News On The Fly

In episode #3, Flechsig answers the questions “What’s the best rod for a newbie angler?” and “What are some good flies and tactics for carp?” Flechsig’s answers, as usual, are comprehensive and illuminating. His description of how you should present . . .

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Way back in 2011, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions showed us how to tie the Brassie, a classic wire-body fly invented in the 1960s. Three decades later, Scottish/Canadian fly tier Ian Colin . . .

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Taking the time to practice your casting will pay huge dividends on the water.
Photo by Eric Weissleder

A while ago, we introduced a periodical "Ask the Experts" Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. The second question comes from reader Duke Hudkins, who wrote: "Best piece of advice you have gotten from someone . . .

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Here's a gorgeous video from Slovakia, by Konrad Production, which tries to get at the magic of fly fishing as a whole. . .not just as a pursuit of fish. From the amazing scenery, to the cool. . .

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Written by: Greg Vincent, H2O Bonefishing

Knowing when to set the hook is a vital skill that will help you land more bonefish.
Photo courtesy H20 Bonefishing

When some anglers and experts talk about the requirements for successful bonefishing, there is an over-emphasis on casting and too little attention paid to proper hook-setting technique. Of course, you should practice casting, but don't get too caught up . . .

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In this great video, Tim demonstrates how to create a nice, neat head on any kind of fly. When I first started tying, I was often frustrated by the bulbous, oversize heads on my patterns, ruining the . . .

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Renzetti’s sixth annual Fly Fishing and Rod Building Fair will be held Dec 7-8, 2018, in Titusville, Florida. The event will feature Bob Clouser, Jon Cave, Bob Popovics and Nick Curcione, among others.

Read more in the press release below.

Renzetti’s sixth annual Fly Fishing and Rod Building Fair will be held Dec 7-8, 2018, in Titusville, Florida. The event will feature Bob Clouser, Jon Cave, Bob Popovics and Nick Curcione, among others.

Read more in the press release below.

Renzetti’s sixth annual Fly Fishing and Rod Building Fair will be held Dec 7-8, 2018, in Titusville, Florida. The event will feature Bob Clouser, Jon Cave, Bob Popovics and Nick Curcione, among others.

Read more in the press release below.

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If you enjoy hiking with your dog and live in an area with seasonal hunting, hitting the trails takes an extra measure of prep and precaution. Dog safety during hunting season starts with the understanding that you’re sharing the great outdoors, and with an awareness of how hunters engage in their sport. Here’s what you need to know to keep your dog safe when hiking, walking, or running with her during hunting season:

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The many patterns and colors of wild Vermont brookies are amazing to behold in this fashion.
Images by Jason Gragen

Jason Gragen is a Vermont angler who lives just over the mountains from Orvis HQ, and he posts beautiful images of brook trout to our Facebook page pretty regularly. This weekend, he. . .

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Written by: John Packer, Fly Fishing Outfitters

Fall is a great time to catch colored-up brown trout in Colorado.
Photo courtesy John Packer

As the days begin to get shorter and nights cooler, many Colorado anglers start to think more about elk and deer than about trout. But there's still some fantastic fishing to be had, and now . . .

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Big-game fly-fishing expert and Orvis ambassador Conway Bowman shows an important tip when fighting big fish from a boat with a fly rod. It’s more about your entire body than just your arms, and he demonstrates how to keep pressure on a fish, so . . .

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Elsa with a gorgeous Delaware River brown trout.
Photo by Christian Medina

Elsa Espino is an avid fly fisher, rock climber, and photographer. A native of Yakima, Washington, she now lives in New York City. She is also an ambassador for Brown Folks Fishing, a collective that seeks to cultivate the visibility, representation, and . . .

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Pat Cohen's deer-hair patterns, such as this duckling imitation, mix art and fishability.
Photo by Zach Goldstein/Bloomberg

For many of us, our first attempt to tie a Muddler Minnow was when we came face-to-face with the frustration of trying to spin deer hair on a slippery hook shank. For a novice tier, or even. . .

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RIO has announced new line series designed specifically for spey fishing for trout.

Read more in the press release below.

RIO has announced new line series designed specifically for spey fishing for trout.

Read more in the press release below.

RIO has announced new line series designed specifically for spey fishing for trout.

Read more in the press release below.

In this short film from Yeti, follow the crew of the Alphonse Fishing Co. as they wade the flats of the Cosmoledo Atoll in The Seychelles, hoping for a shot at Giant Trevally.

In this short film from Yeti, follow the crew of the Alphonse Fishing Co. as they wade the flats of the Cosmoledo Atoll in The Seychelles, hoping for a shot at Giant Trevally.

In this short film from Yeti, follow the crew of the Alphonse Fishing Co. as they wade the flats of the Cosmoledo Atoll in The Seychelles, hoping for a shot at Giant Trevally.

The opening day of our bonefishing season at Andros South Season is less than ten days away (ahem, but who’s counting, right?). That means our team is in the process of gearing up for those long walks on the flats, and we hope many of you are too.

With that in mind, today we’re coming at you with our thoughts on what we think is one of the most innovative fly fishing products for the wading angler that we’ve seen in a long time; Fishpond’s Quikshot Rod Holder. We think its a game changer for our style of fishing on South Andros, so today we felt it was our duty to tell you why.

Background

We tend to do a lot of wading for bonefish on South Andros. In fact, one of the most alluring attributes of our fishery is that the majority of the time, bonefish can be targeted successfully from both a skiff and/or on foot depending on the angler’s preference. That being said, we find most anglers prefer to fish on foot as much as possible.

Fishing on foot does have its disadvantages, however, not the least of which is the inability to carry multiple rods. This typically forces the angler to choose which species he/she will target the moment they leave the boat (which is most often bonefish in our neck of the woods), leaving them unprepared or undergunned for the possible encounter of other species (barracuda, sharks, permit, tarpon, etc.). Fishpond’s Quikshot Rod Holder solves this problem completely.

Snowfall in Colorado’s high country hasn’t shut down small streams yet, as shown in this film from Trouts Fly Fishing.

Snowfall in Colorado’s high country hasn’t shut down small streams yet, as shown in this film from Trouts Fly Fishing.

Snowfall in Colorado’s high country hasn’t shut down small streams yet, as shown in this film from Trouts Fly Fishing.

Written by: John Bleh, Rio Manso, 2015 Orvis Endorsed International Destination of the Year

You can tailor a Patagonia trip to fit your desires and angling preferences.
All photos courtesy Rio Manso Lodge

Everyone has a favorite type of fly fishing, and probably a favorite time of year to fish. As the seasons unfold in Argentina's Patagonia region, the fishing changes, as well. From the

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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 trout-heavy collection of fifteen videos from a variety of destinations both exotic and . . .

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Through his books, articles, and podcasts, Tom Rosenbauer has had a profound influence on the sport.
Photo by Phil Monahan

The 50th Anniversary issue of Fly Fisherman magazine is out, and it's full of great stuff--including a list of the 50 most influential fly fishers of all time. The list was created by the magazine's staff, and I'm sure they'll get plenty of argument over who's . . .

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