Seeing more fish with science
One TU chapter is recruiting citizen scientists to locate hidden Brook Trout in the NYC suburbs, using state-of-the-art eDNA sampling. Can they help me find a winter steelhead?
CastBack: How two Michigan pals launched a fly fishing gear marketplace
The CastBack origin story has all the makings of a classic buddy comedy: Co-captain the wrestling team in high school, go into the service, start fly fishing together, then start a peer-to-peer e-commerce market for used fly fishing equipment. Why not, right?
How to buy a used fly rod: Six steps to get started
Secondhand is all the rage. And buying a used fly rod can be a great way to get into a better fly rod, faster. But there are plenty of caveats. Here are our tips, some sources, and a checklist to follow.
A tale of two fly rods
North Fork Composites' Gary Loomis announced this week he's rejected private equity advances, and launched $100 Golden Tickets good for North Fork blanks to help the company grow. The company he founded and sold, G.Loomis? It now charges over $1,500 for its Asquith rods.
Get ready for the Maupin Meetup!
Come one come all to Current Flow State's third-annual early-summer meetup, coinciding with the Deschutes River Alliance's TroutFest in Maupin, Oregon, May 28-31.
Under a snow moon
Exploding trees, the Michael Jordan of pikeminnow, fly fishing with a baby on board, Michigan smallies, and more in this week's newsletter.
Trout ain't tarpon
Sure, the silver kings might not even be on the same angling planet as rainbows, but here are ten tarpon tips, tricks, and concepts from legend Andy Mill that can be applied to any fishing situation.
Low and clear
Knowing the odds are long—but showing up anyway—is the core of being an angler, and maybe a person, too.
Where I'm calling from
Here's a little bit of a Station Identification to introduce myself, and give you the lowdown on what we're all about around here.
Hold on loosely
Trying to not try so hard.
Now's the time to look closer
When that winter metabolism slows down, take a closer look to see what's really going on.
CFS member update, 2026
Ever wonder how the sausage is made? Here's a retrospective of last year's growth, an assessment of what's working and what's not, and a sneak peek at what you can expect from us in 2026.