Orvis Fly Fishing Guide
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Shad to the Bone
This week there is a very special podcast offer that will save you money but you have to listen to find out and act before May 20. We also have a great podcast from the pied piper of urban fly fishing in the DC area, Dan Davala. He tells us all we need to know to catch shad, both hickory and American shad. The fly box section features questions about polarized sunglasses, fishing high water in small streams, morning or evening fishing, when to fish Flashback nymphs, and a couple tips on...
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Tom's ten excuses for getting skunked and what you can...
This week, based on my experience of getting skunked trout fishing, I thought I would give you 10 reasons for getting skunked. I mainly concentrate on early season fishingbut these excuses are also good any time during the season! In the Fly Box section we talk about: -over-lining fly rods,-barbless hooks,-laying fish on the grass to photograph them,-matching leader with rod length,-rod and blank weights,-and some other fun stuff. Questions this week came from as far away as Australia and...
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Fly Fishing 101
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Even More on Leaders and Your Questions
This week in the fly box we discuss: How stocking affects wild trout Sinking lines Casting exercises Gripping a fly rod Tangles after dark Toms 5 favorite places to fish and the top 5 on his bucket list In the main podcast, we do an extensive discussion of leadersleader types, materials, , and how to modify your leader at streamside. Its a good topic for a refresher as fishing season is upon us in most placesor almost upon us!
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Your Questions and an Interview with Joey Maxim
This week we have a full Fly Box (the only way to be at the beginning of the season!) and cover topics that range from how to store leaders to figuring out stream depths to safe handling of fish in cold water to fishing streamers with switch rods. And lots more. I even try to answer the question of whether Id prefer to have 6 less expensive fly rods or three top-of-the-line ones. That question caused me some soul-searching and I waffled a bitbut who cares what Id do anyway? To top it off, we...
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A Tribute to John Merwin and Lots of Listener Questions
This weeks podcast ends on a somber note with the passing of our good friend and mentor John Merwin, one of the greatest voices in fly fishing. I think youll enjoy a few memories of John and the readings from a couple of his pieces. But up front we have a very full fly boxlots of e-mails and phone calls on casting problems, fly tying problems and solutions, picking tackle, and fishing nymphs.
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The first fly-tying episode of the year
This week I concentrate on fly tying questions (except for a short sidetrack on stream smallmouths) because I love talking about fly tyingand Orvis is offering a 20% discount on fly tying materials for the month of February 2013.
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Listener Questions and an Interview with Author Richard...
This week, in an addition to a long FLy Box section, I go a little off topic as I interview Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle, who introduced the term Nature Deficit Disorder to the world, and has perhaps done more than anyone else in modern times raise awareness of how important it is to get ourselves and our children outside more often. Hes one of my role models and it was a great honor to interview him for the podcast. And, of course, we do talk...
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Lots of Listener Questions and Tom Interviews Orvis...
Hes the Everready Bunnyat 85 years old, and a recently replaced hip, Leigh Perkins still fishes and hunts 300 days a year. Although he retired as CEO of the Orvis Company in 1992, hes still chairman of the board and one of our best field testers. Hes always the first one up in the morning and the last one to go to bed, and he lives his life surrounded by a bunch of hunting dogs. I was recently in Florida hunting wild quail and ducks with Leigh and got a chance to get some wisdom from him for...
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Fishing Tailwater Trout in Winter: An Interview with...
This week I interview Jamie Rouse, two-time Orvis Endorsed Guide award winner for superior service (as rated by our customers, not by us).Jamie gives us a very full lesson on fishing for tailwater trout during the winter, particularly on his home stream, the Little Red River in Arkansas.Jamie targets huge brown trout on the fly all winter long-and usually catches them-so it's worth a listen to pick up some valuable tips.I know I learned a lot in this podcast and I'm ready to get out on the...
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It's the Habitat, Stupid
My apologies for the lack of recent podcastsThanksgiving, Christmas, and a week of vacation made it necessary for me to concentrate on my day job as marketing director over the past few weeks. But this week we have a nice long podcast, including some detailed fly box topics on everything from choosing a fly reel to fishing droppers to using beads for steelhead. In the main part of the podcast is an interview I did with Dr. Aaron Adams of Bonefish Tarpon Trust on how to find saltwater fish on...
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Best of Tom: Ten Tips for Targeting Large Trout
This is a "Best of Tom" Episode from the Archives. In this week's podcast I announce the winner of the Podcast Suggestion Contest, who won a signed copy of my latest book Essential American Flies. The topic is sure to be a crowd-pleaser to most of you--targeting bigger trout. In the podcast I give you 10 suggestions for targeting the biggest trout in a pool or in a stretch of river. There were lots of great suggestions in the podcast contest, and I used a couple for the short Fly Box section...
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Best of Tom: Top Ten Tips for Winter Fly Fishing
It's getting cold out there. Get the most of your time on the water this winter it with this popular episode from the archives.
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Winter Fly Fishing Secrets: Big Streamers and Big Trout
This week I interview our rod and reel designer, Shawn Combs, whose nickname around the office is Didymo (you have to listen to the podcast to find out why). Shawn is a streamer fanatic, and the best at streamer fishing for trout of anyone on our staff, so I asked him to tell all his secrets of fishing for late fall and winter trout with streamers. Its an educational podcast for sure, but its also a fun one.
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Even More on Catching East Coast Steelhead
In our continuing steelhead series, weve moved a little further east and this week we cover the streams of New York and Pennsylvania. We dont give specific recommendations on rivers, but Shawn Brillon, our resident Great Lakes steelhead, Spey casting, and fly tying expert, shares his knowledge on how to time your steelhead trips on Great Lakes tribs, tackle to use, when and how to swing flies, and how to fish egg flies and nymphs. Its a long podcast with a substantial Fly Box section at the...
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East Coast Steelhead
This week we continue our coverage of steelhead with a podcast interview with Steve Kuieck on the basics of Great Lakes steelheading. Steve concentrates on the techniques used on his home waters in Michigan, but the advice he gives is valid for steelheaders in all the Great Lakes tributaries, as well as steelheading on the West Coast. And of course we cover the gamut with quick tips for listeners who have asked questions via e-mail and our podcast request telephone line802-362-8800.
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Tom's Ten Tips for Fishing Low Water
Unless you live in one of the rare parts opf North America that isn't in drought conditions this summer, or you've been lucky enough to be fishing tailwater waters with an abundance of cool water, you're probably faced with very tricky conditions. Trout fishing is not impossible this time of year, but you have to adjust your tactics to lower flows, clear water and paranoid trout. We have LOTS of questions in the fly box this week which makes for a pretty long show.
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Carpacolypse- Interview with "The Carpmeister", Tim...
This week, after a special introduction from my son whovisited the studio this week,two self-described carp addicts talk all about carp fishing, from finding them to presentation tactics to tackle and flies. I interview my co-worker Tim Daughton, who is by far the most experienced carp fly fisherman on our staff--to put it more precisely he's obsessed with carp fishing and will pass up trout fishing most times to chase carp. We've had lots of requests to do more podcasts on these very...
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Tenkara! A interview with Daniel Galhardo of Tenkara USA
This week we're publishing an interview I did with Daniel Galhardo, founder and CEO of Tenkara USA, on guess what? Daniel was here to sample some of our Vermont small stream fishing, which he loved, and we had a ball fishing together. He explains Tenkara, whether he considers it fly fishing, and the basics of how to use a Tekkara outfit. In the fly box, we talk about dealing with fishing gear in hot weather, dries vs. emergers, and setting the hook on downstream fish.
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Fly vs Spin: Pros and Cons of Each
On this week's podcast, after a week on Cape Cod I'm prepared to tackle the subjetc of fly vs. spin, something I was reluctant to discuss before because I just have not used a spin rod much since I was a teenager. But we'll talk about the relative advantages of both methods of fishing, and when a diehard fly fisher might want a spin rod handy. In the short Fly Box topics this week, we further our discussion on releasing fish unharmed, where to position your rod when playing a fish, DT vs. WF...
