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MidCurrent Tested & Trusted: Scientific Anglers Sonar Titan Full Intermediate Fly Line

A full intermediate fly line is the most versatile tool you...

Ask MidCurrent: What's the Best PFD for Fly Fishers?

Question: What is the best PFD that doesn’t get in the...

Gear Review: The New San Miguel Fly Reel from Ross Reels

When I worked the floor daily in the fly shop, customers...

Meet MidCurrent's Gear Guru, Rick Mikesell

Editor’s Note: In a very short time, Rick Mikesell has...

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Gear Review: Pesca Innovations Rod Storage System

We spend hours obsessing over and dialing-in our fly rods and reels, but when it comes to storing them—especially in...

MidCurrent Tested and Trusted: Benchmade Meatcrafter Knife

A knife is an essential tool for the outdoors. Whether you’re a fly angler, a hunter, or even an avid hiker, carrying...

Gear Review: Patagonia Stealth Switch 9L Pack

New for 2025, Patagonia’s Stealth Switch 9L Pack is all about versatility. With multiple carry styles built into one...

American Museum of Fly Fishing’s Top 50 Objects, Part 3: #25–#16

For more than 50 years, the American Museum of Fly Fishing has been preserving the history of fly fishing across two...

Gear Review: Marsh Wear Buxton Tech Hoodie

The Marsh Wear Buxton Tech Hoodie just works. It’s one of those pieces you throw on without thinking and can wear all...

Win a Clearwater Fly Rod Outfit in Our 2025 “Fly-Fishing Dads” Photo Contest!

Father’s Day is fast approaching, so we’re celebrating dads in the outdoors with photo contest on Instagram. If...

Prime Gear for Predators

Pursuing sharp-toothed fish like pike, musky, barracuda, and jungle predators demands more than just a standard fly...

Gear Review: Umpqua Stratos X Dry Fly Nylon Tippet

A few years back, the good folks at Umpqua shared some spools of a mystery tippet material labeled “PROTOTYPE.” I...