When you’re not catching anything on a dry fly in the pool below a gravel shelf, it’s time to switch over to a nymph under an indicator. In this great video from Jensen Fly Fishing, Dave Jensen shows how he rigs the . . .
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Master Class Monday: How to Fish Up to a Rising Trout
When you spot a rising trout, your first impulse may be to try to catch it immediately, but that’s not always the correct decision. In this great episode of “Master Class Monday” from Jensen Fly Fishing, Amelia Jensen shows you how . . .
Read MorePodcast: How to Catch Great Lakes Pacific Salmon, with Trent Jackson
I get frequent questions about targeting introduced Pacific salmon in the Great Lakes region, so I invited an expert to give us guidance on where and when to fish for them, tackle to use, and recommended flies. Trent Jackson, . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Fish Undercut Banks
Big trout love holding against undercut banks, which offer protection from predators and strong currents plus easy access to a steady supply of food. But catching these fish is not always easy. The keys are to take up the proper . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Get Started in Spey Fishing
Have you been intrigued by Spey fishing but aren’t really sure how using a two-handed rod differs from regular fly fishing? The folks at the Ashland Fly SHop in Oregon have launched a series of videos on Beginner Spey tactics . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Fish a Seam at the Head of a Pool
The head of a pool often features an inside seam that separates the main current and an eddy. Trout love to set up inside that stream, where they can relax in the eddy but have access to the steady supply of food drifting along . . .
Read MorePodcast: More Catch-and-Release Science, with Dr. Aaron Adams
This week, I interview Dr. Aaron Adams, chief scientist at Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, and he explains some of the science behind proper fish handling techniques. Although we talk primarily about bonefish and tarpon, I . . .
Read MoreThe Joys of the “Local Slam”
The saltwater Grand Slam has been established as a quasi-official accomplishment by the International Game Fish Association for many years. According to the IGFA, a grand slam is catching three different species of fish in a . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Fish a Corner Pool, Part II
Corner pools always look inviting to anglers because they provide everything a big trout needs: depth, overhead cover, and a steady supply of food. Last week, Dave Jensen explained how to fish the lower part of the the pool below a . . .
Read MoreLearn for Fish Indicators and Dry-Dropper Rigs
Last month, we relaunched the Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center, featuring an all-new design and the first chapter of new content, on Euro Nymphing. For 13 weeks, we will be adding a new chapter to the Learning Center each . . .
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