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Video: How to Tie a GFA Hopper

Posted on August 05 2018

The GFA Hopper is the subject of Tim Flagler’s tying video this week. Tim ties this version on a Dai-Riki #280 in size 10 but notes, “you can tie the GFA from as small as a size 14 all the way up …

Tippets: A Different Take on Spey Casting, Understanding Leaders and Tippet

Posted on August 05 2018

A friend’s shoulder surgery caused guide Jeff Hickman to re-think Spey casting technique, and help his friend learn to cast with his non-dominant hand on top. “With the non-dominant hand on top, people aren’t easily able to over power it,” … more →

Tippets: A Different Take on Spey Casting, Understanding Leaders and Tippet

Posted on August 05 2018

A friend’s shoulder surgery caused guide Jeff Hickman to re-think Spey casting technique, and help his friend learn to cast with his non-dominant hand on top. “With the non-dominant hand on top, people aren’t easily able to over power it,” … more →

Tippets: A Different Take on Spey Casting, Understanding Leaders and Tippet

Posted on August 05 2018

A friend’s shoulder surgery caused guide Jeff Hickman to re-think Spey casting technique, and help his friend learn to cast with his non-dominant hand on top. “With the non-dominant hand on top, people aren’t easily able to over power it,” … more →

Fishpond Grand Teton Rolling Luggage – Review

Posted on August 04 2018

With five different fly fishing lodges across four different countries, one thing we’re confident we know a little bit about is traveling with fishing gear. We’re constantly on the search for better ways to organize our gear when bouncing around from destination to destination, and if there’s anything we’ve learned over the years, its that […]

Connection | Fly Fishing the Au Sable River

Posted on August 04 2018

What is now going on twenty-five years ago (I don't like that math at all) I learned to fly fish on the lake of a Christian camp that I worked summers at that was just outside of Grayling, Michigan. After that first summer of teaching myself how to cast a fly rod and catching way too many bluegills on foam spiders, the following summer I arrived at camp with a thrift store bamboo rod, a box of dry...

Tippets: Skiers Turn Into Anglers Off-Season, Reading Rises

Posted on August 04 2018

In their off-season from winter sports, Warren Miller athletes Ian Provo and Forrest Jillson take up fly rods and head to the river. They talk about making the switch in this article by Lindsay Hayden. “While skiing and fly fishing … more →

Tippets: Skiers Turn Into Anglers Off-Season, Reading Rises

Posted on August 04 2018

In their off-season from winter sports, Warren Miller athletes Ian Provo and Forrest Jillson take up fly rods and head to the river. They talk about making the switch in this article by Lindsay Hayden. “While skiing and fly fishing … more →

Tippets: Skiers Turn Into Anglers Off-Season, Reading Rises

Posted on August 04 2018

In their off-season from winter sports, Warren Miller athletes Ian Provo and Forrest Jillson take up fly rods and head to the river. They talk about making the switch in this article by Lindsay Hayden. “While skiing and fly fishing … more →

EPIC X HOWLER FLY RODS

Posted on August 04 2018

The good friends at both Swift Fly Fishing and Howler Brothers have collaborated yet again on a limited edition run of Epic fly rods which went up on the website yesterday. Jump in quick if you're interested in the Howler Brothers badged Epic 580, Epic 888 or Boca Grande twelve weight as they won't last long.

Check out the Epic offerings on the Howler Brotherswebsite along with everything else...

Art Lee, Renowned Author and Fly Fisher, Passes

Posted on August 04 2018

Art Lee died on July 25 at a hospital in Middletown, N.Y. He was 76. His long-time friend artist Galen Mercer sent us this tribute: Angling author, sportsman and acclaimed conservationist Art Lee has died. He was 76. The cause … more →

Art Lee, Renowned Author and Fly Fisher, Passes

Posted on August 04 2018

Art Lee died on July 25 at a hospital in Middletown, N.Y. He was 76. His long-time friend artist Galen Mercer sent us this tribute: Angling author, sportsman and acclaimed conservationist Art Lee has died. He was 76. The cause … more →

Art Lee, Renowned Author and Fly Fisher, Passes

Posted on August 04 2018

Art Lee died on July 25 at a hospital in Middletown, N.Y. He was 76. His long-time friend artist Galen Mercer sent us this tribute: Angling author, sportsman and acclaimed conservationist Art Lee has died. He was 76. The cause … more →

RIO’s InTouch Skagit Max GameChanger Reinvents Multi-Density Lines

Posted on August 04 2018

RIO Products has announced the release of a new line to their Spey shooting head range. The InTouch Skagit Max GameChanger introduces the latest technology “with multiple density changes that gives the Spey angler incredible depth control and amazingly smooth, effortless casts.”

Read more in the press release below.

RIO’s InTouch Skagit Max GameChanger Reinvents Multi-Density Lines

Posted on August 04 2018

RIO Products has announced the release of a new line to their Spey shooting head range. The InTouch Skagit Max GameChanger introduces the latest technology “with multiple density changes that gives the Spey angler incredible depth control and amazingly smooth, effortless casts.”

