Take Back Puget Sound

Join Birgit Cameron of Patagonia Provisions, Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie, Kurt Beardslee of Wild Fish Conservancy, and Dylan Tomine, Patagonia fly fishing ambassador, for conversation and music on October 21 at 5PM PST. Learn about a bold new plan to evict corporate net pens, find out how you can help, and enjoy […]

A Look at the Steelhead Industry in Ohio, Pennsylvania

When you think of steelhead, you probably think of the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, and Alaska. These places are the bastions of giant, native, wild steelhead. But there’s another steelhead fishery in the United States – and it’s worth millions. This interesting article from Farm and Dairy looks at the multi-million dollar industry that is […]

Oklahoma Angler Turns Fishing Journal into Book

I kept a fishing journal religiously for a few years, then I quit in 2020 because, well – it’s 2020. Tom Friedmann, of Oklahoma, though, didn’t quit. In fact, he’s turned his fishing journals into a book, per this fun article from The Oklahoman.  Read the full article here. The post Oklahoma Angler Turns Fishing Journal […]

How to Be a More Sustainable Fly Fishing Consumer

As fly fishing continues to evolve, we’re seeing more and more sustainable products being launched. This is a welcome development, and Andrew Braker over at Fly Lords goes into detail on how you can leverage sustainable products to be a more sustainable consumer. Read his piece here. The post How to Be a More Sustainable […]

Lessons From a First-Time Fly Anglers

Jill Dutton put this piece together for Travel Awaits, about her first time fly fishing. It’s an interesting read from a viewpoint we don’t get too often in fly fishing. Read it in full here. The post Lessons From a First-Time Fly Anglers appeared first on MidCurrent.

Podcast Double Feature: the Everglades from a guide’s and a scientist’s perspectives

The flow of freshwater flow through the Everglades is an issue that Orvis has worked on for a number of years as one of our major conservation projects, and we’ve had some strong partners on the ground, such as the Everglades . . . The post Podcast Double Feature: the Everglades from a guide’s and […]

Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 10.16.20

Welcome to another edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available. Today, we’ve got eleven cool videos that will take you from a Pennsylvania limestoner . . . The post Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 10.16.20 appeared first on Orvis News.

Listen: Tom Rosenbauer on the OP Fishing Podcast

Accustomed to interviewing people on the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast, Tom sits in the other chair and is interviewed by John McMillan, who has been on Tom’s podcast several times. (See here and here.) In this episode of the . . . The post Listen: Tom Rosenbauer on the OP Fishing Podcast appeared first on […]

Fishing Changes Likely on Pennsylvania Waters

According to this article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat commission is planning on implementing changes to some waters in the state. This includes a popular trout fishery, which would be open to year-round, all-tackle fishing. You can read the article in full here. The post Fishing Changes Likely on Pennsylvania Waters appeared first […]

Gear Review: Orvis Recon

I had the chance to fish two of the new Orvis Recon rods side-by-side with their original counterparts. Orvis released the Recon in 2015 to widespread acclaim, so I was a bit wary when I heard they’d given their mid-priced marvel a makeover. Read the review in full here. The post Gear Review: Orvis Recon […]

Photo Essay: Belize is Back in Business!

Our friend Ali Flota from El Pescador on Ambergris Caye in Belize reports that they had an excellent reopening week after the Belize government opened the international airport on October 1. She says that the travel felt very safe, . . . The post Photo Essay: Belize is Back in Business! appeared first on Orvis […]

Take a Classic Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 10.15.20

Welcome to the latest 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 a classic quiz, . . . The post Take a Classic Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge […]