The Wolf RTI (Rigid Transom Inflatable)has been in the works in the SmithFly laboratory for some time now and it's finally made its debut online yesterday. The SmithFly crew is shooting for Fall 2020...
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SMITHFLY - Say Hello to The Wolf RTI
Posted on June 13 2020
The Wolf RTI (Rigid Transom Inflatable)has been in the works in the SmithFly laboratory for some time now and it's finally made its debut online yesterday. The SmithFly crew is shooting for Fall 2020...
BHA Announces 2020 Award Winners
Posted on June 12 2020
Keeping Your Dog Safe From Snake Bites
Posted on June 12 2020
Rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and copperheads, oh my: Encounters between dogs and venomous snakes can be dangerous. Luckily, like some insect stings, they are not always lethal. Stack the odds in your dog’s favor by equipping yourself with the right knowledge and him with the right training—and maybe even a rattlesnake vaccine. Where Do Snakes Live? If … Continue reading "Keeping Your Dog Safe From Snake Bites"
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Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine
Posted on June 12 2020
There's a rabbit hole to jump down on the John Prine website if you have the time.
PAUL PUCKETT - The Corona Virus Chronicles - No. 38
Posted on June 12 2020
Now through June 19th, when you spend $100 on the Flood Tide Co. website your name will be entered into a giveaway of a free custom portrait inked by Paul Puckkett.
6 Good Reads
Posted on June 12 2020
DUCK CAMP - A CAMPFIRE CHAT WITH...
You Are Invited to a Zoom Meeting to Learn More About the NYSDEC Proposed Statewide Trout Stream Management Plan!
Posted on June 08 2020
What: Virtual Meeting to discuss New York State Department of Environmental Conservation DRAFT statewide Trout Stream Management Plan When: Monday June 15, 2020 at 9:30AM Where: The meeting will be held via Zoom, please see link below The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released a new draft statewide Trout Stream Management Plan that will have […]
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Great American Outdoors Act Gains Momentum in House, Senate
Posted on June 08 2020
Saltwater tips from the San Francisco Bay, with Sarah Landstrom
Posted on June 05 2020
This week's podcast was recorded prior to Covid 19 but I sat on it for awhile because it was about saltwater fly fishing in the San Francisco Bay area and I wanted to wait until sheltering at home restrictions were eased a bit and people could get out to try these ideas. Sarah Landstrom of Lost Coast Outfitters regularly leads trips for this accessible and interesting urban fishing, and she has some great tips, and even suggestions for locations to try.
- Do you think planning a trip with a guide will help me learn new skills?
- What is the best way to go about asking for permission to fish on private land?
- I don't have much time to fish. How can I streamline things and become more efficient so I don't spend all my time rigging and tying knots?
- Do you think a surgeon's knot is visible to fish?
- Where on my leader do I put my indicator?
- Why can I hook trout on dry flies?
- What locations, flies, and weather conditions are best for night fishing?
- Should I use mothballs in my fly tying materials?
- Should I microwave my fly-tying materials?
Outdoor Companies and Organizations Make Statements on Racism
Posted on June 04 2020
Angling Trade E-Survey: What other sport would you assume most closely mirrors the participation demographic of fly fishing?
Posted on June 04 2020

Trout Coloring Pages: They’re Not Just for Kids.
Posted on June 04 2020
Written by: Jett Brooks Working from home with kids? Yes, us too. Like you, many of us who work at Orvis headquarters in Vermont are balancing parenting, working full time at home, and daydreaming about long days on the river. It’s a challenging balancing act, and we’re all doing the very best that we can … Continue reading "Trout Coloring Pages: They’re Not Just for Kids."
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Online Sales Skyrocket for Fishbrain During Covid-19
Posted on June 04 2020
Fly Fusion and IF4 Announce the “Stimmie” Awards for Fly Films
Posted on June 04 2020
The Fly Shop Improvises Around Regional Travel
Posted on June 04 2020
Yellow Dog’s “Back on the Water” Promotion Allows Risk-Free Reservations for 2020/2021
Posted on June 04 2020
Sex Cameras – Their particular Uses together with Usages
Posted on June 04 2020
DUCK CAMP - Spring Fishing 2020 Collection
Posted on June 03 2020
Blue Collar Fly Fishing Virtual Variety Show
Posted on June 03 2020
The TURTLEBOX Story
Posted on June 03 2020
Videos: Tons of Tips from Two Euro-Nymphing Masters
Posted on June 02 2020
Over the past couple of months, we’ve had some great opportunities to learn the basics and beyond about Euro-Nymphing. The episode of the “Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing” with George Daniel was far and away the most . . .
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Orvis Guide to Euro-Nymphing, Part 5b: Detecting Strikes
Posted on June 02 2020
In this final installment of our seven-part series on Euro-nymphing, Tom Rosenbauer and George Daniel discuss how you detect strikes with this system. Since you’re fishing with your flies near the bottom, you’ll sometimes catch bottom. But if you’re snagging bottom too often, strike detection becomes more difficult. The sighter serves as both a depth … Continue reading "Orvis Guide to Euro-Nymphing, Part 5b: Detecting Strikes"
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Orvis Guide to Euro-Nymphing, Part 5a: How to Present Euro-Nymphing Flies
Posted on June 02 2020
In this installment of our seven-part series on Euro-nymphing, Tom Rosenbauer and George Daniel discuss line control and presentation. George notes that it’s all about the hips and shoulders, rather that the arm. If the . . .