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Ten Tips to Keep you from Lining Fish
This week we explore a topic that has not been requested by a listener but is something that struck me over the past few weeks of fishing over some difficult trout. It's the concept of keeping your fly line away from fish, and it's an important issue in nearly every kind of shallow water fishing--from bonefish and tarpon and striped bass to trout and carp. I include 10 tips to help you keep from "lining" fish
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Ten Tips for Warm Water Fly Fishing
This week we're exploring the wide open world of warm water fly fishing, and not just for bass. We talk about landlocked stripers and gar and bowfin and northern redhorse--and especially shad and carp. Basically, it's about finding the fish and experimenting with retrieves--tackle and flies are the least of your worries. Most of us have some sort of warm water close to home, so it's like that old Stephen Stills song, "if you can't be with the one you love, honey, love the one you're with"....
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Fishing Tailwaters: An Interview with Dave Brown
A great show this week! I had the chance to sit down and talk with Simon Perkins, the newest addition here at Orvis Rod Tackle about the Fly Fishing Film Tour as well as his own short film, Sipping Dries. We ran the trailer in the podcast feed a few weeks ago. As the main event, I interview my friend Dave Brown of Dave Brown Outfitters on fishing taiwaters, as it seems you guys can't get enough of this topic!In addition, I take a few questions from the podcast listener line. We moved the...
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Fifteen tips on Switching from Freshwater to Saltwater...
This week, in preparation for the best months of saltwater fishing from Maine to Florida (May and June) we explore the idea of moving from freshwater to salt. Trout anglers are seldom prepared for the transition to saltwater fly fishing--although the equipment requirements are easy enough to understand and you only need a few extra knots, it's mainly the casting and the expectations that throw trout anglers a curve ball. There are 15 tips for making this transition easy and fun. Also in the...
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The Effects of the Moon and Barometric Pressure on...
In this week's podcast I interview Captain Jim Barr from Rhode Island and we talk about the effects of barometric pressure changes and moon phases on fly fishing, both in Jim's arena of striped bass fishing and also on various freshwater species. If you're looking for easy answers you'll be disappointed, but I think you'll enjoy hearing us talk about the empirical observations we've made over the years. In the Fly Box section this week we discuss methods of weighting flies with non-toxic...
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20 Questions with Tom Rosenbauer
Well, be careful what you wish for. Last week I whined that we weren't getting enough response from you on Fly Box questions, so in the past week we've been inundated! I thought I would try to answer the best 20 questions we got over the past week, both e-mails and phone calles. We received suggestions from Sweden and Los Ageles and Connecticut and South Dakota and everything in between last week. In our 20 questions podcast we'll explore overlining a fly rod, fishing giant warmwater rivers,...
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
In this week's podcast we first talk about nets and bluegills. I'm not getting many nice short, concise, specific questions for the Fly Box section so I haven't had many to answer lately. Please send your nagging questions to podcast@orvis.com or call me at 802-362-8800 and leave a message letting me know what you'd like to hear about. And in the main part of the podcast, Should I Stay or Should I Go? (what do you want to bet James will have some music to go along with that?) we talk about...
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Junk in the Trunk: Eggs, Worms and Scuds
This week in the Fly Box we first talk about what to expect when fishing for king salmon in Alaska, the half hitch vs. the whip finish in fly tying, and etiquette on salmon rivers. Then, in the main event, we explore the fascinating world of what some people call "junk" flies--worms, eggs, and scuds. These flies are fished like nymphs and are just as much a "match the hatch" situation as elegant mayfly nymphs (at least in my opinion).
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13 Tips on Leaders
In this week's fly box we talk about hook styles, casting on snow, and fly-fishing jargon. Then on to the main podcast, which is on the perenially popular subject of leaders: When to change tippets, how to modify your leader, the differences between the various types, fluoro vs. nylon, saltwater leaders described, and much more. It's a topic that is mystifying to many people and we hope we both intrigue and educate you this week.
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On the Hunt for Redfish with Captain Dave Hunt
This week we have a great interview on redfish (and also speckled trout and snook) with Captain Dave Hunt from Florida. In the Fly Box, we also talk about grayling, brass and tungsten beads, and about the question of whether the term 'dry fly rod" is valid today. Plus I tip our listeners off to an exciting new development on the web--but you'll have to listen to find out!
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Trout- Hatchery vs Wild, Pressured vs Remote Waters
In the fly box this week, we talk about where fly tying materials come from, getting wet flies to swing deeper, fishing logs, and fishing small flies under water. In the main topic, we discuss different kinds of trout and how to fish for them--hatchery vs. wild, and pressured trout streams vs. remote trout streams. We've had some great suggestions for podcast topics lately so keep them coming
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How to Take Great Fishing Photos with Catch Magazine...
This week I have a special guest, Brian O'Keefe, who owns the fantastic electronic magazine called Catch Magazine, along with his business partner Todd Moen. Brian has been in the fly fishing business as long as I have, and he's one of the best fly-fishing photographers out there. He's traveled all over the world to photograph some of the most exotic fly fishing locations, as well as plenty of cool places closer to home. We ramble a bit about the old days, but the podcast is mainly about...
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Ten tips for Fishing Caddisflies
The main part of the podcast this week is 10 Tips on Fishing Caddis hatches, some tips Ive learned over the years for successfully (sometimes!) fishing caddis hatches. Caddisflies are one of the most abundant aquatic insects in trout streams, and the fishing can range from incredibly easy to downright frustrating. But trout almost always love to eat them so we need to pay attention. Also in this podcast we talk about bedraggled flies, tailwater insects, and one of my favorite subjects, using...
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15 tips For Setting up the Ultimate Fly Tying Bench
This week I discuss a frequently requested podcast this time of year--how to set up your fly-tying area. I talk about what you need to get started and what tools and threads you should begin with. I also discuss storage and lighting and magnification and about how to stay organized. In the Fly Box section we have another tip for essential safety items in a fishing vest or pack, and the difference between Blue-Winged Olives and PMDs and Pale Evening Duns.
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Tom's Ten Tips for Stocking your Nymphing Box
We posted an episode a few weeks ago on how to best stock your dry-fly box. We had a number of requests for one on nymphing. Let us know what you think of this list!
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Tom's Christmas List
In this episode Tom gives his list of what you could get that angler, and angler-to-be at the last minute!
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Tom's Ten Tips for Slimming down or Filling up your Fly...
This week we range in topics from toilet paper to bass leaders, but the main topic is one that is frequently requested: How to make sense of the thousands of patterns of dry flies into a reasonable number that will cover most of the hatches you encounter. I offer 10 tips on slimming down your fly box (or filling it up, depending on where you are in the game) plus my favorite dozen dry flies.
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Video: The Parachute and Pile Casts
Welcome to another installment of "Ask an Orvis Fly-Fishing Instructor," with Peter Kutzer. In this episode, Peter explains the differences between the parachute cast and the pile cast, both of which are slack-line casts that can be useful when you're fishing across conflicting currents or to a fish downstream. To make a parachute cast, you stop the rod high and keep the tip up while the fly and front of the line land on the water. This gives you a belly of line between the rod tip and the...
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A Guide's Life- How to become one and what it's really...
This week we do a podcast I've been looking forward to--an interview with a couple of top fly-fishing guides about what it's like to be a guide and how to get into guiding. Learn about how a guide prepares for their day, what they agonize over, and enjoy a few wild stories along the way.
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Tom Rosenbauer's Ten Tips for Targeting Large trout
In this week's podcast I announce the winner of the Podcast Suggestion Contest, who won a signed copy of my latest book Essential American Flies. The topic is sure to be a crowd-pleaser to most of you--targeting bigger trout.In the podcast I give you 10 suggestions for targeting the biggest trout in a pool or in a stretch of river. There were lots of great suggestions in the podcast contest, and I used a couple for the short Fly Box section at the beginning of the podcast: How to cure the...
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Nymphing Techniques from Across the Pond
This week I interview George Daniel, past competitor in Team Fly Fishing USA and now head coach. The subject is European nymphing styles like Czech nymphing, Polish nymphing, French nymphing, and Spanish nymphing. I've had a number of requests to talk about European nymphing so I called in one of the top American experts on these techniques. You'll learn the differences between these styles and under which conditions you use them, as well as how to rig for these very effective styles of...
