News On The Fly

Colorado Springs-based fly shop Angler’s Covey has announced their search for full and part-time positions.

Read more in the press release below.

Welcome to our latest edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available. This week's collection features an even. . .

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The latest issue of This Is Fly kicks off with a gorgeous feature on saltwater fly fishing and exploring along the coast of Sudan, in East Africa. The fish are spectacular, and in many. . .

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The Orvis crew arrives in the sunny(?) South.
Photo by Patrick Fulkrod

Guides and anglers from all over the country converged on Asheville, North Carolina for the past two days to take part in the 2015 Orvis Guide Rendezvous and Down the Hatch festival. As. . .

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A Revere firefighter, in full survival gear, helps one of two dogs trapped on ice.
Photo via wcvb.com

It seems as if this brutal winter gripping the eastern half of the country is leading to more dangerous dog rescues than we've seen in recent memory. This story from Revere, . . .

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Photo via thedailybeast.com

Here’s an incredibly moving story about how a program that brings dogs into prisons profoundly changed one man’s life. Candido Santiago was on a dangerous path, and the crushing. . .

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The American Museum of Fly Fishing will host The Deborah Pratt Dawson Conservation Symposium March 14-55 in Manchester, Vermont. The event will feature an impressive lineup of speakers presenting on diverse fishery conservation issues.

Read more in the press release below.  

Critics of a bill that would have banned service dogs pack a hearing room at the state Capitol Thursday.
Photo via azcentral.com

We post frequently about the troubles heaped on service-dog owners by businesses that aren’t familiar with the laws regarding service dogs, and we’ve even pointed out that there are. . .

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Sportfishing and boating industry leaders have greeted the recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) national saltwater recreational fishing policy with enthusiasm. “This policy represents a milestone in NOAA Fisheries’ relationship with the recreational fishing community,” said American Sportfishing Association President and CEO Mike Nussman.

Read more in the press release below.

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 one is a. . .

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Written by: Jennifer Miller, Greystone Castle

Wingshooters need to ensure that they stay safety-conscious throughout the season.
All photos courtesy Greystone Castle

As the wingshooting season winds down, many hunters are trying to book last-minute trips to get one more hunt under their belts. Hunters often start the season sharp on safety but tend to. . .

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Carmen with her late owner, Ben Ledford, whom she tried to save.
Photo via lifewithdogs.tv

Last week, we posted twice about the incredible heroics of Carmen, who had tried in vain to save her owner from a fire and then was left struggling for her own life in an Ohio veterinary. . .

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Written by: Josh Williams

Winter trout often key on midges near or on the surface.
All photos by Josh Williams

Winter fishing in tailwaters can be both very fun and very frustrating. Although the absence of fair-weather fishermen means less angling pressure, you still have to deal with cold weather and. . .

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George Creek culvert prior to replacement. Note width of outflow pool and overflow pipe, above right.
Photo by NNWC

George Creek Culvert Project – Nestucca River, Oregon

The Nestucca River on Oregon’s North Coast is a major producer of wild salmon (chinook, coho, chum) and trout (winter steelhead and coastal cutthroat). George Creek is a critical spawning and rearing tributary to the lower Nestucca used by all of these species.

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Goliath is an old soul.
Photo by Andrea Diamond

Goliath, who belongs to our former colleague James Hathaway, has been sick for awhile, but recently he's been on the mend. This photo really captures the calm wisdom of this. . .

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Blossom
Photo by Humane Society of Delaware County

Say you're a reasonably attractive plus-size dog who, through no fault of your own, ends up in a shelter. And although the staff at the shelter is very kind to you...

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Doug Roland of the Lowcountry Journal is back with a very trippy video about fly-fishing for redfish in South Carolina. It's a very impressionistic production, but it has a cool vibe and. . .

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This female Black Lab mix has been roaming the streets of Troy, New Hampshire for approximately three years.
Photo via abcnews.go.co

Two stories in today's new feature dogs who have lived outside for years but who were in danger of not surviving the tough winter that is plaguing the Northeast. In the small town of Troy, . . .

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Erwin works in multiple media, from acrylics and pastels to metal.
All artwork by Gavin Erwin

Gavin Ross Erwin says that he was “born with a fishing rod in one hand and a pencil in the other.” A native of Johannesburg, South Africa, Erwin was exposed to the outdoors from an early. . .

