We have all heard the expression “load the boat,” but usually we are referring to whatever fish species we are after that day. Just over a week ago, associates at Orvis Raleigh set out to. . .
Read MoreThe fourth and final video in our series on getting started in fly fishing is all about the flies you’ll use to catch fish. As you continue on your fly-fishing journey, your collection will surely expand to include dozens more fly patterns, but these six are a strong base from which to begin and will … Continue reading “Getting Started in Fly Fishing, Part 4: Six flies every angler needs in their box”
Read MoreThe third video in our series on getting started in fly fishing is all about knots. There are really only two knots you need: the clinch knot will allow you to tie on a fly to the end of your tippet, and the double surgeon’s knot is used to add more tippet to your leader. … Continue reading “Getting Started in Fly Fishing, Part 3: Two knots are all you need to get started!”
Read MoreThe first video in our series on getting started in fly fishing is all about casting. You may have heard that fly-casting is “difficult” or “an art form,” but it’s really much simpler than you think. The key is to understand that the fly rod casts the line, not the fly. Follow these instructions, and … Continue reading “Getting Started in Fly Fishing, Part 2: Master the fly cast”
Read MoreThe first video in our series on getting started in fly fishing focuses on how to rig your fly rod. This includes assembling the rod itself, attaching the fly reel, stringing the rod, and adding a leader to your line. Once you’ve completed these steps, all you need to do is add a fly, and … Continue reading “Getting Started in Fly Fishing, Part 1: How to rig your fly rod”
Read MoreRainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) The most widely cultivated trout species in the world, rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are bred for sport and food, and they inhabit lakes and streams on every continent except Antarctica. For many anglers, their first trout caught on a worm, lure, or fly was a hatchery-bred rainbow stocked by the state … Continue reading “Orvis Summer Kids’ Camp: Fish Facts!”
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Read MoreWhen you’re learning to fly-fish, you need to learn a few new terms that describe the equipment you use and the parts of the fly cast. Here’s a short list, adapted from the Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center: Backcast: that portion of any fly cast that extends behind the caster (as in false casting). Backing: … Continue reading “A Glossary of Fly-Fishing Terms”
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Read More(ENTER THE CONTEST HERE) CONTEST RULES: How to Enter: The Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (“ET”) on 1/19/16 and ends at 11:59:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (“ET”) 2/8/16 (“Promotion Period”). To enter, during the Promotional Period, you must (i) have a\ registered account for the Instagram application (“Instagram”); and (ii) upload/post/tag at … Continue reading “#OrvisFlyTyingContest Instagram Contest Rules”
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