We are a few weeks into the season on the Bighorn River, excited and looking forward to a fresh start. The spring fishing has been good, and the size of trout being caught is similar to the early years, when the average size was 16 to 18 inches long. The . . .
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Introducing the Mother of All Trout Slams
A couple years ago, I wrote about how fun it was to complete the new Utah Cutthroat Slam, and I also scored the Wyoming Cutt-Slam way back in ’04. These programs are fun, educational, and even raise money for conservation. Other states–such as Nevada, . . .
Read MoreAnnouncing This Year’s Orvis Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: Lonnie Allen of Three Rivers Ranch
This year’s honoree has deep roots in the guiding, lodge, and fly-shop industry. Lonnie Allen grew up in St. Anthony, Idaho, on the banks of the Henrys Fork. Her grandparents, Fred and Berta Lewies, homesteaded and started the Warm River Inn and . . .
Read MoreAnnouncing the Winners in our Spring Orvis Days Fly-Tying Contest!
We had a really tough time choosing the ten finalists for our Instagram fly-tying contest, and voters had the same problem trying to pick three winners from that group. Commenter james wrote, “All of the flies are beautiful, creative, and super fishy. Very . . .
Read MoreMeet the Recipient of the 2019 Orvis Breaking Barriers Award
In 2015, Orvis created the Breaking Barriers Award to honor individuals who have gone above and beyond to introduce the sport of fly fishing to a more diverse audience. Past recipients have created programs for . . .
Read MoreMeet the Winners of the 2019 Orvis-Endorsed Awards!
Each year, for thirty-three years, the Orvis Company has recognized excellence in sporting experiences through its Endorsed Lodges, Outfitters, and Guides Program (ELOG). These awards are based on a number of criteria, the . . .
Read MoreVideo: In the Heart of the Rockies
The northern Rockies are known for their majestic peaks, gorgeous rivers, abundant wildlife, and amazing natural beauty. At the same time, the area offers some of the finest hunting and fishing in the Lower 48. This film from Conservation Hawks show . . .
Read MoreOrvis Job Openings 04.16.19
Welcome to another Orvis Job Openings announcement, where we update you periodically on the opportunities to be a part of the Orvis team. If you follow our social channels, you’re probably already aware of what a great place this is to work—from the . . .
Read MoreCongrats to the Nominees for the 2019 Orvis Endorsed Awards!
This will be the thirty-fourth year that the Orvis Company will recognize excellence in sporting experiences through its Endorsed Lodges, Outfitters, and Guides program. The winners of this year’s coveted awards will . . .
Read MoreWin a Customized Regal Vise in our Spring Orvis Days Fly-Tying Contest!
Opening Day in Vermont is coming up quickly, so all the anglers who work at Orvis are tying frantically to make sure that their boxes are full of all the patterns they’ll need for our local waters. It’s also Spring Orvis Days, when . . .
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