Welcome to another edition of the OrvisNews.com Friday Film Festival, in which we scour the Internets for the best fly-fishing footage available. This week, we’ve got a pretty salty mix, featuring wild baby-tarpon action and an epic striped marlin battle in Mexico, plus a little bit of Cuban spice. Trout lovers will enjoy the views of monster New Zealand browns, as well as. . .
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A Daughter and Father Share Their Love of Fly Fishing
In this wonderful video, fly fisher and photographer Christen Magaret shares her love of fly fishing and the outdoors, and her gratitude to her father for exposing her to both. She and her father express why fly fishing is special to them, and to so many of us who pursue it.
Time is but a Stream… from Christen Magaret on Vimeo.
A Daughter and Father Share Their Love of Fly Fishing
In this wonderful video, fly fisher and photographer Christen Magaret shares her love of fly fishing and the outdoors, and her gratitude to her father for exposing her to both. She and her father express why fly fishing is special to them, and to so many of us who pursue it.
Time is but a Stream… from Christen Magaret on Vimeo.
TU Getting Kids into Fishing
How did you first get into fishing? Was it your dad, brother, uncle, mom, or neighbor who brought you out for your first time on the water? Trout Unlimited is helping to get today’s kids out on the water and into fishing in an age when there are fewer opportunities for kids to get outside, let alone fish. Check it this great video about how kids are getting involved in fishing and conservation through TU.
What’s a Fly Rod Really For?
Stripped Verity from Sharptail Media on Vimeo.
Simon Perkins–who guides for PRO Outfitters in Helena, Montana–has created a great video that makes the point that “the fly rod is a simple tool, with a simple purpose.”
Read MoreTU and Ranchers Work Together to Save Wasson Creek
Protecting, conserving, and restoring our coldwater rivers and streams takes a lot of hard work, not just on the stream itself, but working with land owners, ranchers, and other parties who at first might seem at odds with certain goals. This video demonstrates that partnerships are entirely possible and are key to achieving both conservation goals and the goals of ranchers and others who depend on the water for their own livelihoods. Kudos to all.
Dog Paralyzed in Joplin Tornado Walks Again
A Cocker spaniel named Sugar, who was paralyzed in the aftermath of a tornado in Joplin, MO is walking again and on her way to full recovery thanks to the efforts of a caring team of veterinarians. According to a release by University of Missouri.
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Read MoreFriday Film Festival 06.17.11
Welcome to another edition of the OrvisNews.com Friday Film Festival, in which we scour the Internets for the best fly-fishing footage available. This week, we’ve got trout and tropics, plus a very cool piece of animation and another Scandinavian gem. You’ll also see several species of salty game fish that will test your credulity. What the heck are those things, anyway? Enjoy!
Read MoreHuge Rainbow Trout in Kamchatka
Orvis is proud to have helped sponsor Reel Water Productions
for the filming of an exploration of the Zhupanova River in Kamchatka, Russia. The film, to be aired on National Geographic television, involves kayakers who braved huge waterfalls, rapids, grizzly bears, and more. They also took advantage of the fantastic fly fishing, catching huge rainbows and Dolly Vardens.
Click READ MORE below to watch the cool trailer and we’ll keep you updated for the TV air times.
Tying the Sulphur Soft Hackle
Many Eastern anglers are probably encountering good hatches of sulphurs (Ephemerella dorothea dorothea) on their locals waters, while Westerners still have to wait a few weeks for their subspecies (Ephemerella dorothea infrequens) to start popping. Last month, we featured a great step-by-step video on tying a parachute pattern to match sulphur. . .
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