News On The Fly
Tippets: How to Fish in the Heat, Tanago Fishing
Posted on July 13 2018
As the temperatures warm, compounded by drought conditions, anglers need to know when to fish and when not to for the health of the trout. In this article, Ivan Orsic of Trout’s Fly Fishing outlines general rules for keeping coldwater … more
Tippets: How to Fish in the Heat, Tanago Fishing
Posted on July 13 2018
As the temperatures warm, compounded by drought conditions, anglers need to know when to fish and when not to for the health of the trout. In this article, Ivan Orsic of Trout’s Fly Fishing outlines general rules for keeping coldwater … more
Tippets: How to Fish in the Heat, Tanago Fishing
Posted on July 13 2018
As the temperatures warm, compounded by drought conditions, anglers need to know when to fish and when not to for the health of the trout. In this article, Ivan Orsic of Trout’s Fly Fishing outlines general rules for keeping coldwater … more
Wollaston Lake Lodge, Day One: Big Water
Posted on July 12 2018
Another Wollaston Lake northern pike comes to the boat.
Photos by Sandy Hays
At the 2018 Orvis Guide Rendezvous in Asheville, North Carolina, back in April, Wollaston Lake Lodge was announced as this year's Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year. At the after . . .
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Wollaston Lake Lodge, Day One: Big Water
Posted on July 12 2018
Another Wollaston Lake northern pike comes to the boat.
Photos by Sandy Hays
At the 2018 Orvis Guide Rendezvous in Asheville, North Carolina, back in April, Wollaston Lake Lodge was announced as this year's Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year. At the after . . .
The post Wollaston Lake Lodge, Day One: Big Water appeared first on Orvis News.
Wollaston Lake Lodge, Day One: Big Water
Posted on July 12 2018
Another Wollaston Lake northern pike comes to the boat.
Photos by Sandy Hays
At the 2018 Orvis Guide Rendezvous in Asheville, North Carolina, back in April, Wollaston Lake Lodge was announced as this year's Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year. At the after . . .
The post Wollaston Lake Lodge, Day One: Big Water appeared first on Orvis News.
IFTD 2018 New Product Showcase Winners Announced
Posted on July 12 2018
Accessories – Under $100 Fishpond, Westbank Wader Belt Accessories – Over $100 Riversmith, River Quiver Gift Items – Under $100 DeYoung Studio, Wine Glass & Coaster Set Youth Product – Gear/Apparel Simms Fishing Products, Kid’s Tributary Wader Entertainment/Education Anglers Book Supply, DOWN BY THE RIVER Fly Box/Storage System – Gear Tacky Fly Fishing, Flydrophobic SD [...]
Amazing Science Nugget: Blue Marlin Tagged in Bermuda Swims 5,089 Nautical Miles to Win 2017-2018 IGFA Great Marlin Race
Posted on July 12 2018
The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) recently announced that a blue marlin satellite-tagged on July 21, 2017, during the Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish Championship has won the 2017-2018 IGFA Great Marlin Race (IGMR). The winning billfish swam an estimated 5,089 nautical miles (nm) in total or 2,658 nm point-to-point from Bermuda to about 600 nm [...]
AT E-Survey: How’s Your Water… Right Now?
Posted on July 12 2018
IFTD 2018 Gear Coverage: Fishpond Switchback
Posted on July 12 2018
We always expect innovation and catchy looks from Fishpond. What’s neat about this idea is that it takes a piece of gear we all take for granted and treat like a commodity—the wading belt—and gives it some slap-your-forehead functionality. Why not… right? For the minimalist angler, it’s perfect. Now the belt is also a back [...]
IFTD 2018 Gear Coverage: Winston PURE
Posted on July 12 2018
Winston went out and did some soul-searching, and then developed a rod with soul. It’s the rod you imagine when you think of classic Winston. Genuine feel. Medium action. Gorgeous aesthetics. This isn’t a casting rod, it’s a fishing rod, meant to enhance all aspects of what go into fishing (including casting). You’ll immediately feel [...]
The Skinny from the Show
Posted on July 12 2018
Every year we do an assessment of the “vibe” at the International Fly Tackle Dealer show. Here’s what we think about this, the final installment of IFTD being attached to ICAST in Orlando: The fly show is smaller. Fewer attendees, and fewer exhibitors. I think everyone is already checked out of Orlando and pointed toward [...]
