Every fly fisher has an origin story that describes how they became obsessed with flinging fur and feathers for trout or some other species. Here’s a great film by Dan Shetron about Sydney Cortright’s journey, which began with a father she lost early in life. . . .
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Master Class Monday: How to Fish the “Terrestrial Drop”
This is a great time of year to fine-tune your fly-fishing terrestrial game. In this week’s Master Class Monday, Dave and Amelia Jensen share some tips on making a realistic, subtle presentation . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Fish Streamers for Big Trout
In Episode 5 of the Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing, host Tom Rosenbauer explains in great detail all the fundamentals you need to know. This video includes: understanding why trout eat batifish, what streamers to choose and why, fly line choices, and . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: It Pays to Be Methodical
In this week’s Master Class Monday, Dave Jensen argues that fly-fishing videos often paint a rosy picture of what it takes to catch a big, wily brown trout. So he and Amelia proceed to show us . . .
Read MorePodcast: Rocky Mountain Small-Stream Fishing, with Timbre Pringle
My guest this week is Timbre Pringle of Faceless Fly Fishing, and the topic is small-stream fly fishing, particularly in the Rocky Mountains. Timbre has some great tips on fishing dries, dry/dropper combos, and streamers, and the differences between . . .
Read MoreClassic Video: A Steelhead Quest
Here’s a beautiful film from Let Media, which includes cinematography by Becca Skinner. A Steelhead Quest: Portrait of a Rivered Life follows Terry Skinner, a . . .
Read MoreClassic Video: “Our Wild” in the Wyoming Backcountry
The important role of public lands in the lives of outdoors lovers is the subject of this gorgeous film from Ben Kraushaar. Wildlife biologist Anna Ortega and two friends spend an entire summer . . .
Read MorePodcast: Winter Fly-Fishing Secrets, with Noelle Coley
This week my guest is Noelle Coley of Blackfoot River Outfitters in Missoula, Montana. Noelle is a serious winter fly fisher, with experience both in Colorado and Montana. She gives us great tips on flies, techniques, and of course dressing to keep . . .
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 More5 Questions With Monta Hayner of Driftless Fly Fishing Company
The Driftless Region covers 24,000 square miles of hills and valleys, sprawling mostly across the southern reaches of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Famous for an abundance of spring-fed trout streams, many of which are open to fishing year-round, it has . . .
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