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This is perhaps Eldad Hagar's most elaborate rescue yet, involving help from a team of waste-management professionals, an excavator, and other heavy machinery. Thor's rescue takes. . .

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Hank's patented "Paralyzer to the Chode" move has saved countless anglers from bear attacks.
Photo via hankpatterson.com

When Hank Patterson’s first video appeared on YouTube in 2012, the fly-fishing community was stunned. We were introduced to someone we’d never even heard of, yet he clearly possessed. . .

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Written by: Mike Dawkins, WorldCast Anglers 

Mike Dawkins is all smiles as he cradles a fish of a lifetime on Patagonia's Rividavia.
All photos courtesy Mike Dawkins

It is no secret that most of the largest trout landed come to the net in the spring and fall—before the summer heat begins and you cannot escape the brightness of the sun; after the first snow. . .

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We post all the time about the dangers of leaving a dog in a hot car, and people often comment that they'd smash a window to save a dog in that situation. Which is exactly what Michael. . .

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This short film features an angler and his fishing companion, a German Wirehair Pointer, as they follow blue lines on a map in southern Utah. Via Troutsmith Films.

Here's a great piece of film footage from the very first episode of the "American Sportsman" television show, shot in 1963, hosted by Curt Gowdy and featuring legendary angler Joe. . .

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From Bonefish & Tarpon Trust:

Bonefish and Tarpon Trust is pleased to announce ARCFishing as their newest Corporate Sponsor at the Bronze Partner Level.

ARC Fishing is an emerging fly line, tippet and leader materials
company whose philosophy embodies simplicity without sacrificing
performance. As part of their sponsorship, ARC Fishing has donated
fly lines and materials for use at BTT fundraising events and other
special opportunities.

“ARC Fishing is excited to partner with Bonefish and Tarpon Trust on
their continued efforts to conserve and protect habitat and fish
species. BTT is on the leading edge of these types of initiatives and
it is with great pleasure that we are able to support them to ensure
these habitats are protected for future generations of anglers.”

ARC fly line technology features a 6% low-stretch Response Core for
superior line sensitivity and improved hook set and features a hard
cover that will stand up to the harshest tropical conditions. A
grooved line profile reduces

Comfort is comfort, no matter what species you are.
Photo courtesy Two Dog Farm

Orvis Dogs product Developer Jon Comeau sent in this photo, which he saw at Two Dog Farm, in Danby, Vermont. This little calf is lounging in an Orvis Dog Bed and looks mighty comfy. Since. . .

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Chuck Page hoists a trophy brown trout on his beloved Big Hole River in Montana.
Photo courtesy Chuck Page

Chuck Page is the 2015 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Guide of the Year. A California native, he has been guiding on the Big Hole River and other Southwest Montana waters since 1983. He is. . .

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Biscuit, a hefty 13-year-old Pit Bull, found a loving home for his final days.
Photo via goodnewsnetwork.org

Here's a beautiful story about a program that helps to find short-term forever homes for terminally ill shelter dogs, where they can live out their final days surrounded by love. Foster Dogs NYC. . .

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River Snorkeling

If you would like a better idea of why “habitat” is always being spoken of in the fish world and particularly in the conservation arena?  Take a few moments to watch this and you will quickly realize that without this vital in stream cover for smolt and adult fish alike, they would have a difficult time surviving and our fisheries we adore would pay the price.

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It's been many months since we've had a video from our Norwegian pal Håvard Stubø of Jazz & Fly Fishing, but he's back with a story of one man and one trout. This trout even has a name: . . .

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Last week we were fortunate to have Daniel Galhardo, owner of Tenkara USA visit our office and he had a few minutes to stop by for a podcast interview.  In this week’s discussion, he talks about what he has learned since his original podcast with us, especially about fly patterns and the rationale for using a single fly.  He also talks about—gasp—fishing a huge streamer from Shawn Combs’ drift boat with his Tenkara rod.  So much for being a purist.

Even if you are not interested in Tenkara fishing you will probably find something of interest in this week’s podcast.  We tackle questions about rinsing gear after saltwater use, how much backing to put on a reel with a sinking line, the use of stinger hooks on saltwater flies, fishing lake-run browns and steelhead in the Great Lakes in estuaries, whether metal studs spook trout, and a great tip from a listener for cleaning your fly tying bench.

Dr. Sarah Sexton, left, plays with Benno, a Belgian Malinois, as his owner Larry “Sonny” Brassfield looks on.
Photo by Josh Dooley/The Baxter Bulletin

We've posted stories about dogs who eat strange things—such as money, jewelry, or even Christmas lights—but this story has to be among the scariest. "Benno" the Belgian Malinois. . .

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Last summer, one of our product developers came back from the Outdoor Retailer show with some samples of a type of energy bar I had never seen but is apparently very. . .

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The American Museum of Fly Fishing honored Tom Brokaw with its 2015 Heritage Award. This short film, narrated by Brokaw’s daughter Andie Brokaw Simon, follows his journey in fly fishing.

The first annual Orvis Breaking Barriers Awards were presented to Chad Brown of Soul River Runs Wild and Lori-Ann Murphy of Reel Women at the recent Orvis Guides’ Rendezvous in Missoula, MT.

Read more in the press release below.

The Palometa Club’s 3rd Annual Permit Tournament was held April 10-17, 2015, and raised over $6000 to benefit the Jon Ain Fund at Bonefish Tarpon Trust as well as the schoolchildren of Punta Allen, Mexico. This short film from Matt Jones features footage highlights of the event.

Willowemoc All-Weather Woven Patio Furniture
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I think the Victorians must have known a thing or two about how to live well outdoors; there is no basis in fact for this claim, but my mind’s eye sees a woman of means with her hair swept up above her high collar, wearing an ivory brooch and bustle, sitting at an elegant wicker table not unlike the one in the picture. She is leaning in to speak to the gentleman seated at her elbow. She could be a Vanderbilt, for all I know, opining to her husband about the great, sweeping changes the railroad has brought to...

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This is an incredible story of a King Shepherd named Sako, who refused to abandon the lone survivor of a terrible truck accident in the British Columbia wilderness. Not only did the dog. . .

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Welcome to our latest edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, featuring the best videos from around the world. This week, we have fourteen videos from around the. . .

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We're celebrating women who love the outdoors by giving away an awesome prize package...

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CONTEST RULES: How to Enter: The Sweepstakes begins at 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (“ET”) on 7/17/15 and ends at 11:59:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (“ET”) 7/31/15 (“Promotion Period”). To enter, during the Promotional Period, you must (i) have a\ registered account for the Instagram application, or Twitter application, or Facebook application (“Instagram”, “Twitter”, “Facebook”); … Continue reading "#OrvisFlyFishing Contest Rules"

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