This week for “Master Class Monday”—our new feature about taking your fly fishing skills to the next level—Pete Kutzer demonstrates a quick-and-dirty way to make the wraps for creating . . .
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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.
Ask the Experts: How Do You Set Your Drag Before Fishing?
The right drag setting can be the difference between a fish in the net and a “long-distance release.”
Photo by Chad Shmukler, Hatch Magazine
A few months ago, we introduced a new weekly “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is . . .
Read MoreFriday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 03.08.19
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. To be honest, pickin’s were a bit slim this week, but we . . .
Read MoreTake a Classic Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 03.08.19
Welcome to a classic 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’re serving up ten new questions about famous fly . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Hold Your Line Hand During a Cast
Here’s the latest video in our series featuring Pete Kutzer of the Orvis Fly Fishing Schools, in which he shows you how to hold your line hand during the cast. I know from my experience as a guide . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Tie and Fish the Versatile DDH Leech
Written by: Stu Thompson
Stu Thompson with one of the many species caught on his DDH Leech.
Photo courtesy Stu Thompson
Fly tiers have come already come up with some truly amazing patterns that catch fish Consistently, such as the Mickey Finn, Muddler Minnow, Humpy, Adams, Dahlberg’s Diver, Lefty’s Deceiver, . . .
Read MoreWednesday Wake-Up Call 03.06.19
As we posted last week, the clock is now ticking for people to submit comments on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Pebble Mine. We’ve got just 90 days to generate as many comments as . . .
Read MorePodcast: Tom and Tim’s Annual Fly-Tying Spectacular, with Tim Flagler
To continue our celebration of flies with the Giant Fly Sale, this week I have a long talk with Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, maker of the finest tying videos on the Internet. This is always one of the most eagerly awaited podcasts of the year, and . . .
Read MorePhotos and Story: Exploring Taiwan on the Fly
In January, my brother Wilson and I had the opportunity to return to Taiwan after having been away for 18 and 12 years, respectively. We were both born in the U.S., but our parents are from Taiwan and this trip was a long time coming. . . .
Read MoreAsk the Experts: What Knot Do You Use to Tie on a Fly?
Loop knots give a streamer more action in the water.
A couple years ago, we introduced a new weekly “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is: “What …
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