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2021 Renegade Bass Tour official schedule
2021 Renegade Bass Tour official schedule Facebook Twitter Youtube Here is the 2021 Renegade Bass Tour official schedule. Something you may not know is that the RBT has given away a total of 5 brand new Bass Cat boats in the past 3 years. All dates are still subject to...
New ice fishing hut for 2021
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2020 Canadian Open
Lake Simcoe, Ontario Canada Live source: CSFL.CA & FishingZone.com Facebook Twitter Youtube Wind, rain, more wind & some sun is what the elite anglers encountered over the past few days on the Great Lake Simcoe. Several cold fronts went through the region only to provide a tough bite for the...
Correct way to hold a fish
Here's the correct way to hold a fish, holding it incorrectly will create issues for long term livability.
Video: How to Cord and Uncord Fly-Tying Thread
If you've watched many of Tim's tying videos--which we post every Wednesday--you've noticed that he often twists his bobbin to cord and uncord the thread, depending on the effect he's going . . . The post Video: How to Cord and Uncord Fly-Tying Thread appeared first on Orvis News. Source:...
Kayak Trailer | An Overview to Help You Select the Right Kayak Trailer
My first kayak was only intended to be a boat to carry with our camper; allowing us to get out on the water on weekend getaways. I added a TracOne TracRac to my truck to make it possible to haul it and the camper without them hitting each other, then...
Pro Tips: How to Make the Most of Late-Summer “Hoppertunities”
Terrestrial season on many western rivers is just getting going. When most anglers think western terrestrial fishing, they think grasshoppers. When hoppers are in abundance, they are a great food source for trout when not much else is hatching in . . . The post Pro Tips: How to Make...
Hunting Dogs: The Pickup and The Porsche
To many hunters, dogs are like family. After spending countless hours in the car and in the field together, you get to know them as you would a person. You figure out how they think, their physical abilities, and how they like to hunt with you. In the spirit ....
Video Pro Tip: Dry Your Flies with a Rubber Band
Few things are more frustrating than a dry fly that won't float--especially when you know that it's the right pattern that the trout will eat. Here's a great tip from Hawkins Outfitters Head Guide Jon . . . The post Video Pro Tip: Dry Your Flies with a Rubber Band...
Video: How to Tie the Trico Parachute
Tricos provide some of the best late-summer action on the Battenkill, so I was excited to see that the latest video from Tightline Productions featured one of these little black bugs. I love seeing. . . The post Video: How to Tie the Trico Parachute appeared first on Orvis News....
Pro Tips: Keep Terrestrials Riding Low
One of the reasons that fly fishers love casting terrestrials is that these patterns are usually really easy to see on the water--compared to, say, a size 20 Blue-winged Olive. And one of the . . . The post Pro Tips: Keep Terrestrials Riding Low appeared first on Orvis News....
Book Excerpt: Brook Trout and Beaver Ponds
With the exception of small freestone streams, no type of aquatic habitat is more identified with brook trout than beaver ponds. In areas such as interior Maine, they are more important to the brook trout angler than freestone streams, which are often . . . The post Book Excerpt: Brook...
Wednesday Wake-Up Call 08.07.19: Pebble Mine Edition
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it was withdrawing the 2014 Proposed Determination, which ” would have safeguarded Bristol Bay from the proposed Pebble mine and other large-scale industrial development by . . . The post Wednesday Wake-Up Call 08.07.19: Pebble Mine Edition appeared first on Orvis News....
Kayak Storage Rack | The Top 3 Kayak Storage Rack Options
Figuring out the best way to store your kayak isn’t exactly the most exciting part of this kayak fishing obsession. It is essential however to ensure that your kayak is securely stored and in good condition giving you years of enjoyment. If you’re like me and you live in an...
Take a New Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 08.08.19
Welcome to another edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, we’ve got a new set of ten questions about scientific terms, . . ....
