News On The Fly

The statue shows Leo the Dachshund in a vigilant pose.
Photo via inquisitr.com

Last year, when a vicious rampaging Bull Mastiff attacked a 10-year-old girl in the northern Serbian town Pancevo, a small Dachshund named Leo jumped to her defense. Through sheer will and. . .

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Photo courtesy the American Museum of Fly Fishing

Back in April, Tom Brokaw received the 2015 American Museum of Fly Fishing Heritage Award during a ceremony at the Racquet & Tennis Club in New York City. Brokaw has been one of. . .

The post Video: Tom Brokaw on Lefty Kreh and a Fly-Fishing Life appeared first on Orvis News.

Do you want to escape the crowds on the big rivers that run alongside the road? Then put on your hiking boots, grab a map, and head into the hills to find something new. Here's a great primer. . .

The post Classic Pro Tips: How to Find and Fish Your Own Mountain Trout Streams appeared first on Orvis News.

Canvas and Russ Moseley suffered life-changing injuries from a bomb blast in 2011.
Photo via ktbs.com

We post often about the incredible bravery and loyalty of military working dogs (MWD), and here’s a touching story of one community who repaid that service in kind. Canvas the Black Labrador . . .

The post Video: A Stirring Final Tribute for a Military Dog Wounded in Battle appeared first on Orvis News.

The trailer for the latest film from Capt. Jako Lucas focuses on the incredible Atlantic salmon of the Kharlovka River, on Russia's Kola Peninsula. As you'd expect, there are epic shots of big. . .

The post Video: Salmon of the Kharlovka 2015—Teaser appeared first on Orvis News.

This piece is both visually compelling and educational, showing where trout hold in a stream.
All artwork by Michael Young

Orvis Greenville (SC) Fishing Associate Michael Young is occasionally tasked with doing the art on the shop's sandwich board, where they announce special events. While he does not. . .

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From TU:

Recreational enthusiasts and anglers applauded the U.S Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management for heeding the calls of Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Rep. Peter DeFazio, as well as California Rep. Jared Huffman to establish a temporary ban on mining that will protect the threatened wild and scenic Illinois, Rogue and Smith rivers, and their tributaries.

In February, these legislators introduced bills to permanently protect these prized rivers from new mining claims. This week, the Department of Interior, acting on behalf of the USFS and BLM, established a process to consider public input on their plans for a temporary ban on mining while Congress considers legislation to protect the area.

“The Wild Rivers Coast in Southwestern Oregon is home to a continuously growing recreation economy,” said Dave Lacey, Gold Beach resident and owner of Southcoast Tours LLC. “We live here, work here and raise our families here. These proposed strip mines are the largest threat to these waterways and to the people who depend on them.”

The Illinois and Rogue rivers in Oregon, and California’s Smith River are known for their healthy salmon, steelhead and cutthroat trout runs. Furthermore, they are world-renowned for

From RIO Products:

RIO Products is constantly striving to design fly lines that stay up with market demands and trends, and the new InTouch Single Handed Spey line is a perfect example of that. This dynamic line is best for roll casts and single handed Spey casts, and therefore ideal for anglers that find their back casting room restricted.

The rear weight distribution loads a rod easily in tight casting conditions, while the long, gradual taper excels at overhead casts and allows for incredibly smooth loop control. A thick handling section lengthens out the head for increased stability and control.

The InTouch Single Handed Spey Line is built on RIO’s ultra-low stretch ConnectCore, which

From Orvis:

Orvis Adventures is a specialty adventure travel company dedicated to providing Orvis customers with unique trips—both domestically and internationally—that reflect the Orvis lifestyle. We are on a never-ending journey to learn and share our love of the outdoors, a passion that begins with fly fishing and wingshooting. Our travel specialists are dedicated to providing the highest quality, friendly customer service in every phase of trip selection, planning and participation. Orvis Adventures trips are part of the lifetime relationship between customers and the Orvis Company. Extraordinary customer relationships and personal connections are the foundation of our success.

