The “Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing,” Season Two premiered on Tuesday on the World Fishing Network (WFN). The season features 13 episodes that will air each week–a 22-minute version on WFN on Tuesdays and then a longer cut on the “Orvis Guide to Fly . . .
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Tom’s Top 7 Early-Season Streamers
This springtime rainbow was holding in deep water below a highway bridge in western Massachusetts.
Photo by Joe Phillips
In Tuesday’s post, “How to Fish Streamers in the Early Season,” I explained that I prefer flies that have some movement of their own, like ones with marabou and rabbit fur, because they work . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Jig Streamers in High, Muddy Water
Here’s a great video from George Daniel, in which he explains and demonstrates how jigging a flashy streamer right along the bank can draw strikes from hungry trout. It doesn’t take long for him to demonstrate proof of concept, as he hooks up . . .
Read MoreSeason 2 of the “Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing” TV Show Premiers TONIGHT!
In the premier episode of the new season, Tom teaching you how to locate and successfully catch smallmouth and largemouth bass in both rivers and lakes, all through the different seasons. There are killer illustrations, animation, and underwater . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Fish Nymphs Under an Indicator to Multiple Trout
Sometimes an indicator set up is the best way to catch trout on nymphs–especially when the trout are in deeper water. You may not be able to see the fish, as Dave Jensen could here, but you . . .
Read MorePodcast: Keep Yourself in Shape for Fishing Season
Sooner or later, if you fish a lot, you will develop issues with your elbows or shoulders. And it’s not just us old geezers–I often meet much younger anglers with the same problems. Anita Coulton is both a fishing guide for Crosscurrent Guide Service and a . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Fish Streamers for Big Trout
The folks at The New Fly Fisher recently posted this full episode of the Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing, featuring the man himself, Tom Rosenbauer. This installment is all about fishing streamers and . . .
Read MorePro Tips: Protect Yourself from Sun and Bugs
Fly fishers spend a lot time battling the elements, but some problems are easier to solve than others. For instance cold, wind, and rain have obvious solutions: Just add more clothing–whether it’s a waterproof jacket, a whole . . .
Read MoreClassic Tuesday Tip: How to Unravel a Knotless, Tapered Leader
Form the fingers of your left hand into a cone, slide the coils over the cone, and then spread your fingers.
Photo by Phil Monahan
Do you ever have trouble getting a new knotless, tapered leader from the package to the end of your line? When I was a guide, I used to watch anglers struggle with this all the time. Sometimes they’d end up with a tangle bad enough that. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Fish Moving Water
The much-anticipated new season of the Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing will premier Tuesday, March 31 on the World Fishing Network, so we’re going to start posting episodes of Season 1 every day. If you can’t wait, you can watch them all on Amazon Prime. In Episode 4, host Tom Rosenbauer teaches you how to fish on rivers … Continue reading “Video: How to Fish Moving Water”
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