In this excerpt from the Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center, Tom Rosenbauer discusses where you should focus your attention when you’re looking for salmon or steelhead in a river. It’s. . .
Read MoreVideo: How I Learned to Read Water
Here’s another great video from the folks at Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio, in which Brian Flechsig responds to a question about how to read water on a trout stream. Rather than just giving a couple cursory tips, Flechsig acknowledges that . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Icelandic Black Ghost
One of the great things about traveling to new destinations is that you often learn about fly patterns you’ve never seen before. On a recent trip to Iceland, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions had the opportunity to geek out on flies with the experienced . . .
Read MoreThe Best Dog Gifts for 2022
Dog beds top the list of the best dog gifts of 2022, but to provide a wealth of ideas for every dog and dog lover on your list, we’ve compiled an entire collection great dog gifts. Dogs always love toys and treats, but practical gifts for comfort and convenience hold a special place in a … Continue reading “The Best Dog Gifts for 2022”
Read MoreVideo Tuesday Tip: How to Tie Your Own Tapered Leader
Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions knows about more than fly tying. Although we love posting his step-by-step tying videos every Wednesday, we are equally excited about. . .
Read MoreClassic Video: Kelly Galloup’s Streamer Secrets
Michigander-turned-Montanan Kelly Galloup has built his reputation on big-streamer design and fishing techniques. In the latest episode of “Streamer Chronicles,” Galloup describes his . . .
Read MorePhotos: Entries from Week One of Our “I Love My Dog Bed” Photo Contest
It’s Day 8 of our “I Love My Dog Bed” Photo Contest, and so far we’ve received some great entries. Ten of the best from the last week are included here. (See below.) The contest lasts all month, so there’s plenty of time for you to get in on the action, and . . .
Read MoreVideo: The Fly-Tying Tools You Really Need
If you’re going to be a fly tier, you’re going to need some tools, but which ones? Here, Tim explains which tools he deems absolutely essential, from a selection of scissors to whip-finishers, to a caddy to hold everything in place. . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: Understanding Tempo and Creep in Fly Casting
The folks at Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio, made a great series about fly casting. In this episode, Brian Flechsig talks about the importance of coming to a complete stop on the backcast and allowing the . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: Fly-Fishing for Carp Down Under
It seems like most modern fishing videos are edited to show only the moments when everything goes right, so it’s refreshing to find one that paints a more complete picture of both victories and defeats. In this video from . . .
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