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Written by: Morgan Tarbutton

A clean, healthy streambed produces more insects, which equals more trout.
Photos by Morgan Tarbutton

Healthy water means healthy fish. The majority of us enjoy fly fishing not only for the continuous challenge of the sport, but for the intense immersion in nature and the magnificent beauty of . . .

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Written by: Morgan Tarbutton

A clean, healthy streambed produces more insects, which equals more trout.
Photos by Morgan Tarbutton

Healthy water means healthy fish. The majority of us enjoy fly fishing not only for the continuous challenge of the sport, but for the intense immersion in nature and the magnificent beauty of . . .

The post Protect What You Love! appeared first on Orvis News.

When you're fishing downstream, the sweep set will result in many more hook-ups.
Photo via the Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center

When you’re either fishing downstream or have a lot of slack on the water—for instance when you’re making slack-line casts, such as a pile cast or a curve cast—setting the hook can be difficult. Because there’s a lot of slack on the water, if you simply raise your rod tip, all you’re doing is picking up the slack. Depending on how. . .

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When you're fishing downstream, the sweep set will result in many more hook-ups.
Photo via the Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center

When you’re either fishing downstream or have a lot of slack on the water—for instance when you’re making slack-line casts, such as a pile cast or a curve cast—setting the hook can be difficult. Because there’s a lot of slack on the water, if you simply raise your rod tip, all you’re doing is picking up the slack. Depending on how. . .

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Although there are places where regulations require barbless hooks, the decision of whether to go barbed or barbless is usually left to the angler. In this video, Tim Flagler discusses the pros . . .

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Although there are places where regulations require barbless hooks, the decision of whether to go barbed or barbless is usually left to the angler. In this video, Tim Flagler discusses the pros . . .

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Although there are places where regulations require barbless hooks, the decision of whether to go barbed or barbless is usually left to the angler. In this video, Tim Flagler discusses the pros . . .

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Rod repairs are no fun for anyone. Luckily, modern technology can make the process easier, and Orvis has just introduced a new online rod repair system that makes it seamless and quick for . . .

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Rod repairs are no fun for anyone. Luckily, modern technology can make the process easier, and Orvis has just introduced a new online rod repair system that makes it seamless and quick for . . .

The post Orvis’s New Rod-Repair System is Fast and Streamlined appeared first on Orvis News.

Rod repairs are no fun for anyone. Luckily, modern technology can make the process easier, and Orvis has just introduced a new online rod repair system that makes it seamless and quick for . . .

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Some patterns just have it—that ability to imitate no particular insect or food, yet somehow imitate most all of them and attract the wiliest of trout that have thus far snubbed all other offers. Think . . .

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Some patterns just have it—that ability to imitate no particular insect or food, yet somehow imitate most all of them and attract the wiliest of trout that have thus far snubbed all other offers. Think . . .

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We don't get nearly enough good videos about fly-fishing for smallmouth bass, so I'm always excited to find a new one. Filmmaker Dory Breaux and his buddy Parker Gondella headed to Michigan, . . .

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We don't get nearly enough good videos about fly-fishing for smallmouth bass, so I'm always excited to find a new one. Filmmaker Dory Breaux and his buddy Parker Gondella headed to Michigan, . . .

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We don't get nearly enough good videos about fly-fishing for smallmouth bass, so I'm always excited to find a new one. Filmmaker Dory Breaux and his buddy Parker Gondella headed to Michigan, . . .

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This week's Master Class Monday video video is another Orvis exclusive by Dave and Amelia Jensen, in which they discuss how to catch trout that are holding on or below gravel . . .

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Orvis CEO Perk Perkins is a knot and leader geek, and he developed this knot, based on the same principles as the Orvis tippet-to-fly knot. He saw the potential of the original Orvis knot, and. . .

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This week's Master Class Monday video video is another Orvis exclusive by Dave and Amelia Jensen, in which they discuss how to catch trout that are holding on or below gravel . . .

