We think the folks at Tightline Productions make the best fly tying videos in the world, and we’re pleased that they were generous enough to let us share them with you on the orvis learning center . What is the best fly tying vise? Dyna King Professional. Griffin Odyssey Spider Vise. Peak Rotary Vise. Atlas … Read more
There are currently twenty-eight Orvis Endorsed Wing-Shooting Lodges in the United States. What is Orvis endorsed? The Orvis endorsement ensures that you will encounter unparalleled service, respect for natural resources, and an experienced, professional staff With Orvis as your guide, you can rest assured that your next fly-fishing or wingshooting adventure will be one to … Read more
What size leader should I use for fly fishing? In general, leader butt diameter should be approximately two thirdsthe diameter of the tip of the fly line For normal trout fishing, leader butts should be 019-. 023”. Can you tie a fly directly to a tapered leader ? Always avoid tying flies directly to the … Read more
Where can I fish in eucumbene river ? The trout in Lake Eucumbene are not stocked so it is considered a self-sustaining fishery. There are two main points where anglers congregate during the spawn run: Providence Portal, about 12km from the river mouth, and Denison Flat, which is a further 3km up the river. What … Read more
Some say fluorocarbon is the best leader material going, because it is so abrasion-resistant. This may be true but for the price of fluoro, and the fact that it is so heat sensitive when tying knots that it tends to not be a popular choice among catfish anglers. Do you need a leader line for … Read more
Product Details Our Cabela’s® Prestige II/White River Fly Shop® Heat Fly Outfit flexes plenty of fly-fishing muscle when targeting trophies without straining your budget. What size fly rod for Rivers? Small streams, brooks and close in fly fishing , a short fly rod between 6ft and 8ft long would normally be ideal. For general river … Read more
In this piece, I’m going to discuss the subject What Knot Should You Use For Fly Fishing?, and I’m going to do my best to provide as much relevant information as I can. The easiest and fastest knot for attaching the tippet to the leader in all kinds of conditions is the Double Surgeon’s Knot … Read more
Can you put a worm on a fly rod? Species For fly fishing With Worms The beauty of worms is that they’ll work for almost every type of freshwater fish. However, they’re going to work best for trout, panfish, bass and fly fishing brook trout as well. Who invented the squirmy wormy fly? I don’t … Read more
What does a Scud imitate? olive scud patterns—especially in larger sizes—imitate larger food organisms such as caddis larvae and crane fly larvae , and are effective in larger sizes (8–10) during the spring, when the flows rise dramatically and many of the larger food organisms become available to the trout in huge numbers. What is … Read more
What does a frenchie nymph imitate? The Frenchie is essentially a beadhead pheasant tail pattern with a dubbing hot spot Some anglers will argue that the hot spot represents an egg while others claim it’s simply a color trigger . Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure: this pattern is likely to turn the … Read more