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Few things ruin a fishing day like leaky waders, especially in spring when water temperatures are low. Orvis Grand Rapids Fishing Manager Trent Jackson and associate Paige Downing share . . .

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Welcome to an all new edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival! Every week, we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available and then serve them up for you to enjoy. This week, we’ve . . .

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The snook is prized by anglers for its aggressive strikes and go-for-broke fighting style. These predators are often found hiding in the gnarliest tangles of mangroves in tight tidal creeks, waiting for prey to swim by. Just . . .

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Although a human-size dog bed looks cozy and comfortable, we haven’t really made one. (Kudos to theatrical property master Ken Mooney, of Ken Mooney Restoration & Design, for creating our mock-up.) Nope, we’ll stick with what we know and do it better than anyone else: making dogs’ lives better. And we do make the world’s … Continue reading "Check the Date, Please . . . ."

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This week, I have a special guest–the world’s foremost authority on the life cycle of cicadas and the most knowledgeable person in the world on techniques for fishing this “hatch.” I’ve had a lot . . .

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This week, I have a special guest--the world's foremost authority on the life cycle of cicadas and the most knowledgeable person in the world on techniques for fishing this "hatch". I've had a lot of questions on this topic and I've finally found the person who can answer them [32.53].

In the Fly Box this week, we have a number of very interesting questions, including:
Do you think fish decoys will work for attracting trout?
Can you tell us about the new electric fly rod coming out of Japan?
What is your technique for making a dubbing loop using a Bimini Twist knot?
Can I use UV cure epoxy for dry flies?
I found a dead possum in the road. Can I use this for dubbing, and how should I prepare the skin?
A listener who thinks his tippet material is defective
What is the correct way to tie a loop knot?
Advice on fishing a couple rivers in Montana
A question about swinging flies on New York's Salmon River
Is what I have done tenkara fishing?
Advice to a gentleman who wants to become a permit guide
Are egg patterns and San Juan Worms considered bait fishing?

On Monday, the editorial board of the New York Times published an op-ed entitled “Biden’s Chance to Save the Everglades,” arguing that there is a real possibility for bipartisanship in the effort to . . .

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The Catskills dry fly is considered the ultimate fly-tying challenge (unless you’re into full-dress salmon flies). Getting the proportions correct is the key, and you need the finest materials . . .

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Many dry-fly imitations of terrestrials and stoneflies feature foam bodies created by stacking different color foam. Here. Tim demonstrates his method for creating these multi-layer . . .

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“It’s the most popular attractor pattern we sell here at the shop,” Joe Fox said during my recent visit to the Dette fly shop in Livingston Manor, New York. Of all the flies Joe could have selected from the hundreds . . .

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Although most of a trout’s diet consists of insects, baitfish, and other invertebrates, they will eat anything that provides a lot of protein–including mice swimming on the surface. This big rainbow from British Columbia’s . . .

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Few things are more frustrating than being on the water and not knowing where to find the fly you want. Organizing your flies and fly boxes is one of the best uses of your time before the season opens. Orvis Grand Rapids Fishing Manager Trent Jackson and associate Paige Downing share some helpful tips for … Continue reading "Tackle Tune-Up: Flies & Fly Boxes"

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Welcome to an all new edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival! Every week, we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available and then serve them up for you to enjoy. This week, we’ve . . .

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If I know anything from raising two children(who are unbelievably 15 and 11 years old now...) and getting them outside, never and I mean, NEVER, forget the snacks or drinks. Other than that, my wife and I have followed a rule of not really having any rules for outside play. I never wanted Hadley or Finn to feel forced into doing something and we usually do it until they were ready to move on...

Just a quick heads up that North Fork Composites is running a Spring Sale that include their Iconoglass blanks discounted to $95 each and free shipping on orders of $200 or more. 

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In this episode of the Podcast, Reid is joined by his friend Mike Neiduski, Director of Regional Development – Southeast for the Ruffed Grouse Society / American Woodcock Society. Mike . . .

