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.
PeopleTying 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.
VideosHow 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 . . .
NewsNautilus 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.
GearTying 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.
FliesThe 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.
GearPebble 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.
NewsOpera 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.
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