Last year, we launched a new series of videos called “One-Minute Fly-Tying Tips and Techniques.” from Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions. Each video will teach a single tying . . .
Read MoreVideo: Understanding Tying-Thread Sizes
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Update from Grand Bahama Island in the Aftermath of Hurricane Dorian
While large parts of the northern Bahamas were deeply affected by hurricane Dorian, we were fortunate enough to avoid the worst of the wind and tidal surge damage. Our boats and equipment avoided any damage and our accommodation options . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Eugene Bend Tippet Knot
I’m going to admit right off the bat that I have never tied a Eugene bend, but after reading this argument for the knot in the Ozark Fly Fisher Journal, I think I’m going to do some experimenting . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Fish Spinner Falls, the Finale
Over the past couple months, we have been sharing a wonderful series of videos by Dave and Amelia Jensen, of Jensen Fly Fishing, on how to fish a spinner fall. There has never been such a comprehensive discussion of fishing these wonderful . . .
Read MoreFriday Fly Fishing Film Festival 11.01.19
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. After last week’s rather meager selection, this week . . .
Read MorePodcast: Creeped Out in Lordville
This week, I had a couple guests lined up, but we had to reschedule. Since I have not done a new podcast in a few weeks because of my travel schedule, I decided to tell a story. It’s from a magazine piece I did a number of years ago for the now-defunct . . .
Read MoreTake a Halloween Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 10.31.19
Welcome to a spooktacular edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, we’ve got an all-new quiz built around . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Cast Tight Loops
Here’s another installment in a series about fly casting from the folks at Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio. Here, Brian Flechsig talks about why you want your casting loop to be tight, and then he shows you how to do it. In the process, he . . .
Read MoreWednesday Wake-Up Call 10.30.19
Last week, we told you about the hearing before the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, about Pebble Mine and the EPA’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The folks at Save Bristol Bay have put together a great round . . .
Read MoreVideo: A Light in the Dark, or Why We Fly-Fish
Here’s a cool, ruminative video from Wesley Johnson that ponders the question of why fly fishing is so important to so many of us. As the video features beautiful shots of the water, birds, and . . .
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