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More Fall Fly Fishing Secrets
In the podcast this week, I go on a minor rant about the ethics of crowding on today's trout streams, and pretty much tell you if you don't like the crowds, take a hike (literally). I do give some suggestions on how to handle crowded situations if you have no other choice, but there is almost always another choice. And in the main part of the podcast, I share with you some fall fishing secrets. We have touched on this subject before, but since the last time I have received some more tips...
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The Prince of Tides
I'm always confused by the science and physics of tides and how they vary and how they influence fish in salt water. So I went right to the best source I know on all things saltwater related--Dr. Aaron Adams, director of Bonefish Tarpon Trust and one of my favorite fishing buddies. Fishing with him is like fishing with Mr. Wizard (excuse me for dating myself here) and Aaron does not disappoint in our interview. He takes the sceince behind tides and makes it clear and digestible to those of...
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12 Tips for Difficult Rises
This week I discuss a dozen tips for taking difficult risers. We're not always fortunate to find consistently rising fish, but when we do it's a chess match that can be the most fascinating aspect of trout fishing. There are many tips to finally fooling a difficult riser, and surprisingly few of them involve choosing the correct fly. We also have Fly Box short items on some questions that came up from listeners regarding last week's podcast on small stream fishing. And by popular demand,...
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Five Big Tips for Small Streams
In this week's podcast, we explore the world of small stream trout with 5 detailed tips (mainly because I was too lazy to organize more--actually there are probably about 20 tips included) that cover everything from what rod to use to how to find your own small stream. There are tens of thousands of tiny trout streams in the United States, many of which never get fished or are fished infrequently, so it's a great place to get solitude and return to the essence of fly fishing. I also...
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Steelhead East and West
Steelhead are one of the most glamorous and frustrating fish you can catch with a fly rod. They are similar in behavior and fighting ability to Atlantic salmon, but whereas our fly fishing traditions for Atlantic salmon came from a more aristocratic background, fly fishing for steelhead evolved via a more populist tradition. Where can you fish for steelhead? What techniques work best? Are the fish from the Great Lakes a true steelhead or just a big rainbow trout, and how do fishing...
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Tom's Tips on Fishing Spring Creeks with Special Guest...
In this week's podcast, I'm joined by Dave Perkins, an old fishing and hunting buddy and also vice-chairman and one of the owners of Orvis. Dave , like me, is a spring creek fanatic and we talk about how spring creeks differ from freestone trout streams, what to expect on them, and where to find them. And of course we also discuss our favorite flies, leaders, and rods for fishing these very special trout streams. If you've never fished a spring creek, it's time to try one. And even if you...
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Tom's Top Ten Tippet Tips
For this week's podcast, the main event is Tom's Top Ten Tippet Tips, or just 5T for short (but no short jokes please). In this episode, I review tips on knots, types of tippet, how to attach tippets, when to shorten or lengthen a tippet, how to avoid kinky tippets, and a bunch more. For the "Fly Box" section of short tips, I talk about some cool, new terms and tips I learned from fishing guides in Colorado and Montana over the past two weeks.
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The Fishing Warm Water and Hiding New Gear from Your...
Tom is out of town for a couple weeks, so he asked Pete Kutzer of our Ask a Fly Fishing Instructor video series and Brett Ference from our Double Barrel Podcast series to sit in. We asked our Facebook and Twitter fans to suggest topics for them to cover and received over 130 suggestions! Here are the topics they chose: - How should a beginner go about choosing waders? - Tips for fishin gfrom a float tube - Is 7 years old too young to start a child fly fishing? - When choosing a new rod, what...
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Video: The Double-Haul Cast with Pete Kutzer
In this lesson, Peter explains why the double haul is useful for adding distance to the cast and taking pressure off your casting arm and wrist. Then he demonstrates exactly what you need to do for a successful double haul, from the right timing to the proper length of your haul. You'll learn why this is not just a cast for saltwater anglers, too. Once you've got the basics down, it's time to put Pete's lessons to work by practicing on your own lawn.
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Video: Casting into the Wind with Pete Kutzer
Over on OrvisNews.com we have a regular series called ASK A FLY FISHING INSTRUCTOR. Here is one of the more popular videos on casting into the wind. OrvisNews.com reader Dave S. asked: I think I have a pretty decent casting motion, but the biggest issue I have is in the wind. I always get that tailing loop, and my leader knots up. I think it's more pronounced in the wind because I strain harder. What practice tips can you give me to help? In this video, Peter demonstrates how to beat the...
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Ten Steps to Getting Kids and Teens into Fly Fishing
This week I give you a 10-step plan for getting a kid into fly fishing. These are proven methods based on my experience and that of others I've talked to in the course of researching a book called Family Friendly Fly Fishing that I'm working on. I've also added three additional tips for getting teenagers into fly fishing. In the fly box items this week we talk about the old 10 o'clock to-1 o'clock casting technique, casting into the wind with big poppers and other bass flies, attaching a new...
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The Joy of Swinging: How, Where and When to Do It
This week I talk about swinging, and get your mind out of the gutter because it's not that kind of swinging. This is a family show. We discuss the art and science of swinging flies for trout, salmon, and steelhead, one of the most relazing and elegant way of covering lots of water. It doesn't work all the time and in every type of water, so listen to the podcast to find out where and when to do it--and how to choose the right fly. In the Fly Box questions this week we talk about using a...
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Getting the Most out of Summertime Fly Fishing
In this week's fly box, I mention a tip on mending line that I just got from a guide, a recommendation for how to choose a rod for nymphing, and 10 tips for reeling in and playing fish. For the main part of the podcast, I give some recommendations for high summer fishing--for having more fun, getting in more fishing time, and broadening your horizons. Do you have a topic sugggestion? Join our podcast forum at www.orvis.com/podcastfeedback
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12 Steps to Summer Dry Fly Fishing
This week in the Fly Box section, we talk about rod actions, line sizes, sunscreen, and dry flies in high water. In the main event, we'll give you some tips on summer dry flies, as summer is prime time for fishing on the surface. We have a new way to contact the podcast and share your podcast ideas. Go to www.orvisnews.com/podcast.aspx sign on with your Facebook login, and particpate in our online forum!
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Matching the Hatch Part 2 - Five More Tips
In the fly box section this week we discuss a couple tackle maintenance items (cork grips and fly lines) and some tips on how to learn from some "old school" techniques. In the main part of the podcast, we learn more about hatches and how to deal with them, especially on how to collect insect specimens and what to do with them once you've obtained them.
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Ten Steps from Novice to Intermediate
In this week's podcast we have a great phone call from Molly with some exciting news and in The FlyBox a tip on further refining your casting practice. For the main event, we explore the topic of moving from novice to intermediate fly fisher with some tips on how to get there.
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Of Blue Damsels and Bamboo Girls
In honor of the The American Museum of Fly Fishing's Graceful Rise Exhibit, we're celebrating Women in Fly Fishing this week. Tom is out, so we've asked Paul Fersen to read his story "Of Blue Damsels and Bamboo Girls". Read more about the Graceful Rise Exhibit athttp://www.orvisnews.com/Women-in-Fly-Fishing.aspx
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Tom's Ten Tips for Identifying and Matching the Hatch
This week in the fly box we address the color red in flies, post-flood fishing conditions, and what to do if you only have a few hours to fish. For the main event I give a brief guide to the major aquatic insects, how to identify what's hatching, and some strategies for fishing different types of insect hatches.
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10 Tips for Preparing for a Day on the Water
This week we answera listener's question about a day in the life of an experienced fly fisher--but more how to prepare for a day than what he or she would actually do once on the water, which can vary greatly from day to day or on different kinds of waters. In this week's fly box, we talk about what color is most visible on attractor fly wings (you will be as surprised as I was!), how to pick the right reel seat, and what color to choose on attractor flies. Plus Phil Monahan updates us on...
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The Ten Most Endangered Rivers in America
American Rivers released its annual Orvis-sponsored Ten Most Endangered Rivers Report this week. In this episode, Phil Monahan interviews David Moryc, Senior Director of River Protection at American Rivers about the list.
