It’s Day 22 of our “20 September Days” Photo Contest, which means that there’s a little more than a week left. So far, I’ve missed just four days; how about you? We are in the final sprint, so start thinking of places to get your casts in before the 30th.
Read MoreFriday Fly Fishing Film Festival 09.22.23
Welcome to the another edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival! Each week, we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available and then serve them up for you to enjoy. This week, we present ten killer productions to get your fly . . .
Read MorePro Tips: 7 Simple Hacks to Help You Catch More Fish
If you got all your information about fly fishing from a certain type of angler–we all know a few of these guys–you’d think that learning the sport takes many years and requires you to master . . .
Read MoreEssay: Sleeping with the Fishes
Most anglers consider themselves above the petty squabbles that so often erupt in the fly-fishing community, content to let other anglers define the boundaries of the sport for. . .
Read MoreMuseum Pieces: History of the Hopper
Video Pro Tips: How to Euro-Nymph a Run
When you’re faced with a run that seems fairly featureless–with no boulders, obvious seams, or troughs–it can be tough to decide where to fish. In this great video from The New Fly Fisher, Orvis product developer Jesse . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the October Caddis Euro Nymph
The October caddis is one of the more exciting hatches of fall, and the big orange bugs can be seen along riverbanks for weeks this time of year. Previously, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions has . . .
Read MorePro Tips: There is NO “Correct” Casting Style, So Find Your Own
The idea that there is a single, “correct” casting motion is one of the great fallacies in fly fishing. Spend enough time at the casting pool at a consumer show, and you’ll see several big-name instructors make the case that their method is better than the . . .
Read MoreVideo: A Primer on Natural Dubbing Materials
There are lots of choices when it comes to natural dubbing materials, but do you know the differences between, say, rabbit, beaver, muskrat, or angora? Tim offers a quick take on each, highlighting its best uses for fly tiers. As you build your . . .
Read MoreMeet the Winner of the Restored 1977 Land Cruiser from the Great Orvis Roadshow
Last month, we made final drop off of a restored 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser, the grand prize in the Great Orvis Roadshow and Sweeps that ended this past spring. The winner was Mr. B. Bell from San Diego, California. He’s an Orvis customer who’s visited the Vermont flagship store for several years with some friends … Continue reading “Meet the Winner of the Restored 1977 Land Cruiser from the Great Orvis Roadshow”
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