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Water Wars Heat Up In West

I'm a fifth-generation resident of the Rocky Mountain West, and I'm an avid angler and big game hunter. I love this part of the world, and there's nothing (short of the right piece of property in Alaska) that could convince me to leave. I do worry, however, that many of us in the West may be forced to leave in the coming years if we're not willing to make...

California Proposes Delay to Water Rules

Regulators in California recently proposed a delay for new rules dictating how much water residents can use on their lawns, per The Independent. While areas of California have seen record rain and snowfall in recent years, the state has a scarcity of adequate water storage, and still faces critical water conservation issues in the areas that depend on...

Orvis Podcast: Disturbing News on Smith River

We recently discussed the issues facing the Smith River here at MidCurrent, with the approval of a new dam on one of its most important tributaries. Tom Rosenbauer tackles this topic as well in his latest installment of the Orvis podcast. David Brooks, of Montana Trout Unlimited, joins Tom to fill anglers in on exactly what is threatened by the development...

Costa Reintroduces Grand Catalina

Costa del Mar announced that they have reintroduced their popular Grand Catalina sunglasses, made popular in the '80s by anglers like Flip Pallot and Chico Fernandez. Of course, Costa isn't just releasing the same frame they used nearly 50 years ago. The reimagined Grand Catalina frames feature the newest technology updates from Costa, including sweat...

Colorado's Tarryall Creek Permanently Preserved

Earlier this week, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced the acquisition of the 1,860-acre Collard Ranch in Park County. Contained within that ranch is five miles of Tarryall Creek, which will soon be open to the public for angling. “Tarryall Creek is a special area to so many people in Colorado, with easy access for Park County residents and folks...

Chums, Fish For Change, Announce Scholarship

 Chums is entering a scholarship partnership with Fish For Change, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to sending underprivileged kids on destination fly fishing trips with the purpose of fostering responsible global citizenship through experiential learning. Founded on the Colorado River more than 40 years ago, Chums has long been one of the most...

Tying Tuesday: Light Olive Flymph

This week's edition of Tying Tuesday features a pattern that's completely new to me - the Light Olive Flymph. A flymph is a combination of a traditional wet fly and a nymph. Davie McPhail ties up an exceptional example of this style of fly, and it's something I'm eager to try here in the Rockies.

Ospreys and Trout Behavior

In a recent story over in Fly Fisherman Magazine, outdoor writer Glenn Zinkus did a fantastic job highlighting a potential new problem facing some fisheries. Osprey populations used to be low on Oregon's famed Deschutes River, but efforts to help save them over the past 50 years have resulted in booming populations. And guides on the Deschutes say that...

New March 2024 Fly Fishing Gear

Gear manufacturers have been busy lately, releasing tons of new products. March in particular has been a busy month, and the folks over at Hatch Magazine have a handy roundup put together that highlights some of the biggest gear debuts this month. You can read it here.

Orvis Podcast: A New Dry-Dropper Method

In this episode of the Orvis podcast, Tom Rosenbauer chats with Josh Miller about a new method for fishing dry-dropper rigs. Josh is a competitive angler, guide, and fly fishing coach, so he knows a thing or two about developing new takes on old methods in order to catch more fish. You can listen to the entire podcast here.