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TROUT Tip – small stream gear
If you haven’t checked out small stream fishing yet, now is the time. They are often cooler thanks to more vegetation shading them, so during these hot summer months, head to your local small streams. But first, check out Orvis’ recommendations for fly rods, lines and leaders to get you set up to fish them…
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TROUT Tip – refusals
There are times when you present numerous flies to rising trout without success. This can be frustrating indeed, so watch Tom Rosenbauer from Orvis explain what might be happening and what to do about it. Next time you’re on the river and are getting refusals, don’t leave dejected; give Tom’s tips a try. See All…
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TROUT Tip – fishing emergers
Often, during a hatch, fish eat emergers, or flies that haven’t fully hatched into adults yet. You can tell this if you don’t see snouts but see their backs and dorsal fins breaking the surface instead. This week, Tom Rosenbauer talks about tactics for fishing emergers most effectively. Give it a watch and then try…
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TROUT Tip – picking a fly during a hatch
Trout rising during a hatch can be an impressive sight, but it can also be a source of frustration for anglers. Trout are typically keying in on a few key characteristics, so that’s what you should focus on when choosing a fly as well. Think size, shape and portion of life cycle when picking your…
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TROUT Tip – shooting line
Knowing when to shoot line during your cast can be tricky, but these tips from Orvis help tell us when and how to do just that. Give it a watch, then put it into practice during your next casting session or even during your next time on your favorite local river or lake. See All…
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TROUT Tip – casting in dense cover
Here’s the scenario: you’ve found a lunker rising, but of course it’s just out of reach from an accessible casting position. The brush is extremely dense for a typical cast. What to do? The crew at Orvis gives us tips on how to deal with this situation. See All Orvis Learning Center Videos
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TROUT Tip – spot rising fish
If you’re new to fishing, it can be tough to know what you’re looking for when searching for rising fish. And that season is about to kick off around the country, so learn more with Orvis. See All Orvis Learning Center Videos
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