News On The Fly

Costa has released two new frame designs: the Slack Tide and Bayside, combining “the performance features Costa is known for with a relaxed, laidback, modern style.”

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Costa has released two new frame designs: the Slack Tide and Bayside, combining “the performance features Costa is known for with a relaxed, laidback, modern style.”

Read more in the press release below.

RepYourWater has released its first Annual Sustainability Report, which measures the environmental footprint of their operations, develops strategies to minimize the company’s environmental impact, and announces sustainability goals to reach by 2020.

Read more in the press release below.

RepYourWater has released its first Annual Sustainability Report, which measures the environmental footprint of their operations, develops strategies to minimize the company’s environmental impact, and announces sustainability goals to reach by 2020.

Read more in the press release below.

RepYourWater has released its first Annual Sustainability Report, which measures the environmental footprint of their operations, develops strategies to minimize the company’s environmental impact, and announces sustainability goals to reach by 2020.

Read more in the press release below.

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When most folks consider tying on a dry-fly imitation of a caddisfly, they go right to the Elk-Hair Caddis, the venerable pattern that has surely caught millions of trout since Al Troth invented it in . . .

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By: Orvis Staff

Photo by Sandy hays

For city and apartment dwellers, that joyful decision to bring home a dog (congratulations!) should coincide with a reality check (sorry). Not all rescue dogs and dog breeds are well adapted for an urban environment, or for the square footage offered by an apartment or condo. It’s best to take your time deciding whether a dog is a good match for your lifestyle in advance, so you don’t face unnecessary frustration or, worse, bring home a dog you must later give up. Here’s a roundup of the top breeds for apartment living, as well as the most important considerations for a canine in the city.

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By: Orvis Staff

Photo by Sandy hays

For city and apartment dwellers, that joyful decision to bring home a dog (congratulations!) should coincide with a reality check (sorry). Not all rescue dogs and dog breeds are well adapted for an urban environment, or for the square footage offered by an apartment or condo. It’s best to take your time deciding whether a dog is a good match for your lifestyle in advance, so you don’t face unnecessary frustration or, worse, bring home a dog you must later give up. Here’s a roundup of the top breeds for apartment living, as well as the most important considerations for a canine in the city.

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When most folks consider tying on a dry-fly imitation of a caddisfly, they go right to the Elk-Hair Caddis, the venerable pattern that has surely caught millions of trout since Al Troth invented it in . . .

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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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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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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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By flipping the belly of your line upstream, you keep the current from dragging your line and, ultimately, your fly.

I remember the day the light bulb went off for me. I was standing shin deep in a small New Hampshire stream under the colorful fall foliage canopy while several brook trout rose in. . .

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By flipping the belly of your line upstream, you keep the current from dragging your line and, ultimately, your fly.

I remember the day the light bulb went off for me. I was standing shin deep in a small New Hampshire stream under the colorful fall foliage canopy while several brook trout rose in. . .

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Written by: Jason Cotta, Fishing Manager, Orvis Bellevue (WA)

Dragonfly adults are beautiful, but they are not often available to fish because they are such strong fliers.
Photo by Jason Cotta

Summer is finally here, and stillwater fishing is starting to heat up. Rising water temperatures will bring out swarms of damselflies and dragonflies. Trout and bass will feed heavily on these two bugs throughout the spring and summer. Although the two . . .

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Written by: Jason Cotta, Fishing Manager, Orvis Bellevue (WA)

Dragonfly adults are beautiful, but they are not often available to fish because they are such strong fliers.
Photo by Jason Cotta

Summer is finally here, and stillwater fishing is starting to heat up. Rising water temperatures will bring out swarms of damselflies and dragonflies. Trout and bass will feed heavily on these two bugs throughout the spring and summer. Although the two . . .

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Tenkara USA has announced the release of the Hane Rod, designed to pack down to under 15 inches and perfect for backpacking, bikepacking, and travel.

Read more in the press release below.

Tenkara USA has announced the release of the Hane Rod, designed to pack down to under 15 inches and perfect for backpacking, bikepacking, and travel.

