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Meet the New MidCurrent Editor-in-Chief
I’ve spent the last few weeks working in the background on a few special projects, while Johnny Carrol Sain has continued doing his usual brilliant job overseeing the website and newsletters. This week, he’s handing the reins to me.
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Tying Tuesday: Midges, Beetles, and Deceivers
This week's Tying Tuesday has quite a bit of variety to it, with flies that'll work for trout, bass, and even saltwater species.
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How George Daniel Achieved His Fly-Fishing Dreams
Over the past couple of decades, Pennsylvania angler George Daniel has built a remarkable life in fly fishing--as a guide, a member of Fly Fishing Team USA, an author and speaker, and as the latest instructor in charge of Penn State's legendary fly-fishing program. Writing on Onward State, an independent Penn State news site, CJ Doebler . . .
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Nautilus Announces New GTS Reels
Nautilus Reels has announced the release of their new GTS 5/6 reels. This new size joins the previously-announced GTS reels in Nautilus' much-loved lineup.
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A Brief History of Charles F. Orvis
Many people know that Orvis has been around since 1856—something of which the company is very proud—but do you know the actual history of the founder, Charles F. Orvis, for whom the CFO Reel is named? A story in the Vermont Daily Chronicle explains how the the son of a general-store owner became a hotelier and then the preeminent fly-fishing tackle dealer in the U.S. It's fascinating stuff (and you can listen to the story if you prefer).
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A.K. Best Remembered in a New York Times Obituary
Last week, we posted about the passing of legendary fly tier and author Archie "A.K." Best, who died at the age of 92. Yesterday, the New York Times posted a lengthy obituary by Jeré Longman that gets to the heart of what made Best so popular:
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Saltwater Fly-Fishing Legend Flip Pallot Passes Away
The fly-fishing world has lost another legendary angler and teacher. Flip Pallot—longtime guide, teacher, and host of "The Walker's Cay Chronicles," among many other accomplishments, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 26. The Instagram page for Saltwater Experience posted this tribute:
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Podcast: Tom Rosenbauer Learns the Secrets of the World’s Most Successful Permit Angler, Mike Ward
Mike Ward, owner of Adipose Boat Works, recently tied Del Brown's lifetime permit count with 513 permit caught on a fly rod. On a bamboo fly rod! Now Mike would be the first one to say he may not be the world's best permit angler, but he has put in the time and energy to catch more than anyone else in history. And along the way he's learned some tips that we could all benefit from. Tom Rosenbauer asked Mike to share his tips and he happily agreed. And, yes, Mike has also been skunked for days at a time when chasing permit, so it happens to all of us.
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