Any kind of two-handed fishing is confusing for those of us who mostly fish with a single-handed rod. I asked the great Pete Kutzer…
Read MoreFishing the Alps, with Miha Ivanc
I frequently get questions from listeners traveling to Europe, curious about fly fishing opportunities in Italy, France, Austria, and Switzerland. I’ve never fished there…
Read MoreThe Elusive Golden Trout, with Jessica Strickland
Jessica Strickland [38:07]is Trout Unlimited’s California Inland Trout director and is an expert on the historical and curent range…
Read MorePodcast: 14 Tips for Spring Creek Fishing, with Brant Oswald
Brant Oswald [23:20] is a veteran guide, teacher, and fly shop operator with over 40 years in the business…
Read MoreTHE GREAT AWAITS #4: Chilean Patagonia
Eduardo Barrueto was born an angler. Growing up in the small village of Balmaceda, in the eastern foothills of the Chilean Andes, he loved to fish with his father, a local schoolteacher. They would often hitchhike or take a bus to explore the region’s many . . .
Read MoreCelebrating Conservation: Orvis Charlotte, NC
On October 17, 2024, the Orvis retail store in Charlotte hosted a meaningful event, led by Orvis board member Tim Belk and property owner Jamie McLawhorn, to support the Blue…
Read MoreSo you want a job in the fly-fishing industry? With Kirk Deeter
I get regular questions from people about getting a job in the fly-fishing industry, both in the podcast mailbox and in person at shows and store visits. It’s a tough question and I don’t have all the answers so I called upon my buddy Kirk Deeter…
Read MoreNorth American and European fly-tying cross pollination with Barry Ord Clarke
Barry Ord Clarke is one of the world’s most popular fly tiers, through his books, videos, and web site. Originally from the UK but living in Norway, Barry keeps…
Read MorePodcast: Trout, Tarpon, and Other Critters in Costa Rica, with Kevin Jackson
Did you know you can catch trout and tarpon in the same trip, along with exotic jungle species? I didn’t either, but Kevin Jackson [42:22] of Fly Fish Costa Rica shares…
Read MoreSo Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
On Wednesday, September 15, 2010, we turned on the lights and unlocked the doors to the Orvis News blogsite. I’d actually begun working on the project—along with fellow associates James Hathway and Eric Rickstad—six months earlier, and we’d spent . . .
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