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
Category: Orvis
Stoneflies and Midges
This is a great video about some bugs that I don’t think get enough attention. It also covers rise forms when fish tip their hand about what they’re eating and why. Some of my favorite patterns are stoneflies and midges. They are often in the drift and are less obvious. In my opinion, you cannot
Orvis Interview with Jason Randall
I’ve mentioned Jason Randall in the past a few times. He has a great book out on how trout see and sense. I of course later on forgot many of his insights. So, it was great to hear his most recent interview on this Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast. As the intro blurb writes: Can trout see
Gear Review: Helios 3 Blackout 11′ 3-Wt.
There’s no denying that tightline/Euronymphing is an incredibly effective method of putting trout in your net. It’s almost hard to believe until you see for yourself just how effective it is. People aren’t exaggerating when they talk about how their catch rate tripled after learning this technique. Fly patterns that never caught fish for