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TROUT Tip – parachute and pile casts
It’s always nice to have more tools in your casting arsenal to present a fly effectively. That is certainly true when fishing the tails of pools, where you’ll often find big trout holding and feeding. Of course, these casts also come in handy in numerous other situations, so watch this week’s tip video to learn…
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TROUT Tip – mastering the reach cast
The reach cast is a critical piece to add to your quiver of casting tools to smoothly deliver a fly and help ensure a drag-free drift. After all, that’s what we’re aiming for when tricking a fish to take our fly. Pete Kutzer with Orvis walks us through the why’s and how’s of mastering a…
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Photo of the week – hunting season
October is hunting season.
October is hunting season for many. That means hanging up the fly rod and picking up the rifle off the wall rack. Best of luck to all of you who enjoy spending time hunting on our amazing public lands.
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Photo of the week – salmon
Salmon are the lifeblood of numerous ecosystems.
Sockeye salmon in Alaska Salmon are the lifeblood of numerous ecosystems. Without them, our rivers would be less abundant, our forests barer, wildlife hungrier and our fishing less thrilling. Take a moment out to herald the salmon; from the sockeye to the mighty Chinook, to the chum and coho, and even the lowly pinks, these…
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TROUT Tips – correct common casting mistakes
It’s all about the basics, the foundations, the fundamentals. If there are mistakes in your casting stroke, it’s best to fix them early. Watch as Orvis’ Pete Kutzer goes over the five most common casting mistakes and how to correct them. Getting these ironed out early is sure to make your fishing more enjoyable and…
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Photo of the week – fall splendor
With the colors waning, we wanted to leave this here for you to just enjoy the fading colors of a wild rose bush. Don’t forget to harvest some of those rosehips for some yummy and healthy tea.
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TROUT Tips – more streamer tips
There are many effective ways to fish streamers. You can vary the stripping speed and change how you can present the fly. Give this Orvis video a watch to get some ideas to use while fishing streamers. See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Fishing Video Lessons
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