Terrestrial season on many western rivers is just getting going. When most anglers think western terrestrial fishing, they think grasshoppers. When hoppers are in abundance, they are a great food source for trout when not much else is hatching in . . .
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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.
Friday (the 13th!) Fly-Fishing Film Festival 08.13.21
Welcome to 2021’s only Friday the 13th edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival! Every week, we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available and then serve them up for you to . . .
Read MorePodcast: Amelia Jensen on Lowering Fish Mortality with Better Photo Techniques
This week my guest is the great Amelia Jensen, one of the best trout anglers in the world and also a superb videographer. Our topic is one that is top of mind to a lot of people in the fly-fishing world this summer: . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: Why You Should Fish Barbless, and Lots More
In the latest episode of a series called “Q&A” from Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio, he explains why he always fishes barbless, how he crimps the bards, and some tools that will help. Other topics . . .
Read MoreTop 5 Fly-Casting Mistakes and How to Correct Them
Written by: Zach Matthews
Knowing how to cast is important, but so is knowing when to stop casting and start fishing.
Photo by Sandy Hays
Fly-casting is not easy. Like any skill worth knowing, casting expertise takes a long time to develop—in some cases years. The good news is that anglers pretty much make the same mistakes, and . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Maintain the Correct Thread Length
Some tiers struggle with maintaining proper thread length while tying. We’ve all seen someone (perhaps ourselves) making huge circles around the hook shank or struggling with the bobbin head getting in the way. In this great video, Tim demonstrates . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie Ian’s Brass Ass
Way back in 2011, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions showed us how to tie the Brassie, a classic wire-body fly invented in the 1960s. Three decades later, Scottish/Canadian fly tier Ian Colin . . .
Read MoreO Canada! New Fly-Fishing Opportunities as the Northern Border Re-Opens
Starting today, the Canadian border is open again to American citizens and permanent residents who have been fully vaccinated for at least 14 days. This means that some incredible fishing opportunities are . . .
Read MorePodcast: Late Summer Smallmouth Tips, with Colby Trow
This week, my guest is Colby Trow of Mossy Creek Fly Fishing–in Harrisonburg, Virginia–one of the best smallmouth bass anglers I know. Colby talks about successful techniques for chasing these critters in . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Tie a Blood Knot
When it comes to connector knots, I’m definitely a blood-knot guy. I know how to tie the surgeon’s knot, but I just prefer the look and feel of a blood knot, which is perfectly symmetrical and in-line. The folks at Trouts Fly . . .
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