Welcome to the Orvis Job Wall, where we update you periodically on the opportunities to be a part of the Orvis team. If you read this blog regularly, you’re probably already aware of what a great place this is to work—from the . . .
Read MoreFriday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 03.05.21
Welcome to a classic edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival! Every week, we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available and then serve them up for you to enjoy. This week, due to unforeseen . . .
Read MorePodcast: How to Catch Freshwater Stripers, with Henry Cowen
This week my guest is Henry Cowen, author of the new book Fly-Fishing for Freshwater Striped Bass, which is really a complete guide to chasing these great gamefish. They get huge, they often feed in shallow water, and are just . . .
Read MoreWool vs. Cotton: When and Where
Wool and cotton are natural fibers with four-season versatility—whether they’re used in sweaters, performance wear, pants, or tops. In wool versus cotton comparisons, each emerges a champ, with winning qualities perfect for different articles of clothing, weather conditions, and activities. Our ancestors understood their benefits, as the use of both cotton and wool in clothing dates back thousands of years. Let’s compare them at a glance, explore the standout properties of each, and find out…
Read MoreTake a Classic Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 03.04.21
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 classic . . .
Read MoreClassic Pro Tip: How Long Should Your Leader Be?
Recently, someone posted this question to the Orvis Fly Fishing Facebook page: “Hey guys, do I really need 8 feet of combined leader and tippet line?” Newer anglers are often not sure how long their leader should be for a specific situation, so. . .
Read MoreFly Fishing, Addiction, and One Man’s Road to Recovery
There is something about fly fishing that has caught my attention ever since I was a boy. I am obsessed with the hunt for that one elusive trout, the friendships that are made with other people, being able to learn . . .
Read MoreWednesday Wake-Up Call 03.02.21
As we told you a few weeks ago, the Pebble Limited Partnership filed an appeal of the November decision to deny the permit to build Pebble Mine. “The Army Corps says the application is sufficient to begin an . . .
Read MoreVideo: Beating Cabin Fever in March
Video: How to Tie the Pink Squirrel Variant
The Pink Squirrel is the creation of John Bethke of Wisconsin, who says that the pattern was born of his desire to create a nymph that wasn’t an exact imitation of anything but would catch trout nearly all the . . .
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