
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 hundreds of great images, and from those we’ve chosen our ten finalists. Now you get to help pick the winner.
Take a gander at the top 10 photos in the widget below (click on each image for a larger version), and then choose your three favorites. The photographer whose image receives the most total votes will win the Helios 3, while second place gets a Recon, and third place a Clearwater..

We’ll also give a pair of Orvis Nippers to one randomly selected voter at the end of the voting. To be eligible to win the nippers, you MUST leave a comment about the photos in the comments section below. (That’s the only way we’ll know who you are, since the poll widget doesn’t collect data on voters.)
Voting is open until 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on Saturday, June 16. We will announce the winners on Father’s Day, June 17. So choose your three favorites, and then leave a comment!
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Congrats to all the finalist!!! Happy Father’s day! I’m taking my son fishing sunday! Orvis wonderful competition! Keep up the quality work! #OrvisDad #dadoutdoors
They are all great entries though I am partial to the one with Father and Daughter planting a garden together. To me it signifies that there are so many opportunities for teaching moments.
They’re all winners!
Shoot! I forgot to enter but plenty of great pics.
Great photos!
It’s a joy to see how the love of the outdoors, and particularly flyfishing, are being passed down. Glad to see all the entries.
hard to pick just 3
Hard to pick 3 … all were good …best wishes to all …
Happy Father’s Day to all Dads past, present, & future!
Great pictures good luck to all
These all exemplify such great examples of what a dad is!
Great photos, great idea!
Happy Father’s Day.
Numbers 2,4 and 5 are beutoful pictures of those awesome dad adventures I have not been able to have however exceptionally lucky to have two little boys I will be able to teach.
Great to see Dads out with their kids….teaching them to love and respect nature.
I liked Fredy’s, Mike’s and Greg’s pictures because they show a father and a young child in each one.
Congrats to all fathers and photographers!
Great photos!
Great photos! Happy Daddy Day all!
Great photos! Some really fabulous shots. It’s too bad we can’t get more minorities to be involved in the outdoors. I really like what you are doing with the #5050on the water campaign. Maybe one day we’ll get more representation of minorities in fly fishing than we do today.
These being back memories of my husband and son. Husband is up in Heaven dishing now but my son is still here on Earth to enjoy the sport. Good luck to everyone and enjoy life.
These being back memories of my husband and son. Husband is up in Heaven fishing now but my son is still here on Earth to enjoy the sport. Good luck to everyone and enjoy life.
Nobody is a loser in this contest because all photographs are excellent. Shame they all couldn’t win
good pics
Congrats guys cool shots!!!!
Cute pictures!
Reminds me of when my boys were younger. Good times!
Some really good photos there, I’m going to take my 4 year old fishing this fathers day he can’t wait, he’s been out with the orvis practicaster and he is getting there
Awesome photos capturing awesome moments! Great work!
Congrats to the finalists!
Congrats to the finalists…especially Greg.
Love all the photos.
Love the contest! It was SOOO hard to pick only 3, it’s great to see dads sharing their love for the outdoors with their children.
I love the patience shown in each one.
Great pics
Congrats to the finalists!
Difficult to pick just three. Wish they could all win something. What a great contest.
Son’s bevome fathers and teaches the next generation the love of the outdoors.
Nice jack Meris
Love the Dad’s showing the way for their kiddos
Wishin’ I was fishin’ … with my dad.
There are some really good ones was kinda hard to choose . But I finally did .hope the winners have a hreat time with there new fly rods.
Great pictures on all of these! Really hard to pick 3, but I’m partial to kids so that helps. 🙂
The pic of dads teaching kids hit the spot
What a beautiful photo archive pointing to the power of a dads love.
These are great! Why doesnt Orvis do a Mothers day contest too?
Nice photos
Haha Love the Howling shot.
So fun! So thankful that my dad taught me to fish when i was barely able to walk! Now I’ve transitioned from powerbait to wooly buggers! And now, I get to teach my father how to fly fish!
All great photos! And a very happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!
Wonderful way to showcase father and child relationship. Brings back memories of my dad and the times we spent outdoors. Keep up the good work. Happy Father’s Day to all the men out there trying to make a difference.
Fantastastic! Happy Father’s Day!
Great to see Dads and their offspring enjoying the beauty of fishing!
A lot of great options to choose from. Happy Father’s Day to all fathers out there.
Happy Fathers Day All! Great Photos!
Love this contest and all these sweet photos!!! Great initiative!
Congratulations to all the finalists! What a great way to share!
All great photos
Very hard to choose, great pictures…
Happy Father’s Day everyone!
Great photos! Love the ones showing the future generations about fly fishing!
happy fathers day!
Beautiful pictures….hard to choose!!
Great contest and photos!
All wonderful photos! Happy Father’s Day!
Beautiful photos. I feel a bit emotional because this brings me fond memories of always bringing my four children fishing all the time while they were young. I tip my hat to all these fine young fathers.
All the photos are great !!! Happy Father’s Day !!!
Great photos!!
Congratulations to the finslists!
Good luck to all the entrants, Happy Fathers Day!
Great role modelsHappy Father’s Day
Love fishing with my dad when I was younger
Happy Fathers Day! Good luck to the finalists! Just started fly fishing. Excited to be teaching my daughters the art and tradition.
Great to see all the fathers and their children enjoying quality time in the outdoors and passing down traditions. Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful dads out there!
Great photos! Good luck everyone!
Cute photos. Love the one with the little girl and the Jack!! Kudos to all these dads for getting their kids outdoors and teaching them about the water.
Love them al!
Great photos, keeping the traditions going.
Great photos! Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there!
Happy Father’s day to all the dads out there!
love Aaron Seaneys pic, seeing his son in water above his waist chasing the dream
sorry I meant Mike C. Dubbs, after voting names shifted.
Awesome to see dads with their babies…big and small! Great pictures!!!
great photos! love seeing Father getting the kids outdoors, not something they can do while looking at a cell phone
good luck to everyone. amazing photos & congrats to who ever wins that Helios 3! Its the best fishing rod EVER
Love seeing Dads fishing with their kids!
Best wishes to Sam and Otto!
All great pics had a real hard time deciding . Congrats to all.
Happy Father’s Day!
Cool contest… good luck to the finalists
Great photos
Nothing greater than instilling a love for nature in your son or daughter, something they grow to love with each day of their lives. Great photos. Thank you for sharing with us.
Lost my dad this past September to cancer. He was my fly-fishing buddy. Have a lot of good memories on the water fly fishing with him. Miss him like crazy. Hug your dads tomorrow and let them know how much you appreciate them.
Great pics, congrats to the finalists! Happy Fathers Day!
These are all awesome Happy Fathers Day to all the great dads out there that teach our future sportsmen and sportswomen. Being the father of two myself ad knowing my son and daughter love the outdoors as I do I can say this Kudos to all you great dads.
As one of the Dads who had a picture submitted by his daughter, there is no better feeling than having her call up and say let’s go fly fishing. We spent the day before Father’s Day floating a new section of river. I’m so flattered to have our picture shared with everyone, it is a special place that has been shared with special people; none more special than my daughter.
Thank you Orvis for making my daughter feel welcome to the sport of fly fishing. Your 50/50 On the Water is making an impact.
They all look like winners. Thanks dads.
Went Fishing Father’s Day
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