Conditioning your Dog, with Jeremy Criscoe
Posted on July 12 2018
In this episode of the podcast Reid speaks with Jeremy Criscoe of Blue Cypress Kennels, an Orvis Endorsed Labrador breeder. Jeremy describes the kennel operation, the focus on British Labradors, and the conditioning necessary to produce top field dogs that are in peak hunting performance each fall.
SCOTT FLY ROD COMPANY - The New F Series
Posted on July 12 2018
A couple of months ago Jim Bartschi of Scott Fly Rod Company emailed to pass along that they were working on the next generation of the Fibertouch fly rods and everything would be ready for a debut at iCAST. I've been eager to pass this information along and have some first look images along with more background from Jim Bartschi in today's post.
The focus of the new Fibertouch fly rods was to...
The focus of the new Fibertouch fly rods was to...
Tippets: Five Flies for July, Southern Trout Ozark Edition
Posted on July 12 2018
In this short video from Trout’s Fly Fishing, Tanner Smith is joined on the Arkansas River by Garrison and Corinne Doctor from Rep Your Water. They talk about the top five flies for July fishing conditions. The July 2018 “Ozark … more
Tippets: Five Flies for July, Southern Trout Ozark Edition
Posted on July 12 2018
In this short video from Trout’s Fly Fishing, Tanner Smith is joined on the Arkansas River by Garrison and Corinne Doctor from Rep Your Water. They talk about the top five flies for July fishing conditions. The July 2018 “Ozark … more
Tippets: Five Flies for July, Southern Trout Ozark Edition
Posted on July 12 2018
In this short video from Trout’s Fly Fishing, Tanner Smith is joined on the Arkansas River by Garrison and Corinne Doctor from Rep Your Water. They talk about the top five flies for July fishing conditions. The July 2018 “Ozark … more
ANGLING TRADE - Summer 2018
Posted on July 12 2018
The latest issue of Angling Trade went live this week about the same time as iCAST was kicking off in Orlando. This issue covers a lot of ground and industry news with a peek at some new fly fishing products coming to a fly shop near you.
Kirk Deeter of Angling Trade is going on camera each afternoon at iCAST with a run down of notable new products from the show and I'll update this post through...
Kirk Deeter of Angling Trade is going on camera each afternoon at iCAST with a run down of notable new products from the show and I'll update this post through...
Video Pro Tip: How to Cast in Heavy Wind
Posted on July 12 2018
Written by: Peter Kutzer
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Welcome to another installment of “Ask an Orvis Fly-Fishing Instructor,” with me, Peter Kutzer. In this episode, I demonstrate how to cast in windy conditions. Before we proceed, a word of caution: Whenever there's any kind of wind, your first priority should always be. . .
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Sheraton Parsippany to Host Fly Tying Symposium November 17-18
Posted on July 12 2018
Dates have been announced for the 28th annual International Fly Tying Symposium. Chuck Furminsky announced this year’s event wwill be held November, 17-18, 2018, at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Read more in the press release below.
Sheraton Parsippany to Host Fly Tying Symposium November 17-18
Posted on July 12 2018
Dates have been announced for the 28th annual International Fly Tying Symposium. Chuck Furminsky announced this year’s event wwill be held November, 17-18, 2018, at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Read more in the press release below.
Sheraton Parsippany to Host Fly Tying Symposium November 17-18
Posted on July 12 2018
Dates have been announced for the 28th annual International Fly Tying Symposium. Chuck Furminsky announced this year’s event wwill be held November, 17-18, 2018, at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Read more in the press release below.
Video Pro Tip: How to Cast in Heavy Wind
Posted on July 12 2018
Written by: Peter Kutzer
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Welcome to another installment of “Ask an Orvis Fly-Fishing Instructor,” with me, Peter Kutzer. In this episode, I demonstrate how to cast in windy conditions. Before we proceed, a word of caution: Whenever there's any kind of wind, your first priority should always be. . .
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Video: How to Tie the Clouser Minnow
Posted on July 12 2018
Bob Clouser's creation is one of the most versatile streamers you can have in your box.
Saltwater action on the Atlantic Coast is heating up, so it's time to stock up on baitfish patterns for stripers, bluefish, and false albacore. Perhaps the most famous fly for the salt is. . .
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Video: How to Tie the Clouser Minnow
Posted on July 12 2018
Bob Clouser's creation is one of the most versatile streamers you can have in your box.
Saltwater action on the Atlantic Coast is heating up, so it's time to stock up on baitfish patterns for stripers, bluefish, and false albacore. Perhaps the most famous fly for the salt is. . .
