We are sad to share with you the news that legendary Montana guide Paul Roos passed away on November 10. Some of you may have had the pleasure of knowing Paul; others have heard of Paul; and still others are about to learn . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Cast Big Flies
One of the most common questions I get on the podcast is about casting big flies. People think they are doing something wrong when casting huge streamers because they can’t get the . . .
Read MoreFriday Fly Fishing Film Festival 11.20.20
Welcome to the latest edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available and then serve them up for you to enjoy. This week, we’ve got 12 . . .
Read MoreThe History of Wool Sweaters: There’s More to the Story Than You May Think
Cable Knit Wool Sweater
Photo via orvis.com
Photo via orvis.com
The use of wool in textiles dates back as far as 3000 B.C., having been used for garments in some of the earliest civilizations. Naturally insulating, water-repellent, durable, and often anti-microbial, wool has long served as a go-to textile for garments. That history is what makes the wool sweater such a classic style for men. From fishermen in Ireland’s northern villages to shepherds in the highlands of the Middle East, the wool sweater has stood the test of time and should…
Read MorePodcast: Fly Fishing with Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes
This week, I have a very special guest for my interview—Brittany Howard, the frontwoman for the wildly popular band Alabama Shakes, who last year released a solo album, Jaime, which explores a wide range of musical . . .
Read MoreTake a New Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 11.19.20
Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, we’ve got ten questions all about . . .
Read MoreFish Facts: Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)
Bluegills are often the “easy” fish anglers learn on, but the big ones can be mighty tough to fool.
Photo courtesy Lousiville Zoo via wikipedia
Most of us have an early memory of reeling in bluegills from a local pond, using just a worm or some equally homey bait. The fact that the species, Lepomis macrochirus, goes by many. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie a Non-Slip Loop Knot
The folks at Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver have launched an educational video series hosted by director of education and guide Courtney Despos–who appeared on Tom Rosenbauer’s podcast last year–who walks you through . . .
Read More#MomentofChill 11.19.20: Nature’s Master Angler
Today’s #MomentOfChill features an angler whose stealth and concentration we can all admire. Fly fishers could learn a lot from watching a great blue heron (Ardea herodias) stalk its prey. These large wading birds are common . . .
Read MoreWednesday Wake-Up Call 11.18.20: Big Conservation News
On Monday, the group behind the prosed Pebble Mine announced that they had submitted the new mitigation plan to the Army Corps of Engineers, to address the issues laid out in a letter the Corps sent back in August. The crux of . . .
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