News On The Fly

In this week’s podcast I interview a very interesting man. In fact, he is the original Most Interesting Man in the World, Jonathan Goldsmith, who is a lifelong fly fisher and not only an interesting guy, but a really nice person as well. He talks about the importance of tradition in fly fishing, his lifelong love affair with it, and most appropriately the importance of his father as his fly-fishing mentor. We’ll also catch up on what he has been doing since the beer company decided a younger man would be more interesting. (Big mistake) In the podcast this week, here are some of the questions and suggestions from listeners: A geeky way to splice old fly lines to make a special line for throwing bass flies on a 5-weight I make a couple suggestions on books to read How to deal with feathers you obtain from a shooting preserve Can I eat a trout that has whirling disease? Is a 10-weight rod enough for cobia and king mackerel? How to deal with tarpon guides who get upset when you blow a strike How to hold your fly and fly line in the “ready position” for saltwater fly fishing A suggestion for an all-around saltwater rod How to keep hopper patterns from turning upside-down in the water Suggestions for catching ultra-spooky trout in a small stream Can I use stocking foot waders on sandy beaches? How to fish a dry dropper when moving from deep pools to shallow riffles.

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Have you wondered if the Orvis Helios 3 fly rods are really as good as we say they are? Now's the time to find out for yourself. From now through midnight on June 17, head to your local Orvis store . . .

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Have you wondered if the Orvis Helios 3 fly rods are really as good as we say they are? Now's the time to find out for yourself. From now through midnight on June 17, head to your local Orvis store . . .

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Have you wondered if the Orvis Helios 3 fly rods are really as good as we say they are? Now's the time to find out for yourself. From now through midnight on June 17, head to your local Orvis store . . .

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Dave and Amelia Jensen, of Jensen Fly Fishing in Alberta, have produced another episode in their "The Bank" series of instructional videos. Here's Dave's description: . . .

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Dave and Amelia Jensen, of Jensen Fly Fishing in Alberta, have produced another episode in their "The Bank" series of instructional videos. Here's Dave's description: . . .

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In this video from Todd Moen and Catch Magazine, follow along as Heather Hodson wades her favorite home waters in search of cutthroat trout.

In this video from Todd Moen and Catch Magazine, follow along as Heather Hodson wades her favorite home waters in search of cutthroat trout.

In this video from Todd Moen and Catch Magazine, follow along as Heather Hodson wades her favorite home waters in search of cutthroat trout.

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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As Tom notes, the water just behind the rock isn't the best place to find a trout.

Our Canadian friends at The New Fly Fisher television uploaded a ton of short videos to their "Tips N Tricks" YouTube account. In this one, Tom Rosenbauer discusses where you should look in. . .

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Rankin Jackson (right) guides Noah Thompson in the Keys to the East.

Beyond the Horizon tells the story of Rankin Jackson’s struggle to provide for his family while trying to survive the push of drug-running and ultimately how fly fishing revealed his road to . . .

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As Tom notes, the water just behind the rock isn't the best place to find a trout.

Our Canadian friends at The New Fly Fisher television uploaded a ton of short videos to their "Tips N Tricks" YouTube account. In this one, Tom Rosenbauer discusses where you should look in. . .

The post Video Pro Tips: How to Identify Good Trout Holding Water appeared first on Orvis News.

Rankin Jackson (right) guides Noah Thompson in the Keys to the East.

Beyond the Horizon tells the story of Rankin Jackson’s struggle to provide for his family while trying to survive the push of drug-running and ultimately how fly fishing revealed his road to . . .

The post Video: “Beyond the Horizon” (Full Version) appeared first on Orvis News.

Rankin Jackson (right) guides Noah Thompson in the Keys to the East.

Beyond the Horizon tells the story of Rankin Jackson’s struggle to provide for his family while trying to survive the push of drug-running and ultimately how fly fishing revealed his road to . . .

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Wade Fellin grew up on the Big Hole, and his passion for conservation comes from his father.
Photo courtesy Wade Fellin

River conservation groups across the country work tirelessly to protect and restore our favorite streams. Many of the founders of these groups are ready to pass the baton to the next . . .

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Wade Fellin grew up on the Big Hole, and his passion for conservation comes from his father.
Photo courtesy Wade Fellin

River conservation groups across the country work tirelessly to protect and restore our favorite streams. Many of the founders of these groups are ready to pass the baton to the next . . .

The post Youth, Passion, and Collaboration in the Fight to Preserve the Rivers of Southwestern Montana appeared first on Orvis News.

Wade Fellin grew up on the Big Hole, and his passion for conservation comes from his father.
Photo courtesy Wade Fellin

River conservation groups across the country work tirelessly to protect and restore our favorite streams. Many of the founders of these groups are ready to pass the baton to the next . . .

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Gordy & Sons Outfitters and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust have announced the launch of the BTT Texas Tarpon Acoustic Tagging Project. This will expand the original tagging project to include the Texas coastline and help scientists to gather more information about tarpon migration.

Read more in the press release below.

Gordy & Sons Outfitters and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust have announced the launch of the BTT Texas Tarpon Acoustic Tagging Project. This will expand the original tagging project to include the Texas coastline and help scientists to gather more information about tarpon migration.

Read more in the press release below.

Gordy & Sons Outfitters and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust have announced the launch of the BTT Texas Tarpon Acoustic Tagging Project. This will expand the original tagging project to include the Texas coastline and help scientists to gather more information about tarpon migration.

Read more in the press release below.

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Throughout 2016, coastal South Florida suffered through horrific blooms of blue-green algae and other water-quality nightmares. Organizations such as the Everglades Foundation and Bullsugar . . .

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Throughout 2016, coastal South Florida suffered through horrific blooms of blue-green algae and other water-quality nightmares. Organizations such as the Everglades Foundation and Bullsugar . . .

The post Damaging Freshwater Releases Again Threaten South Florida’s Coasts appeared first on Orvis News.

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Throughout 2016, coastal South Florida suffered through horrific blooms of blue-green algae and other water-quality nightmares. Organizations such as the Everglades Foundation and Bullsugar . . .

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This bear's posture and attitude don't suggest any aggression.
Photo by Pat Clayton, Fish Eye Guy Photography

We have posted before about how important it is to carry bear spray when you venture into bear country—whether you're in Alaska, Glacier national Park, or Tennessee. But we've all seen . . .

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This bear's posture and attitude don't suggest any aggression.
Photo by Pat Clayton, Fish Eye Guy Photography

We have posted before about how important it is to carry bear spray when you venture into bear country—whether you're in Alaska, Glacier national Park, or Tennessee. But we've all seen . . .

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The Bird's Nest is a classic nymph tied by Californian Cal Bird almost 60 years ago. In this latest how-to video from Tightline Productions, Tim Flagler adapts the old pattern to create a sulfur . . .

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The Bird's Nest is a classic nymph tied by Californian Cal Bird almost 60 years ago. In this latest how-to video from Tightline Productions, Tim Flagler adapts the old pattern to create a sulfur . . .

The post Video: How to Tie the Bird’s Nest Sulphur Emerger appeared first on Orvis News.

The Bird's Nest is a classic nymph tied by Californian Cal Bird almost 60 years ago. In this latest how-to video from Tightline Productions, Tim Flagler adapts the old pattern to create a sulfur . . .

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