Some trout streams are closed to fishing during fall to protect spawning fish, but many others across the country remain open all year. Anglers living in areas without seasonal closures must therefore shoulder the added . . .
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Master Class Monday: How to Tie the Improved Homer Rhode Loop Knot
Pike and tarpon seasons are upon us, and one of the quickest, easiest, and strongest knots for attaching a heavy bite tippet to your leader is the Improved Home Rhode Loop Knot. A . . .
Read MorePodcast: California Trout Fishing, with Charlie Robinton
This week my guest is Charlie Robinton, one of the experts from the Orvis Outfitter team (the people who answer your technical questions when you call, chat, or e-mail). Charlie is an expert in California fishing, and he gives us a . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Dead-Drift a Streamer Under an Indicator
Here’s a great video from The New Fly Fisher, featuring Tom Rosenbauer fishing streamers under an indicator, rather than the ol’ cast-and-strip. This is a killer technique for cold water, when trout are not prone to chase down a fast . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Think Through Fly Choice and Presentation
Dave and Amelia Jensen, of Jensen Fly Fishing in Alberta, are back with another real-life-scenario how-to video in their series “The Bank.” In this video, Dave has spotted a big brown trout . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Choose a Midge Pattern
We post a lot about midges, and there are all different kinds of patterns. But how do you know which ones to use at any given time? Here’s a very simple explanation from Mickey Anderson of . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Gear Up for Winter Fly Fishing
Since I guide year-round at 9,000 feet of altitude, I don’t have much choice about guiding in winter conditions. But other anglers do. And many people choose not to fish in the winter because the thought of standing in water when the air temperature . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Deal with a Downstream Take
When a trout turns around and takes your fly swimming downstream, hooking the fish is often problematical. Dave and Amelia Jensen show us a great trick for hooking more of these tricky . . .
Read MorePodcast: How to Find the Right Fishing Guide, with Erica Nelson
This week, my guest is Orvis-endorsed guide Erica Nelson, who is also my co-host for the occasional “Awkward & Clueless” Facebook Live sessions. Erica gives us tips on how to hire a guide, how to find the right guide, how to manage expectations . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: Do Leaders and Tippets Expire?
Here’s another great episode in a video series called “Q&A,” from Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio. It’s a pretty self-explanatory title, methinks. In this video, Flechsig answers the question “Do leaders and tippet have an . . .
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