We are seeking a Sporting Travel Planner to join our team of travel professionals in Sunderland, Vermont. While we are passionate about the outdoors, this is an office-based position, requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week. There will be occasional opportunities to lead Orvis group trips as well as participate in familiarization trips to Orvis Endorsed destinations.

The Sporting Travel Planner is responsible for direct sales of fly-fishing and wingshooting trips to individuals and groups, primarily by telephone and email. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of domestic and international fly-fishing and wingshooting travel based on personal experience, as well as a passion for helping customers plan the trip of a lifetime. This individual should have professional sales experience related to sporting travel preferably with a tour operator, a retail shop with a significant travel business, or a sporting lodge. The position is a combination of front line sales, customer service, database management and tour operations. The individual must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a proven ability to multi-task and manage dozens of emails from both guests and lodges. A customer’s experience can be enhanced or diminished by the tiniest of details, so a superb attention to detail on every level is an absolute must.

Orvis Company associates take pride in our world-class service and products, treating customers, vendor partners, and each other with integrity and mutual respect. We work in a supportive, team-oriented environment, focusing on performance, continuous improvement, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. The Orvis Company and our associates are committed to giving back to our communities and protecting nature.

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Here are two videos about a brilliant new program, being piloted in Detroit, which aims to teach kids about how to be a good pet owner. The goal is to avoid the behaviors that lead to an. . .

The post Videos: 4th-Grade Students Learn from a Brave Dog How to Be Good Pet Guardians appeared first on Orvis News.

Written by: Dan Michels, Crystal Creek Lodge

It's sockeye time on the Naknek River on the Alaska Peninsula.
Photo courtesy Crystal Creek Lodge

Robin Spears of Oregon shows off a magnificent sockeye salmon caught on the Naknek River near King Salmon, Alaska. The Naknek River is coming into the peak of its sockeye run, when. . .

The post Photo of the Day: The Alaskan “Black Mamba” is Here appeared first on Orvis News.

This short film from Jensen Fly Fishing features impressive footage of fly fishing in New Zealand.

The Los Angeles River is a gem hidden in urban sprawl and, as Ryan Anglin shows, a perfect place to fly fish for carp.

This short film from André Folkedal offers footage of fly fishing for brown trout, set in the beautiful landscape and rivers of Norway.

Free the Snake

It’s time we #FreeTheSnake. Snake River Salmon have been trucked, put on barges, diverted up fish ladders – all in the hope that enough would get by four dams to reach their historic habitat. But, It’s not working. Four deadbeat dams on the lower Snake River have put the local salmon on the brink of extinction.

Free the Snakeis the latest example of Patagonia’s heightened focus...

If you're a fly fisherman or -woman, chances are that you love trout. Sure, there are fanatics who prefer salt- or warmwater species (which I love, as well), but trout are at the center of the. . .

The post Video: Trout Unlimited Releases Its First-Ever “State of the Trout” Report appeared first on Orvis News.

Welcome to another edition of our trivia challenge, where 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, we're. . .

The post Take an All-New Fourth of July-Themed Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 07.02.15 appeared first on Orvis News.

But the boy wins the numbers game after all.

Last month, Kae Brockermeyer and his 17-year-old grandson Jack attended our Belize Bonefish Bonanza at El Pescador. They enjoyed a fun rivalry, with Jack scoring first on tarpon—a. . .

The post Photos and Video of a Family Tarpon Rivalry in Belize appeared first on Orvis News.

Here's an amazing video from Todd Moen, of Catch Magazine, featuring some incredible dry-fly fishing during the annual pale morning dun hatch on McCoy's Spring Creek and other. . .

The post Video: <em>Hatch—Big Sky PMDs</em>, by Todd Moen appeared first on Orvis News.

If you love to fish with two-handed rods (or are just "Spey-curious"), you'll want to check out the latest issue of Swing the Fly, "the voice of Spey." My recent trip to Norway introduced me to. . .

