A couple weeks ago, we asked you to post your best photos of dads outdoors on Facebook and Instagram for a chance to win one of three great fly rods: a Helios 3, a Recon, or a Clearwater model. We received many great images, . . .
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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.
Video: How to Tie the Sulfur Klinkhåmer
In this latest how-to video from Tightline Productions, Tim Flagler demonstrates how he ties a version of the Klinkhåmer to imitate sulfur duns stuck in the film. As usual, there are plenty of great tying tricks for you to . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie-In Mixed Brown and Grizzly Hackles
The recipes for some popular dry-fly patterns, such as the classic Adams, call for both brown and grizzly hackle at the front. As Tim points out, it’s only natural for a tier to wonder if they really need both; it would certainly be easier . . .
Read MoreIntroducing the Just Add Water Project and Film Festival
Back in February, Orvis signed on to support the Just Add Water Project, a new effort to break down barriers to the outdoors. Originally conceived as a traveling film tour–something that Covid-19 made impossible–the Just Add . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Catch Trout from Shelving Riffles
Today’s Master Class Monday video by Dave and Amelia Jensen is the sixth installment in an 11-part series on how to read trout water. Here, Dave explains the ways that riffles that end in a shelf dropping off to deeper water . . .
Read MoreTrout Coloring Pages: They’re Not Just for Kids.
Written by: Jett Brooks Working from home with kids? Yes, us too. Like you, many of us who work at Orvis headquarters in Vermont are balancing parenting, working full time at home, and daydreaming about long days on the river. It’s a challenging balancing act, and we’re all doing the very best that we can … Continue reading “Trout Coloring Pages: They’re Not Just for Kids.”
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Bird’s Nest Sulphur Emerger
The Bird’s Nest is a classic nymph tied by Californian Cal Bird almost 60 years ago. In this latest how-to video from Tightline Productions, Tim Flagler adapts the old pattern to create a sulfur . . .
Read MoreVideos: Tons of Tips from Two Euro-Nymphing Masters
Over the past couple of months, we’ve had some great opportunities to learn the basics and beyond about Euro-Nymphing. The episode of the “Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing” with George Daniel was far and away the most . . .
Read MoreVideo Tuesday Tip: How to Tie Your Own Tapered Leader
Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions knows about more than fly tying. Although we love posting his step-by-step tying videos every Wednesday, we are equally excited about. . .
Read MoreOrvis Guide to Euro-Nymphing, Part 5b: Detecting Strikes
In this final installment of our seven-part series on Euro-nymphing, Tom Rosenbauer and George Daniel discuss how you detect strikes with this system. Since you’re fishing with your flies near the bottom, you’ll sometimes catch bottom. But if you’re snagging bottom too often, strike detection becomes more difficult. The sighter serves as both a depth … Continue reading “Orvis Guide to Euro-Nymphing, Part 5b: Detecting Strikes”
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