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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…

Today’s edition of Tying Tuesday comes to us from Down Under. Tom Jarman, an angler with the Australian National Fly Fishing Team, shows us how to tie a Spanish Pheasant Tail Nymph. The post Tying Tuesday: Spanish Pheasant Tail Nymph appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Tuesday in Manistee County, an angler approached Michigan DNR Conservation Officers Scott MacNeill (left) and Josiah Killingbeck about a group of people illegally fishing the Manistee River, near Tippy Dam in Dickson Township. The officers retrieved 463 pounds of salmon from the suspects, visiting from Colorado, and donated the fish to local Manistee County families the same day. Poaching is often thought of as a big-game crime, but illegally harvesting…

Mastering foundational skills is a key for success in just about any endeavor, although it’s especially pronounced in fly fishing. That’s why Paul Weamer wrote this piece highlighting four simple fly fishing strategies, which you can read in full here. The post 4 Simple Fly Fishing Strategies appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Kent Klewein put together this story for us about how to stop the dreaded fly fishing bird’s nest. That massive tangle of flies, tippet, leader, and bobbers is a disheartening sight, to say the least. But there are ways to avoid getting tangled that badly, and you can read them all here. The post How to Stop the Bird’s Nest appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Dom Swentosky put together this great story over at Troutbitten. It goes into detail on how, as anglers, our job isn’t just to drop nymphs below the river’s surface. It’s to drop those flies, then help them drift naturally in the current. The story is a good example of how we need to work to get the most out of our drifts. You can read it here. The post Nymphing: Drop, Then…

Photo by Christian Murdock. Mike Clark is one of the country’s most revered bamboo fly rod builders. John Gierach has long praised Clark’s rods. And this recent feature from Seth Boster highlights what’s made Clark a mainstay in bamboo building for so many decades. Take the time to read this story – you’ll be glad you did. The post Story: A Feature on Mike Clark appeared first on MidCurrent. Source:…

Photo by Ben Mackereth In a recent story over in Forbes, Jane Hanson wrote about fly fishing’s healing impacts on the mind and body – and how fly fishing can potentially help you land the next big business deal. Is fly fishing perhaps becoming the new golf course? Who knows. Read Hanson’s story in full here. The post Fly Fishing is Medicine for Mind appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Adding movement to your flies is often seen as one of the best ways to help them stand out, especially if you’re fishing heavily-pressured water. If you’ve ever wondered about the best ways to add this articulation to your bugs, then you need to check out this story from Tim Skoraszewski over in Fly Fisherman Magazine. He looks at three different techniques you can use to make jointed flies. Read the piece…

Photo by Earl Harper. Thanks to a conservation-minded approach to river management, fly fishing for sea-run brown trout is seeing a resurgence in Iceland. This is from a new story by Chad Shmukler over in Hatch Magazine. If you’ve ever been curious about sea-run brown trout, you should definitely read this story. Find it here. The post Rebirth of Icelandic Sea Trout Fishing appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Greys has released a new family of fly rods, dubbed the Lance. This is a sub-$200 fly rod that Greys says packs in features commonly found in flagship models. The blank is an intermediate-modulus graphite with a low resin content, meaning it’ll have a softer action without extra weight. Greys opted for AAA cork on the handle, alignment dots on all sections, and a fully anodized reel seat. The Lance…

Chota Outdoor Gear has announced the release of a new product that should catch the eye of fly anglers – a wading shoe cover. The Cloak, as Chota has dubbed the product, is “designed to transform any shoe, sandal, or boot into a felt-soled wading shoe,” per a press release from Chota. The Cloak zips on over existing footwear and has an attached felt sole. That means you don’t need…

Skwala Fishing, the new fly fishing brand that started this year, has named Rich Hohne as its Chief Marketing Officer. Hohne has worked for 26 years in the outdoor industry, with most of those years spent in fly fishing, per a press release from Skwala. Hohne previously spent 11 years in marketing at Simms Fishing Products. “When looking at key members to build out the Skwala team, Rich has always…

A new fly fishing movie released in late September. Mending the Line premiered in Woodstock, New York, and is currently slated to screen again at the San Diego International Film Festival October 22, 2022. The film stars Golden Globe-winner Brian Cox and Emmy-winner Patricia Heaton, along with Academy Award-winner Wes Studi. Perry Mattfield and Sinqua Walls are also in the movie. Mending the Line is about fly fishing and veterans,…

The State of Maryland became the first in the country to release an official statewide fly fishing trail. The trail features 48 stops, with two in each county in Maryland. Each area of the trail focuses on fly fishing opportunities unique to that area of the state, ranging from wild brook trout to striped bass. You can learn more about the fly fishing trail here. The post Maryland Launces Nation’s…

The folks over at Bajio Sunglasses announced that they’ve partnered with Captains for Clean Water to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Ian. To raise the money, Bajio is auctioning off original artwork from Casey Anderson and Drew Wilson. All proceeds go to the Captains for Clean Water Emergency Disaster Relief Fund. Bidding ends October 10 at 11:59 pm EDT. You can view the artwork and donate here. The…