In this video, Tim explains why he believes that patterns tied with Hungarian partridge feathers work so well on trout. The mottled markings on the feathers mimics the patterns found on natural nymphs, which . . .
Read MoreHow a Double-Indicator Rig Can Help You Mend Better
Written by: Patrick Blackdale, Three Rivers Resort
A two-indicator rig can help an angler learn when he or she needs to mend.
Photo by Patrick Blackdale
As a fly-fishing guide, I teach clients to fish nymphs under an indicator much of the year. A constant challenge is how to eliminate micro-drag from the leader without having to constantly remind the clients to mend. The double indicator system has . . .
Read MorePro Tips: Top 5 Flies for Winter Tailwaters
any people are surprised when I mention I’m a year-round fly fishing guide up in Colorado’s high country. Sure, fishing in -15° can get cold, and snow blowing in your face presents challenges. But fish are still hungry and tailwaters are still flowing, . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: Nymph Accuracy, Part 1
In this week’s Master Class Monday, Dave and Amelia Jensen discuss the importance of making an accurate cast to the right spot when you’re trying to present a nymph to a feeding trout. Dave . . .
Read MoreDon’t Miss the 50/50 on the Water Film Tour
The 50/50 on the Water Film Tour is a family-friendly night of female focused fly-fishing films. You’ll leave the event inspired and energized by the 90+ minutes of storytelling, which highlights anglers and fisheries from around . . .
Read MoreVideo: Top 5 Flies for Redfish
The folks at Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver are adding a twist to their “Five Flies” videos by doing some that are species-specific, rather than month-specific. In the latest installment, Ivan Orsic and Alec Gerbec run . . .
Read MoreFriday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 01.31.20
Welcome to 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 feature . . .
Read MorePodcast: Ruffed Grouse and Climate Change, with Ben Jones and Scott McEnaney
In this episode of the podcast, Reid heads south to Orvis Sandanona alongside colleague Scott McEnaney (Director of Orvis Adventures) to meet up with Ben Jones, President and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Libby Camps Legacy with Matt J. Libby
In this final installment of the Libby Camps saga, Reid speaks with Matt J. Libby, who represents the fifth generation of Libby Camps ownership. (The middle initial distinguishes him from his dad, Matt P. . . .
Read MoreClassic Podcast: Becoming a Fishing Guide, with Mike Dawkins
Mike Dawkins is all smiles as he cradles a fish of a lifetime on Patagonia’s Rividavia.
Photo courtesy Mike Dawkins
“How do I become a guide?” “Should I get a job as a guide?” “How do I train to be a fishing guide?” “What skills do I need?” I get these questions all the time on podcast requests, and because . . .
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