As part of this year’s “20 Days in September” photo contest, we introduced a new category: The Local Slam. Given that most people are sticking close to home this year, we wanted to give anglers a chance to explore nearby waters . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Spot Trout in Deep Water
Spotting fish in deeper water is a great skill for an angler to have, and the key is to teach your eyes what to look for. Rarely will you see an actual fish shape. Instead, it’s about searching for an out-of-place “smudge” that seems as . . .
Read MorePro Tips: The Keys to Learning the Bonefish Game
Written by: Greg Vincent, H2O Bonefishing
Catching a bonefish is an accomplishment for any angler, novice or expert.
Photo courtesy H20 Bonefishing
Every year, hundreds of new anglers join the migration to the tropics in search of what many consider to be one of the world’s finest light-tackle game fish: bonefish. Here in The Bahamas, we are fortunate to have hundreds of . . .
Read MorePodcast: Birdhunting In The Backcountry, with Kali Parmley
Reid welcomes Kali Parmley, Editor in Chief of both Gundog Magazine and Backcountry Hunter Magazine. Kali is known to many as an accomplished editor, photographer, and media personality in the hunting . . .
Read MorePodcast: Esoteric Guns and Gunmakers with Lars Jacob
Reid chats with fellow Vermonter, gun enthusiast, and shooting instructor Lars Jacob of Lars Jacob Wingshooting. After a lifetime in the guns and wingshooting worlds, Lars has amassed an . . .
Read MoreDog Safety During Hunting Season
Photo via orvis.com
If you enjoy hiking with your dog and live in an area with seasonal hunting, hitting the trails takes an extra measure of prep and precaution. It is possible to walk your dog safely during hunting season, but doing so requires the understanding that you’re sharing the great outdoors and an awareness of how hunters engage in their sport. Being safe while walking your dog during hunting season requires:
Read MoreFriday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 10.23.20
Welcome to another edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available. This week’s eleven videos make up perhaps the most . . .
Read MorePodcast: Musky Time, with Kip Veith
This week, my interview is with Kip Veith, Orvis-endorsed guide and author of The Orvis Guide to Muskies on the Fly, which has just been released. Fresh from lots of research and in the middle of his season, Kip has some . . .
Read MorePodcast: Reid’s Top Tips on Gun Cleaning, Care, and Maintenance
Having recently noticed some rust on a beloved shotgun, Reid revisits best practices on keeping your shotguns clean and in tip-top condition. Building on previous podcasts on the subject, Reid delineates . . .
Read MoreClassic Pro Tips: Tandem Streamer Rigs for Fall Trout
Big brown trout like big flies, especially in the fall.
Photo by Shawn Combs
When the nights start to cool and leaves start to change colors, the thoughts of brown trout turn to procreation. To build up energy for the spawning ritual and to put on weight before the lean . . .
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