Pro Tips: How to Fish Caddis-Pupa Flies
Written by: Bill Edrington, Royal Gorge Anglers There are lots of patterns to imitate caddisfly pupa, created for different presentations. Photos via orvis.com For many anglers, the words caddisfly hatch conjure up visions of epic days, when all you need to carry is a few Elk-Hair Caddis dry flies. Those...
Video: Top 5 Flies for August 2019
In this month’s “Top 5” video from Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver, Ivan Orsic and the legendary Landon Mayer fish the “Dream Stream” section of the South Platte and find some pretty trout. Then they sit on the tailgate of the truck and list Landon’s . . . The post...
Video: How to Fish for Atlantic Salmon
A trip to cast for Atlantic salmon is a bucket-list item for many fly fishers. But it’s a completely different game from the trout fishing you may be accustomed to. In this excellent video from The New Fly Fisher, Bill Spicer covers all the essentials to . . . The...
Winning a Bass Boat Tournament from a Kayak | How it Went Down
I decided to fish a little pot derby out of my kayak a couple of weeks ago. We have a weekly Wednesday nighter from 6 to 10 PM on Yates Lake here in central Alabama. At the time I was fishing out of Tea Cup, the Sun Dolphin Journey SS...
Podcast: Drift-Boat Etiquette on Crowded Water, with Wade Fellin
This week, the main topic of the podcast is the issue of etiquette on our more crowded trout streams, in particular the conflicts that have arisen due to the popularity of fishing from drift boats and the issues that have developed with both boat and . . . The post...
Pro Tips: Top 5 Subsurface Flies for Largemouth Bass
Written by: Alvin Dedeaux, All Water Guides Subsurface patterns, such as this crawfish, will take bass when they're not willing to eat bugs on top.Photo courtesy All Water Guides Just like trout, largemouth bass spend most of their time feeding below the surface. And as most people would agree that...
Classic Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 08.09.19
Welcome to the latest edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available. This week, we've got a thirteen killer. . . The post Classic Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 08.09.19 appeared first on Orvis News. Source: Orvis Classic...
Stand Up Kayak Fishing | Tips for Standing in a Kayak
Featured Image Credit: Scott Beutjer Fishing I feel confident saying that when I was half my current age of 56, I would have run down a ramp and walked into a kayak; pushing it offshore with one motion. I most certainly would run up to shore in my Hobie, like...
Video Pro Tips: Understanding Fly Lines
Last year, Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outiffters in Columbus, Ohio, launched a great new series called “Getting Started in Fly Fishing.” In Episode 8, Flechsig walks you through the various options for choosing the right line to match your equipment . . . The post Video Pro Tips: Understanding...
Video: How to String a Fly Rod
In the latest how-to video from Ben Sittig, a.k.a Huge Fly Fisherman, he teaches you one of the first things you need to know as a fly fisher: how to string your rod so you can start casting. Although this is a simple task, we’ve all seen folks do it...
Master Class Mondays: How to Catch Trout in Shallow-Water Undercuts
Brown trout love to hold near undercut banks because such a lie offers them the best of all worlds: they don't have to work against a fast current, they have a conveyor-belt of food going by, and the cover of the undercut bank means that they feel safe. . ....
Kayak Fishing Technology | Graphs, Apps, and Other Tools
Featured Image Credit: Scott Beutjer Fishing Most folks who look at us in our plastic boats don’t see it as a high tech industry. And to be very honest, a lot of those in kayaks are happy to be in them because of that; happy with the fact that they...
Classic Fish Story: The Hot Dog Trout
Written by: Bryan Eldredge Guide Bryan Eldredge with his improvised hot-dog-forkPhoto courtesy Bryan Eldredge My teenage daughter’s text message said, “You’re stupid for running out of gas!” I knew she was kidding, but I was stupid. And the real stupidity was that I had run out of gas along Utah’s...