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Otter Creek
Photo by Trout Unlimited

Otter Creek Culvert Replacement, Bear River watershed (Utah)

Otter Creek is a located within the Bear River watershed in northeastern Utah among rolling sage brush hillsides. It’s a wide-open and remote watershed...

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This trailer for the feature documentary “A River Between Us” examines the stakeholders of one of the largest conservation projects in American history, removal of dams on the Klamath River. Via It Matters.

Written By: Lynn Marie Hulsman

Backseat Protector
Photo via orvis.com

“I love the Orvis microfiber seat protectors! They are comfortable and so easy to wash. I like the style of this cover — just a nice, simple seat protector and it's easy to see the dog in the back. Our Lab loves riding in both cars with the comfortable Orvis covers!” ­­– Bevie from Tampa Bay

I’m sure many of you have heard of the 2001 Drew Barrymore film Riding in Cars with Boys, chronicling the tale of a young single mother with aspirations of becoming a. . .

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Three-Panel Dog Gate with Door
Photo via orvis.com

When bringing home a new puppy, people tend to imagine the peaceful walks, joyful play sessions and tail-wagging reunions. They are sure their furry little genius is going to ace obedience. . .

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Bullhide-and-Canvas Backpack
Photo via orvis.com

“My husband loves this Orvis Backpack. He has had a similar backpack for the past 30 years which has been with him constantly, to Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Dubai, Ecuador, Africa,Denmark, Iceland, England, France, Greece, Spain, Italy and very where in between. He has travelled far and wide for his military career and his backpack is his constant companion!” - Flashgrrr from Newport, RI

A chance encounter with a collection of leather luggage has me seriously reconsidering my traveling style. I’ve always been a “college kid on her junior year abroad” kind of traveler. A few. . .

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Boiled-Wool Snap-Front Pullover
Photo via orvis.com

"This pullover is not only warm but has a very classy, rugged look. It goes great with jeans, khaki pants or outdoor wear. I would recommend this to anyone!" – Orvis customer TheresaAnne

When it comes to my husband’s clothing choices, I’m pretty easygoing. I may think flat-front khakis look sharper than pleated, but he’s a grown man and free to shop without my. . .

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Written By: Sondra Wolfer

Personalized Adjustable Dog Collar
Photo via orvis.com

Dog lovers are a passionate and attentive breed. Routine veterinarian visits? They’re on it. Regular grooming? Check. Giving Rex an extra once over when he’s been by your side for a long hike or. . .

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I have only fished the Green River through Flaming Gorge a couple of times, but it was amazing on both occasions. Here's a super cool video shot during prime dry-fly season, and it's pretty. . .

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Last month, we gave away a new Recon fly rod to one lucky winner, and we've previously offered Helios 2 and Superfine Glass rods in these sweepstakes. We were throwing around ideas for. . .

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Browns Canyon outside of Salida, CO designation.
Copyright: Joshua Duplechian/Trout Unlimited

From TU:

Colorado sportsmen today praised President Obama’s designation of Browns Canyon as a new national monument, the culmination of years of effort to protect a Colorado backcountry treasure beloved by generations of anglers, hunters, rafters, and hikers.

Gov. John Hickenlooper and Sen. Michael Bennet recently asked President Obama to use his authority under the Antiquities Act to establish the 22,000-acre Browns Canyon National Monument, after legislation sponsored by Sen. Mark Udall stalled in Congress despite broad local support.

Sportsmen and wildlife enthusiasts called the monument action a historic victory for Colorado conservation.

“I’m thrilled,” said Jim Impara, vice president of the Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited in Salida. “Browns Canyon is one of those special places that draws rafters, hunters and anglers from all over the world. This action ensures that Browns’ wildness and rare beauty will be there for our children and grandchildren to enjoy.”

“Those of us who have rafted, hunted and fished Browns Canyon for years know what a gem it is. People come from all over the country for the whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River. It’s habitat for mule deer, elk, bighorn sheep and raptors and offers some of the best fishing in the region,” said Bill Dvorak, a longtime rafting guide and public lands organizer for the National Wildlife Federation. “The designation has been a long time coming and the community, hunters, anglers and Coloradans overall are grateful this stunning landscape will be conserved.”

