Posted on March 19 2015
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. Here's a classic. . .
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Posted on March 19 2015
Voting for the American Human Association’s annualHero Dog Awards is underway and one of the nominees is a diabetic-alert dog from Tennessee. Ron Zolkower has been a type-one diabetic. . .
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Posted on March 19 2015
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Here's a cool look at an entire year's fly-fishing seasons, from Nicholas Romano. I'm not sure (since there's no information accompanying the video), but I think this is the kid who won our . . .
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Posted on March 19 2015
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Written by: Brian McGeehan, Montana Angler Fly Fishing
Montana Angler general manager and guide Hank Welles landed this huge brown on Tuesday while stripping streamers on the Rio Rivadavia in Argentine Patagonia. We are hosting a. . .
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Posted on March 19 2015
This beautiful new film explores the stories of five unlikely friends who share a passion for fly fishing, the outdoors, and living life on their own terms. The full film is now available on Blu-ray and by download on Vimeo on Demand.
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Posted on March 18 2015
Our friends at The New Fly Fisher have launched a great contest, in which the winner gets a five-day trip to fly fish at one of nine lodges in the Algoma region of Ontario, Canada. Sounds. . .
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Posted on March 18 2015
God’s Country
Gods Lake in Manitoba, Canada was so named without a possessive apostrophe in error. While some controversy exists over the validity of
this name, one thing is not controversial: Gods Lake and the river that
drains it into the Hudson Bay is one of the most idyllic, preserved
fisheries in North America. The lake is 1/3 the size of Rhode Island,
and it was from a seven-mile-long island, Elk Island, that I was based
for my expedition. We landed there on a gravel runway that used to be a
working platform for the now-extinct mining settlement there. In the
waters of Gods Lake trophy pike and lake trout thrive, but the most
special aspect is the trophy brook trout fishing of Gods River.A thirty minute float plane ride from Elk Island, Gods River is
thronged with brookies that consistently top the 25″ mark. While this
species’ population has been crippled in most of North America, here the
deforestation and human impacts on the ecosystem that have decimated
literally 95% of the wild brookie population on the continent is absent.
Our guides skillfully navigated class III whitewater in our aluminum
boats as Phil Shook and I angled for that once-in-a-lifetime catch. And
we found it.
original content and photo Brian Irwin
Posted on March 18 2015
For the second year in a row, an Orvis Customer Matching Grant has been awarded to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Oyster Restoration program. Oysters are one on Mother Nature's most efficient water filters, and through the increase of their numbers and health, the health of the Bay is being reclaimed....
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Posted on March 18 2015
We all know about the incredible trout fishing found on the rivers of New Zealand's South Island, but this video features something completely different. At the northern end of the island are. . .
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Posted on March 18 2015
Written by: John McKinnie, Lone Mountain Ranch
I have a problem to admit: I have become a fly snob! The more time I spend fly fishing, the more concerned I have become with the aesthetic appeal of fly patterns. I believe that I developed. . .
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Posted on March 18 2015
Here's a potential blockbuster from Maine: it may become the first state to ban the sale of dogs and cats from pet shops as a way to ensure that animals do not come from puppy. . .
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Posted on March 18 2015
Here's a touching story from California that shows the power of media and social networks to connect people. When Sebastian Delgado's dog, Maiden, ran off a few days, he was. . .
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Posted on March 18 2015
A couple years ago, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions showed us how to tie a Little Black Stonefly Nymph, and now he's back with a cool dry-fly version of the same bug. When you're. . .
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Posted on March 18 2015
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Now for the sixth year, free fly fishing lessons will be offered nationwide through Orvis retail stores. The “Fly Fishing 101” clinics will run April through June 2015.
Read more in the press release below.
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Posted on March 17 2015
Smith Optics and Howler Brothers have joined forces to create a line of limited-run, outdoor lifestyle apparel and goods. This will include co-branded models of Smith’s Lowdown and Dockside sunglasses as well Aransas shirt, t-shirt, and Hat from Howler Brothers.
Read more in the press release below.
Posted on March 17 2015
Call to mind all the different images you have of Africa—from the deserts of the north to the surfing beaches of the south and the jungles in between—and I'll bet none of them look like the. . .
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Posted on March 17 2015
“Hands down, the best fleece jacket I've ever purchased. The quality is immediately evident, and the feel and fit makes it possible to wear this jacket with or without a layer underneath. Five plus stars.” - nancyavisca from California
Pleasant thoughts of coming travels often drift in with the first warm breezes of spring. Is your wardrobe ready to wander as far and wide as you are? Having the right. . .
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Posted on March 17 2015
“One happy puppy is sleeping soundly at night in this comfy crate. Doubles up as a play pen during the day as the top opens for eye contact." - Orvis customer Tefty39
When my older son was about three years old he wore an adorable pair of pajamas with wide midnight blue and white stripes from torso to toes. We put him in them as often as we. . .
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Posted on March 17 2015
“I have been "vagabonding" around Argentina and Uruguay for 5 weeks in hot, humid weather. These pants were cool and comfortable and stood up to bus rides on well-used seats, concrete benches, wooden park benches, etc. without a snag or stain. They washed well and withstood messy packing techniques beautifully!" - Orvis customer Judimt
When you slip on a favorite piece of linen clothing, it’s self-evident you’re wearing a luxe fabric with a flattering fall that always keeps you cool. But did you know you’re also donning ancient. . .
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Posted on March 17 2015
There’s nothing quite like going for an adventure with your family – and if you have a dog or puppy as part of your family, traveling with the whole crew can take some balancing. With the start of. . .
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Posted on March 17 2015
Orvis associate Cassie Holland (whose name you'll be seeing here more often) sent me this great video of a new canine entertainment group called Halftime K9, which entertains folks at. . .
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Posted on March 17 2015
The water was almost over the top of my chest waders, and I struggled to make a delicate presentation to one of the three large trout rising under an overhanging tree limb fifty. . .
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Posted on March 17 2015
When Rosiea five-year-old Labrador mix who is "a companion, a protector and a therapy dog of sorts" to homeless veteran Bob Bensonneeded surgery to correct a leg injury, it was clear. . .
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Posted on March 17 2015
Last week, we posted about Smiley, an amazing Golden Retriever who was born without eyes, yet who has lived a full life as a therapy dog. Since then, Smiley's story has gone worldwide, and. . .
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Posted on March 17 2015
From Howler Brothers / Smith Optics:
For any angler, even a bad day on the water is better than a good day spent indoors. To honor those who are passionate about living life beyond walls, Smith joined forces with Howler Brothers – craftsmen of limited-run, outdoor lifestyle apparel and goods – to launch a capsule collection fit for avid adventurers, thrill seekers and tequila drinkers.
Debuting this month, the collaboration includes co-branded models of the popular lifestyle-oriented Lowdown sunglasses (MSRP $100.00) and the fishing-inspired Dockside sunglasses with ChromaPop polarized lens in Bronze Mirror, for increased color and clarity definition on and off the water (MSRP $209.00). Both models are available in matte tortoise and feature the Howler Brothers monkey logo micro-etched into the lens. Howler Brothers has also created a limited-edition
Posted on March 17 2015
Filmmaker Max Rhulen and his buddies have done a lot of fishing around Colorado in the last year on "rivers, lakes and streams such as Williams Fork, Colorado River, South Platte, Upper Bear. . .
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Posted on March 17 2015
Written by: Alicia White, Firehole Ranch
Firehole Ranch head guide—and recent Orvis Trout Bum of the Week—Josh Duchateau sent along some great pictures from his latest fishing trip with fellow guide Ryan Tomczyk, along with. . .
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