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“Fine Lines”
Current and quotable.- "The fish and I were both stunned and disbelieving to find ourselves connected by a line." - William Humphrey
- "No sport affords a greater field for observation and study than fly fishing, and it is the close attention paid to the minor happenings upon the stream the marks the finished angler." - George M. L. La Branche
- "I distrust experts in general and fishing experts in particular." - W. D. Wetherell
“Ask the Experts”
- Unheralded Fly-Fishing Destinations
- Writing the Rise
- Ultimate Scapegoat: the Net Man
- Fly Fishing Jazz: Dropping the Bomb and Coming Tight
- The Steeple Cast
- Is There a Secret to Untangling Knots?
- Mending: Upstream or Down?
- Fly Casting From a Drift Boat
- “Stuck”
- How to Recognize a Problem Bear
- Fly Fishing Jazz: Goin’ to the Water Songs
- Common Sense Fly Fishing: Line Control
Latest News
Tippets: Stream Access, Fly Fishing for False Albacore
Rob Parkins is the Public Waters Access Coordinator for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. He is a recent guest on The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast and talks about “how laws vary from state to state, how you can find access … more
Video Hatch: “If it’s a marble, don’t lose that fish!”
This short film features a European fishing tour through Switzerland, Italy and Slovenia with the Tenkara Rod Company and The Cheesehatch.
News from Winston
From reviews of the new PURE rod series to new accessories for 2019, R.L. Winston announces what’s new at their headquarters in Twin Bridges, Montana. Read more in the press release below.
Lefty Kreh Estate Auction
An auction of Lefty Kreh’s estate will be sold at Lang’s Auction on October 27-28, 2018. The catalog of auction holdings can be viewed online and bidding will go live on October 27th . To bid you must register and … more
Books »
- “A Wicked Place”
"Fly line pours off the reel in one, long, sustained run. First, the thicker weight-forward section is gone, followed by the thinner running line."
Flies »
- Trout Flies
Trout flies have always been a fascinating mix of practical function, unique sculptural form, and hypnotic beauty to me.
Tippets
Gear »
- Gear: New & Improved October 2018
Updated reviews on the Sage SALT HD, RIO DirectCore Bonefish, Fulling Mills flies and more.
People »
- Randy Wayne White: Adventurer by the Book
It is no mystery how Randy Wayne White became one of the top selling genre writers in the United States—talent, persistence, and hard work.
Techniques »
- Beyond the Swing
If you want to catch trout with those wet flies in the corner of your fly box, take a few pages from Grandpa's playbook.
Travel »
- Travel Basics: Breaking Down the First Aid Kit, Part 2
Sometimes the worst injuries can happen hiking your home trail or fishing familiar rivers with friends. Read Part 2 of Jess McGlothlin's guide to the Ultimate First Aid Kit.