News On The Fly

Trout often feed in tricky eddies on the other side of the current. Many fly fishers don't even notice these places, and those that do often have difficulties catching trout that live in these backwaters. Fish in . . .

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Humphreys's split-shot techniques may surprise you.

Our Canadian friends at The New Fly Fisher television show have released a fantastic 22-minute episode on Youtube this week. Featuring one of the sport's true masters, Joe. . .

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In this short film from Nigel Warrick, follow amazing views as he and his friends search “Kaua’i’s remote mountain streams, in hopes of finding Kaua’i’s elusive rainbow trout.”

In this short film from Nigel Warrick, follow amazing views as he and his friends search “Kaua’i’s remote mountain streams, in hopes of finding Kaua’i’s elusive rainbow trout.”

In this short film from Nigel Warrick, follow amazing views as he and his friends search “Kaua’i’s remote mountain streams, in hopes of finding Kaua’i’s elusive rainbow trout.”

In this short film from Eugen Vegger, two friends head to remote locations to fly fish uncrowded waters.

In this short film from Eugen Vegger, two friends head to remote locations to fly fish uncrowded waters.

In this short film from Eugen Vegger, two friends head to remote locations to fly fish uncrowded waters.

By: Orvis Staff

A runaway dog can be a stressful situation for all involved.

Photo by: Janie, Midland

Understanding why dogs run away can be tough. After all, home is where the loving (and spoiling) happens. The behind-the-ear scratches. The special dog treats. The games of fetch in the backyard. But no matter how much your dog adores you and the homestead, there’s always a chance she’ll make a break for the door or an opening in the fence. Learning why dogs run away can help prevent a great canine escape, and help guide your search should your best friend ever successfully dash off. Here are the top reasons dogs run away:

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By: Orvis Staff

Photo by: Kathryn, Smithfield

Owning a dog makes life a good measure happier—and messier. Constant fur to vacuum, muddy paws to manage, and full-body fur shakes after rainy walks. But the slimiest canine mess is the dreaded dog drool puddle. Your dog puts your devotion to the test when you sit on a drool-soaked couch cushion, or slide across the hardwood floor on a patch of slobber. The good news is, even if your best friend is a copious drooler, it’s possible to keep the mess to a minimum. Here’s a primer on all things dog drool and how to protect your home from unwelcome goo.

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Dave Brown shares a successful hunt with his dog.
Photo courtesy Dave Brown

Recorded live in Cabri, Saskatchewan, Reid spends an evening at bird camp speaking with Dave Brown of Dave Brown Outfitters. The two discuss the day they spent afield for Hungarian partridge and sharptail grouse, and Dave describes the nuances and . . .

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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 serve up an even dozen videos from around the world and around the country. Things are starting to heat up in the . . .

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Damon shows of a fine steelie from a Lake Erie trib.
Photo via Facebook

This week’s podcast is on Great Lakes steelhead fishing, in particular the tributaries to Lake Erie. Damon Newpher, longtime Orvis-endorsed guide, offers advanced tips on some of the . . .

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In this short instructional film from Orvis, Conway Bowman demonstrates important techniques for fighting big fish from a boat with a fly rod. “It’s a lot more about your entire body than just your arms, and he shows a tip for keeping pressure on fish so that they are landed quickly and safely.”

In this short instructional film from Orvis, Conway Bowman demonstrates important techniques for fighting big fish from a boat with a fly rod. “It’s a lot more about your entire body than just your arms, and he shows a tip for keeping pressure on fish so that they are landed quickly and safely.”

In this short instructional film from Orvis, Conway Bowman demonstrates important techniques for fighting big fish from a boat with a fly rod. “It’s a lot more about your entire body than just your arms, and he shows a tip for keeping pressure on fish so that they are landed quickly and safely.”

Reilly Rod Crafters, in collaboration with guide Debbie Hanson, has announced a new signature fly rod series. The Debbie Hanson Signature Series is a 7-weight rod, perfect for a diversity of fishing conditions.

Read more in the press release below.

Reilly Rod Crafters, in collaboration with guide Debbie Hanson, has announced a new signature fly rod series. The Debbie Hanson Signature Series is a 7-weight rod, perfect for a diversity of fishing conditions.

Read more in the press release below.

Reilly Rod Crafters, in collaboration with guide Debbie Hanson, has announced a new signature fly rod series. The Debbie Hanson Signature Series is a 7-weight rod, perfect for a diversity of fishing conditions.

Read more in the press release below.

Welcome to another edition of our weekly 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 questions to make you scratch your head. All . . .

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Written by: Jeremy Kehrein, Sporting Travel Program Manager for Orvis Adventures

This gorgeous permit was feeding off the back of a ray and was very particular about pattern.
Photo by Christiaan Pretorius

A few years ago, we posted about Orvis Adventures customer Bob Cosgriff catching a permit of a lifetime on the outer islands of the Bahamas. Bob is obsessed with the species and spends countless hours in pursuit of shots at these elusive game fish. . . .

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Written by: Dave Stewart, Wet Fly Swing

This winter steelhead was caught on a nymphing setup.
Photo by Dave Stewart

Have you been thinking about getting into steelhead fishing, but are not sure where to start? Maybe you have been out a time or two but weren’t quite successful. You’ve probably. . .

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Recorded live in Cabri Saskatchewan, Reid spends an evening at Bird Camp speaking with Dave Brown of Dave Brown Outfitters. The two discuss the day they spent afield for Hungarian Partridge and Sharptail Grouse, and Dave describes the nuances and history of hunting the region. A bit on guns, a bit on birds, and the sound of a few restless bird dogs underfoot. Enjoy!

The plan to build a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee is one step closer to reality.
Graphic via the Everglades Foundation

Yesterday, President Trump signed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, which includes authorization of the 16,000-acre Everglades Reservoir. In a press release, Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg wrote: . . .

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Here's a gorgeous video about a team of anglers who set out to find some of the largest most beautiful char in existence, wild Dolly varden. They found what they were looking for, but it. . .

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Written by: Jane Sobel Klonsky, Project Unconditional

Lori and Miss Kitty share a bit of dock time while ashore.
Photo by Jane Sobel Klonsky

San Francisco, California—Evelyn never had a dog growing up, although she pleaded with her parents that she couldn’t live without one. Finally, Evelyn took the plunge, and Audrey came into her life. She was a senior Chiweenie who was . . .

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