Back in June, a group of nineteen Orvis Associates took part in the 27th annual Martha’s Vineyard Rod & Gun Club Fly Rod Striped Bass Catch & Release Tournament. The group ranged from . . .
Read MoreVideo: “Out of Office”
fly-fishing for striped bass
Video—SIFF18: Four Years For Life Teaser and Full Film
Written by: Peter Laurelli
Over four years ago, I wrapped up SIFF13: Islands, and started a new season filming for what I thought would be the next annual project. Four years later, it’s finished. Within those four years, . . .
Read MoreDiscover the Newest Orvis-Endorsed Outfitter: Breuckelen Fly-Fishing Adventures!
Breuckelen Fly-Fishing Adventures provides an amazing angling experience where you wouldn’t expect one.
All photos by Joel Ruby
For more than thirty years, Orvis has been putting its imprimatur on the best fly-fishing operations in the country and around the world, through its Endorsed Lodges, Guides, and Outfitters program. But the newest member of this elite club may be the most unique one yet. Located in the hippest part . . .
Read MorePodcast: Tips for Finding Stripers, with Capt. Aron Cascone
This big striper exploded on a baitfish fly just a few feet off Capt. Aron Cascone’s rod tip.
All photos by Sandy Hays
This week, I interview Capt. Aron Cascone of Westerly, Rhode Island, for his tips to help anglers on foot find striped bass along the New England Coast. He then discusses choosing the right fly, the . . .
Read MoreVideo: Killer “Between the Lines” Trailer
Striped bass don’t get a ton of love from the fly-fishing-video community, so it’s always great to see a quality production featuring linesiders. Thomas Freund, of Lonely Osprey Productions, and . . .
Read MoreVideo: A Grand Tour of Quebec Fly Fishing
Photos: A Striper Morning on Maine’s Kennebec River
Written by: Capt. Dave Pecci, Obsession Sportfishing Charters
Schoolie stripers offered a great morning’s enjoyment for this Westerner.
Photos by Capt. Dave Pecci
Longtime client John Kern from Salt Lake City joined me on the Kennebec for a morning of striped-bass fly fishing. We had a dropping tide, as we headed out at 5:30 a.m., and as we rounded. . .
Read MorePhotos: Guides on the Run for Stripers
Written by: Dylan Snell, Orvis Manchester Fly-Fishing School
The author shows off a sweet striper landed during an epic Day Two sight-fishing session.
Photos courtesy Dylan Snell
Recently, a small group of instructors and guides from the Orvis Manchester Fly Fishing School made our annual pilgrimage to ply the salt for striped bass. In true fish-bum fashion, the mad. . .
Read MorePro Tips: Making the Most of the Cinder-Worm “Hatch” for Big Stripers
Written by: Capt. Aron Cascone, Constant Angler
Big bass sip worms from the surface when the hatch is really on.
Photo courtesy Capt. Aron Cascone
In Rhode Island, the cinder worm emergence–some anglers call it a “hatch”–sure took its time getting started this season. The switch finally got flipped in a big way on May13th. There are now plenty of stripers and an abundance of worms to keep. . .
Read MoreVideo: “Homecoming” in the Southeast
Parker Smith–who lives right on the Madison downstream of Quake Lake–sent in this cool video from a trip back to his native South Carolina, where he made the most of his time. From. . .
Read More