Winter and early-spring insect hatches are few and far between, so you’ll spend most of the time fishing below the surface. In this great how-to video from The New Fly Fisher, Tom Rosenbuaer explains the basics of choosing and fishing subsurface . . .
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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.
Pro Tips: Don’t Let Good be the Enemy of Great
Fly-fishing is a very knowledge-intensive endeavor. There’s just so much to learn about so many different facets of the sport that it can all become overwhelming in a hurry. And given the breadth and depth of the expert advice that. . .
Read MoreCelebrate International Women’s Day with Some of Our Amazing Partners
Since 1909, International Women’s Day has been celebrated on March 8 as a way to bring attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. We thought there’d be no better way to celebrate than . . .
Read MoreVideo: The Real Steelheading Experience
When trying to think of a series like this, we envisioned the most important aspects of successful guided days–those things that we see day to day out on the water. We hope that, whether you’re a newbie fishing the Deschutes on . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Debarb Hooks Before You Tie
If you like to fish barbless–the value of which is a debate for another day–you’ll find it’s much easier to do a good job mashing the hook barb before you tie the fly. That way, no materials are in the way, and you’re not trying to do . . .
Read MoreVideo: Alvin’s Favorite Redfish Gear
Alvin Dedeaux of All Water Guides spends a good part of each year guiding for redfish along the Texas coast, so he knows what works. Last summer, he made a video about his Favorite Bass Gear, and now he’s done the same for redfish. He goes through . . .
Read MoreVideo: Work as a Team, Have a Plan, and Be Ready to Adapt
As previously mentioned, before you head out on the river, it’s good to go with a plan. Using all the information you have available is an important part of a successful day. It’s equally as important to break down a run and decide . . .
Read MoreHow to “Read” Mangroves to Find Fish
Mangroves are such a common sight along most tropical saltwater shorelines that anglers rarely pay much attention to them, at least until it’s time to find a shady spot for lunch. But these unique trees can contain many clues. . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Cast to Very Spooky Trout
Today’s Master Class Monday video by Dave and Amelia Jensen is an Orvis-exclusive in which Dave offers great advice on how to approach very spooky fish in small streams. The second these trout are aware of your presence, they’re gone, so you need to . . .
Read MoreVideo: The Best Nymphing Tip Ever?
We post quite a few how-to videos by Joe Rotter from Red’s Fly Shop because we like his no-nonsense, practical approach. So when he says he’s got something that “might be the best tip ever for nymph fishing,” we take notice. He starts by explaining . . .
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