Here we are over the halfway point of August – hard to believe! Here’s your Friday Five for this week. Grab your cup of coffee, and enjoy!

S.C.O.F. #32 (Southern Culture on the Fly)

The newest issue of Southern Culture on the Fly has arrived!

Night Fishing for Trout: Know Your Water, and Make a Plan (Troutbitten)

Domenick Swentosky writes about the importance of knowing every aspect of a stream in an area you’re planning to night fish.

5 Underrated Fish You Should Target on the Fly (The Wade)

If you’re looking to branch out, here are some cool species to try with a fly rod. Panfish are a hoot on a fly rod!

A Tweaked-Out BWO Shop Vac (George Daniel)

The Shop Vac is a proven pattern out West. George Daniel gives it a slight update to make it work for a good Blue Winged Olive imitation for around here.

How to Tie the Mickey Finn (Orvis Fly Fishing)

This is a class pattern, presented in a great how-to video by Tim Flagler (Tightline Productions).