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Picture of the Day: Rainbow Under the Bridge
Posted on July 12 2018
Being surprised by a giant fish where you didn't expect one is always a blast.
Photo by Joe Phillips
I was fishing a local river with my friend Joe, trying to catch big fall brown trout on streamers and nymphs. The river in question (which shall remain nameless) definitely holds some beasties in the 25-inch range, but we mostly catch browns in the 16- to 20-inch class, which is. . .
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Picture of the Day: Rainbow Under the Bridge
Posted on July 12 2018
Being surprised by a giant fish where you didn't expect one is always a blast.
Photo by Joe Phillips
I was fishing a local river with my friend Joe, trying to catch big fall brown trout on streamers and nymphs. The river in question (which shall remain nameless) definitely holds some beasties in the 25-inch range, but we mostly catch browns in the 16- to 20-inch class, which is. . .
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2018 International Fly Tackle Dealer Show Day 1 Video Recap
Posted on July 11 2018
Major new product introductions, headline-grabbers, and more from day one of IFTD . We promise to deliver more as the show goes on via daily updates on our website, E-newsletters and video updates.
Podcast: Now or Neverglades, a Project Update with Eric Eikenberg
Posted on July 11 2018
In this week’s podcast, my guest is Eric Eikenberg, CEO of The Everglades Foundation and our major partner in this important conservation effort. For the past few years, Orvis has taken a . . .
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Podcast: Now or Neverglades, a Project Update with Eric Eikenberg
Posted on July 11 2018
In this week’s podcast, my guest is Eric Eikenberg, CEO of The Everglades Foundation and our major partner in this important conservation effort. For the past few years, Orvis has taken a . . .
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Podcast: Now or Neverglades, a Project Update with Eric Eikenberg
Posted on July 11 2018
In this week’s podcast, my guest is Eric Eikenberg, CEO of The Everglades Foundation and our major partner in this important conservation effort. For the past few years, Orvis has taken a . . .
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Now or Neverglades, a project update with Eric Eikenberg
Posted on July 11 2018
In this week’s podcast my guest is Eric Eikenberg, CEO of The Everglades Foundation and our major partner in this important conservation effort. For the past few years Orvis has taken a leading role in the effort to get the word out to the fly-fishing community about this critical issue, which affects Florida Bay, both coasts of Florida, and of course the Everglades, which as a National Park is owned by all citizens of the United States. It’s an update on where we are for a solution to the issue, and you’ll be happy to know we are guardedly optimistic about the future. Also in the Fly Box week we have these question: Why do I keep losing small brook trout? How can I take the coils out of old leaders? Will my old Clearwater Reel be OK in salt water? Why don’t fly shops stop selling feathers from endangered birds? Do women wear sling bags? Does the pigtail at the end of a broken knot always indicate a poorly tied knot? Why don’t people use the oval or Belgian cast more often? Why do I keep losing big trout and steelhead when they get downstream of me? What do I do for a leader if I encounter both striped bass and bluefish?
Video: How to Tie the Bluegill Belly Bean
Posted on July 11 2018
Paul Beel is an angler, fly tier, and writer from Indiana who runs a cool website called Frankenfly. Last fall, he announced the development of a great new warmwater pattern designed for those . . .
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Video Pro Tips: How to Locate Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Posted on July 11 2018
As trout rivers warm in late summer, fly-fishing for trout can become downright dangerous for the fish. So many anglers turn their attention to local bass waters. In this great video from the . . .
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Video Pro Tips: How to Locate Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Posted on July 11 2018
As trout rivers warm in late summer, fly-fishing for trout can become downright dangerous for the fish. So many anglers turn their attention to local bass waters. In this great video from the . . .
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Video: How to Tie the Bluegill Belly Bean
Posted on July 11 2018
Paul Beel is an angler, fly tier, and writer from Indiana who runs a cool website called Frankenfly. Last fall, he announced the development of a great new warmwater pattern designed for those . . .
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Video: How to Tie the Bluegill Belly Bean
Posted on July 11 2018
Paul Beel is an angler, fly tier, and writer from Indiana who runs a cool website called Frankenfly. Last fall, he announced the development of a great new warmwater pattern designed for those . . .
