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 . . .
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The 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 to 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 . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Mondays: How to Fish a Corner Pool, Part I
Corner pools always look inviting to anglers because they provide everything a big trout needs: depth, overhead cover, and a steady supply of food. In this great episode of “Master Class Monday,” Dave . . .
Read MoreIn Praise of the Royal Trude
Whenever I fish with Tom Rosenbauer, he makes fun of my love for classic fly patterns because he believes that modern tiers have improved on most of these old flies. When we were rigging up to fish a mountain brook . . .
Read MoreIt’s Streamer Week on the Redesigned Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center!
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 . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Mondays: How to Fish a Streamer in a Shelving Riffle
A “shelving riffle”–where fast broken water dumps into a deeper hole–offers everything a trout loves: a steady supply of oxygenated water and food, cover from predators, and a place to site out of the main current. In this . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Find Trout in a Stream
Here’s a great, short video from Minnesota Trout Unlimited that teaches the basics of trout-stream holding water. Environmental Education Specialist Evan Griggs walks through through the various kinds of trout lies–and the . . .
Read MorePro Tips: 5 Common Fly-Fishing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Over the course of my years providing fly-casting and on-the-water fly-fishing instruction for trout, I have noticed a common set of mistakes that seem to trip up anglers of all levels. These mistakes can be a source of great . . .
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