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Orvis Guide to Euro-Nymphing, Part 4: How to Cast a Euro-Nymphing Rig
Posted on June 02 2020
In this installment of our seven-part series on Euro-nymphing, Tom Rosenbauer and George Daniel focus on casting. Because you are not using much fly line, your goal is to fling the weight of the flies in a stealthy way. George . . .
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Orvis Guide to Euro-Nymphing, Part 3: Euro-Nymphing Fly Selection
Posted on June 02 2020
In this installment of our seven-part series on Euro-nymphing, Tom Rosenbauer and George Daniel talk about how to choose the right patterns for a given situation. George is a big believer in simplicity, focusing on presentation . . .
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Orvis Guide to Euro-Nymphing, Part 2b: Tippets and Droppers
Posted on June 02 2020
In this installment of our seven-part series on Euro-nymphing, Tom Rosenbauer and George Daniel explain how to rig a tippet and a dropper setup. From length to tippet material and knots, George walks you through how he . . .
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Orvis Guide to Euro-Nymphing, Part 2a: Demystifying Leaders and Rigging
Posted on June 02 2020
In this installment of our seven-part series on Euro-nymphing, Tom Rosenbauer and George Daniel explain why a longer rod helps you keep more line off the water and why a long leader with a sighter makes fishing this way . . .
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Orvis Guide to Euro-Nymphing, Part 1: Overview
Posted on June 02 2020
In the first video in our seven-part series on Euro-nymphing, Tom Rosenbauer and George Daniel discuss the basics of the technique and what separates Euro-nymphing from standard nymphing with a strike indicator. George explains . . .
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Video: How to Hold Fly-Tying Materials Out of the Way
Posted on June 02 2020
When you’re tying a pattern that features long hackles, legs, or other materials, keeping them out of the way while you tie can be a frustrating process. As Tim notes here, some vises feature special material-holding springs or . . .
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Video: How to Choose the Right Leader
Posted on June 01 2020
In this week’s how-to video from Ben Sittig, a.k.a Huge Fly Fisherman, he talks about leaders–those all-important connections between fly lines and flies. He identifies the basic kinds of leaders and when you might want to use . . .
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Master Class Monday: How to Catch Trout Around Rocks and Boulders
Posted on June 01 2020
Today’s Master Class Monday video by Dave and Amelia Jensen is the fifth installment in an 11-part series on how to read trout water. Here, Dave explains how rocks and boulders deflect water to create trout habitat. Knowing . . .
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Fixing the Health care System
Posted on June 01 2020
Have a Cup of Coffee with Jeff Skelding
Posted on May 29 2020
For you early morning risers, FUDR Executive Director Jeff Skelding will be featured on the DirksOutdoors Radio Show on WTBQ – 93.5FM/1110AM tomorrow morning, Saturday 5/30, from 7am-8am. You can listen live on the web at www.WTBQ.com from wherever you live. Jeff will be updating listeners on a wide range of current issues impacting the Upper Delaware […]
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Backcast Episode: Planning your Strategy on the River, with Devin Olsen
Posted on May 29 2020
This week I interview Devin Olsen, who you may know about from competitive fly fishing, but we’re not going to talk about competition. Devin walks us through what to look for when you first approach a stream and how to come up with a strategy for a day of fishing. His new book Tactical Fly Fishing is now available but we get a sneak peak on what you’ll learn from his book. In the Fly Box this week, we talk about: Moving kids from a spinning rod to a switch rod How to deal with muddy and bloody feathers from a duck-hunting friend How to display fly rods in your house If my jig hooks bend when I get stuck in a snag, should I just bend them back and re-use them? If a 5-weight is considered an all-around rod in graphite, is it the same for fiberglass rods? What is the difference between hen necks and hen capes? A great suggestion for carrying a landing net on a plane Do catastrophic floods ruin trout fishing and the insect life? What length and line size do you recommend for both smallmouth bass and steelhead? Can I catch catfish with a fly rod? How should I organize my bonefish fly boxes? Which grain weight in the Depth Charge lines is best for surf fishing?
Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 05.29.20
Posted on May 29 2020
Welcome to an all-new 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 is perhaps the most international-heavy collections ever, featuring . . .
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Take a NEW Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 05.28.20
Posted on May 28 2020
Welcome to a new edition of our weekly (sorta) trivia challenge, in which 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’ve got ten new . . .
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Something we can all look forward to: The Fly Fishing Show!
Posted on May 27 2020
Korkers shines with “Terror Ridge”
Posted on May 27 2020
Adamsbuilt Waders and Boots
Posted on May 27 2020
New Patagonia Swiftcurrent Packable Waders
Posted on May 27 2020
Wednesday Wake-Up Call 05.27.20: Big Changes to Pebble Mine Plan
Posted on May 27 2020
Last Friday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced significant last-minute changes to the “preferred alternative” for the proposed Pebble mine, completely altering the transportation plan. No longer does the plan . . .
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TROUT UNLIMITED - An Evening with John Gierach
Posted on May 27 2020
PAUL PUCKETT - The Corona Virus Chronicles - No. 37
Posted on May 27 2020
ALVIN DEDEAUX - Fly Fishing for Bass
Posted on May 27 2020
English Slovakian Somebody No5
Posted on May 27 2020
Breaking News: Simon Perkins Named President of Orvis
Posted on May 26 2020
Outcast Sporting Gear: New for 2020, the Cruzer
Posted on May 26 2020
RepYourWater’s camp mugs are the real deal.
Posted on May 26 2020
Riversmith: Invest in the Best.
Posted on May 26 2020




