We keep hearing that fly fishing is good for your mental health. It gets you out in the natural world, involves problem solving, and keeps you active and moving throughout the day (unless you sit in a drift boat watching a bobber). But is it always good for . . .
Read MoreToday is the Last Day of Our “20 Days in September” Contest!
Thirty days ago, we kicked off the latest installment of our annual celebration that requires participants to make time for fly fishing during September. So far, our photo contest has produced some killer entries. (See highlights from Week 1, Week 2, . . .
Read MorePhotos: Week Four of This Year’s “20 September Days” Contest
It’s Day 28 of our “20 Days in September” Photo Contest, which means that we are in the home stretch of our challenge. If you haven’t taken part yet, get out there this weekend! I’m up to 19 days, so I’m pretty sure I’ll hit the target; how about you? . . .
Read MoreClassic Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 09.25.24
Welcome to a classic 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 thirteen wonderful films, with a serious salmonid skew. There’s a bit of salt- and . . .
Read MoreTuesday Tips: Top 4 Dry Flies for Fall
The shorter days and crisper nights of fall turn the thoughts of many fly fishers to hunting trophy trout with streamers, but that doesn’t mean you should put away the 4-weight rod, floating. . .
Read MoreDog Safety During Hunting Season
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. It is possible to safely walk your dog during hunting season, but doing so requires the understanding that you’re sharing the great outdoors and an awareness of how hunters engage in their sport. Before you consider walking your dogs in or near woods, fields, and wetlands during hunting season, you should be confident in your dog’s training, outfit your dog and yourself in brightly colored vests, and know when and where it’s safe to walk.
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Improved Blood Knot
Over the past few years, the folks from Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio, have been churning out how-to videos and a remarkable pace. In the latest, Brian Flechsig demonstrates the . . .
Read MoreClassic Pro Tips: Nymphing vs Swinging for Steelhead
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 heard about the two main strategies for steelhead fly fishing: nymphing . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tip: Be Ready to Strip Strike!
Most anglers know that the transition from trout fishing to casting for saltwater or big-game species can be fraught with peril. The deaded “trout strike” has resulted in the loss of countless tarpon, . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie an Isonychia Nymph
Preston Jennings was one of the giants of American fly tying in the mid Twentieth Century, and his A Book of Trout (193) was one of the first comprehensive guides to the insects of the Eastern U.S. and the patterns that would emulate them. In this great . . .
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