Tying Tuesday: Versatile Patterns for Fresh and Saltwater Success

Whether you're gearing up for spring trout or already dreaming of the salt flats, there's something here worth your time. 

By MidCurrent Staff

Flies

The Conditions-First Revolution: How 2026 Fly Fishing Gear Is Being Engineered for the Cold

Across fly lines, terminal tackle, weighting systems, and even floatants, this year's gear landscape reflects a deliberate shift toward what might be called "conditions-first" engineering: formulations, materials, and designs built not just for the river in general but for the specific, unforgiving demands of cold water, tiny flies, and the subtle presentations they require.

By MidCurrent Staff

Gear

Pebble Mine Update: Federal Court Deadline Looms as Alaska Legislature Debates Permanent Protections

While the Environmental Protection Agency's 2023 veto of the proposed Pebble Mine remains in effect, legal and legislative skirmishes have intensified, with the next two weeks bringing a major deadline that could shape the project's future.

By MidCurrent Staff

News

Opera Montana Announces World Premiere of “A River Runs Through It”

The production, set to debut in September 2026 at the Ellen Theatre in Bozeman, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the novella's original 1976 publication and marks Opera Montana's first-ever commissioned work.

By MidCurrent Staff

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