- Fly Fishing Tips

New on MidCurrent, Jim Lepage and I tackle the classic question of "Which fly rod is right for me?" Sure, there's plenty of subjectivity involved -- and, we hope, some test casting -- but here are the keys to picking...

In October's Smithsonian magazine, Abigail Tucker writes about the decline of California king salmon, which depends almost entirely on the Sacramento River and adjoining delta for its survival, mentioning that some wine lovers can trace elements of their favored beverage...

OLYMPIA - The first razor-clam dig of the fall season will get under way Oct. 16 if marine toxin tests show the clams are safe to eat, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. Additional digging opportunities are planned through mid-December.

CONCORD, N.H. - From the Seacoast to the Lakes Region to the North Country, the 2008 bald eagle breeding season in New Hampshire was the most successful one in the state in over 60 years, setting several new record-high marks for productivity for this state-listed endangered bird.

Hunters who enjoy pursuing waterfowl in Colorado will have plenty of opportunities this year due to diverse season structures and liberal bag limits, but what kind of success they experience is likely to vary depending on what they hunt and when.

Want to escape the daily grind without breaking the bank? Statistics show that going fishing is a great way to relax and spend some time outdoors with friends and family.

A study by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (www.rbff.org) found that people who boat and fish are significantly more satisfied with their marriages, relationships and friendships than non-boaters and anglers. Other key findings include:

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has slated 100,170 ring-necked pheasants for release on public lands throughout the Commonwealth for the upcoming small game hunting seasons, including 17,980 birds for the youth only season (Oct. 11-18).

Fall color season is great time to visit a state park, forest or preserve

COLUMBUS, OH - Each week as the leaves change colors, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will be featuring a new region to discover at its peak fall color viewing. Because ODNR is a vast agency with numerous activities, we will focus on one region with a lodge to stay in and many activities to do including: paddling, hunting, bird watching and fishing in that area.

Freshwater fishing is one of the many outdoor recreational activities encouraged by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

The FWC views outdoor recreation as a tremendously beneficial opportunity that should be available to all residents and visitors, and it strives to provide quality fishing, hunting and wildlife-viewing opportunities.

This report highlights a few of the best places to fish, what anglers are using and what they are catching. The information is compiled from regional Fish and Game fishery managers, local tackle shops and anglers.