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Jeff Evans New GM for Bauer Fly Reels
Posted on July 11 2018
Bauer Fly Reels has announced the welcome of Jeff Evans to the company as General Manager. “I am very happy to announce the addition of Jeff Evans as GM of Bauer Reels,” says CEO and President Scott Forristall. “Jeff’s experience in purchasing, supply chain and general management will help direct the future of Bauer Reels.”
Read more in the press release below.
Jeff Evans New GM for Bauer Fly Reels
Posted on July 11 2018
Bauer Fly Reels has announced the welcome of Jeff Evans to the company as General Manager. “I am very happy to announce the addition of Jeff Evans as GM of Bauer Reels,” says CEO and President Scott Forristall. “Jeff’s experience in purchasing, supply chain and general management will help direct the future of Bauer Reels.”
Read more in the press release below.
Jeff Evans New GM for Bauer Fly Reels
Posted on July 11 2018
Bauer Fly Reels has announced the welcome of Jeff Evans to the company as General Manager. “I am very happy to announce the addition of Jeff Evans as GM of Bauer Reels,” says CEO and President Scott Forristall. “Jeff’s experience in purchasing, supply chain and general management will help direct the future of Bauer Reels.”
Read more in the press release below.
People News: Yardley Now President of Fulling Mill USA; Evans the New GM at Bauer
Posted on July 10 2018
Fulling Mill announced that it has appointed Nick Yardley as President, Fulling Mill USA. Nick joins the Fulling Mill team at The Barn, NH, to oversee the strategic development of the business as it continues to experience strong growth in the US market. Rick Bowles, Fulling Mill CEO, said: “We are really excited that [...]
A Message from Sandy Moret
Posted on July 10 2018
Thanks again for your heartfelt support and growing awareness of Florida’s destructive water management policies. After our last report, we were flooded with inquiries on who to vote for in the upcoming elections to fix these problems! Now or Neverglades has always stated that implementation of the solutions is a political problem caused by individual legislators and administrative appointees, not political parties. [...]
Patagonia Announces Innovative Foot Tractor and River Salt Wading Boots built by Danner in Portland, Oregon
Posted on July 10 2018
Other potential game-changers of note are the new wading boots that will result from a collaboration between Patagonia and Danner. The Patagonia story of designing innovative wading treads is well documented. The Danner reputation is equally compelling, especially for anyone who knows anything about high-quality, long lasting boots for upland hunting, work, etc. (and, even [...]
Jack-in-the-Bob: Head-to-Toe Angler
Posted on July 10 2018
A reminder that Angling Trade’s intern extraordinaire, Jack Nickens, is working away in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, guiding foremost… but also doing some product reviews for us on the side. We have a pretty full slate lined up for him already, so please stay tuned for more reviews. Here’s his latest… Rock Treads The time [...]
Video: Top Five Dry Flies for July 2018
Posted on July 10 2018
This month's "Top 5" video from Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver is all about dry flies. I mean, who goes to the Rockies in July to fish anything else? Tanner Smith is joined by Garrison and Corinne . . .
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Read Angling Trade, THE MAGAZINE, Now
Posted on July 10 2018
The newest edition of Angling Trade magazine is hot off the press, just in time for the start of the International Fly Tackle Dealer show. If you haven’t received it in the mail already, or if you’re on the move but want to check it out, you can see the digital version right here. We’re [...]
Video: Top Five Dry Flies for July 2018
Posted on July 10 2018
This month's "Top 5" video from Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver is all about dry flies. I mean, who goes to the Rockies in July to fish anything else? Tanner Smith is joined by Garrison and Corinne . . .
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Video: Top Five Dry Flies for July 2018
Posted on July 10 2018
This month's "Top 5" video from Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver is all about dry flies. I mean, who goes to the Rockies in July to fish anything else? Tanner Smith is joined by Garrison and Corinne . . .
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Pro Tips: 3 Keys to Finding Bigger Trout
Posted on July 10 2018
Written by: Toby Halley
The author seeks out water likely to hold the largest fish in a stream.
Photos courtesy Toby Halley
I used to fish a lot of good trout water and wonder why I wasn't catching big fish, knowing that they were in there. It wasn't until I started fishing with my good friend, Rick, that I really. . .
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Pro Tips: 3 Keys to Finding Bigger Trout
Posted on July 10 2018
Written by: Toby Halley
The author seeks out water likely to hold the largest fish in a stream.
Photos courtesy Toby Halley
I used to fish a lot of good trout water and wonder why I wasn't catching big fish, knowing that they were in there. It wasn't until I started fishing with my good friend, Rick, that I really. . .
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