Few things ruin a fishing day like leaky waders, especially in spring when water temperatures are low. Orvis Grand Rapids Fishing Manager Trent Jackson and associate Paige Downing share . . .
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Tackle Tune-Up: Flies & Fly Boxes
Few things are more frustrating than being on the water and not knowing where to find the fly you want. Organizing your flies and fly boxes is one of the best uses of your time before the season opens. Orvis Grand Rapids Fishing Manager Trent . . .
Read MoreVideos: Tackle Tune-Ups for a New Season
Over the course of a season, your fly line can collect dirt and grime, which make the line more difficult to cast and less likely to float well. Before you get out on the water this year, take the time to clean your fly line. Orvis Grand Rapids Fishing Manager . . .
Read MoreOrvis PRO Sun Hoodie Wins 2021 Polartec Apex Design Award
The annual Polartec Apex Design Awards celebrate the finest products made from Polartec fabric technologies. This year’s campaign recognizes the very best in garment design and fabric innovation, and it’s the freedom to play . . .
Read MoreCheck Out the New CFO III 50th Anniversary Reel
A half century ago, the original Orvis C.F.O Reel was introduced to commemorate the timeless, ventilated-port design first patented by Charles Fredrick Orvis in 1874. (See the original patent here.) Designed by the legendary Stan Bogdan, those . . .
Read MorePro Tips: Trout-Spey Lines Demystified
Trout-spey is a technique for swinging flies down-and-across using light lines on two-handed rods. It is an effective technique for catching fish in any moving water, from your local trout stream to an outgoing tide on an ocean . . .
Read MoreCheck Out the NEW Helios 3 Blackout Fly Rods
The Helios™ 3 Blackouts have landed! Available now, these new, high-concept, supremely accurate H3 rods are designed to excel in specific angling scenarios. Our rod design team listened to some of the sport’s . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Choose the Right Gear for Wet-Wading, Part II
Since it’s wet-wading season in much of the country, we’re talking about the best gear to make the most of your time while fishing wader-free. Yesterday, we covered what to wear–from head to toe–to make sure you stay upright . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Choose the Right Gear for Wet-Wading, Part I
One of the great joys of summertime fishing is the opportunity to leave the waders at home and actually feel the river or the lake against your legs in a more intimate way. No waders also means easier . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: 2-weight or 3-weight Rod for Euro-nymphing?
If you’re looking to get into Euro-nymphing, or if you want to add to your arsenal of fly rods, which rod should you choose? Orvis ambassador George Daniel walks you through the pros and cons of 2-weight and . . .
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