

Dom Swentosky, over at Troutbitten, recently posted this story about fishing during the dog says of summer. Juxtaposing the beauty of late summer with the ever-present need for rain, this story is a great read for anyone who loves fly fishing. The post Story: Dog Days appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

It’s that time of year when fishing the high alpine lakes provides some of the best fishing you’ll get. But if you’ve never been up to these waters before, it can be intimidating figuring out where to start. This latest post from Orvis details how to find and fish alpine lakes for trout. Check it out here. The post Fishing Alpine Lakes appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Morgan Lyle put together this list of eight fly fishing guide secrets for late-summer trout fishing over at Field & Stream. As the weather heats up and the furious hatches settle into more of a predictable rhythm, fishing can start to get tricky to figure out. That’s where these tips should help you out. Read the story here. The post Guide Secrets for Late-Summer Trout appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Joe Cermele tackled this topic in a recent story for Outdoor Life. Regardless of where you stand on using fishing apps, it’s worth a read to get Cermele’s perspective on this topic. There’s a bit more nuance to using fishing apps than I think many of us realize. Read the story here. The post Are Fishing Apps Doing More Harm Than Good? appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

This story comes to us from Jennifer Tzeses in Popular Mechanics, and it details how Amanda Winkelman uses fly fishing to learn about life. You can read the full story here. The post Story: Fly Fishing Taught Major Lessons in Living appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

The United States Fly Fishing Team took home the gold medal at the most recent World Fly Fishing Championships, held in Trentino, Italy. The US beat Italy and Belgium, who finished second and third, respectively. You can view more data about the Championships here. The post USA Takes Gold at World Fly Fishing Championships appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

This week’s Tying Tuesday comes to us from the folks at Fly Fish Food. The video shows how to tie Libby’s Stonefly, in a golden stone color scheme. Check it out below. The post Tying Tuesday: Libby’s Stonefly appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Riffles are the place to look for trout come summertime. The oxygenated water and variety of bugs makes riffles the perfect place for fish to hang out during the warmest part of the year. Fishing these riffles, however, can be challenging if you’ve never done it before. This story from Orvis shows you how to fish these riffles. The post How to Fish a Summertime Riffle appeared first on MidCurrent….