Read more in the press release below.

RIO’s InTouch Skagit Max GameChanger Reinvents Multi-Density Lines

Posted on August 04 2018

RIO Products has announced the release of a new line to their Spey shooting head range. The InTouch Skagit Max GameChanger introduces the latest technology “with multiple density changes that gives the Spey angler incredible depth control and amazingly smooth, effortless casts.”

Read more in the press release below.

Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 08.03.18

Posted on August 03 2018

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Welcome to the latest 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 offer thirteen videos that will . . .

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Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 08.03.18

Posted on August 03 2018

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Welcome to the latest 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 offer thirteen videos that will . . .

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Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 08.03.18

Posted on August 03 2018

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Welcome to the latest 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 offer thirteen videos that will . . .

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Pro Tips: How to Expand Your Arsenal of Tandem Rigs

Posted on August 03 2018

The classic “hopper-dropper” is but one option for fishing two flies in tandem.
Photo by Phil Monahan

Fishing with two flies is way more commonplace now than it was when I first discovered the technique in the mid 1990s on Montana's DePuy Spring Creek—see "How to Tie and Fish. . .

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Pro Tips: How to Expand Your Arsenal of Tandem Rigs

Posted on August 03 2018

The classic “hopper-dropper” is but one option for fishing two flies in tandem.
Photo by Phil Monahan

Fishing with two flies is way more commonplace now than it was when I first discovered the technique in the mid 1990s on Montana's DePuy Spring Creek—see "How to Tie and Fish. . .

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Tippets: Rules for Late Summer Fishing, Scandi Casting

Posted on August 03 2018

From low flows to high temperatures, late summer conditions can present challenges for anglers. In this article, Todd Tanner writes about five essential rules to follow to make your time on the water in the late season more successful. Via … more →

Tippets: Rules for Late Summer Fishing, Scandi Casting

Posted on August 03 2018

From low flows to high temperatures, late summer conditions can present challenges for anglers. In this article, Todd Tanner writes about five essential rules to follow to make your time on the water in the late season more successful. Via … more →

Tippets: Rules for Late Summer Fishing, Scandi Casting

Posted on August 03 2018

From low flows to high temperatures, late summer conditions can present challenges for anglers. In this article, Todd Tanner writes about five essential rules to follow to make your time on the water in the late season more successful. Via … more →

Pro Tips: Go Naked When Nymphing in Still Water

Posted on August 03 2018

Written by: Phil Rowley, Fly Craft Angling

Phil Rowley hoists a fine Falcon’s Ledge rainbow caught using the “naked” technique.
All photos courtesy Phil Rowley

A few years ago, I was in Utah at Falcon’s Ledge for another of my stillwater schools. Callibaetis and damselflies were active on the lodge lakes. The fishing was. . .

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Classic Pro Tips: How to Rig for Smallmouth Bass

Posted on August 03 2018

Photo by Kip Vieth

Kip Vieth, of Wildwood Float Trips, is known as a musky expert, but he has also written several posts about smallmouth bass. (See his Choosing the Right Fly Rod for Your Quarry is Vital to the Health of the Fishery and his. . .

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Take an All-New Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 08.02.18

Posted on August 03 2018

Welcome to another edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, . . .

Classic Podcast: Ten Tips for Fishing Low Water

Posted on August 03 2018

Tom fishes a high-country brook trout stream in late summer.
Photo by Phil Monahan

If you live in one of the parts of North America under drought conditions this summer, you're probably faced with very tricky conditions. Trout fishing is not impossible this time of year, but you have . . .

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Classic Podcast: Ten Tips for Fishing Low Water

Posted on August 02 2018

Tom fishes a high-country brook trout stream in late summer.
Photo by Phil Monahan

If you live in one of the parts of North America under drought conditions this summer, you're probably faced with very tricky conditions. Trout fishing is not impossible this time of year, but you have . . .

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Take an All-New Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 08.02.18

Posted on August 02 2018

Welcome to another edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, . . .

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Take an All-New Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 08.02.18

Posted on August 02 2018

Welcome to another edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, . . .

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Classic Pro Tips: How to Rig for Smallmouth Bass

Posted on August 02 2018

Photo by Kip Vieth

Kip Vieth, of Wildwood Float Trips, is known as a musky expert, but he has also written several posts about smallmouth bass. (See his Choosing the Right Fly Rod for Your Quarry is Vital to the Health of the Fishery and his. . .

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BHA CEO Receives Fly Fishing Industry Leadership Award

Posted on August 02 2018

From BHA: The American Fly Fishing Trade Association presented Backcountry Hunters & Anglers President and CEO Land Tawney with a new industry leadership award, the Jim Range Conservation Leadership Award, at the International Fly Tackle Dealer Show in July. This is the first year the award was given. Named for the legendary conservationist and passionate [...]

