I’ve begun a series of winter trout-fishing podcasts with various experts around the country. I think it will be interesting to see how their approaches compare, what flies and leaders they use, and how they keep their hands . . .
Read MoreWhat are Some of the Best Gifts for Men from Orvis?
The Orvis Signature Polo. A new fly rod. A leather travel kit. These are some of the best gifts for men from Orvis in 2021. How do we know? We’ve given them to the dads, brothers, sons, and friends in our lives…
Read MoreFriday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 12.18.20
Welcome to the latest edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available and then serve them up for you to enjoy. This week, we have a baker’s dozen . . .
Read MorePro Tips: Top 10 Flies for Winter in Arkansas
Written by: Kati Rouse, Rouse Fly Fishing

Kati and her husband, Jamie, throwing streamers on a sunny early winter afternoon.
Photo courtesy Rouse Fly Fishing
Here in the Ozarks, our winters are pretty mild. Unless we are in the middle of a cold snap, our lows stay around freezing and our highs are in the upper forties, and sometimes warmer. Luckily, all of our big fisheries are . . .
Read MoreTake a Classic Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 12.17.20
Welcome to another edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, we’ve got a classic set of . . .
Read MoreVideo: “Winter Blues” in Colorado

Winter fishing on Colorado’s famed tailwaters, such as the Blue River, can be spectacular. This video from Daniel Thistle and Matt Jimenez highlights a banner day on the water, featuring. . .
Read MoreStep-by-Step: How to Tie the Perfect Santa Claus Fly
A couple of years ago, during the holidays, I scratched out a sketch of a fly that I thought might be a fun tie for the Christmas season. The first few Santas to come off the vise were so hideous . . .
Read MoreWednesday Wake-Up Call 12.16.20
Welcome to the latest installment of the Wednesday Wake-Up Call, a roundup of the most pressing conservation issues important to anglers. Working with our friends at Trout Unlimited, . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Intersection of Bird Hunting and Technology, with Rehan Nana of Garmin
On this episode of the podcast, Reid welcomes friend Rehan Nana who serves as Senior Media and Sponsorship Specialist for Garmin. Rehan is a well-known member of the upland-hunting industry, and a student of guns, . . .
Read MorePodcast: Making Hunting a Part of Your Kids’ Lives, with Courtney Bastian
Reid chats with Courtney Bastian, host of The Bird Dog Babe podcast. Courtney describes herself as a “Wife to Professional Gun Dog Trainer, William Bastian of Claddagh Kennel, Mom to two amazing kiddos, and a . . .
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