News On The Fly

Written By: Nicole Vincent-Roller

The Orvis Ultimate Chino Vest
Photo via orvis.com

“A vest-lover’s vest. The third Orvis vest I have bought, and definitely not the last. Top-notch materials and workmanship carry this garment over the top!” – Beefalo

Men’s vests are so comfortable during the fall, you can almost imagine the first guy to discover them making an announcement that everyone should wear one. And in fact, that’s almost what happened, in the Western world at . . .

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This is the story of three anglers from South Carolina who travel to The Palometa Club on Ascension Bay in hopes of catching the 1000th permit ever landed at the club. Via The Charleston Angler.

RIO Products has announced the release of two new technical shooting lines for the spey flyfisher. With new and improved design and technology, the ConnectCore and GripShooter line series are available now, just in time for the winter season.

Read more in the press release below.

A pair of 8-pounders—one bonefish, one redfish—make for a killer double for Chris and Dan.
Photo by Chris Lewis

[Editor's note: Chris Lewis of the Skinny Water Culture blog sent me these photos in an email, along with a note.] 

Here are a few shots from an overnight paddle trip in the Keys I did with a couple buddies. I was on my SUP, and they were on kayaks. The weather and fishing were phenomenal. We even had shots at. . .

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Spc. Brent Grommet (lower right) with their team in AFghanistan.
Photo via nypost.com

We have often posted about the amazing bond that forms between a military dog handler and the dog who accompanies him on often dangerous operations in war zones around the world. Some of our favorite stories have been about. . .

The post Soldier Claims That Military Stole His Dog appeared first on Orvis News.

Bud Dee is now in a loving home, thanks to Stacey Roberts.
Photo via theadvocate.com

Here's a beautiful story from The Advocate about a Louisiana woman named Stacey Roberts who just couldn't get a stray dog out of her mind: . . .

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The Hare's Ear Nymph is certainly among the top five most common patterns for trout fishermen, as its buggy generalist look imitates all manner of aquatic insects. But the pattern tied in this video is not your father's. . .

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Our old pal Dan Decibel is at it again, as he explores some of the unique fisheries near his home in South Florida. Here, he and his buddies head out at night, in a plastic canoe, to tangle with tarpon in Biscayne Bay. His buddy's 12-year-old brother even gets in on the action. Check out the. . .

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Here's a great story from AZ Central about a dog-rescue worker who goes above and beyond the call of duty. Beth Smith works at the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control shelter, but she moonlights as a detective, trying to find the owners of the dogs who show up in the shelter. She mostly uses the. . .

The post Video: The “Pet Detectives” Go Above and Beyond the Call of Duty appeared first on Orvis News.

Krista Greene should be catching a lot more rainbows like this with her new Helios 2.
Photo courtesy of Krista Greene

Thanks to everyone who left a comment on The Tug, the new Orvis fly-fishing video theater over the past two weeks. Yesterday morning, we plugged the numbers into random.org, and it spat out. . .

The post Announcing the Winner of Our “The Tug” Helios 2 Sweepstakes appeared first on Orvis News.

Max is recovering well from his surgery, which was intended
to offer him a couple more years of a good life.
Photo via The New York Times

An article by Roz Warren in the New York Times poses some hard questions that many dog owners face: how much are you willing to spend on your dog? and When is it time to . . .

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Cathi Comar, executive director of the American Museum of Fly Fishing, informed us this week that the museum will be putting some new exhibits–including “A Graceful Rise: Women in Fly Fishing Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” and their saltwater fly fishing content–online.  Check out the video below for a sample:

To thank U.S. Military Veterans, Active Duty military, National Guard & Reserve and their families for their service, Orvis is proud to provide Veterans Advantage® members a 10% discount on Orvis goods purchased through a special private online shopping link. Learn more at. . .

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In this lesson, Peter explains why the double haul is useful for adding distance to the cast and taking pressure off your casting arm and wrist. Then he demonstrates exactly what you need to do for a successful double haul, from the. . .

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Here's a fascinating video, from filmmaker RA Beattie, that explores the taimen fishery and culture in Mongolia. Instead of focusing on the trophy nature of the fishery, Beattie instead explores the growing. . .

