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 . . .
Read MoreBook Excerpt: “One Cast Annie,” by Bob White
When I was a young guide in Alaska, it was unusual to fish with a woman, particularly one who visited the lodge by herself or with a female friend. Whenever I had the opportunity to do so, however, I always learned a lot. . . .
Read MorePodcast: Expert Tips on Small-Stream Fly Fishing in California and North Carolina
This week, we continue our exploration of small streams with Brown Hobson of Asheville, North Carolina and Brian Slusser of Truckee, California. Both are experienced guides and love small stream fishing. Even if you don’t . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Use Clamps While Fly Tying
One of the hallmarks of Tim’s tying process is that he’s always looking for ways to make tying easier, more efficient, and less frustrating, and he often finds novel ways of achieving these goals. Here, he shows you how to use . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Take Better Fish Portraits
Written by: Darcy Toner and Timbre Pringle, Faceless Fly Fishing Media
A fish portrait, rather than a grip-and-grin, is better for the fish and makes for a more interesting image..
All photos by Faceless Fly Fishing
How would your fish want its photo taken? Because a fish is an aquatic creature, one would assume that it would want to stay in the water. Many fishermen, including me, are inclined to take a quick . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Fish Woolly Buggers in Rivers, Part 3
Today’s Master Class Monday video by Dave and Amelia Jensen is the the third and final part in a series about fishing Woolly Buggers. In this video, Dave demonstrates how to use his two-Bugger setup as a tightline-nymphing rig . . .
Read MoreThis Year’s “20 Days in September” Contest Starts in THREE weeks!
The end of summer can be bittersweet for anglers, so to ensure that we make the most of the late season, we launched the “20 Days in September” Photo Contest back in 2015. The contest has grown every year, and participants have . . .
Read MoreCreating a Dog Drool-Protected Home
Photo by: Kathryn, Smithfield
Owning a dog makes life a good measure happier—and messier. Constant fur to vacuum, muddy paws to manage, and full-body fur shakes after rainy walks. But the slimiest canine mess is the dreaded dog drool puddle. Your dog puts your devotion to the test when you sit on a drool-soaked couch cushion, or slide across the hardwood floor on a patch of slobber. The good news is, even if your best friend is a copious drooler, it’s possible…
Read MoreClassic Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 08.07.20
Welcome to the latest 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 serve up a baker’s dozen . . .
Read MoreVideo: Euro Nymphing vs Indicator Nymphing
Here’s the third excerpt from the video, “Modern Nymphing” from Utah fishing guide, fly tier, and filmmaker Gilbert Rowley. Many folks may still be unclear on what separates modern . . .
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