Fly anglers are pursuing a greater variety of species than ever before, but old prejudices die hard, which means that some fish are still held in much higher regard than others. We asked a selection of Orvis-endorsed guides to name the fish they believe is . . .
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Ask the Experts: How Do You Attach the Second Fly in a Tandem Rig?
Tying the dropper to the hook bend of the top fly is the most common method for creating a tandem rig.
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For our “Ask the Experts” Column , we ask you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is: “How do you attach the second fly in a tandem rig: to the hook bend of the top fly, to the hook eye of the top fly, . . .”
Read MoreAsk the Experts: How Do You Approach a New Water?
Fishing in new places can be a bit daunting, but expanding your repertoire is a great way to develop skill and to help ease overcrowding in popular areas. We asked a selection of Orvis-endorsed guides how they like to approach new water, hoping . . .
Read MoreAsk the Experts: 3 Rules of Skiff Etiquette
Fly fishing from a skiff can be challenging, even when you’re doing everything right. Success requires constant coordination between angler and guide, which can be especially difficult if you don’t have much practice. Compounding the challenge is . . .
Read MoreAsk the Experts: What is the Most Common Fly-Fishing Mistake?
Knowing how to cast is important, but so is knowing when to stop casting and start fishing.
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while ago, we asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is: “What is the single most common mistake you see your clients make, and what can I do . . .
Read MoreAsk the Experts: What Should Anglers Work on Before a Saltwater Trip?
Anglers who primarily fly-fish in fresh water often struggle with the transition to saltwater angling. Not only are the technical demands different, but opportunities to put your fly in front of fish can be fleeting, as well. The best preparation, as usual,. . .
Read MoreAsk the Experts: When to Stay vs. When to Move
We’ve all experienced it: sometimes the trout just stop biting. Maybe they were active earlier in the day and are resting now; or they’re focused on a different food source; or maybe they’ve moved to an entirely different location. The only certainty is, . . .
Read MoreAsk the Experts: How do you know how many and what size split shot to use?
A few years ago, we introduced a new weekly “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question comes from an anonymous . . .
Read MoreAsk the Experts: Floating Line or Sinking Tip for Streamers?
A while ago, we asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. The first question comes from reader Alex Belonga, who wrote: “When using wet flies & streamers: When do you use a sink-tip line or just use . . .
Read MoreAsk the Experts: What are one or two things that most fly fishers don’t do that they should?
Knowing which bugs are likely to hatch can give you an an advantage on the water.
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Last year, we introduced a new weekly “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is: “What . . .
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