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A (very) Brief History of Fly Flshing
This week I give a brief and sorta rambling overview of fly-fishing history, which is difficult to do in a short podcast so I've included the names of a couple good books on the subject. In this week's fly box, we have two casting tips, a word about "lining" fish, a short discussion of what to do when faced with crowded trout streams, and help when trying to detect a strike when nymph fishing. Lots of little bits and pieces!
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Dawn Patrol: Ten Tips (ok, eleven, but who's counting)...
In this week's podcast, the main event is The Dawn Patrol, on the pleasures, perils, and advantages of getting up as early as a turkey hunter to get some of the best fly fishing of the season. We'll discuss dawn fishing for trout, tarpon, stripers, bonefish, permit, and steelhead. In this weeks' fly box we'll explore small stream trout rods, a couple tips for fighting fish, and how to fish alongside your buddies.
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Stillwater Fly Fishing Tips
With many trout rivers into serious runoff this month, and more to come as western snows melt, listeners have been asking for an early season stillwater podcast. This week I was lucky enough to interview Phil Rowley, one of the most knowledgeable stillwater anglers in the world and co-host of "The New Fly Fisher" TV show on World Fishing Network. I know I learned a lot in the show and I am sure you will as well. As an added bonus, there are some extra video tips from Phil, courtesy of "The...
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Video: Casting Heavy Flies into the Wind
Welcome to our first installment of "Ask a Fly-Fishing Instructor," starring our own Peter Kutzer. A couple weeks ago, we asked you to post some questions about your biggest casting problems. Reader "Phil" wrote, "Any tips you can give on casting heavily weighted flies would be appreciated," and "Dave R." asked a much more specific version of the same question: When practicing with my 9wt with a piece of yarn tied to my leader (9' tied with 54" 40#, 18" 30# and 18" 15# tippet. All Maxima...
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12 Tips for Fishing Spring Runoff
In this week's podcast,12 tips for Fishing Spring Runoff,I give a number of valid excuses for getting skunked during spring runoff, and what you can do if faced with high, cold, muddy water. In the Fly Box section,I talk about fly rod design, fishing pressured waters, and the reality of fly-fishing magazine articles and TV shows. Plus a great tip for threading flies from a listener who left a message on our Podcast Message Line at 802 362 8800.
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Ten Tips on Fishing a New Trout Stream
This week we have a couple of interesting fly box items--one on reeling right or left hand, and the other on how to dress for fly fishing. The main podcast is about evaluating a new trout stream to figure out how fast to move, what fly to use, and how rich the stream is. I also include a shameless plug for my new book Small Stream Trout Fishing.
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Fly Fishing for Pike Part 1
We have a very exciting podcast for you this week. Many of you have asked for a pike podcast, and we've delivered what I think is one of our best presentations in two parts. Part 1 is an audio interview I conduct with pike expert Drew Price, where he goes into great detail on where, when, and how to catch pike.Also in part 1, we have some tips in the Fly Box section on fishing CDC flies, choosing one rod for bass and trout, and how to get your nymph deep in small plunge pools. Part 2 is a...
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15 Tips for Fishing the Evening Hatch
Tom takes another great podcast suggestion from our voicemail line and turns it in to our longest episode yet at just over an hour. It's packed with 15 tips for fishing the evening hatch. Have a suggestion or a comment? Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com, LIKE us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/orvisflyfishing or call us at 802-362-8800.
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The Laryngitis Largemouth Bass and Panfish Episode
Tom talks a lot, and it finally caught up with him He has a bit of larygitis this week, but takes one for the team and answers a phone request for a largemouth bass episode. In the fly box: Do fish see color? We also take a phone request for a series on fishing different regions of the United States and beyond.
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15 Tips on Sight Fishing for Stripers
This latest podcast is another suggestion from our tip line at (802) 362-8800. Tom had a lot of tips for sight fishing for stripers and shares all 15 here. Did he miss anything? Call us at the nuimber above. email us at podcast@orvis.com. go to www.facebook.com/orvisflyfishing or find this blog in the February 2011 archive on OrvisNews.com.
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Gear Maintenance in the Off-Season and Ten Tips for the...
Tom shares his off-season routine for gear mainteance and answers our first voicemail request for tips for the older angler. These tips apply to a lot of us, though, so it is a good listen all around. Call us at 802 362 8800 for comments and suggestions, drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on facebook at www.facebook.com/orvisflyfishing !
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An Urgent Message from Tom
We now have the best chance ever of stoppiing Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska. BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP First: listen to this podcast Then: Go to http://www.orvisnews.com/protectbristolbay.aspx and click the TAKE ACTION link.
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Full Circle by Paul Fersen
We're giving Tom a day off and have asked resident author Paul Fersen to read a story he wrote about for Gray's Journal called Full Circle.
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Tom's Ten Tips on Winter Fly Fishing
It's cold out there... get the most out of it with these tips from Tom. One of you will be the MILLIONTH download of this podcast. Thank you so much for your loyalty. We're having a good time and we're glad you are, too. Leave comments on our blog at www.orvisnews.com/flyfishing/winter2011.aspx Leave us a voicemail at 802-362-8800 with a suggestion for the show or drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com
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Somewhere in the Neighborhood of Six Tips on Sinking...
Tom goes into great detail in this podcast on sinking lines. This is advanced stuff, but plenty for everyone here. In the FLY BOX section, Tom touches on how to remove ice from the guides on your rod, casting around objects and gives a couple pointers on choosing a good fishing guide.
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Six Tips on Emergers- A Black Diamond Episode
You folks have requested some more advanced topics and Tom comes through with a long, detailed podcast on fishing emergers. Go to www.orvisnews.com/flyfishing/emergerspodcast.aspx to ask Tom questions about this episode and add anythign he may have forgotten!
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The First 30 Feet
Casting that first thirty feet of line out can sometimes be tricky. Tom has some easytipsfor the advanced and beginner angler alike,so you canfalse cast less and fish more.
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Lessons Learned the Hard Way with Simon Perkins
Montana fly-fishing guide, Simon Perkins is back home in Vermontfor Christmas and joins Tom for a podcast on lessons learned the hard way. It's the mistakes that make us wise, if we learn from them. Learn from Tom and Simon's mistakes so you dont have to make them yourself!
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Traveling with Fly Gear
Tom takes the mystery out of packing for your next trip telling you what you need, what you don't and what you REALLY shouldn't forget to bring. He also shares histop five flies for fresh and saltwater.
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The Top Five Casting Mistakes Revisited
In this episode, Tom is joined by Peter Kutzer of the Orvis Fly Fishing School to revisit a subject that we have covered in the past, but is still requested: common casting mistakes. We've all made them, in this podcast learn how to identify and fix them.
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Trout Unlimited Podcast: Sea Run Brook Trout
Chris Wood, TUs President and CEO, talks with Massachussetts TU volunteer Warren Winders about sea-run brook trout and why a small stream in the midst of a cranberry bog in Massachusetts is key to this population of sea-run brook trout.
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The Go East, Go West Podcast
Tom covers a lot of material in this podcast. In the "Fly Box" section, he compares and contrasts vests vs chest packs vs waist packs vs sling packs, he covers how best to keep your flies floating (and reveals his secret) and then answers a question about realistic vs impressionistic flies. The main topic of this podcast, though is what easterners can expect when taking a fishing trip west and what westerners can expect when making a trip east. What are the differences? How can you best...
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The Trout Unlimited Podcast- Genetically Modified Trout?
Jack Williams Chris Wood, TUs President and CEO, talks with TUs seniorscientist, Jack Williams, about the looming possibility that the Federal Drug Administration will give approval to genetically modify salmon for human consumption. Could trout be the next animal to be genetically modified for food?
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Trout Unlimited Podcast- Upcoming Important Legislation...
Chris Wood, TUs President and CEO, talks with Steve Moyer, TUs Vice President of Government Affairs, about upcoming legislation that is important to sportsmen. Steve gives an insiders look into lobbying in Washington, D.C.how it works and how people who care about trout and salmon can make their voices heard.
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Fly Tying 101
As Tom was sitting down to tape this episode we got an email from a listener that made us all smile regarding his daughter's first fly. Tom reads it in this episode and tt was good timing as Tom lays out the basics of what you need to get into fly tying as a great addition to your fly fishing experience... but don't get into it thinking you're going to save money on flies! Good lighting, a comfortable seat, reading glasses and this podcast episode are a great start to a rewarding, lifelong...
