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TROUT Tying Tip – woolly bugger
Another fly you shouldn’t leave home without is the woolly bugger. You can tie in a wide spectrum of colors and sizes, and is a good trout producing streamer in lakes or rivers. So, follow along with this week’s fly tying video from Orvis to master this pattern. See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Fishing Video Lessons
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Photo of the week – 2 handing it
This is a great time to year to go winter fishing with a 2-handed rod. Sure, the days are long and cold and the fish infrequent but practicing this beautiful cast will transcend you to another dimension, perhaps.
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TROUT Tying tip – pheasant tail
One of the most used fly patterns to mimic numerous variations of mayflies in their nymphal stage, the American Pheasant Tail is a go-to pattern for nearly every angler. Follow along on this fly tying video from Orvis and then get to tying these in various sizes to cover many situations. See All Orvis Learning…
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TROUT Tying Tip – Pat’s Rubber Legs
A deadly pattern when stoneflies start to move around in the spring; Pat’s Rubber Legs is often a go-to fly. Also known as a Girdle Bug, a fly my uncle swore by, follow along with this week’s fly tying video to learn how to tie this effective pattern. See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Tying…
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Photo of the week – decorations
We all know the beauty of flies and like to hang on to them as long as possible, but what do you do with them once they are caput? Making decorations out of them makes sense. We’ve seen plenty of fishing mobiles with the interior roof lined with flies. Many spent flies make it to…
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Photo of the week – dedication
If there's this much snow on your reel, you know you're a dedicated angler.
You know when you’re in conditions like this, you really have the fishing bug. But hey, we get it, time on the water is amazing no matter the time of year nor the weather. Be safe and stay warm out there.
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TROUT Tying Tip – top secret midge
Who wouldn’t want to have a top secret fly?
Who wouldn’t want to have a top secret fly, one that all the fish want to eat and anglers around you stare in wonder at your success. Well, follow along as the fine folks at Orvis walk us through the steps to tie the Top Secret Midge. See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Tying Videos
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