On Wednesday, September 15, 2010, we turned on the lights and unlocked the doors to the Orvis News blogsite. I’d actually begun working on the project—along with fellow associates James Hathway and Eric Rickstad—six months earlier, and we’d spent . . .
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The Orvis Fly-Fishing Blog celebrates a rich angling heritage stretching beyond a century, with timely articles, tips, photos, videos, podcasts, and the latest fly-fishing news. We keep you informed about the things you want to know, from improving your casting technique to the art and science of tying flies.
Meet the Winners of Our 2024 “20 Days in September” Contest
This year’s “20 Days in September” Photo Contest was another great success, featuring thousands of great photos from anglers around the U.S. and quite a few from others countries. Though these foreign images weren’t eligible, it’s . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Frozen Fox
The color blue is a favorite among winter anglers, and this cool streamer looks made for icy waters. In this week’s video from Tightline Productions, Tim shows you how to tie a simple streamer, which can be tied in any color combination to . . .
Read MoreThe Making of a Conservation Documentary: “Arkansas Wild”
It was July 2023, and I was trying to film one last scene on the Little Red River in Arkansas for my feature documentary. Kati and Jamie Rouse, who happen to be Orvis-endorsed guides, had agreed to take me out and help me try to catch a brown trout in . . .
Read MoreVote for the Winners in Our 2024 “20 Days in September” Contest—and Maybe Win Something for Yourself!
Starting on September 1, many of you committed to an important challenge: trying to get out on the water at least 20 times during the 30 days of the month. This is a concept that dates back to 2014, and we opened it up to the public the next year–here’s the . . .
Read MoreBackcast: Fishing Through Climate Change, with John Gierach
Tom is on a fishing trip this week. While away, he learned that his friend and legendary fly-fishing author John Gierach had passed away at the age of 78. In his honor, Tom asked me to post his last interview with John from May of last year and to . . .
Read MoreHurricane Helene Relief Resources
Last week, Hurricane Helene came ashore along the Florida Panhandle and then left a path of devastation across multiple states, with some of the worst damage in western North Carolina. Orvis has deep ties to the Southeast, and our hearts are with . . .
Read MoreStory and Photos: Beating the Crowds on the Taylor River
My well-worn Tacoma has seen better days, but we’ve been on many road trips like this before—Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, the Louisiana and Texas coasts, and Arkansas—and she’s been a stellar fishing road-trip companion. Between my old truck, a . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the October Caddis Soft Hackle
The October caddis (genus Dicosmoecus) is one of the great fall hatches across much of the country. And after you’ve been tossing size 22 Blue-Winged Olives, Pheasant Tail Nymphs, and such, it’s always great to tie on a bigger fly. The trout feel the same . . .
Read MorePodcast: Is Fly Fishing Really Good for Your Mental Health? With Melissa Ceren
We keep hearing that fly fishing is good for your mental health. It gets you out in the natural world, involves problem solving, and keeps you active and moving throughout the day (unless you sit in a drift boat watching a bobber). But is it always good for . . .
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