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Permanent Fly-Fishing Art by Tattooist AJ McGuire

Cutthroat, brook trout, and brown trout tattoos by AJ McGuire. Photos: AJ McGuire By: Rick Mikesell, MidCurrent Gear Guru Fly fishing is a sport defined by passion. Anglers dive in deep and not only immerse themselves in water in pursuit of fish, but also in the culture and lifestyle that surround the sport. We can […] Read more
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Podcast: The Mysterious Mary Orvis Marbury, with Historian Steve Woit

  [Interview starts at 37:50] Mary Orvis Marbury, daughter of Orvis founder Charles F. Orvis, is an important figure in the history of American fly fishing. She was the first person to catalog and standardize American fly patterns, but she led a sad and mysterious life. Historian Steve Woit has written an expansive and Read more
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Tying Tuesday: Simple Seasonal Solutions

In this week’s Tying Tuesday, we’ve got three patterns that are easy to tie and should work great for trout this time of year. First off, Kyle from Avid Max walks us through the steps to tie Devin Olsen’s Diabaetis Perdigon (great name, btw). It uses some cool materials but is a quick and simple […] Read more
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Photos: Week One of This Year’s “20 Days in September” Contest

It’s Day 8 of our “20 Days in September” Photo Contest, and since “thirty days hath September,” you could start today and still complete the challenge. How are you doing so far? It’s still not too late for you to get in on the action. You don’t need to hit 20 days to take part; all we’re looking for […] Read more
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Event Spotlight: Denver Trout Unlimited’s Carp Slam XIX

Russ Miller shows off a beauty of a Denver South Platter carp during last year’s slam. All photos: Ivan Orsic Next weekend, on September 13, Denver Trout Unlimited will host Carp Slam XIX, the 2025 edition of its annual urban fly-fishing tournament. All proceeds from the event support ongoing conservation and angling access efforts along the Read more
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After a Century of Abuse, the Arkansas River is on the Rise

Tommy Brown of Colorado Springs fishes along the banks of the Arkansas River in Bighorn Sheep Canyon near Cotopaxi on Sept. 5. The Arkansas River fishery is the longest stretch of gold medal waters in the state. (Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Sun) Colorado’s Arkansas river has suffered from mining waste, overfishing, agricultural Read more
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