Read more in the press release below.

Tenkara USA has announced the release of the Hane Rod, designed to pack down to under 15 inches and perfect for backpacking, bikepacking, and travel.

Read more in the press release below.

Photo via Bullsugar.org

Last week, we posted about the algae blooms threatening the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie estuaries of South Florida, caused by discharges of toxic freshwater from Lake . . .

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Photo via Bullsugar.org

Last week, we posted about the algae blooms threatening the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie estuaries of South Florida, caused by discharges of toxic freshwater from Lake . . .

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Photo via Bullsugar.org

Last week, we posted about the algae blooms threatening the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie estuaries of South Florida, caused by discharges of toxic freshwater from Lake . . .

The post Wednesday Wake-Up Call 06.27.18 appeared first on Orvis News.

Aimee Bartee with a beautiful Maine brookie. The fish in Labrador will be even bigger.
Photo by Chase Bartee

Regular readers of this blog know (and probably love) the work of Tight Loops, the husband-wife team of Chase and Aimee Bartee, whose videos have been appearing here for the past three . . .

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Aimee Bartee with a beautiful Maine brookie. The fish in Labrador will be even bigger.
Photo by Chase Bartee

Regular readers of this blog know (and probably love) the work of Tight Loops, the husband-wife team of Chase and Aimee Bartee, whose videos have been appearing here for the past three . . .

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Aimee Bartee with a beautiful Maine brookie. The fish in Labrador will be even bigger.
Photo by Chase Bartee

Regular readers of this blog know (and probably love) the work of Tight Loops, the husband-wife team of Chase and Aimee Bartee, whose videos have been appearing here for the past three . . .

The post Tight Loops Launches Kickstarter for Ambitious Project about Labrador Brook Trout appeared first on Orvis News.

The treefish is easy to hook but notoriously difficult to land.
Photo by Phil Monahan

Anyone who picks up a fly rod learns pretty quickly that frustration is an unavoidable part of the sport. After my older brother, Brian, taught me how to cast in the backyard of his girlfriend's house, I went fishing thirteen times before I finally landed a trout. That's right—thirteen. But I kept at it because there was something about the process of fly fishing that attracted me immensely, ...

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The treefish is easy to hook but notoriously difficult to land.
Photo by Phil Monahan

Anyone who picks up a fly rod learns pretty quickly that frustration is an unavoidable part of the sport. After my older brother, Brian, taught me how to cast in the backyard of his girlfriend's house, I went fishing thirteen times before I finally landed a trout. That's right—thirteen. But I kept at it because there was something about the process of fly fishing that attracted me immensely, ...

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I clearly remember the first time I saw a Crackleback. I was guiding on Alaska's Lake Creek, and my clients were a nice couple from Missouri. I took them to a stretch of river where I knew . . .

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I clearly remember the first time I saw a Crackleback. I was guiding on Alaska's Lake Creek, and my clients were a nice couple from Missouri. I took them to a stretch of river where I knew . . .

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The R.L. Winston Rod Company and Bauer Fly Reels have announced the welcome of James Jindal to their team. Jindal will serve as Eastern Sales Representative for the brands.

Read more in the press release below.

The R.L. Winston Rod Company and Bauer Fly Reels have announced the welcome of James Jindal to their team. Jindal will serve as Eastern Sales Representative for the brands.

Read more in the press release below.

The R.L. Winston Rod Company and Bauer Fly Reels have announced the welcome of James Jindal to their team. Jindal will serve as Eastern Sales Representative for the brands.

Read more in the press release below.

The Bird Dog Doc in the field.
Photo courtesy Shawn Wayment

This week, Reid spends an hour with Shawn Wayment, a Colorado veterinarian with a focus on sporting dogs. Listeners may know Shawn as @birddogdoc on Instagram, or via the Upland . . .

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The Bird Dog Doc in the field.
Photo courtesy Shawn Wayment

This week, Reid spends an hour with Shawn Wayment, a Colorado veterinarian with a focus on sporting dogs. Listeners may know Shawn as @birddogdoc on Instagram, or via the Upland . . .

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