It’s cold out, the river is mostly frozen, and my time on the water is limited. A wandering mind–unfocused by a regular dose of flinging feathers-is a dangerous thing. I recently listened to an Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast about the “7 Deadly Sins of . . .
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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: Rethink Your Nymphing Approach
While watching Horton Hears a Who with my kid, I was reminded of the difference in tactical approach between a nympher blindly fishing a run and a dry-fly angler targeting a rising fish. In the latter situation, the angler can see a target, but the . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: Use a Popper-Dropper Rig for Tough Bass
Everybody loves casting poppers for bass and watching the fish smash the surface bug, but what do you do on those days when the fish just won’t commit. In this video from The New Fly Fisher, Mark Melnyk shows the effectiveness of a tandem rig . . .
Read MoreWednesday Wake-Up Call: 09.06.23
Welcome to the latest installment of the Wednesday Wake-Up Call, a roundup of the most pressing conservation issues important to anglers. Working with our friends at Trout Unlimited, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the Theodore Roosevelt . . .
Read MoreClassic Tips: 8 Ways to Stay Connected to Bass on the Fly
Keeping a fly in a big largemouth bass’s mouth often proves more difficult than getting it there. Here are 8 techniques that will make the difference between showing off a photo and telling . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the DDH Leech
The DDH Leech is one of my favorite patterns, and I’m excited that Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions has featured it in his weekly tying video. Created by Canadian angler Stu Thompson in the mid-1990s, the pattern has since been used to catch . . .
Read MoreVideo: Preserving the Art of the Featherwing Streamer
Here’s a cool video about New Hampshire-based fly tier Scott Biron, who has made it his mission to keep traditional featherwing streamers alive. As many anglers have moved on to using modern patterns that incorporate synthetic materials, Biron carries . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Choose the Right Gear for Wet-Wading, Part II
Since it’s wet-wading season in much of the country, we’re talking about the best gear to make the most of your time while fishing wader-free. Last week, we covered what to wear–from head to toe–to make sure you stay upright . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Seven Deadly Sins of Pike Fishing, with Josh Nugent
Northern pike are fascinating and explosive fish to catch on a fly rod. There is not much that beats a big northern smashing popper or a eating a streamer close to the surface. Josh Nugent of Out Fly Fishing in Calgary is a very experienced pike angler . . .
Read MoreVideo: Understanding Rubber Legs
This week, Tim walks you through the many options for rubber legs, which are used on many kinds of patterns. He shows you how legs are packaged and why you’d choose one style over another. From connected round-rubber legs to flex materials that . . .
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