Welcome to the another edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival! Each week, 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 fourteen videos, featuring some . . .
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Video: Is the Hesse Knot the Answer for Those Who Hate Blood Knots?
To be honest, I love everything about the blood knot. I enjoy tying it, I dig the way everything comes together when you cinch it up, and I appreciate its elegance and slim profile. But I am aware that some folks struggle to tie the knot well consistently, or . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie an Isonychia Parachute
Isonychia mayflies go by many names—Mahogany Dun, Slate Drake, and Leadwing Coachman, among others—and they are among the more important sporadically hatching bugs in the East and Midwest. These insects rarely provide the blanket . . .
Read More5 Tips for Becoming a Better Dog Walker
Walking your dog offers several benefits: It provides physical and mental stimulation, gives your dog chances to socialize, and provides many training opportunities. Walking your dog on a regular schedule provides an . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Make Biot Tails
In this video, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions talks about how difficult it can be to make tails with biots because the materials are slippery and hard to control on the hook. But of course, . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How To Prepare For a Hike With Your Dog
Any seasoned hiker who routinely hits the trail with a dog knows that having their beloved canine companion along for the adventure elevates the experience. Enjoying the reward of stunning vistas during a long hike takes on an added measure of . . .
Read MoreEye on Orvis–Jennifer Creasy, Organizational Corporate Sales Representative (Fly Fishing)
Jennifer Creasy’s days are a whirlwind of activity, blending strategic meetings, passionate discussions, and the occasional hike in the woods during lunch breaks. As the Organizational Corporate Sales Representative (Fly Fishing) for the Orvis Wholesale . . .
Read MoreTHE GREAT AWAITS #3: Kootenai Country, Montana
Montana’s remote northwestern corner inspires varied reactions from visitors, who come face to face with a sense of their own insignificance in a landscape that feels at once boundless and confining, a world of dark timber and long shadows. And then . . .
Read MorePodcast: A Visit With Ryan Doughty of “A Break in the Action”
Reid welcomes Ryan Doughty, host of the podcast “A Break in the Action.” Ryan discusses his journey into podcasting, his love of double guns, and the unique opportunity he has taken to dive deep into his passions. . . .
Read MorePodcast: How to Plan a DIY Fishing Trip, with Joe Bibbo
Joe Bibbo has a great back story and is a wonderful storyteller. He’s done a lot of DIY fishing, mainly from his home in the East to the Rocky Mountains, and has some great advice on where to go for information as you plan your trip. He also has some . . .
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