Written by: Peter Kutzer, Orvis Fly-Fishing Schools
During the high water of the early season, anglers often find themselves backed up close to shore, which limits room for the backcast. In this lesson, I’ll show you how to make a “steeple cast,” in which you shoot the backcast high above the obstacles behind you, and. . .
Read MoreWritten by: Andrew Grillos, Montana Angler Fly Fishing
A fun and effective method of trout fishing is the down-and-across streamer or wet fly swing, and the popularity of trout-Spey fishing in Montana has grown exponentially over the last few years. The . . .
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I’ve been lucky enough to have been wearing a Barbour jacket for more than a decade now. At long last, after wearing it three to four times a week year-round in rain, snow, sleet, and. . .
Read MoreWritten by: Larry Kenney
Do you ever find yourself scratching your head when reading about fly rods, or do you find yourself lost when you hear a couple guys at your club meeting discussing their new rod-building. . .
Read MoreWritten by: George Daniel, author of Strip-Set: Techniques, Tactics, & Patterns for Streamers
The concept of neutral buoyancy is something we all learned in high school. However, it wasn’t until I began streamer fishing in my late teens that I found a practical use for this concept. In short, . . .
Read MoreWritten by: Darcy Toner and Timbre Pringle, Faceless Fly Fishing Media
How would your fish want its photo taken? Because a fish is an aquatic creature, one would assume that it would want to stay in the water. Many fishermen, including me, are inclined to take a quick . . .
Read MoreWritten by: Bob Streb
Fish put our flies in their mouths and then spit them out in around one millionth of a second–maybe faster. You have to pay attention if you want to dance with trout, and I see a lot of you . . .
Read MoreWritten by: Kip Vieth, Wildwood Float Trips
Last year, The Orvis Company launched 50/50 on the Water, an aggressive initiative to introduce more women to the sport we love and to promote those already making a mark in the fly . . .
Read MoreBy: Orvis Staff
If you’re daydreaming about getting a dog, what do you envision? A bouncy best pal brimming with excitement and energy? Or do you imagine an unflappable, four-legged throw pillow who keeps you good company on the couch as you catch up on your binge-watching? If you fall in the latter camp, opting for a calm dog breed is the way to go.
Read MoreMeeting a stray dog brings you to a crossroads of sorts. The choices you make in the next few minutes, days, and weeks could be no less than life changing—for you and the wayward furry fellow.
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