Tippets: Orvis-Endorsed Awards, Two-Hand Trout, Spring Flies

April 18, 2016 By: Erin Block

  • Winners of the 2016 Orvis-Endorsed Awards have been announced. The awards recognize excellence in sporting experiences through the Orvis Endorsed Lodges, Outfitters, and Guides Program (ELOG). Read more about this year’s winners.
  • Steven Brutger writes about fishing two-handed rods for winter trout. “Sacrilege in circles of steelhead purists and dry fly fanatics, I’m not ashamed to nymph for trout. A two handed rod is deadly in this application.” Read more via Stalking the Seam.
  • If you’re looking for great flies for spring fishing, Ryan Bunn highlights the top ten patterns for high, off color water of early season waters. Via Sierra Trading Post.