Umpqua – arguably the leader in making fly tying hooks – has released a brand new line of hooks, designed for use with oversized beads. The lineup – XC210 – is a direct result of the Euro nymphing craze that’s not letting up on the tying industry anytime soon. Read more about the new hooks here.

Dom Swentosky, over at Troutbitten, wrote this story recently, and I had to make sure we shared it here at MidCurrent. Taking kids fishing is something I feel strongly about. Doing so ensures the survival not only of our sport, but of our wild places, as well. Most kids these days spend more time

In this fun essay from Scott Sadil over at Gray’s Sporting Journal, he shares a story about the intricacies of how us fly fishers choose to reel in our lines.  There’s more to the story than you might think, and it’s a fun read. You’ll find the story here. The post Essay: ‘Left or Right?’ |