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”
Read MoreClassic Tips: How to Get the Most Out of Your Streamers
Because I fish mostly in the Northeast—where over the course of a season nymphs and streamers surely catch more large fish than dry flies do—I am loath to fish anything but surface patterns when I’m out West. Don’t get me wrong: I’m no dry-flies . . .
Read MoreBook Excerpt: Understanding Vertical and Horizontal Stratification in a River
You probably know that the current near the bottom of a river is slower than at the surface, which is why trout hold there. When water comes in contact with a solid object, molecules of water that touch the solid object stick to it, and the effective velocity . . .
Read MorePodcast: Secrets of the Battenkill, with Doug Lyons
The Battenkill is an iconic and often frustrating trout stream. It’s a gorgeous river with a healthy population of wild trout, but it has had its ups and downs over the years. Doug Lyons is a lifetime Battenkill expert who knows the river perhaps better . . .
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