Although we are still in winter, the nights are getting a little bit shorter. The days are a little bit longer. This is encouraging, but we still have a long way to go before I will be thrashing thin blue-line brookies with spiders and other wets. Which means, for me, just like for many of
Category: Orvis
Joe Drake’s 2019 Gear and Gift Guide
This year, I have made a point to try out a couple new things in the fly-fishing world: a couple new techniques, a couple new books, a couple new places, and most importantly, a bit of new kit. Hear are some items I’d recommend. RODS Unfortunately, part of my new kit was a direct
‘Streamers for Big Trout’
The New Fly Fisher has a video out on streamer fishing (link here, or see below). It’s another episode in the Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing series, which I really enjoy. All of the videos in this series are very well-produced and highly-informative. So, hope you enjoy them. Coincidentally, saw the shot below on Instagram.
The Orvis Tactical Wide Gap Hook
Yesterday, I caught up with Alex. He asked about my fishing plans for today, Saturday. I had wanted to get out in the morning and fish. But, with forecasts for prolonged freezing rain, I didn’t want to risk life and limb on desolate side streets. I’ve seen way too many wipe-outs back when I used