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Trout Unlimited Podcast - An Interview with Sharon Lance
Chris Wood, TUs President and CEO, chats with ColoradoVolunteer, Sharon Lance, about conservation issues in Colorado, why its important to get kids involved in fly fishing and why its never a good idea to have your spouse teach you how to fish.
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Access Fly Rod Giveaway Podcast- Teaching Fly Fishing to...
Wow! About 250 entries and over 500 votes in our first podcast giveaway contest to win an Access Fly Rod! Congrats to troutbumpk! In this episode, Tom gives some tips on teaching others to fly fish and also introduces a new segment to the show: The Flybox. We get a lot of requests that can't quite fill a whole podcast, so Tom is going to address those in this new segment! Tell us what you think! Email us at podcast@orvis.com, come by OrvisNews.com and leave a comment on the blogs, tweet us...
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Five Ways to Avoid Embarrassment on the Flats
In thisepisode, Brett Ference from the Orvis Double Barrel Podcast is jealous of Tom's download count so he drops by to boost his numbers a bit. Tom and Brett discusspointers forbonefishing: Know how to tell time, communicate with your guide, and DON'T TROUT STRIKE are among the tips here. ThinkTom should haveBrett on more often? Let us know on our Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/orvisflyfishing or by emailing us at podcast@orvis.com. Don't forget to check out our blog at www.orvisnews.com !
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Trout Unlimited Podcast- The Western Water Project
Chris Wood, TU's President and CEO, interviews Scott Yates, TU's Director of the Western Water Project. Together, they discuss the various water challenges that exist in various Western states and talk about how TU works to achieve a balance that is good for landowners and fish.From river flows to irrigation, their conversation touches on some of the hottest current water debates in the West.
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Comparing and Contrasting Wild and Stocked Trout...
Tom gets downright professorial in this information-packed episode on the differences in stocked vs wild trout and the different approaches in fishing them. A fascinating episode, bound to become one of your favorites. Check us out online at OrvisNews.com!
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The Trout Unlimited Podcast - Hydrofracking the...
Phil Monahan of OrvisNews.com has calledthe developmentof gas resourcesin theMarcellus Shale the"Pebble Mine of the East." Hear Chris Wood, CEO of Trout Unlimited, and his guest, TU's Elizabeth Maclin, VP for Eastern Conservationdiscuss what the Marcellus Shale project entails, what "hydro-fracking" is andthe potential impact oncoldwater resources of Northern Appalachia.
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Purposeful Solitude: Special Guest Paul Fersen Reads...
Tom is out this week, so we asked resident author Paul Fersen to read from a recent piece he wrote for American Angler magazine on fishing for bass off Cape Cod.
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Trout Unlimited Podcast - TU and Field & Stream's Best...
This summer, Trout Unlimited partnered with Field Stream to showcase the Best Wild Places in America.The tourhighlights six spots out West where people can experience some of the best hunting and fishing and most spectacular wilderness in the country. By fishing and hunting in these places, the goal is to inspire people to visit these places--all of which are located on public land. Also, we hope to raise awareness about how special these places are so that they may receive the protection...
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Fall Fly Fishing Tips for Eastern and Western Anglers
In this episode tom is joined in teh studio by Trout Unlimited's cable show ON THE RISE hostJed Fiebelkorn to discuss tips for anglers in both the eastern and western United States. This is a repost from earlier today due to a technical error in the last upload.
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Three and a Half Tips on Fly Fishing for Steelhead
Tom has three big tips for fly fishing for steelhead on location, timing and presentation. He has what he calls a half a tip on tackle. Leave us comments on OrvisNews.com and on our Facebook page at facebook.com/orvisflyfishing!
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The Trout Unlimited Podcast - Trout in the Classroom
It's back to school--and TU's program, Trout in the Classroom, is part of the curriculumin hundreds ofschools around the country. The program helps children learn about trout and conservation by raising troutin aquariums. In this podcast, TU President and CEO Chris Wood talks with two TU volunteers in New York state about their experience teaching children about the wonders of trout and their life cycles. Stacey Weirl isa physical education teacher who teaches kindergarten through fifth...
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Tom Rosenbauer's Five Tips on River Access
River access is a hot issue. In this episode tom gives his 5 tips on stayign legal and getting access to land you may otherwise have skipped. Don't forget to check out OrvisNews.com! We're blogging on fly fishing, conservation, dogs, travel, and more at www.orvisnews.com
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The Trout Unlimited Podcast - Restoring the Mighty...
We are adding a new feature to the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast by partnering with Trout Unlimited to bring you updates on their conservationprograms. Tom is a huge fan of Trout Unlimited and Orvis has been a long-time partner in their efforts to restore and protect coldwater fisheries. In this episode TU presidentCEO Chris Wood interviews Jeff Reardon about restoring the Penobscot River. Involving miles and miles of river and multiple dam removals, this is the largest project of its...
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Fly Fishing Pocket Water
Fly fishing in pocket water can be challenging, but it also provides a lot of opportunity. Make a stealthy approach and keep your casts short to avoiddrag.
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The Saltwater Fly Fishing in the Fall, Bait Fish...
We haven't done a salt episode in a while... and we know a whole bunch of you folks fish salt. Tom's favorite time of year to do so is in the fall. Here are some great tips he's learned over the years.
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100th Epsiode - The Fly Fishing with Streamers
It took 100 episodes to get here, but Tom is finally giving you the streamers podcast so many have requested! A TON of information in this episode. I bet you listen more than once to this one. Drop us a line on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook and let us know how we're doing and reccomend future topics for the show!
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Releasing Small trout
Small fish need to be handled very carefully so as to avoid permanently disfiguring them or worse. In this episode, Tom tells you how he learned this lesson the hard way.
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Rosenbauer After Dark- Tom's Ten Tips on Fly Fishing at...
Fly fishing at night is a lot of fun, but you have to change up your game a bit.... and yesoccasionally you might hook abat. Tom has ten (or so) tips on fly fishing after dark. Come by our Facebook page at orvis.com/facebook and tell us some of yours.
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Floatant, Lenses and the Flex Index
In this podcast, Tom talks about the different kinds of floatant for dry flies, what sunglasses work best for fishing and explains the flex index and how you can use it to choose the right fly rod for you.
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The Long-Awaited Carp Podcast
Countless requests for this one! They fight hard, they're fussy, and they are getting more and more popular. Tom talks fly fishing for carp.
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How Weather Affects Fly Fishing
Tom talks weather in this podcast and how it can impact your day on the water. We also want to thank all of you for making July 2010 a record setting month for us with over 50,000 downloads of The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide! Thanks so much!!
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Repost: Tom's Tips on Nymphing
Tom is out of town this week, so we are reposting what has proved to be a favorite on nymphing. Fish can be amazingly fussy about the speed and depth of their prey, even if the fly pattern is right. Everything you do in nymph presentation should strive to keep your fly at a trouts level as long as possible and at a speed that does not arouse suspicion. Tom has great tips on nymphing in this podcast, and you can read more atwww.orvis.com/nymphs. If you have a suggestion for a future podcast,...
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Seven Tips for Still Water Fly Fishing
A longer rod and a longer leader are a good start... Tom goes into great detail on how to catch more fish on lakes and ponds.
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Tom's Ten Tips For When There's No Hatch to Match
Whatdo you do when you can't match the hatch and no one on the wateris catching anyfish? Tom tells you the things he does that may help you, too. Also, we have a new iPhone app coming out soon... Tom reviews the features. Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook
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Trout Unlimted's CEO Chris Wood takes Your Questions
Tom sits down with the new CEO of Trout Unlimited, Chris Wood and asks him questions posted to him by fans of our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook.A GREAT interview addressing the future of TU, getting more people into the sport and, of course, public access.
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Reading the Rise
What does a splashing rise tell you about how a fish is feeding vs a sipping rise? Do you cast right away to a rising trout? If not, then when? In the most recent episode of The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast with Tom Rosenbauer, Tom tells you how to read the rise to better gauge and predict a trout's behavior.