Gilman High Performance Oar Grips Now available for pre-orders

Posted on August 02 2018

From Gilman Grips: Hello river enthusiasts. We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting pre-orders for Gilman Grips. Our Gilman Grips design team has been working diligently to fine tune our grips and improve on the overall design you saw last October to bring you the absolute highest performance oar grip available anywhere [...]

Pro Tips: Go Naked When Nymphing in Still Water

Posted on August 02 2018

Written by: Phil Rowley, Fly Craft Angling

Phil Rowley hoists a fine Falcon’s Ledge rainbow caught using the “naked” technique.
All photos courtesy Phil Rowley

A few years ago, I was in Utah at Falcon’s Ledge for another of my stillwater schools. Callibaetis and damselflies were active on the lodge lakes. The fishing was. . .

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Video Hatch: “Out of Office”

Posted on August 02 2018

This short film from Orvis presents a great reminder to not let summer pass you by.

Video Hatch: “Out of Office”

Posted on August 02 2018

This short film from Orvis presents a great reminder to not let summer pass you by.

Video Hatch: “Out of Office”

Posted on August 02 2018

This short film from Orvis presents a great reminder to not let summer pass you by.

6 Good Reads

Posted on August 02 2018

It's been some time since the last "6 Good Reads" post so a couple of these articles are a little dated but still well worth the read.

It's pretty damn cool to see fellow "Glass Geek" Jeremiah Clark have new opportunities, writer Tim Schulz recounts our trip to Beaver Island, everyone needs some Thomas McGuane in their life, Orvis forgot #6 (which in our family is always #1) of NEVER forgetting the...

Tippets: Fly Fishing and Friendship, Trico Time

Posted on August 02 2018

In this recent segment of NBC Nightly News, Lester Holt reports from Craig, Montana, as women from United Women on the Fly gather for fly fishing and friendship. Nick Chiasson of Forrester’s Bighorn River Resort outlines tactics and patterns for fishing … more →

Tippets: Fly Fishing and Friendship, Trico Time

Posted on August 02 2018

In this recent segment of NBC Nightly News, Lester Holt reports from Craig, Montana, as women from United Women on the Fly gather for fly fishing and friendship. Nick Chiasson of Forrester’s Bighorn River Resort outlines tactics and patterns for fishing … more →

Tippets: Fly Fishing and Friendship, Trico Time

Posted on August 02 2018

In this recent segment of NBC Nightly News, Lester Holt reports from Craig, Montana, as women from United Women on the Fly gather for fly fishing and friendship. Nick Chiasson of Forrester’s Bighorn River Resort outlines tactics and patterns for fishing … more →

SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS - Amplitude Smooth Bonefish

Posted on August 02 2018

I use a lot of different Scientific Anglers fly lines and the bonefish taper is such a great fit on several six and eight fiberglass fly rods that I've used on the flats in both Mexico and Belize. I'll interested to see how the Amplitude Smooth Bonefish taper compares.

Visit the Scientific Anglers website to see the newest fly line offerings in the Amplitude Smooth line up.

FUDR is Hiring!

Posted on August 01 2018

FUDR is seeking qualified applicants for an exciting new position – Watershed Program Policy Director. The role of this individual will be to work with our coalition members and partners to identify funding and policy opportunities at the federal, state,

FUDR River Update

Posted on August 01 2018

UDR Joint Fisheries Investigation Plan In response to the advocacy efforts of the UDR conservation community calling for increased protections for the Upper Delaware River wild trout fishery, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the PA Fish

The 2018 “20 Days in September” Contest Starts Tomorrow!

Posted on August 01 2018

Last year's winning photo, by Delano Jennings, was a study in reflections and textures.
Photo by Delano Jennings

For anglers who spend the summer chasing different fish species in rivers, lakes, and saltwater, the advent of fall can seem bittersweet. Back in 2015, to ensure that we make the most of the late . . .

Video: How to Tie the GFA Hopper

Posted on August 01 2018

Walter Wiese is the head guide at Parks' Fly Shop in Gardiner, Montana, so he knows a few things about fishing with hoppers, both on the Yellowstone River and elsewhere in Yellowstone . . .

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Video: How to Tie the GFA Hopper

Posted on August 01 2018

Walter Wiese is the head guide at Parks' Fly Shop in Gardiner, Montana, so he knows a few things about fishing with hoppers, both on the Yellowstone River and elsewhere in Yellowstone . . .

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Video: How to Tie the GFA Hopper

Posted on August 01 2018

Walter Wiese is the head guide at Parks' Fly Shop in Gardiner, Montana, so he knows a few things about fishing with hoppers, both on the Yellowstone River and elsewhere in Yellowstone . . .

The post Video: How to Tie the GFA Hopper appeared first on Orvis News.

Video Pro Tips: How to Keep a Hopper in the Strike Zone

Posted on August 01 2018

When you're casting a hopper pattern to a grassy bank, you will eventually cast a bit long and hang up in the grass. In this situation, most anglers do the wrong thing: With a high rod tip, they . . .

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