Currently browsing… Fly fishing

• Fly tying Trout Talk

  TROUT Tying Tip – Prince nymph 

  

  Another nymph that can save a day of fishing is worth learning to tie; the prince nymph comes in a variety of styles.   Dial in tying this pattern to fill your boxes with a few sizes to prepare for spring fishing.   See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Tying Videos

• Photo of the Week

  Photo of the week – Grandeur

  

  The Grand Canyon nearly defines the word grandeur.  Its enormity, length and height, history and general impressiveness make it a sight to behold.     Protect the Grand Canyon Watershed Help protect this important watershed of the nearby Grand Canyon National Monument where opportunities galore exist for fishing and hunting.  Take Action >

• The True Cast Trout Talk

  The True Cast – You have a friend in me… 

  

  What I value most from a lifetime association with fishing for trout aren’t the fish I’ve caught, nor even the beautiful spots I’ve experienced along the way (although it’s very true that trout seldom live in ugly places).   It’s not the photographs nor paintings hanging on the wall nor the books on the shelf. It isn’t the heirloom bamboo rod or the other gear and gizmos. The ultra-chic and forever trendy wardrobe I’ve accumulated over the years—from the plaid…

• Fly tying Trout Talk

  TROUT Tying Tip – simple golden stone

  

  Stoneflies are a major food source for trout, especially come spring, and the golden stone is a classic.   Use these tips from Orvis to tie some up to prepare.   See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Tying Videos

• Fishing Trout Talk

  TROUT Tips – more streamer tips

  

  There are many effective ways to fish streamers. You can vary the stripping speed and change how you can present the fly. Give this Orvis video a watch to get some ideas to use while fishing streamers. See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Fishing Video Lessons

• Conservation Restoration

  A Restoration Program Takes Root in the Rio Grande and Gila Headwaters

  How TU's team in New Mexico is restoring the state's most enchanting waters and lands in 2025

  

  As summer winds down and we transition to the shorter days and cooler temperatures of fall, project season is in full swing for us. As TU’s project footprint grows in New Mexico, our intent is to better tell our story and provide more opportunities for TU members and the angling community to engage in the…

• The True Cast Trout Talk

  The True Cast – What do you have against bobber fishing?

  

  The other day, whilst scanning through social media (which can be a very unhealthy or extremely informative deal, depending on how you look at it) I noticed a post that asked, “What do so many fly anglers have against the bobber?” That’s a very fair question, and it isn’t easy to answer, but I’ll do…