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In response to a few emails Reid takes the opportunity to share his personal story, illuminating his life and career in hunting, writing, dogs, and guns. More than simply a bio, this podcast also . . .

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In response to a few emails Reid takes the opportunity to share his personal story, illuminating his life and career in hunting, writing, dogs, and guns. More than simply a bio, this podcast also . . .

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Orvis CEO Perk Perkins is a knot and leader geek, and he developed this knot, based on the same principles as the Orvis tippet-to-fly knot. He saw the potential of the original Orvis knot, and. . .

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Loon Outdoors has launched its new line of Tin Weights. Available in matte Black and Camo, these new weights form Loon are “non-toxic, easy to use, and textured to prevent slipping, double cut to re-use and adjust easily, and available in nine sizes.”

Read more in the press release below. 

Loon Outdoors has launched its new line of Tin Weights. Available in matte Black and Camo, these new weights form Loon are “non-toxic, easy to use, and textured to prevent slipping, double cut to re-use and adjust easily, and available in nine sizes.”

Read more in the press release below. 

Loon Outdoors has launched its new line of Tin Weights. Available in matte Black and Camo, these new weights form Loon are “non-toxic, easy to use, and textured to prevent slipping, double cut to re-use and adjust easily, and available in nine sizes.”

Read more in the press release below. 

In response to a few emails Reid takes the opportunity to share his personal story, illuminating his life and career in hunting, writing, dogs, and guns. More than simply a bio, this podcast also explores some of the very real and universal challenges of learning to become an upland hunter and dog owner, while also celebrating the triumphs. A good opportunity to learn more about the host of the Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast.

The smiles on both faces really sell this shot.
Photo courtesy Meris McHaney

This year's #DadOutdoors Photo Contest was a big hit, producing hundreds of great photos of dads enjoying everything from fishing to gardening to hunting to hiking. You could feel how proud . . .

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The smiles on both faces really sell this shot.
Photo courtesy Meris McHaney

This year's #DadOutdoors Photo Contest was a big hit, producing hundreds of great photos of dads enjoying everything from fishing to gardening to hunting to hiking. You could feel how proud . . .

The post Happy Father’s Day! Here Are the Winners of Our #DadOutdoors Photo Contest. appeared first on Orvis News.

The smiles on both faces really sell this shot.
Photo courtesy Meris McHaney

This year's #DadOutdoors Photo Contest was a big hit, producing hundreds of great photos of dads enjoying everything from fishing to gardening to hunting to hiking. You could feel how proud . . .

The post Happy Father’s Day! Here Are the Winners of Our #DadOutdoors Photo Contest. appeared first on Orvis News.

This short film from The Element shows that good fishing doesn’t always have to be in remote or exotic locales. Some of the best is close to home.

This short film from The Element shows that good fishing doesn’t always have to be in remote or exotic locales. Some of the best is close to home.

This short film from The Element shows that good fishing doesn’t always have to be in remote or exotic locales. Some of the best is close to home.

Fly Fishers International has announced that exhibitor booth space for their FishFest set to be held August 7-11, 2018, in Boise Idaho, has now sold out.

Read more in the press release below.

Fly Fishers International has announced that exhibitor booth space for their FishFest set to be held August 7-11, 2018, in Boise Idaho, has now sold out.

Read more in the press release below.

Fly Fishers International has announced that exhibitor booth space for their FishFest set to be held August 7-11, 2018, in Boise Idaho, has now sold out.

Read more in the press release below.

My favorite places to catch trout during the dog days of summer are the many freestone streams flowing out of the Green Mountains. Here's a great primer on how to fish these small waters, . . .

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My favorite places to catch trout during the dog days of summer are the many freestone streams flowing out of the Green Mountains. Here's a great primer on how to fish these small waters, . . .

The post Video Pro Tips: How to Fish a Small Mountain Stream appeared first on Orvis News.