News On The Fly

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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While everyone was high-fiving a few weeks ago with the latest Army Corps decision on the Pebble Mine permitting process thinking the whole thing was all but dead, Ronald Thiessen, the CEO of Northern Dynasty Minerals, and Tom Collier, CEO of Pebble Limited Partnership, were both boasting that this was nothing more than a hiccup to who they thought was a potential investor.  

Instead, it was EIA...

It's been a little bit since I've last brought up Ryan Sharpe of Dead Weight Fly and this shortie film into his metal fish sculptures is pretty neat.  I have a bluegill sculpture that he built for me years ago in my office and someday would really like to have one of his larger pieces as well.

It's impressive with how many different mediums that Ryan is handy with and he has a style all his own.

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The crew at Flood Tide Co. is again (like they did in the spring) breaking up their seasonal release into several parts and this week, the Fall 2020 Equinox Edition dropped online with a few caps, t-shirts and solarshirts, and sunmasks all in the mix.

There are a lot of winners in this collection but don't sleep on either of the sunmasks. Everyone is wearing them right now (#$%@'ing COVID-19) and...

Fly fishing seems to be getting new looks from media outside the typical places (which is a good thing right?) and recently The New York Times took a walk behind the shop doors at Tom Morgan Rodsmiths for an online article that it worth a slow scroll through this morning.

I talked to Matt Barber of Tom Morgan Rodsmithsyesterday afternoon and we have a few things in the works that the T.F.M....

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It’s Day 22 of our “20 September Days” Photo Contest, which means that we have just over a week left in our challenge. I’m in good shape and should hit the 20-day mark by Friday; how about you?

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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 . . .

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Jump onto Instagram and check out the many active auctions going with the #FliesForFireReliefhashtag. Donate...

One definite change that has happened in my own fly fishing over the past few years, is that I'd rather look for native bass than try to find a trout where they might not even supposed to be.  There is just something about these localized bass and panfish species and the places they call home.

There's a growing awareness and interest in these "Native Sons" and it's been neat to see other anglers...

Welcome to an all-new edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available. This week, we’ve got an even dozen videos that highlight . . .

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This week, I interview Monte Burke, author of the recently released book Lords of the Fly. It’s a chronicle of the history of tarpon fishing with a fly rod, and especially the magical period in the late 20th century where huge . . .

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The MeatEater crew has kicked off Season 2 of their fishing focused series, Das Boat, and in this episode Steve Rinella and Grant Gulley pick off lake trout in Lake Michigan in this season's old school Starcraft that will find it's way around the Midwest.



Check out the MeatEater website and follow their YouTubechannel for the new Das Boat episodes. Need more? The five new episodes of the new...

This week I interview Monte Burke [@44:46], author of the recently released book Lords of the Fly.  It's a chronicle of the history of tarpon fishing with a fly rod, and especially the magical period in the late 20th century where huge tarpon and the best fly anglers in the world converged on a little town on the Florida coast.  This is truthfully one of the most interesting fly-fishing books I have ever read.  Even if you have no interest in tarpon fishing, the story of the personalities, conflicts, and obsession involved in trying to catch a world record tarpon on a fly is one of the most compelling stories in fly-fishing history. Monte talks about his research and the process involved in writing the book.  It's a tale of egos and gangsters and heartbreak.

In the Fly Box this week, we have lots of interesting questions and tips, including:

How does a new beaver dam affect a trout stream?

What is the difference between a 2-weight and a 3-weight Euro nymphing rod?

How should one approach a larger river with heavy fishing pressure?

How do you suggest handling a fish that has been foul-hooked?

If you were to spend two weeks in quarantine in a hotel room, what six fly patterns would you tie?

An example of great fishing close to home

What do you know about fly fishing for ladyfish?

I am taking my father fishing and he does not have much experience.  Should I hire a guide or just get him an outfit and take him wade fishing?

What are the main differences between Eastern and Western fly fishing?

What effect will the wildfires have on trout streams?

Can I use UV epoxy to finish the wraps on a rod I am making?Can I dye my own fly tying materials?

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 . . .

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I always get a kick out Brian O'Keefe as he just seems like he's always having fun.  He's also a closet "Glass Geek" too.  You can circle back into the T.F.M. archives HERE, HERE, and HERE for more on that. 

This quickie Eleven Experience profile gives some insight on how he ended up with a camera in his hand and there are some great snapshots from  his childhood angling from many years gone by.

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I'm not ready to stop talking about summer and yet Rep Your Water (along with a long list of industry friends) want to get you fully kitted out with their Fall Full Kit Giveaway.

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There have been many exciting developments in the Upper Delaware River region this year that impact the river and our local communities. Attend FUDR’s annual “Water, Water, Everywhere” conference on October 14th where you will receive the latest information about what’s going on in the watershed!  No travel required – we’re Zooming! Don’t miss out […]

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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 . . .

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It’s Day 14 of our “20 September Days” Photo Contest, which means that we are almost halfway through our challenge. So far, I’ve missed just three days; how about you?

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This week, we chat with Bob Irvin, president of American Rivers, an organization that does solid work protecting the aquatic resources we all love. Bob and I talk about the Clean Water Act and the Clean . . .

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Welcome to an all-new edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available. This week, we feature eleven glorious productions from all . . .

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This week, we chat with Bob Irvin [Interview starts at 42:00], president of American Rivers, an organization that does solid work protecting the aquatic resources we all love.  Bob and I talk about the Clean Water Act and the Clean Water Rule--what these laws have done for us in the past, how they are currently managed, and threats to their effectiveness.  It's not as much fun as talking about trout or steelhead, but it's important stuff to all of us.

In the Fly Box this week, listeners offered the following tips and questions:

What kind of water is best for Euronymphing? 

Can you do it in really slow water for panfish?The booties on my waders are too tight for two pairs of socks.  How can I keep my feet warm winter steelheading?

I have some streams in my neighborhood that people say used to hold brook trout.  How can I find out if they still live there?

A suggestion that keeping the index finger on the top of your rod grip helps with sensitivity.

What is the best fly line to use when trying to cast the entire line?

Can I Spey cast for smallmouth bass?

My dad really outfished me using a Rapala.  I tried all kinds of streamers but no luck.  Is there a fly that is as good as a Rapala?

When I wade waist-deep I have trouble with my casting.  What can I do to fix this?

How can you reconcile our obsession with drag-free drifts and the effectiveness of a swung wet fly?

I have a bunch of old fly lines.  How can I tell what they are, and how can I mark them?

If you have a local stream that you fish often, how long should you rest it between fishing trips?

I am fishing for smallmouth and shoal bass during the day in weedy, rocky water.  What's the best technique to use?

A tip from a listener on a great indicator you can make yourself.

Can you clarify the confusion behind the term "dropper"?

In July, Dick Pobst—a legendary Michigan angler, entomologist, fly-shop owner, and author—passed away after a remarkable life. After a stint in the Army and a career in international business, Dick changed courses, . . .

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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 . . .

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