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Patagonia, the apparel and gear company much beloved among fly anglers, announced a major moment in its history on September 14, 2022. Owner Yvon Chouinard sold the entirety of Patagonia, estimated to be worth about $3 billion according to reports, to two non-profits that will use the profits Patagonia generates each year to invest in “fighting the environmental crisis and defending nature,” per a letter from Chouinard. It’s an interesting…

Kubie Brown, over at Meat Eater, put together this list of the ten best streamers to use when chasing trout. The list is pretty comprehensive, and a good jumping-off point for anglers looking to get into streamer fishing. You can read the whole story here. The post 10 Best Streamers for Trout appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Photo by Louis Cahill. Kent Klewein over at Gink & Gasoline put together this great casting tip that can help you get more distance when throwing your flies. The trick is to not ride the brakes. Read more about this concept here. The post Fly Casting Tip: Don’t Ride the Brake appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

In a fun follow-up to a story he wrote in July, Boston Globe reporter Billy Baker remarks that he shouldn’t have called fly fishing “dumb.” To help change his mind on the topic, he arranged a day of fishing with Tom Rosenbauer. At the time, I reckoned Tom would set Billy straight, and he appears to have done just that. Read Billy’s latest story about his sojourns with fly fishing here.  …

This week’s edition of Tying Tuesday comes to us from Davie McPhail. The pattern he ties is an autumn emerger caddis, which is a timely pattern with fall fast approaching. The post Tying Tuesday: Autumn Emerger Caddis appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Fly Fusion Magazine announced the winner of the 2022 Stimmie Awards, which recognizes emerging fly fishing filmmakers across the world. The project “Native Waters” won the 2022 Stimmie Award, per a press release from Fly Fusion Magazine. “The film is a collaboration of Denmark-based Sergio Calero and Finland-based Antti Lami,” according to Fly Fusion. “After months of a long online voting process, the film was chosen by anglers across North…

Josh Bergan put together this wonderful overview of the Yellowstone Volunteer Fly Fishing Program that’s slated to resume in 2023. If you’ve ever wanted the chance to fish some of Yellowstone’s most storied waters, this volunteer opportunity might be for you. Volunteers assist in gathering necessary data to help inform fisheries managers of the goings-on within the park’s many rivers and streams. You can read the full story here. The…

The folks over at Field & Stream put together their list of the best fly rods of 2022, and the Epic Reference Fastglass took home top honors for best small stream rod. You can view the full list here. The post Best Fly Rods of 2022 appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

Photo by Dan Flynn If the idea of swinging flies for steelhead intrigues you, but you don’t live near any steelhead fisheries, don’t worry. Many of the same patterns and techniques used to chase steelhead work great for chasing trout, too. Louis Cahill breaks down how to get started with swinging steelhead flies for trout in this piece over at Gink & Gasoline.  The post Swinging Steelhead Flies for Trout appeared…

Orvis has updated their Superfine Glass rod, adding new features that anglers of all persuasions will appreciate. The new Superfine Glass is smoother, more stable, and a bit more fun to cast than its predecessor. I dive into all the other details about this rod in this review for Hatch Magazine.  The post Gear Review: Orvis Superfine Glass Rod appeared first on MidCurrent. Source: Fish2

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