Under the right conditions–especially in deep water–redfish will attack flies on or near the surface, producing exciting follows and explosive takes. It’s a hit-or-miss game with lots of missed connections, but it’s the most visually . . .
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Moment of Thrill 03.17.21
Most tarpon are lost in the first few seconds of the fight, when the fish produces its most impressive, head-shaking leaps. Anglers are taught to bow to the fish, which introduces some slack into the line. A tight line can snap if . . .
Read MoreFish Facts: Permit (Trachinotus falcatus)
The permit’s Latin name, Trachinotus falcatus, identifies the species as a real warrior. Trachinotus is a fusion of Greek words that mean “rough back,” while falcatus is a Latin adjective that translates roughly to “armed with scythes.”
Read MoreOrvis and Hell’s Bay Boatworks Collaborate to Support Conservation
Today, Orvis and Hell’s Bay Boatworks, the renowned Florida-based boat maker, announced the launch of a new special-edition skiff package that benefits Florida fisheries. The Orvis Edition Package, which can be added to . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the AD Krab
Here’s the latest is a series of “down-and-dirty guide fly” videos from Alvin Dedeaux of All Water Guides. His creation, the AD Krab, is certainly not going to win any beauty contests, but Alvin says that redfish just love it. And when a . . .
Read MoreFish Facts: Common Snook (Centropomus undecimalis)
Catching a really large snook is a bucket-list item for many saltwater anglers.
Photo via Livit Films
The most abundant of the twelve snook species, the common snook (Centropomus undecimalis) is prized by anglers for its aggressive strikes and go-for-broke fighting style. You can target. . .
Read MoreVideo: Huge Fly Fisherman on the Gulf of Mexico + 5 Tips
Today’s Huge Fly Fisherman video covers three days of inshore fly fishing in various marshes in the Gulf of Mexico, fishing out of Mississippi and Louisiana. We captured plenty of shot, some wins, and a few fails under sunny . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Fight Big Fish from a Boat
Big-game fly-fishing expert and Orvis ambassador Conway Bowman shows an important tip when fighting big fish from a boat with a fly rod. It’s more about your entire body than just your arms, and he demonstrates how to keep pressure on a fish, so . . .
Read MorePodcast: Bonefish and Permit Secrets, with Greg Vincent
This week, I interview Greg Vincent of H2O Bonefishing. Greg shares his tips for what distinguishes a great bonefisher from someone who just goes fishing for bonefish and permit . . .
Read MorePhotos and Story: 3 Days on the Flats of Belize
Last week, I returned from my third visit to El Pescador Lodge in northern Belize. Obviously this trip was under different circumstances than my previous ones, so I had to take additional precautions to get there: I was . . .
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