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TROUT Tip – balanced bugs for lakes
We don’t know about you, but we’re having a blast figuring out the puzzle pieces to lake fishing. With that in mind, we bring you a bit more about bugs for stillwaters. Orvis walks us through balanced bugs: leeches, streamers and the like; what they are, why they are so effective and how to fish…
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TROUT Tips – stillwater
In keeping with the “our trout waters are too hot to fish safely” theme, check out some stillwater flies to use. Some are wild looking and have even crazier names. Give them a try and see which patterns work best for you at your local lake or pond. See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Fishing…
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TROUT Tip – bass in tough structure
Yes, we know this isn’t a trout tip, but maybe your local waters are too warm (above 65 degrees) to safely fish for trout. If that’s the case, then try your hand at bass and follow these tips from Orvis about how to find bass in tough structure. Let us know how it goes See…
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TROUT Tip – hopper dropper alternative
It’s terrestrial time, so leading your rig with a hopper (aka grasshopper) is a great idea. It not only is a big, tasty meal for a trout, but it serves as a great lead fly for a second fly. It is common to fish a hopper/dropper setup with a nymph, but have you ever tried…
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TROUT Tips – fishing terrestrials
Fishing terrestrials, grasshoppers, beetles and ants, is a joy this time of year, but it can be tricky with low and clear water to land it quietly and not spook the trout you’re targeting. Try this trick from Orvis to see if you can pick up a beastly brown like this with this technique. See…
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TROUT Tips – bass fishing
This time of year can be tough on trout since they rely on cold water. Many afternoons throughout August see water temperatures above 68 degrees, which can be lethal for trout. So, give your local trout fishery a break and try your hand at bass fishing. Conway Bowman gives some tips on how to target…
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TROUT Tip – gear busting
It’s critical to trust your gear, but rods can occasionally break while fighting a fish. (Although it is much more common for rods to break in car doors, ceiling fans or by feet when on the ground). Learn what kind of pressure your rod can take when fighting a fish with this latest video from…
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