The post Video: Pushing the Limits in Mongolia appeared first on Orvis News.

Pantego, Texas, police officer Aaron Morgan adopted Ginger from the Arlington animal shelter on Friday
Photo via star-telegram.com

Here's an amazing story from Arlington, Texas, where a policeman first rescued a dog from an abusive owner and then saved him again from the euthanization needle. Back in September, officer Aaron Morgan was off duty and visiting relatives in. . .

The post Hero Cop Saves the Same Dog Twice! appeared first on Orvis News.

In honor of Veterans Day, here is a gorgeous film about an organization called Warriors & Quiet Waters, which provides traumatically injured U.S. servicemen and women from Iraq and Afghanistan with a high-quality. . .

The post Classic Video: Helping Wounded Warriors Through Fly Fishing appeared first on Orvis News.

Here's a wonderful film about an Iraq War veteran who struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder and anger issues. However, his life began to change when he received a dog from the organization Pets for Vets, which. . .

The post Classic Video: A Veteran’s Story of How a Dog Saved Him appeared first on Orvis News.

This short film features the landscapes and fish of Austria. Via Fleye.

Designed around ConnectCore technology for ultra-low stretch, RIO has announced new additions to their Skagit line series: the Skagit Max Long, the Skagit Max Short VersiTip, and the Skagit Max Long VersiTip.

Read more in the press release below. 

The post Podcast: The Secrets to a Good Fly-Fishing Video appeared first on Orvis News.

In addition to your questions in the Fly Box, Tom is joined in the studio by Orvis News Editor, Phil Monahan. Tom and Phil discuss what makes a great fly-fishing video, touching on subjects such as the ideal length, the proper use of a GoPro, and considering the amount of profanity in your soundtrack.

Phil also introduces the new Orvis fly-fishing video theater, The Tug, which has been completely redesigned and updated, with over three hundred of the best videos online. Check it out at orvis.com/flyfishingvideos.

Clover is never far from young River.
Photo via lifewithdogs.tv

We have posted many times about how diabetic-alert dogs not only make life easier for those suffering from type 1 diabetes, but these animals can be life-savers. Clover joined the McKenzie family to watch over six-year-old, and just. . .

The post Clover the Diabetic-Alert Dog Proves Her Worth in 8 Days appeared first on Orvis News.

Written by: Abigail Dennis

Mike Elliott poses with a gorgeous Madison River brown trout.
All photos courtesy Mike Elliott

"Dirty" Mike Elliott isn’t your typical fly fishing guide. No, he’s a true Montanan: he hunts, night calves and seeks shed antlers. But he's best known as one of Madison County’s best fly fishing guides, working out of. . .

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Written by: Cameron Mortenson, The Fiberglass Manifesto

Orvis Superfine Glass 5-weight, CFO III fly reel, a flat-brim lid, and a smile.
All photos by Cameron Mortenson

As plans were coming together for last week's fly-fishing film event in Asheville, North Carolina, I figured it would make the day really worthwhile if I spent some time fly fishing while up there. Since my nine-year-old daughter Hadley has been. . .

The post Photos: Skipping School for Trout appeared first on Orvis News.

Here's a cool graphic feature from mashable that identifies the ten most popular breeds in America, but then goes a couple steps further, breaking things down by region and then even by gender. Does your dog make the list, and. . .

The post The Top 10 Dog Breeds in the U.S. and Why We Love Them appeared first on Orvis News.

Last week, we posted the first installment of the "Autumn" series from Tight Loops. The second, shot on the Deerfield River in western Massachusetts, is even better. You get a real flavor for the stunning scenery, slanted light, and. . .

The post Video: Autumn in New England, Part II appeared first on Orvis News.

After a life of service, Oak and Bill have time to relax in their Vermont home.
Photo by Jane Sobel Klonsky

Oak is a true patriot. Sure, he's retired now and riding in the front seat of the truck, but he clearly carries his proud past on his "sleeve"—as does Bill who told me his story: . . .

The post Project Unconditional Photo #1: State-Police Bomb-Sniffing Dog Enjoys Retirement appeared first on Orvis News.

From net to canvas, this short film documents the creation of a new piece of artwork by Derek DeYoung.