In this great video, guide Courtney Despos teaches you how to create a a double surgeon’s knot, which allows you to connect two pieces of monofilament or fluorocarbon of different diameters. . . .
Read MoreWednesday Wake-Up Call 04.27.22 
For the past 15 years or so, anglers have been focused on stopping Pebble Mine, but there are other threats to Bristol Bay’s salmon, trout, and char populations. The Conservation Fund is working to protect almost 45,000 acres . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Fish Leeches in Still Water
When rivers are blown out during runoff, many anglers head for lakes and ponds in search of trout. In this video, Joe Rotter from Red’s Fly Shop explains why leech imitations are so effective, and then he demonstrates the keys to . . .
Read MorePodcast: Canine Dental Care, with Dr. RuthAnn Lobos
In another installment in partnership with Purina ProPlan, Reid is again joined by Dr. RuthAnn Lobos in a discussion about canine dental care. Dr. RuthAnn discusses the way in which dental health impacts the overall health . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Flying Squirrel Nymph
Remember the old commercial for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups featuring the tag line “Two great tastes that taste great together”? Well here’s a nymph pattern based on the same principle. Tim . . .
Read MorePro Tips: In High Water, Slap That Streamer
Photos by George Daniel
When you’re streamer fishing in high and off-color water, the rules of “gentle” trout presentations go out the door. Trout, like other fish, possess a repertoire of senses for feeding. In clear water, trout may use sight (just one . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Use Jig Hooks and Slotted Beads, Part I
Here’s another “One-Minute Fly-Tying Tips and Techniques” video from Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions. Each video teaches a single tying skill, from the most basic to the advanced. Ultimately, the series will serve as a sort of encyclopedia of tying . . .
Read MorePro Tips: Understanding the Risks of Cold Water Can Save Your Life
By early spring, most fly anglers are champing at the bit to get on the water, and with good reason. The air and water are warming up, and visions of big fish–hungry after their winter slumber—fill our daydreams. But as exciting as . . .
Read MoreMeet the Winners of the 2022 Orvis-Endorsed Awards!
Each year, for thirty-six years, the Orvis Company has recognized excellence in sporting experiences through its Endorsed Lodges, Outfitters, and Guides Program (ELOG). Awards are allocated based on a number of criteria, . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Catch Trout from Corner Pools
Today’s Master Class Monday video by Dave and Amelia Jensen is part of their great series on how to read trout water. Here, Dave explains how a corner pool in a river creates some great trout lies. He breaks down the hydrology and . . .
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