Tom Rosenbauer explains some simple but proven steps for quickly assessing where trout will be in a stream or river.     Check out the Orvis Learning Centre: https://howtoflyfish.orvis.com For more educational videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/thenewflyfishertv Check out our website: https://thenewflyfisher.com #orvisflyfishing #flyfishing #trout   Also look at: https://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2022/08/28/orvis-what-are-the-basic-tools-i-need-for-fly-fishing/ https://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2022/08/18/the-orvis-guide-to-fly-fishing-pike-musky/ https://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2022/06/27/orvis-best-beginner-and-all-around-trout-rod/

When you have been fishing nymphs or dry flies and you want to try a streamer, can you just tie a streamer onto the same leader? It is often a risky proposition and you will do better if you modify your leader to support the bigger, heavier fly—and the more aggressive strikes you are likely […]

When you go into a fly shop, you will see scores of different gadgets. It’s confusing! Which ones do you really need to get started in fly fishing?     The list is quite short (like two) and Tom Rosenbauer walks us through why you should have these two gadgets in the pocket of your […]

Tom Rosenbauer details the essentials of fly fishing for pike and musky on a fly.     Check out the Orvis Learning Centre: https://howtoflyfish.orvis.com For more educational videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/thenewflyfishertv Check out our website: https://thenewflyfisher.com @The Orvis Company @jensenflyfishing @tightlinevideo @Catch Magazine #orvisflyfishing #flyfishing #trout   Also look at: https://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2022/06/27/orvis-best-beginner-and-all-around-trout-rod/ https://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2022/06/13/orvis-how-do-you-know-when-to-change-your-fly-leader/ https://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2022/06/03/orvis-the-best-way-to-carry-your-fly-rod/

What’s the best fly rod for trout if you’re just starting out? What is the best all-around fly rod for trout? Luckily, a beginner rod and an all-around rod are both the same—a 9-foot rod that calls for a 5-weight line. This rod will work just fine in any size trout stream, from small streams […]

How do you know when to put on a new leader? Do you need to change your leader every time you go fishing, or are there ways to keep using the same leader through multiple trips? We’ll give you some tips on when it’s time to change your leader, and also a tip on how […]

What’s the best way to carry a fly rod through the brush or in the back of a car? This is a novel technique that allows you to break a fly rod in half, keep both pieces together without tangling, and have a fully rigged rod ready to go in seconds.     This slick […]

Modern fly lines are surprisingly durable and as long as you don’t drag them through gravel or cast them on asphalt, they last for years with minimal care. Learn just how durable fly lines are, and the proper way to keep them slick and high-floating. It’s easier than you think, and you don’t need any […]

Fly shops or web sites, with hundreds and sometimes thousands of fly patterns, can be intimidating. To get you started here are the 12 essential flies every fly angler needs in their fly box. These are trout flies that will work anywhere in the world, and they are fly patterns that can be found in […]