Welcome to a new edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available. As you might imagine, the pickings were a little slim this week, what with the holidays and all, but we still have a great selection this week, fifteen videos that will explore the heart of fly fishing and take you to amazing angling destinations.
For best results, watch all videos at full-screen and in high definition. Remember, we surf so you don’t have to. But if you do stumble upon something great that you think is worthy of inclusion in a future F5, please post it in the comments below, and we’ll take a look. And don’t forget to check in regularly at The Tug, the Orvis online video theater. See you next week with a fresh set of films!
We kick things off with a cool, impressionistic video from Chile, featuring gorgeous scenery, bugs, and a few sweet trout.
Here’s the story of one giant pike, caught from a float tube on a Finnish lake last week.
A group of anglers fished the Naknek River in King Salmon, Alaska, and produced this killer video, which really captures the experience of traveling to the Last Frontier.
It takes a hardy sort to leave the warmth of the home fires on Christmas Day and chase steelhead on the Pere Marquette. I tip my hat to Steve Fraley and friends.
Bass in Quebec, you say? Mais, oui! These kids look they are having a seriously bon temps.
How to pack an entire redfish story into 27 seconds.
I am not sure what this is all about, but I like it. Western fly-fishing goodness.
Warning: f-bombs galore here. But when you watch it, you’ll understand why.
Just a little closeup of a stunning Iceland brown trout getting ready to return to his lair.
Despite this video’s title, I think its Finnish director knows exactly lucky he is.
California steelheading doesn’t get the video treatment it deserves, so it’s always great to see some action from the Trinity.
I think there’s a Tom Petty joke to be made here. . .
Famed California angler Ken Hanley is gettin’ his carp on!
Here’s the trailer for what looks to be a great film about fathers and sons, as well as recapturing the past.
Here’s an excellent video of a trip to Andros Island in The Bahamas to chase bonefish and other stuff.
I think this is the first time Phish has ever been used in the 5F. Good stuff as usual.
Good stuff as always Phil, thanks
Steve Farley and the Pere Marquette River what a wonderful job with the filming!!!!!
Love the Newzeland video. I have never been there and probably never will…….. But I think we have all been there.
The video from Chile is a work of art. Beautiful.
It was a great year of fishing films. Thanks for finding them for us Phil. Happy New Year!
Hello again Phil and fellow angling enthusiasts! The bearded ones are back with another Black Gnats Adventure! Please consider featuring our latest fly fishing video in an upcoming “Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival” post. Check out the latest Black Gnats Adventure – “Merry Christmas” – up on our website at https://www.theblackgnats.com. The direct link to the Vimeo video is https://vimeo.com/82759474. Hope everyone had a great holiday and here’s to an awesome 2014 season! Tight lines! -Andy
P.S. We actually catch fish in this one!