News On The Fly

Reid and Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello dig deep into the history of the iconic Winchester Model 21. A true American Classic, the 21 is among the most coveted of the American doubles. Learn a bit and take . . .

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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, we offer a baker’s dozen videos, with production values ranging . . .

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We’ve done a bit with trout Spey on the podcast, but never one specifically on flies for trout Spey. Luckily, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, who produces the best fly tying videos, has become a trout Spey addict . . .

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Interview starts at 32:13

We’ve done a bit with trout Spey on the podcast, but never one specifically on flies for trout Spey.  Luckily, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, who produces the best fly tying videos, has become a trout Spey addict and in the podcast he talks about tactics and tying special patterns for Trout Spey.

In the Fly Box this week, we have the following tips and questions:

• When king salmon move into a pool, do they push the resident trout around?
• During high water, do trout swim around a lot?
• A great tip on tilting your head for better glare reduction with polarized lenses
• Are long-shank hooks a good or bad idea for pike fishing?
• Why aren’t there more white trout flies?
• Why is it tough to catch trout in the Northeast during the winter?
• What advantages does a 10-foot 8-weight H3 rod offer over a 9-footer?
• I have heard that a heavier rod helps you land bigger fish.  Won’t a lighter rod offer better tippet protection?
• Is there one line that will work for both Lake Texacoma and Gulf Coast salt water?
• Is UV resin toxic?  Does it have a strong smell?

After a few technical difficulties, today’s premier of “Tying with Tom” was a big success, as Tom walked the audience through the basic tools every fly tier needs and then tied a Zebra Midge. We will be doing more of . . .

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Since so many folks are working at home, we’re launching a series of Facebook Live fly-tying events as a way to connect. The first “Fly Tying with Tom” event happens TODAY at 3 p.m. on the Orvis Fly Fishing Facebook . . .

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Check out Tom's upcoming episode on pre-spawn bass.

As we work to respond to the daily changes in the spread of the Covid-19 Virus and the impact it is having on our organizational operations, the FUDR Board of Directors has decided to reschedule the 13th Annual One Bug celebration, originally scheduled for May 1-3, 2020, and to hold the event on October 2,3, […]

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When I was first learning to fly-fish, in the early 1990s, my older brother, Brian, often took me to Stonehouse Pond, in Barrington, New Hampshire. We’d canoe around the 14-acre pond, casting nymphs and Hornbergs for stocked . . .

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In Episode 2, host Tom Rosenbauer shows you how to find and catch bass, which are the number one sport fish in America, for good reason. They are great fighters and are in virtually every state. This video will teach you the . . .

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As part of his “Magic Materials” series, Tim delves into some materials that may strike some purists as taboo. (Don’t worry: As you’ll hear, Tim seems prepared for the outcry.) Both chamois (pronounced "shammy") and mop . . .

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Here’s the latest epic adventure film from our friends Chase and Aimee of Tight Loops. Deep in the heart of Quebec’s Ungava region lies a family-run sporting camp that provides some incredible wilderness . . .

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The new season of the Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing will premier next Saturday, so we’re going to start posting episodes of Season 1 every day. If you can’t wait, you can watch them all on Amazon Prime. . . .

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This week I interview the great George Daniel (interview starts at 48:40), whom you will soon see in the new installments of the Orvis TV show. The show I did with him, on Euro-nymphing basics, should . . .

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You ever wonder what knot big-tarpon hunters use? Here’s a cool tutorial on how to tie the “Double Figure 8” knot, popularized by legendary Florida guide Steve Huff. I put “Double Figure 8” in quotes because this knot bears no relation to the figure-8 knot . . .

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