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Seven Tips on Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
As water starts to warm up around the country, bass fishing is heating up, too. In the most recent episode of the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, Tom gives seven tips on catching more smallmouthbass including his favorite fly. Have a comment or a suggestion for a future podcast? Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or leave a comment on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook
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How Many Fly Rods Do You Really Need?
So how many fly rods do you really need? What is the perfect all-around rod? Is there such a thing? Tom answers listeners' most frequent questions on choosing a fly rod in the most recent episode of The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast with Tom Rosenbauer. Have a suggestion or question? Drop us a line on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook or email us at podcast@orvis.com.
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Tom's Ten Tips for Saltwater Fly Fishing
In saltwater fly fishing the fish are bigger, they fight harder and your approach needs to be different. Tom gives ten tips for saltwater fly fishing in this podcast. Have a suggestion? Drop by our Facebook page at orvis.com/facebook or email us at podcast@orvis.com.
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Ten Tips for Better Line Control
Tom thinks even the best casters can sometimes use a little help when it comes to line control. In this podcast he gives his top ten tips for what to do once your line hits the water. Have a suggestion fo the podcast? Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at orvis.com/facebook.
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The Dragonslayer: An Interview with Master Fly Tyer Gary...
In this episode of The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, Tom sits down with master fly tyer,Gary Martineau. His fly patterns have been fished all over the world and he shares some of the secrets of fishing his flies to the greatest success in this podcast. Gary is a lifelong fly fisher, rod builder, and innovative fly tyer whose Heavyweight Stonefly pattern is the best-selling fly ever sold in the 43 year history of The Orvis News. A former research biologist for Vermont Fish Wildlife, he...
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A Detailed Lesson on Nymphing with Dave Perkins
In this podcast, Tom is joined in our new podcast studio by Dave Perkins, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Orvis Company for a technical and detailed talk on nymph fishing. Do you have anything to add? Visist us on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook or drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com.
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The Stealth Podcast
In this episode, Tom gets sneaky and gives tips on avoiding detection on the water... if you spook fewer fish, you catch more fish... pretty simple. Some good tips in here from color of clothing to the use of indicators. Come by our Facebook page and drop us a line or write to us at podcast@orvis.com with suggestions for future episodes.
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15 Tips on Early Season Trout Fishing (plus two more)
Being early in trout season, Tom wanted to give a few pointers on early season trout fishing... then thought of a few more... then a few more. His list eventually reached 15 tips and as if that were not enough, he added two more suggestions at the end of this podcast. Did he miss any? Drop us a line on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook or by emailing us at podcast@orvis.com
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Tom's Ten tips on Leaders and Tippets
We get more quetions on leaders and tippets than any other topic. Tom picks ten emails he has received and answers your questions in this episode of The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast. Give us a suggestion for a future podcast at www.orvis.com/facebook or by dropping us a line at podcast@orvis.com
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8 Tips for Fly Fishing with Classic Wet Flies. (and an...
Attention bamboo rod fanatics: we heard you! Tom responds to some feedback we received on one of our more popular podcasts on bamboo vs graphite and gives eight great tips on fishing classic wet flies... then throws in a bonus tip. Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at Orvis.com/facebook to leave comments and suggest futire podcasts!
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Corrected Post: All About Lining your Switch Rod
The last post was titled incorrectly as about SPEY lines. This podcast is actually about lining SWITCH rods. We have had a lot of questions emailed to us and posted on our wall on Facebook regarding how to properly line a switch rod. It's complicated and confuses even those of us who do this for a living. For this podcast, Tom brought in one of the most knowledgeable people in the industry on the subject, Bill Reed, Director of Wholesale for The Orvis Company and our resident line expert....
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Tom's Top Ten Tips for Wading Safety
Wading can be a relaxing and then sometimesexhilarating experience. Itcan also be dangerous if you do not follow some simple safety guidelines.Tom gives his top ten wading safety tips in this podcast. Did he miss any? Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on our facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook.
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Felt Soles vs Rubber Soles and the Invasive Species Issue
Tom gives the Orvis stance on felt sole wading boots, the rubber sole alternative and talks about how to responsibly address the invasive species issue. Have a suggestion for the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast? Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook.
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Five Random, Unrelated Fly Fishing Tips
We get a lot of requests for podcasts on topics that only take a few minutes and would not warrant a full episode. So Tom put together five unrelated, small tips into this on podcast. Have a suggestion for the podcast? drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit on us on Facebook at orvis.com/facebook.
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Bamboo Fly Rods vs Graphite Fly Rods
Wow... you guys really wanted this one! We had a whole lot o requests for a podcast on graphite vs bamboo. Tom goes into great detail on the benefits of each and gives us some good bamboo maintenance tips. Join us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook and leave us a comment or suggestion for a future podcast. You can also email us at podcast@orvis.com or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/orvispodcast
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Casting into the Wind Featuring Orvis CEO Perk Perkins
Fly fishers biggest fear: casting into the wind. In this episode fortunate enough to have Orvis CEO Perk Perkins join him for a lively back and forth on different ways to deal with windy days on teh water. Have a suggestion for the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide? Email us at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook.
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Ten Fly Fishing Tips for When you First Get to the Water...
Here is a great checklist for new fly fishers and veterans for when you first get to a river. Check the temperature, take your time getting into the water and don't be afraid to change your location! Have a suggestion for the podcast? Email us at podcast@orvis.com or join us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook.
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Landing Big Fish from a Boat with Guest Steve Hemkens
Tom has pulled in another guest for this podcast on landing big fish from a boat. Tom and Steve fish together a lot and tom knows Steve has a lot of technique to share on this topic. This is a fun podcast with a lot of information!Have a suggestion for a future podcast? let us know at www.orvis.com/facebook or email us at podcast@orvis.com.
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Fly Fishing Tailwaters and
The temperatures in a tailwater and available food make for bigger trout and really good good fly fishing. Tom has some great pointers in this podcast and then answers some questions regarding fishing egg and worm patterns... or what some call junk flies. Tom does not agree with that name, and tells us why.Drop us a line on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook with a suggestion for a future podcast or send us an email at podcast@orvis.com.
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All About Floating Lines with Jim Lepage, VP of Orvis...
Tom has been getting requests for a podcast on floating lines. Feeling like he could use a little more education on the subject himself, he called in Jim Lepage, Orvis Vice-President of Rod and Tackle to help address questions on their use and care. Things get really detailed in this podcast... a must-hear for the techies!Drop us a line with a suggestion for a future podcast at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook.
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Tom Rosenbauer's Top Ten Bonefishing Tips and One Bonus...
Up here in Vermont, it's getting darker earlier and a heck of a lot colder. It does not take much for the mind to drift to thoughts of the Bahamas and bonefish. Tom has ten great tips for bonefish anglers of every level and throws in a quick freshwater tip by request.Visit us on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook to leave a suggestion on our wall or drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com
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More Winter Fly Fishing Tips from Tom Rosenbauer
The snow arrived this week in Vermont and reminded Tom that he had more tips to share with us on fly fishing in winter. Grab your hot chocolate and take notes... there's a LOT of good stuff in this episode. Have suggestions for a future podcast? Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook.
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How to get Kids into Fly Tying
We get LOTS of requests asking us how to get kids into fly fishing. Tom thinks the best way is to get them interested in fly tying first.In this podcast he tells us how to do just that.Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com with suggestions for future podcasts or visit us on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook
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Double Barrel's Favorite Duck Recipes
This will be the last episode of Double Barrel that will piggyback on the Fly Fishing Guide Podcast's feed. We hope you will subscribe to Orvis Double Barrel on iTunes by searching for Orvis or by going to www.orvis.com/podcast In this episode of The Double Barrel Brett is joined by VP of Orvis Rod Tackle and author of The Orvis Guide to Great Sporting Lodge Cuisine, Jim LePage. Jim and Brett discuss their favorite ways to prepare duck. Have a suggestion for a future podcast? Drop us a line...
