Jennifer Creasy’s days are a whirlwind of activity, blending strategic meetings, passionate discussions, and the occasional hike in the woods during lunch breaks. As the Organizational Corporate Sales Representative (Fly Fishing) for the Orvis Wholesale . . .
Read MoreTHE GREAT AWAITS #3: Kootenai Country, Montana
Montana’s remote northwestern corner inspires varied reactions from visitors, who come face to face with a sense of their own insignificance in a landscape that feels at once boundless and confining, a world of dark timber and long shadows. And then . . .
Read MorePodcast: A Visit With Ryan Doughty of “A Break in the Action”
Reid welcomes Ryan Doughty, host of the podcast “A Break in the Action.” Ryan discusses his journey into podcasting, his love of double guns, and the unique opportunity he has taken to dive deep into his passions. . . .
Read MorePodcast: How to Plan a DIY Fishing Trip, with Joe Bibbo
Joe Bibbo has a great back story and is a wonderful storyteller. He’s done a lot of DIY fishing, mainly from his home in the East to the Rocky Mountains, and has some great advice on where to go for information as you plan your trip. He also has some . . .
Read MoreACTION ALERT! Make Your Voice Heard to Save New Hampshire Trout Waters
Last week, the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department (NHFG) released its proposed rule changes for 2025, and the fly-fishing community was immediately up in arms. According to an email sent by the Pittsburg Anglers Association, here’s what the . . .
Read MoreClassic Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 08.23.24
Welcome to the another edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival! Each week, we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available and then serve them up for you to enjoy. This week, we’ve got fourteen videos, featuring some exotic . . .
Read MorePro Tips: Why You Should Always Carry Pheasant Tail Nymphs
Last April, I booked a day on Nelson’s Spring Creek in Montana’s Paradise Valley, hoping to enjoy a textbook blue-winged olive hatch. Upon arrival, I rigged up with a yarn indicator, a weighted scud pattern, and then 12 inches below that a Pheasant . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: Use a Popper-Dropper Rig for Tough Bass
Everybody loves casting poppers for bass and watching the fish smash the surface bug, but what do you do on those days when the fish just won’t commit. In this video from The New Fly Fisher, Mark Melnyk shows the effectiveness of a tandem rig . . .
Read MoreWednesday Wake-Up Call: 08.21.24
Welcome to the latest installment of the Wednesday Wake-Up Call, a roundup of the most pressing conservation issues important to anglers. Working with our friends at Trout Unlimited, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the Theodore Roosevelt . . .
Read MoreDog-Training Tips: Motivators and Reinforcement
Training your dog at home is a wonderful bonding experience—especially if you are willing to be consistent and put in the work—but there are a few nuances about dog behavior and learning theory you need to understand in order to work with your dog . . .
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