“This is a great day for

From OIA:

February 18, 2015 – Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) and industry leaders representing more than four dozen outdoor businesses have signed on to a thank-you letter sent to Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell for recent proposals of Wilderness designation for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This would be the first Wilderness designation for a refuge that a president will have recommended to Congress since 1974.

The outdoor industry supports more than six million American jobs, generates $646 billion in direct consumer spending and contributes $80 billion in federal, state and local taxes. In Alaska, outdoor recreation generates $9.5 billion in consumer spending, supports 92,000 jobs and generates $711 million in state and local tax revenue.

While the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge does not receive the number of visitations seen at other iconic American landscapes like the Grand Canyon or Yosemite Valley, it stands on equal ground with these spectacular, long-protected areas when it comes to recreation. Visitors to the Refuge can view a multitude of wildlife, raft some of the wildest rivers on Earth, fish for Arctic char, and literally backpack and ski for hundreds of miles.

In addition to its outstanding recreation opportunities, it provides

From TRCP:

A diverse and growing coalition representing more than 1,200 groups dedicated to balanced natural resources policy today urged congressional leaders to implement a 2-percent increase in funding for key conservation, outdoors and historic preservation programs in fiscal year 2016.

America’s Voice for Conservation, Recreation and Preservation issued its request following two years of level funding for coalition priorities provided by the Murray-Ryan Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. In budgets being considered for FY 2016, natural resource conservation, outdoor recreation and historic preservation programs could be subject to disproportionate cuts – an outcome that the AVCRP coalition is committed to avoiding.

Since the late 1970s, federal funding in conservation, outdoors and historic preservation has fallen from roughly 2 percent of the federal budget to 1 percent. In the last six years, congressional investment in natural resource conservation has failed to keep pace with inflation. While these increasingly scarce dollars have been leveraged with some success by philanthropic and corporate donors, America’s ability to conserve natural resources that maintain water quality, protect coastlines, sustain economic opportunities and maintain access to outdoor recreation will continue to have diminishing returns.

In a letter to Senate and House leaders of both parties, the coalition stated,

The divine Miss P, a 15-inch beagle, took best in show honors at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
Photo via usatoday.com

The folks who want the Beagle to be named Vermont’s state dog must have been excited to see which pup took top honors yesterday at the 2015 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. A. . .

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A Purple Haze tied by its originator, Andy Carlson

If the spring-like temperatures across much of the West continue, we can probably expect to see some early mayfly action in the next few weeks. I had great luck with the Purple Haze on. . .

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Lila is a master at the art of the joyful greeting.
Photo by Jane Sobel Klonsky

[Editor's Note: Back in November, we posted about Project Unconditional, focusing on the relationships between people and their senior dogs, by Vermont photographer Jane Sobel Klonsky. She has graciously offered to share more of her images with us.]

Manchester, V T - One lesson Lila taught Lee was to live and enjoy life in the moment. No matter how long she might have been home alone, safe and snuggled in her doghouse, when he. . .

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Each successfully landed tarpon is an opportunity to learn more about the species.
Photo courtesy Adam Marton

When I was in Belize in October, I had the opportunity to hang out with Adam Marton, a passionate tarpon angler from Chicago who, for the past three years, has been leading expeditions that. . .

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By now, Dave and Amelia Jensen, of Jensen Fly Fishing, should need no introduction. We've featured dozens of their photos and videos over the years, especially the stuff shot during. . .

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The 2014-15 University of Michigan Fly Fishing team now sports some 40 members (not all shown).
Photo via Facebook

[Editor's note: I saw a post by Austin Elliott on reddit, in which he talked about his fledgling college club at UM-Ann Arbor, and I asked him to write a little about how the whole thing came about. Here's what he sent me.]

In the spring of 2013, a close friend, Parker, and I started planning a Spring Break backpacking trip. Unbeknownst to our traveling companions, we expected to fish a lot, as well, since we. . .

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Written by: Jon Hill

It's always fun to discover a big fish where you're accustomed to small ones.
All photos by Jon Hill

I had a couple of hours to spare one day last month, so I took my new Recon up to the local creek. The first of two browns that I caught was small and the typical size for the tiny creek, but it was. . .

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Young Jackson Elkins looks pretty pleased with the family's new pet.

Last year, Jason and Tuanya Elkins, who both worked at Orvis, moved to Arizona to pursue their dream of running their ballooning company full-time. On Valentine's Day, Jason was piloting. . .

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