Tippets: The Great Trout Escape, Dry and Dropper Rigs

October 20, 2016 By: Erin Block

  • A cargo ship accident caused up to 80,000 farmed rainbow trout to be released into the sea in Denmark. “There are fears that the fish could disrupt the reproduction of other trout species,” and anglers are being urged to help fisheries managers catch the escapees. Via The BBC.
  • The first in a new video series from Orvis called “Advanced Fly-Fishing Tactics” focuses on how to set up a dropper rig. The video features Dave Jensen of Jensen Fly Fishing, discussing the pros and cons of three different ways to set up a dry-and-dropper rig.