ANGLR’s Summer Update Features New BackTrak Feature & Redesigned Logbook!
The ANGLR Summer update is here to help you get through these dog days of summer. This update is focused on two main areas: A completely redesigned profile (now referred to as logbook) A brand new BackTrak feature Let’s dive in on this hot new release! Introducing a Completely Redesigned...
Video: A Primer on Natural Dubbing Materials
There are lots of choices when it comes to natural dubbing materials, but do you know the differences between, say, rabbit, beaver, muskrat, or angora? Tim offers a quick take on each, highlighting its best uses for fly tiers. As you build your . . . The post Video: A...
Tips for Fishing High-Elevation Lakes for Brook Trout
My friend Jeff and I recently took our families to explore a high elevation lake and stream in the Uinta Mountains of Utah for a couple of days. The hike to the lake was only about a mile, but we had heard good things about it. When we arrived, ....
What to Do With a Stray Dog
Meeting a stray dog brings you to a crossroads of sorts. The choices you make in the next few minutes, days, and weeks could be no less than life changing—for you and the wayward furry fellow. The post What to Do With a Stray Dog appeared first on Orvis News....
Classic Pro Tip: Keep Your Fly In the Water
Your chances of catching a gorgeous trout like this increase the longer your fly is in the strike zone. Photo by Shawn Combs There’s an old saying among fishermen: You can’t catch fish if your line isn’t in the water. I believe that this is one of the reasons that...
Video: How to Fish a Lake with a Fly Rod
Here's another great how-to video in a new series from Arizona Game and Fish and former Orvis Fishing Manager Cinda Howard, who now runs Fly Fish Arizona and Beyond. In this episode, . . . The post Video: How to Fish a Lake with a Fly Rod appeared first on Orvis...
Video: How Fly Fishing Helps a Cy Young Award Winner Center Himself
When the 2015 baseball season ended, Boston Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello knew that he’d not lived up to his promise. He’d need to refocus himself during the off-season, and fly-fishing played a big part in finding his mojo again. The next year, he led the . . . The...
Wednesday Wake-Up Call 08.14.19
The U.S. Forest Service has undertaken an initiative to update its regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA. Signed into law in 1970 by President Nixon, NEPA is one of our country’s bedrock environmental laws, . . . The post Wednesday Wake-Up Call 08.14.19 appeared first on Orvis...
Video: How to Tie the Mickey Finn
The story of how the Mickey Finn got its name comes in several versions, but no one disputes that the pattern known first as the “Red and Yellow Bucktail” was popularized by famed angler and author John Alden Knight in the 1930s. Apparently, Knight . . . The post Video:...
2019 KBF Central Trail on Mark Twain Lake – Recap
The final stop for the regular season of the Kayak Bass Fishing Central trail series made its way to the Salt River Hills of north-central Missouri at Mark Twain Lake. 45 anglers from nine states would battle it out for those final points in this dog days of summer bash....
Podcast: All You Ever Needed to Know About Shotgun Shells, with Mike Stock and Ben Frank of Winchester Ammunition
In his latest podcast, Reid digs deep into shot-shell development with two key members of the Winchester Ammunition Team–Mike Stock, Director of Commercial Sales and Product Management, and Ben Frank, Product Manager. They discuss all . . . The post Podcast: All You Ever Needed to Know About Shotgun Shells,...
Phil’s Top 10 Dry Flies for Mountain Streams
In late summer, many of the valley rivers in Southwestern Vermont get low and warm. That’s when I head for the hills, by which I mean the Green Mountains. This beautiful stretch of the Appalachians is veined by tumbling freestone streams that are home to native brook trout, as well...
Video Pro Tips: How to Keep a Hopper in the Strike Zone
When you're casting a hopper pattern to a grassy bank, you will eventually cast a bit long and hang up in the grass. In this situation, most anglers do the wrong thing: With a high rod tip, they . . . The post Video Pro Tips: How to Keep a...