The post New Issue of <em>Swing the Fly</em>! appeared first on Orvis News.

Here's the latest wonderful rescue video from Eldad Hagar of Hope for Paws, who works with his friend, Lisa, to rescue an entire family of dogs. Trying to corral three puppies and a mom means. . .

The post Video: Eldad Hagar Rescues a Family of Dogs from a Steel Yard appeared first on Orvis News.

It is simply mind-boggling that dog owners continue to leave their pets in the car on very hot days. It was 106 degrees in Phoenix when a woman named Susan happened upon a car with two. . .

The post Video: Woman Takes Matters into Her Own Hands When She Finds Dogs in a Hot Car appeared first on Orvis News.

Here's an incredibly sweet story about a little blind Jack Russell Terrier named Glenn and his best friend, whose devotion knows no limits. Buzz is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has taken. . .

The post Video: Meet an Abandoned Blind Dog and His Trusty Canine Guide Who “Acts as His Eyes” appeared first on Orvis News.

This film from Hooké features the search for monster pike in the waters of Northern Quebec.

Alex Munaretto is all smiles after landing this stunning bull trout.
Photo by Andres Gonzalez,  Dave Brown Outfitters 

Chicagoan Alex Munaretto was fishing British Columbia’s Elk River with Dave Brown Outfitters head guide Andres Gonzalez when he laid into something very big. The ensuing tussle with a. . .

The post Photo: Bully for Canada Day! appeared first on Orvis News.

The celebration of the USA's birthday kicks off true summer, so it seems like a good time to give away a made-in-the-USA Helios 2 fly rod for one lucky angler to use on vacation or during. . .

The post Enter to Win a Helios 2 Fly Rod in Our Fourth of July Giveaway! appeared first on Orvis News.

The Sunshine State is cracking down on those who try to cheat the system for their benefit.
Photo via dogster.com

We have posted many times about the problems created by fake service dogs demanding the benefits that real service animals deserve. It's ridiculously easy to go online and buy vests, . . .

The post New Florida Law Punishes Those with Fake Service Dogs appeared first on Orvis News.

"With small-scale fisheries restoration in mind, Rare challenged teams to develop a measuring board or other system to automatically measure and record fish length."
via Rare

It isn't often that the worlds of competitive computer hacking and the improvement of our fisheries collide, but that is precisely what occurred at this year's Fishackathon.

The post Rare Fish Forever: Computer Hacking to Aid Fisheries? appeared first on Orvis News.

If you like fly-fishing videos that cut right to the good stuff, then you'll enjoy the latest from Jake Patton. Combining scenes from trips to big-brown waters to gorgeous mountain brookie. . .

The post Video: Spring Fish Reel 2015 appeared first on Orvis News.

Caitlyn's recovery has been deemed "miraculous" by vets who have treated her.
Photo via facebook

A month ago, a Pit Bull mix named Caitlyn was found in South Carolina with her muzzle duct-taped shut, prompting outrage and cried for justice. Her abuser was arrested, but Caitlyn has a long. . .

The post Dog Found With Muzzle Taped Shut Goes to a New Home appeared first on Orvis News.

Arctic grayling are making a comeback in Yellowstone National Park
Photo via USFWS Mountain-Prairie on Flickr

"First Casts" is an occasional feature that highlights great fly-fishing content from around the Web—from how-to articles, to photo essays, to interesting reads. . . .

The post First Casts 07.01.15 appeared first on Orvis News.

We're working on an exciting new digital hunting book that we can't wait to send your way. It's filled with a lot of great stories and cool gear, but, honestly, we think it's missing something. . .

The post Get Featured in Our New Hunting Book! appeared first on Orvis News.

Hailey and Flynn are a team, and strangers can disrupt the way Flynn works.
Photo via thedodo.com

People love dogs, and meeting a new pooch and sharing a moment of touch can offer great joy. But service dogs are not regular dogs because they often have important jobs to do; if we. . .

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