Some trout streams are closed to fishing during fall to protect spawning fish, but many others across the country remain open all year. Anglers living in areas without seasonal closures must therefore shoulder the added . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Wrap Wire Weight Without Waste
In this great video, Tim shows you how he wraps lead-free wire on the hook shank without wasting any. Plus, his method allows you to create a tapered body on the fly and lock a bead into place. Once you learn this technique, you’ll never fumble with . . .
Read MoreHow to Tie the Black Bear Green Butt
The Black Bear Green Butt is a traditional Atlantic salmon fly on the rivers of eastern Canada, but it is also popular with Pacific Northwest steelheaders. The pattern’s provenance is a bit murky, but several authorities credit Harry Smith of Cherryfield, . . .
Read MoreHow to Tie Steve Cobb’s Thanksgiving Turkey Fly
The author’s original pattern went viral on social media a few years ago.
All photos by Steve Cobb
Steve Cobb’s Santa Fly has been a favorite on this blog for a few years now, and he was kind enough to show us how to tie it a couple years ago. That post was such a big hit that I asked . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Redfish Gotcha
Here’s another “guide-fly” lesson from Alvin Dedeaux of All Water Guides. (Or, as he calls them, “super easy to tie, down and dirty, quick and easy, fish-catching guide flies.”) As Alvin says, he doesn’t want to create flies that are . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Tie the Improved Homer Rhode Loop Knot
Pike and tarpon seasons are upon us, and one of the quickest, easiest, and strongest knots for attaching a heavy bite tippet to your leader is the Improved Home Rhode Loop Knot. A . . .
Read MoreThe Best Dog Gifts for 2021
The best dog gifts in 2021 include a mix of tried-and-true standards and unique gifts that think outside the crate. Dogs always love toys and treats, but practical gifts for comfort and convenience hold a special place in a dog’s heart, too. So how do you choose the best dog gifts from all the available … Continue reading “The Best Dog Gifts for 2021”
Read MoreFriday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 11.19.21
Welcome to an all-new 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, we’ve got a ton of homegrown footage from the West, as well a . . .
Read MorePodcast: California Trout Fishing, with Charlie Robinton
This week my guest is Charlie Robinton, one of the experts from the Orvis Outfitter team (the people who answer your technical questions when you call, chat, or e-mail). Charlie is an expert in California fishing, and he gives us a . . .
Read MoreTake an ALL-NEW Orvis Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 11.18.21
Welcome to another edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. Here’s another fun Trivia Challenge written by . . .
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