This week, I thought it would be a good idea to review the basic overhead cast, as many of us have gotten rusty over the winter. Even experienced casters will get some valuable tips from master casting instructor Pete Kutzer. By popular request, we have also combined all of Pete’s casting tips into one chapter on the Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center, so. . .
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Welcome to another edition of the OrvisNews.com Friday Film Fest, in which we scour the Internets for the best fly-fishing footage available. We’ve got a five videos to stoke your passion for fly fishing as we wait for spring to arrive. The weather has turned downright balmy up here in Vermont, so the thought of casting big streamers on Opening Day suddenly seems less remote, despite the foot of snow that remains on the ground. Click “Read More” to see this week’s films, and enjoy!
Read MoreIf you want to know the true definition of friendship, look no further than River and Smokey.
The two German Sheperds are best friends, raised together since they were puppies.
Now in their old age, they’re literally each other’s eyes and ears. The two need. . .
Read MoreOur friends at American Rivers have released their annual list of The Ten Most Endangered Rivers in America, and the heart-wrenching video above highlights the river that topped the list – The Colorado.
At Orvis, we know the importance of protecting and restoring our nation’s rivers and streams, which is why we were proud to sponsor this report for the fourth consecutive year. In order to celebrate these rivers and spread awareness of their endangered status, we’re asking you to vote for your favorite among the ten…
Read MoreAN ACT OF DOG from Sarah Haeberle on Vimeo.
When artist Mark Barone lost his 21-year-old dog, Santina, passed away in 2010, his wife, Marina, went online to find him a new companion. What she found. . .
Read MoreDogs and wildlife conservation are at the heart of the Orvis identity, and here’s a place where the two come together brilliantly. An organization called Working Dogs for Conservation—based in Three Forks, Montana—uses highly trained dogs to work in the field, helping to gather data. According to the organization’s mission statement:
Read MoreWorking Dogs for Conservation has three primary aims: monitoring endangered wildlife, defining wildlife corridors and helping eradicate damaging. . .
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Welcome to another edition of the OrvisNews.com Friday Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing footage available. This week’s collection is super trouty, with just a couple saltwater entries, including one that will have you scratching your head and asking why anyone would ever want to do something so insane. I don’t know what happened to all our tropical fly-fishing filmmakers. (Things should be heating up in The Keys, so maybe we’ll be getting more from Florida in upcoming weeks). But no matter because there is a ton of truly gorgeous video below, and it will take you from Norway to. . .
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2012 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Guide of the Year.
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For more than twenty years, the Orvis Company has been recognizing excellence in sporting experiences through its Endorsed Lodges Outfitters and Guides (ELOG) program. The winner’s of this year’s awards will be announced at a ceremony during the 2013 Orvis Guide Rendezvous in Missoula, Montana, on April 20. Here are this year’s nominees. . . .
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2012 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Guide of the Year.
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For more than twenty years, the Orvis Company has been recognizing excellence in sporting experiences through its Endorsed Lodges Outfitters and Guides (ELOG) program. The winner’s of this year’s awards will be announced at a ceremony during the 2013 Orvis Guide Rendezvous in Missoula, Montana, on April 20. Here are this year’s nominees. . . .
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For regular Dog Blog readers, Eldad Hagar needs no introduction. His videos of dog rescues have been thrilling us and tugging at our heartstrings for several years. His Los Angeles-based rescue organization, Hope for Paws, has done remarkable work, often in conjunction with. . .
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