News On The Fly

Author Bob Romano will attend the International Fly Tying Symposium to promote and sign copies of his new book, The River King. The International Fly Tying Symposium is set to be held November 17-18, 2018, in Parsippany, NJ.

Read more in the press release below.

Author Bob Romano will attend the International Fly Tying Symposium to promote and sign copies of his new book, The River King. The International Fly Tying Symposium is set to be held November 17-18, 2018, in Parsippany, NJ.

Read more in the press release below.

Author Bob Romano will attend the International Fly Tying Symposium to promote and sign copies of his new book, The River King. The International Fly Tying Symposium is set to be held November 17-18, 2018, in Parsippany, NJ.

Read more in the press release below.

By: Orvis Staff

An adult eastern deer tick, one of the prime vectors of Lyme disease.
Photos courtesy the United States Department of Agriculture, via Wikipedia

Yes—ticks are active in winter, but their abundance and exploits are tied closely to the temperature. When it’s around the freezing mark, you won’t likely run across ticks when you go hunting or hiking with your dog. But when temps rise just above . . .

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In the fourth episode of Fly Fusion TV's third season, "Pure High," Fly Fusion magazine editors Derek Bird and Jim McLennan plan to fish a well-known stream, but due to fire closures, they end up high in the Rockies on a small lake at the base of a . . .

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Labrador retrievers are legendary for their loyalty.
Photo via facebook.com/wildrosekennels

Full-body wags. Sitting with devotion in the window until you pull into the driveway. Stepping boldly between you and any possible threat. Your dog shows her affection and loyalty in countless ways. But why are dogs so loyal to their people? It’s a question dog lovers have long pondered, and one scientists are researching more often.

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Neal Jr. works one of his seven Pointers in the Plantation country.

Because I live in Atlanta, many of my adventures in bird hunting and gun dogs occur on plantations. When I share my stories with people, they are often surprised by this reference. Response to the word “plantation” is not always positive, due to . . .

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Written by: Brian McGeehan, Montana Angler Fly Fishing

Even experienced anglers don't get many shots a really big fish, so it's best to be prepared to make each one count.
Photos courtesy Montana Angler (except where noted)

There is a natural evolution in the sport of fly fishing. Early in an angler's initiation to the sport, hooking and landing any fish is paramount. Over time, though, a fly fisher slowly begins to improve his or her skills, . . .

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Today’s #MomentofChill is all about the joy in a relationship between a child and a dog. According to a research survey by the American Kennel Club, growing up with a dog benefits a child in many ways. . . .

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Learn about dragonflies and have fun doing it in this video with amusing narration and amazing footage.

Learn about dragonflies and have fun doing it in this video with amusing narration and amazing footage.

Learn about dragonflies and have fun doing it in this video with amusing narration and amazing footage.

The Cobble is a rocky outcropping atop the ridge behind Orvis headquarters, on the western edge of the Green Mountains, in Sunderland, Vermont. The view across the valley reveals the Taconic Range, . . .

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During an insect hatch, the newly emerged insects float downstream on a river’s current until their wings are dry enough to enable flight. Oftentimes, an eddy will concentrate the helpless duns in slow water, giving hungry trout an opportunity to . . .

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This new short film from Sage features Jon Hazlett on the Rogue River in Oregon. It is a story about fish and people, “and the lessons we can learn from the past about the importance of conserving our rivers for future generations to come.”

This new short film from Sage features Jon Hazlett on the Rogue River in Oregon. It is a story about fish and people, “and the lessons we can learn from the past about the importance of conserving our rivers for future generations to come.”

This new short film from Sage features Jon Hazlett on the Rogue River in Oregon. It is a story about fish and people, “and the lessons we can learn from the past about the importance of conserving our rivers for future generations to come.”

Michigander-turned-Montanan Kelly Galloup has built his reputation on big-streamer design and fishing techniques. In the latest episode of "Streamer Chronicles," Galloup describes his . . .

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Welcome to the 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, we've got a fascinating collection of eleven videos that . . .

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