It’s a bummer, but Orvis is closing half of its stores, including their Wellesley location. I’ve always relished the opportunity to meet the store teams, as they know a ton about fly fishing and are always gracious. Plus, it’s always fun for me to hang out with like-minded people, who are attracted to the difficulties
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From Trout to Striped Bass
It pays to be lucky than to be skillful. Armed with amazing information from Orvis Wellesley’s 301 Saltwater session, I was re-inspired to give it a go. With the Mrs. out of town to visit family, I decided to book an Airbnb at the Cape in Brewster and give it a shot. I figured that location
Saltwater 301 and AMA with Orvis Wellesley
Last week, I attended a free session at Orvis Wellesley: how to quickly and effectively start fly fishing the salt. It was quite helpful. Fishing Manager Peyton Horst led the session, and Store Manager Will Oliver contributed, too. I was surprised at the size of the crowd and how many people had driven long distances.
Pat Dorsey and Fishing Emergers
Famous guide Pat Dorsey just seems to know a lot about many things. Given that he guides at highly-pressured waters in Colorado, he represents a wealth of knowledge. To that end, his interview on the Orvis podcast was full of gems. It’s an older podcast but IMO is worth a listen or relisten. If you’re