One of the great things about traveling to new destinations is that you often learn about fly patterns you’ve never seen before. On a recent trip to Iceland, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions had the opportunity to geek out on flies with the experienced . . .
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Video Tuesday Tip: How to Tie Your Own Tapered Leader
Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions knows about more than fly tying. Although we love posting his step-by-step tying videos every Wednesday, we are equally excited about. . .
Read MoreClassic Video: Kelly Galloup’s Streamer Secrets
Michigander-turned-Montanan Kelly Galloup has built his reputation on big-streamer design and fishing techniques. In the latest episode of “Streamer Chronicles,” Galloup describes his . . .
Read MorePhotos: Entries from Week One of Our “I Love My Dog Bed” Photo Contest
It’s Day 8 of our “I Love My Dog Bed” Photo Contest, and so far we’ve received some great entries. Ten of the best from the last week are included here. (See below.) The contest lasts all month, so there’s plenty of time for you to get in on the action, and . . .
Read MoreVideo: The Fly-Tying Tools You Really Need
If you’re going to be a fly tier, you’re going to need some tools, but which ones? Here, Tim explains which tools he deems absolutely essential, from a selection of scissors to whip-finishers, to a caddy to hold everything in place. . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: Understanding Tempo and Creep in Fly Casting
The folks at Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio, made a great series about fly casting. In this episode, Brian Flechsig talks about the importance of coming to a complete stop on the backcast and allowing the . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: Nymph Accuracy, Part 1
In this week’s Master Class Monday, Dave and Amelia Jensen discuss the importance of making an accurate cast to the right spot when you’re trying to present a nymph to a feeding trout. Dave . . .
Read MoreTim Flagler Named 2022 Fly Tyer of the Year
Today, Fly Tyer magazine announced that its most prestigious annual award–Fly Tyer of the Year–would go to Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions. Editor Dave Klausmeyer wrote: “Over the past few of years, when communicating with this . . .”
Read MoreFriday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 11.04.22
Welcome to an all-new edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available. This week, we’ve got a baker’s dozen films with a wide variety of destinations and species. From . . .
Read MorePodcast: Late Fall and Winter Nymphing, with Alex Waller
My guest this week is Alex Waller from New Zealand. You’ve likely seen his great videos on Orvis News or on his YouTube channel, Trippin on Trout. Alex shares his techniques for fishing nymphs in late fall and winter. His techniques are a bit different than . . .
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