This is video number 5 in Tim’s ongoing “How to Tie a Comparadun” series. In recent weeks, Tim has discussed what kinds of hair generally works best; hair length, alignment, tips, and color banding; which hides produce the best hair for Comparadun . . .
Read More5 Fly-Fishing Lessons I Learned the Hard Way
One of the great things about fly fishing is that there’s always something new to learn; dedicated anglers will never run out of new techniques, species, waters, or fly patterns to figure out. This very blog is dedicated to helping anglers of every level, from . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: 3 Common Casting Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Recently, our friends at Scientific Anglers have been producing an great series of casting-instruction videos hosted by two modern masters: Bruce Richards and Jeff Wagner. Richards was the longtime head fly-line designer for Scientific Anglers and is . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Predict a Stonefly Hatch
When big trout come to the surface to hammer large stoneflies, anglers can enjoy some of the most exciting dry-fly fishing of their lives. This is why some anglers will travel great distances to fish salmonfly or Skwala hatches. The problem is that . . .
Read MoreFriday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 07.19.19
Welcome to the another edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival! Each week, we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available and then serve them up for you to enjoy. This week, we’ve got eleven great productions, with a . . .
Read MorePodcast: Beyond the Bobber—How to Improve Your Nymph Fishing
This week’s podcast is not about using alternative methods to a bobber or strike indicator. It’s how to make your fishing more effective—and more fun—when you do use a bobber. And my special guest is Ben Sittig from Colorado, better known as the . . .
Read MoreTom Rosenbauer’s 11 Tips for Hot Feeder-Stream Fishing
Don’t ignore the small feeder streams that empty into better-known waters.
Photo by Buzz Cox
A few summers ago, I spent two days at Orvis-endorsed Madison Valley Ranch in Ennis, Montana. Manager Chris Eaton took me on a great short float through the Channels section of the lower Madison and showed me just how much I have to learn about fly fishing this river, even after fishing it for 25 years. I think I caught one fish for every ten he. . .
Read MoreVideo: Why 50/50 on the Water?
The 50/50 on the Water campaign aims to inspire more women to get out on the water and discover the joys of fly-fishing. By breaking down some of the barriers that keep women from enjoying time on the stream, we can add new perspectives and bring new voices into the sport. And if we are … Continue reading “Video: Why 50/50 on the Water?”
Read MorePro Tips: How to Wade-Fish for Bass and Panfish in the Weeds
Largemouths holding in weedbeds make for great summertime action.
Photo by Drew Price
Everyone knows that bass loves weeds in the summer, but to cover big weed beds efficiently, you often need a boat (although not necessarily a sparkly one). Especially in the South, the lake. . .
Read MoreEssay: Why You Should Always Reel with Your “Right” Hand
This redfish didn’t seem to care which hand I was reeling with.
Photo by Irene Kato
One would think that, after 30 years of fly fishing, I would be immune to ridicule for reeling with the “wrong” hand. But there I was, on a boat off the coast off Lido Key, with a seasoned fly-fishing . . .
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