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The Swine Flu Survivor Steelhead Madness Podcast
Tom has returned from a very nasty bout with H1N1 to record a podcast episode on our most requested podcast topic so far: STEELHEAD! It's possible that no other topic can inspire as much discussion among anglers as fly fishing for steelhead. Tom's take on technique is "if it's legal, it works for you and you're having fun, it's all good." Whatever you style, Tom has some great tips in this podcast! Send us a suggestion for a future podcast at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at...
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Double Barrel: Using Trap and Skeet Shooting as Practice...
In this episode, Bruce and Brett discuss how to best use your time shooting skeet or clays as practice for the field. Drop us aline at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at orvis.com/facebook to suggest a topic!
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Five Reasons So Many Flies Exist in the World
As suggested by listeners on our Facebook page, Tom gives five reasons there are so many flies and fly variations out there to choose from. He also tells us his favorite, go-to fly.Send us your suggestions for a podcast to podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook ReDownload this podcast directly here: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Five_Reasons_There_Are_So_Many_Flies_In_The_World.mp3
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Tom Interviews Trout Unlimited's Whit Fosburgh
Whit Fosburgh, Chief Development Officer at Trout Unlimited was meeting with Tom today and we convinced him to sit down for an interview for the podcast. Whit gives us a brief overview on TU's goals for the coming year.Want to hear more interviews on the podcast? Let us know on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook or by sending us an email at podcast@orvis.com.Download this podcast directly at http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Tom_Interviews_Trout_Unlimiteds_Whit_Fosburgh.mp3
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Three Tips Regarding Fly Fishing Rods and Line Weights
Another great question from our Facebook fans in two parts. What is the performance difference between two and four piece rods and when does it make sense to go with a different line weight than the weight of the rod? Tom answers in this podcast, but if you feel differently about his answers, let us know on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook Download this podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Three_Tips_Regarding_Fly_Fishing_Rods_and_Line_Weights.mp3
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Double Barrel: Preparing for Hunting Season
This is our second episode of Double Barrel: The Orvis Hunting and Shotgunning Podcast. After two more episodes, this podcast will have its own feed and be available on iTunes as well as through Orvis.com/podcast. We hope you will subscribe! In this episode, Bruce and Brett discuss preparing for hunting season. Please do drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on our facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook with feedback for the show! Download this podcast directly at...
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The Minimalist Fly Fisher
This episode may get us in trouble with the guys upstairs, but in this podcast Tom has some tips for the when you are in the mood to fish with as little gear as possible. Let us know what you think of this podcast on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook or by sending us an email at podcast@orvis.com. Download this podcast directly at http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/The_Minimalist_Fly_Fisher.mp3
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Double Barrel's First Epsiode!
Hey folks, we have a special episode this week! We are testing a new podcast called Orvis Double Barrel: The Hunting and Shotgunning Podcast with Bruce Bowlen and Brett FerenceAfter a few episodes, Double Barrel will have it's own feed, but for now it is only available here in this podcast feed while Bruce and Brett get their feet wet.You are ou r test audience, so we really hope you will drop us a line to let us know what you think and give us suggestions for future episodes at...
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Proper Catch & Release Techniques
Catch & Release fishing, when done properly, will keep fish populations healthy. When not done properly, you can kill the fish. A great topic, that was suggested via our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook. If you have a suggestion, make a comment there or send us an email at orvis.com/podcast. You can download this podcast directly at http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Proper_Catch__Release_Techniques.mp3
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Playing Fish in Fast Water
Playing fish in fast water can be tricky; not only are you fighting the fish, but now you have to fight the water, too. Tom has some great tips on how to net these fish more often and reminds us not to worry when we lose a few, after all, it's part of the game. Have a topic for the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast? Visit us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook or email us at podcast@orvis.com. You can now follow the Orvis Podcast on Twitter at http://twitter.com/orvispodcast Download this...
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All About Fly Fishing with Braided Leaders
We have had a number of requests on our Facebook page for more information on leaders. Tom is happy to oblige. Have a topic for the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast? Visit us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook or email us at podcast@orvis.com.You can now follow the Orvis Podcast on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/orvispodcastDownload this podcast directly athttp://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/All_About_Fly_Fishing_With_Braided_Leaders.mp3
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More Tips on Fly Fishing in Small Streams
As regular listeners to the podcast know, Tom loves small stream fishing. In this podcast he gives more tips on how to catch more fish than trees.If you have an idea for the podcast, drop by our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook or email us at podcast@orvis.com
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Ridin' Dirty: Tom's Tips for Fly Fishing Muddy Water
When the water turns muddy, do you head home or resort to plan B? Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at orvis.com/facebook.Download this podcast directly at:http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Ridin_Dirty___Fly_Fishing_Tips_for_Muddy_Water.mp3
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Bass and Panfish Fly Fishing Tips
Tom takes another request from our Facebook page and gives some great tips on fishing for bass and panfish. Have a request? Visit us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook or drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com Download this podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Bass_and_Panfish_Fly_Fishing_Tips.mp3
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The Top Five Casting Mistakes Fly Fishers Make
How many false casts do you make before your fly hits the water? According to Tom, the biggest mistake fly fishers make is too many false casts. Find out his other four in this podcast. You can download this podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/The_Top_Five_Casting_Mistakes_Fly_Fishers_Make.mp3
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All Tom Knows About Fly Fishing with Sinking Lines
Tom claims that this podcast contains all he knows about sinking lines and how to best take advantage of them when fly fishing. Did he leave anything out? Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or join us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook Download the Podcast Directly here: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Fly_Fishing_With_Sinking_Lines.mp3
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Five Common Mistakes Fly Fishers Make with Leaders and...
Some people think that leaders and tippets are the most critical element in your fly fishing set up. In this podcast, Tom gives the five most common mistakes with leaders and tippets that are easy to make, but just as easy to remedy. Download this podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Five_Common_Mistakes_Fly_Fishers_Make_with_Leaders_and_Tippets.mp3
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Top Five Fly Fishing Tips for Fishing Unfamiliar Waters
Unfamiliar waters don't have to be intimidating. In this podcast Tom gives 5 tips to address both fresh and saltwater situations. If you have suggestions for a future episode of this podcast, drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or leave us a message on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook. Download this podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Top_Five_Fly_Fishing_Tips_for_Fishing_Unfamiliar_Waters.mp3
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Tom Rosenbauer's Tips for Fly Fishing in the Surf
You never know what you are going to encounter when you fish the surf and in this podcast Tom helps you be prepared for whatever comes your way. To get started grab a stripping basket, practice your double haul and download this podcast. If you have suggestions for this podcast, drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or leave us a message on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook. Download the podcast directly at:...