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Under the right conditions–especially in deep water–redfish will attack flies on or near the surface, producing exciting follows and explosive takes. It’s a hit-or-miss game with lots of missed connections, but it’s the most visually . . .

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Welcome to the latest installment of the Wednesday Wake-Up Call, a roundup of the most pressing conservation issues important to anglers. Working with our friends at Trout Unlimited, . . .

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New York – April 1, Pennsylvania – April 3 Opening day of trout season on the Upper Delaware River (UDR) is rapidly approaching and we’re so excited to see everybody after a year of challenging circumstances due to the coronavirus. We urge everybody to continue to exercise caution and we hope you all have an enjoyable […]

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In this episode, Reid is joined by Ryan O’Shaughnessy of West Texas Quail Outfitters. A regular on the podcast, Ryan brings a strong science background to his guiding and hunting. Ryan and Reid explore . . .

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Once an angler has learned the basic cast and how to shoot line, the next step is mastering the double haul, which helps to generate more line speed and allows for longer casts. Most casters have no problem with . . .

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Some dubbing materials don’t want to stay on the thread, or they get unruly and unmanageable when you wrap the dubbing noodle on the hook shank. It’s frustrating to end up with a shapeless blob, when . . .

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Fly fishers describe a hard-fighting fish as being “hot,” and occasionally can take you by surprise with it’s hard runs and crazy jumps. This rainbow trout goes ballistic from the moment it is hooked, requiring the angler to use all . . .

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Welcome to an all new edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival! Every week, we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available and then serve them up for you to enjoy. This week, we’ve got . . .

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Orvis’s Leigh Oliva works with Walker, his Black Labrador Retriever, almost every day in the field beside the Orvis Flagship store in Manchester, Vermont. And the results are obvious. A good retriever excels at . . .

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This week my guest is Håvard Stubø of Jazz and Fly Fishing. If you have not enjoyed one of their videos, it’s a group of jazz musicians who also love fly fishing and decided to make some videos of their exploits. We . . .

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Orvis’s Leigh Oliva works with Walker, his Black Labrador Retriever, almost every day in the field beside the Orvis Flagship store in Manchester, Vermont. And the results are obvious. A good retriever excels at marking the . . .

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This week my guest is Havard Stubo [@40:23] of Jazz and Fly Fishing. If you have not enjoyed one of their videos, it's a group of jazz musicians who also love fly fishing and decided to make some videos of their exploits. We think their films are quite entertaining and I think you'll appreciate their dry humor as a welcome respite from what you typically see in fly fishing films. Havard talks about fly fishing in Scandanavia, the relationship between jazz music and fly fishing (and tying) and other offbeat topics.

In the Fly Box this week, it seems like we have a spate of basic equipment questions, so unless you need some advice on rod, reel, and line selection you may want to skip right to the interview. Some of the questions include:
I am interested in a lighter fiberglass rod but I have noticed some manufacturers recommend two lines sizes, like a 3 or 4. Which one should I pick?
I want to fish a Depth Charge line down to 20 feet with my 8-weight. Should I get a 250 grain or 300 grain line?
If I want to fish 5 to 6 feet under the surface, should I get a sink-tip or intermediate sinking line?
Any advice on hook sets and fighting fish for rookie anglers?
What is the maximum size fly I can use on my Clearwater 9-foot 5-weight rod?
In nymph fishing, should I be watching the line or waiting to feel the strike?
What would be a good rod for backpacking into lakes?
Which sink rate should I choose when I buy a poly leader?
How do I tell if an old fly line that was given to me is still usable?
Should I get a 5-weight Clearwater or a 6-weight Clearwater for fishing small streams and small bass ponds in Pennsylvania?
Why don't I see fiberglass rods heavier than an 8-weight?
What are your thoughts about fishing for bass when they are spawning?
What do I think of pink flies? And how important is color anyway?
What do you do when a fish takes you down to your last couple turns of backing?