One of the greatest challenges of winter steelheading is that the fish are usually few and far between, so it’s possible to do everything right and still not get any positive feedback. Eventually, that lack of feedback can make it difficult. . .
Read More3 Tips for Better Redfish Trips
Redfish are one of my favorite species to catch on fly, but their uniquely unpredictable behavior can sometimes frustrate newer anglers who aren’t yet accustomed to their quirks. So here are 3 quick and relatively easy tips. . .
Read MoreBreaking: The EPA Blocks Pebble Mine Development!
Today–after 13 years, 7 public input periods, and more than 4 million comments of support–the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final determination under the Clean Water Act 404(c) that prohibits mine waste from being disposed of in . . .
Read MoreVideo: Barbed vs. Barbless Hooks
Although there are places where regulations require barbless hooks, the decision of whether to go barbed or barbless is usually left to the angler. In this video, Tim Flagler discusses the pros . . .
Read MoreChoosing the Right Fly for Great Lakes Steelhead in Winter
Proper fly selection is always an important component of success, but when it comes to chasing Great Lakes steelhead during winter, choosing the right fly has two additional benefits: first, it increases your chances of enticing one. . .
Read MorePodcast: The Sporting Shot, with Simon Reinhold and Jonny Carter
Reid is joined by Simon Reinhold, Head of Operations for Holts Auctioneers and Jonny Carter, host of YouTube’s TGS Outdoors, in a discussion of “the sporting shot.” In essence, the trio explores what makes a shot challenging enough to be “sporting” while . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Fish Up to a Rising Trout
When you spot a rising trout, your first impulse may be to try to catch it immediately, but that’s not always the correct decision. In this great episode of “Master Class Monday” from Jensen Fly Fishing, Amelia Jensen shows you how . . .
Read MorePodcast: Winter fishing tips from an award-winning guide, with Chip Swanson
This week, since we have not had any hard-core fishing podcasts in awhile, I thought I would give you all some tips on winter fly fishing with Chip Swanson of Breckenridge Outfitters in Colorado. Chip was named Orvis-Endorsed Freshwater Guide of the . . .
Read MoreFriday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 01.27.23
Welcome to the latest edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival! Each week, we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available, and curate them for you. Today, our menu features 12 glorious videos from an incredible array of . . .
Read MoreAsk the Experts: How Do You Set Your Drag Before Fishing?
The right drag setting can be the difference between a fish in the net and a “long-distance release.”
Photo by Chad Shmukler, Hatch Magazine
A few months ago, we introduced a new weekly “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is . . .
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