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Fly Fishing Tips for Small Streams
The fish may be smaller, but it sure is a lot of fun! In this podcast, Tom shares tips on fly fishing small streams. Join us on Facebook at http://www.orvis.com/facebook to leave us suggestions for future podcasts, or drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Fly http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Fly_Fishing__Tips_for_Small_Streams.mp3
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Tips on Fly Fishing the Baetis / Blue Wing Olive Hatch
The baetis hatch is Tom's favorite and in this podcast he shares his tips for making the most of it. Join us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook to leave us suggestions for future podcasts, or drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com. Subscribe to this podcast at www.orvis.com/podcast Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/The_Orvis_Fly_Fishing_Guide_Podcast_EP31.mp3
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Fly Fishing High and Low Flow River Conditions
Today is Tom's birthday and as he is a go with the flow kinda guy, we are posting a podcast onhow to dojust that. In this podcast, Tom shares advice on how best to manage high and low river flow conditions. As it is spring, he focuses primarily on high flow. Join us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook and leave us comments or email us suggestions at podcast@orvis.com. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP30.mp3
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Lord of the Flies: Managing your Fly Collection
Tom shares his tips for effectively managing your fly collection. If you have a suggestion for a podcast, drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com You can download this podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP29.mp3
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Proper Care and Maintenance of your Fly Fishing Tackle
You have invested a lot in your fly fishiing tackle. In this podcast, Tom has some pointers on maintenance of your gear to keep it in great shape for years of enjoyment. If you have a suggestion for a show, email us at podcast@orvis.com. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP28.mp3
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Fly Fishing with Multi Fly Rigs
Fly fishing with more than one fly at a time can yield great results. Tom shares why it makes sense and how to do it right in this podcast. If you have suggestions for a future podcast, drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP27.mp3
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Staying Warm while Fly Fishing in the Winter Months
In this podcast you will learn tips forstaying warm while fly fishing in the winter months. We will also post a video on this same subject. If you have a suggestion for the Orvis Fly Fishing GuidePodcast drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP26.mp3
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Tom Rosenbauer's Basic Bonefishing Tips
If you are headed out for your first bonefishing trip, or just want a few pointers, Tom has some great tips. If you have a suggestion for a future podcast, or a comment. drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com. Download this podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP25.mp3
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Fly Fishing with Midges
Don't fear the tiny flies! Tom has some pointers to help with midge fishing. If you have comments or questions for our podcast, drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com. Download the podcast driectly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP24.mp3
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Fly Fishing in Winter
Leave your streamers at home. Trout are sluggish in winter and Tom has some great tips to help you locate and hook them. If you have a suggestion for this podcast, drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com. http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP23.mp3
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Tom's Steelhead Tips
In this podcast, Tom shares his steelhead tips. Arrive early, go home late, be ready for nasty weather and you could be rewarded with some great fishing. If you have any comments or suggestions for future podcasts, drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP22.mp3
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Fly Fishing in the Fall
When the leaves change, so should your fly fishing techniques. Tom shares his tips for effective fly fishing in the fall. If you have a comment or suggestion for a future podcast, please email us at podcast@orvis.com http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP21.mp3
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The Art of the Hook Set (part 2)
All of us, from time to time, have struggled with setting the hook and wound up losing the fish. In this, the second of atwo part series,Tom gives tips on effective hook setting techniques for saltwater and big game fish. If you have a comment or suggestion for a future podcast, please email us at podcast@orvis.com Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP20.mp3
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The Art of the Hook Set (Part 1)
All of us, from time to time, have struggled with setting the hook and wound up losing the fish. In this, the first of two parts, Tom gives tips on effective hook setting techniques for freshwater and smaller species. Next week he talks saltwater and big game fish. If you have a comment or suggestion for a future podcast, please email us at podcast@orvis.com Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP19.mp3
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Choosing a Fly Rod
A number of listeners have emailed Tom (at podcast@orvis.com) asking for his advice on choosing a fly rod. It can be an intimidating process, but made easier if you break it out into steps. After listening to this podcast you can get more information on selecting a rod at www.orvis.com/flexindex. If you have suggestions for the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, or to subscribe, visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP18.mp3
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Fishing the Trico Hatch
This week Tom impresses us with his biggest word, yet: Tricorythodes. By listener request, Tom gives some great tips on fishing the trico hatch. The flies are small, but it is worth the extra effort.You can read more about trico at www.orvis.com/trico. If you have suggestions for the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, or to subscribe, visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP17.mp3
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Fly Fishing in Still Water
We have been talking a lot about fishing in rivers. As a change up, here are Tom's tips on fly fishing in still water for bass and panfish. There is a LOT of information in this podcast! Our podcasts are fueled by your suggestions so keep them coming! If you have suggestions for the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, or to subscribe, visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP16.mp3
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Driftboat Etiquette
Our old friend, Tom Murray wrote in and askedus if we could record a podcast on driftboat etiquette. So, Mr. Murray, here ya go. Tom gives some great pointers for the first timers and old timers alike. Our podcasts are fueled by your suggestions so keep them coming! If you have suggestions for the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, or to subscribe, visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP15.mp3
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Fly Casting Tips: We can't all be Fran Tarkenton
To improve your cast, follow these 4 steps: 1) Listen to this podcast2) Practice3) Practice4) Practice If you have suggestions for the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, or to subscribe, visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP14.mp3
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The Reel World
For the second week in a row, Tom responds to a listener request.This week hegives advice on choosing the right fly reel for the job and reel management. If you have suggestions for the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, or to subscribe, visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP13.mp3
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Listener Request: Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Tips
Gary of Columbus, Ohio wrote to us asking for Tom to give his pointers on fly fishing for smallmouth bass. Tom grants that request in this podcast with some great tips. You can learn more about smallmouth bass fishing at www.orvis.com/smallmouth. To all of our listners in the United States, have a great Fourth of July weekend! If you have suggestions for the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, or to subscribe, visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at:...
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An Introduction to Saltwater Fly Fishing
A great introduction to fly fishing in saltwater for those who have never done it, and an excellent refresher (with new pointers) for the rest of us! If you have a suggestion for a future podcast, would like to make a comment or subscribe to this podcast, please visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP11.mp3
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Tom's Tips on Nymphing
Fish can be amazingly fussy about the speed and depth of their prey, even if the fly pattern is right. Everything you do in nymph presentation should strive to keep your fly at a trouts level as long as possible and at a speed that does not arouse suspicion. Tom has great tips on nymphing in this podcast, and you can read more at www.orvis.com/nymphs. If you have a suggestion for a future podcast, would like to make a comment or subscribe to this podcast, please visit www.orvis.com/podcast....
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Meet the Beetles
Trouthave to eat something, and with mayfly and caddis hatches dwindling, especially in the eastern United States,they start feedingon terrestrials likeants, grasshoppers and beetles. Tom gives some great tips on how to fish terrestrial patterns in this podcast and you can read more at www.orvis.com/beetles. If you have a suggestion for a future podcast, would like to make a comment or subscribe to this podcast, please visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at:...
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Father's Day Special: Teaching a Child to Fly Fish
Father's Day is coming up and Tom has some advice on taking a child fly fishing for the first time. Included are some great tips for fly fishing for panfish. If you have a suggestion for a future podcast, would like to make a comment or would like to subscribe to this podcast, please visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP8.mp3
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The Best Hatch is Not a Hatch at All
The best hatch you may ever encounter is not a hatch at all. When mayflies return toa river to lay their eggs,it may be thebest opportunity to catch your biggest trout on a dry fly. If you have a suggestion for a future podcast, would like to make a comment or would like to subscribe to this podcast, please visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP7.mp3
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Low and Slow: Spring Trout Fishing Techniques
This is a good week for Tom's tips on how to fish early spring waters for trout: Go low and slow. Also,what you can learn from worm fishers. If you have a suggestion for a future podcast, would like to make a comment or would like to subscribe to this podcast, please visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP6.mp3
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Tom Talks Knots
In this podcast, Tom gives three helpful hints on knot tying. The Orvis website has a great, animated instructionalknot tying section at www.orvis.com/knots (click on theVIEW ANIMATED KNOTS button) If you have a suggestion for a future podcast, would like to make a comment or would like to subscribe to this podcast, please visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP5.mp3
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Choosing a Leader
In this podcast Tom tells you everything you need to know about leaders. What does 6x mean? How long should your leader be? What's better; nylon or flourocarbon? If you have a suggestion for a future podcast, would like to make a comment or would like to subscribe to this podcast, please visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP4.mp3
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Reading the Water (3 of 3)
In the third and final part of Tom's series on reading the water, Tom explains how to use lessons learned in the previous two podcasts to help you catch more fish. Learn how to best fish boulders and sweepers. Next week: leaders and their importance. If you have a suggestion for a future podcast, would like to make a comment or would like to subscribe to this podcast, please visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP3.mp3
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Reading the Water (2 of 3)
In this, the second part of a three part series on reading the water, Tom discusses basic river hydraulics and how just knowing a few simple rules will help you a loton the river. Next week, Tom willteach us how to apply whatwe have learnedin the Reading the Water series. Tom will discuss his approach to boulders and sweepers... what is a sweeper? Find out next week! If you have a question or suggestion for a future installment of The Orvis Fly Fishing GuidePodcast, visit...
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Reading the Water (1 of 3)
Welcome to the first podcast of The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide with Tom Rosenbauer! Each week we will be bringing you a fly fishing tip to help you get the most of your time on the water. This week we start a three part series on reading the water to help find fish. In this episode, Tom speaks to how knowing the basic survival needs and behaviorsof trout can help you become a better angler. Next week, Tom will cover basic hydraulicswith a few simple rules about the waywater moves in a river and...
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