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 good mix of foreign . . .
The post Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 03.31.17 appeared first on Orvis News.
One of the most common questions that we hear about nymphing is, "How much weight should I use?" This is an age-old question that, unfortunately, has no easy answer. One of the. . .
The post Pro Tips: How to Weight Nymph Rigs appeared first on Orvis News.
Pure Catch and release fishing is illegal in Germany. This film examines angler reactions as well as the conservation effort. Via Brothers on the Fly.
The OmniSpool Switchbox is a innovative management system for storing and changing lines on fly reels. It offers vast improvement from old methods of “nails on the wall of the garage or old manufacturers’ spools.” A recent review in Vagabond Magazine highlights OmniSpool and this video by Vagabond Fly offers a detailed walkthrough of how the system works. Learn more on the OmniSpool website or Facebook page.
Here's an ad for a guiding operation in Australia, and boy do they know how to put together a highlight reel. Featuring both salt- and freshwater angling, the video gets right to the good . . .
The post Video: Fast-Action Fly Fishing Down Under appeared first on Orvis News.
Written by: Mike Dawkins, WorldCast Anglers
It is no secret that most of the largest trout landed come to the net in the spring and fall—before the summer heat begins and you cannot escape the brightness of the sun; after the first snow falls on the mountains and the. . .
The post Classic Story and Photos: The Mouse-Eating Monster of The Rividavia appeared first on Orvis News.
The Woolly Bugger really needs no introduction, but if you didn't see our post on the fly's inventor, Russell Blessing, check it out here. I doubt that there's a single trout angler who doesn't . . .
The post Video: How to Tie the Olive Woolly Bugger appeared first on Orvis News.
Anyone who fishes long enough is going to end up with a hook point buried in his skin; it’s simply an occupational hazard. This is why it’s important to debarb your hooks and always carry a mini first-aid kit in your vest or waist pack. But there are times when every precaution in the world isn’t. . .
The post Fly-Fishing Wisdom: Fear of Hooks appeared first on Orvis News.
When Steve MacMillan fishes the backcountry streams and lakes of Nevada he also performs the work of a volunteer biologist, documenting the location, air and stream temperature, fish species, weight and length of every catch. “MacMillan gives scientists an invaluable dataset to track and preserve fish populations.” Via The Great Big Story.
New Zealand parliament recently passed a bill granting the Whanganui River, a river in North Island, with the same legal rights as a person. “I know the initial inclination of some people will say it’s pretty strange to give a natural resource a legal personality,” said New Zealand’s Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson. “But it’s no stranger than family trusts, or companies or incorporated societies.” Via the BBC.
Here's another great midge pattern from the mind of Tim Flagler. The pattern is named, of course for the super(?)hero of recent film fame, for it share's Deadpool's black-and-white color . . .
The post Video: How to Tie the Deadpool Midge appeared first on Orvis News.
In today's video tip from the Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center, Tom and guide Molly Semenik discuss basic mending. As Tom notes, many anglers seem confused by mending because. . .
The post Classic Pro Tip: How to Mend Your Line For a Better Drift appeared first on Orvis News.
Written by: Dave Brown, Dave Brown Outfitters
Once our guide season rolls around, we tend to cover a lot of rivers in both Alberta and British Columbia. The character of these streams varies from fast-moving alpine freestones, such. . .
The post Top 10 Flies for Western Canada and the Rockies appeared first on Orvis News.
A couple weeks ago, I used a great image (below) by my friend Sandy Hays to illustrate a post about how to get your nymphs to the bottom fast. Sandy shot the photo several years ago, . . .
The post Angling Art: Capturing the Moment on Canvas appeared first on Orvis News.
Earlier this month, we launched a new series of videos called "One-Minute Fly-Tying Tips and Techniques." from Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions. Each video will teach a single tying . . .
The post Video: Understanding Tying-Thread Sizes appeared first on Orvis News.
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association has announced Denver, Colorado, as the new location for the International Fly Tackle Dealer Show. The event will be held in Denver starting in 2019.
Read more in the press release below.
International Fly Tackle Dealer Show Moving to Denver
BOZEMAN, Mont. – The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) has decided on Denver as the new location for the International Fly Tackle Dealer Show (IFTD) starting in 2019.
After careful consideration, research and discussion with our members, AFFTA is excited to announce that IFTD will be moving to Denver, Colorado for 2019 and 2020. The Mountain West is the epicenter of the fly fishing industry and the City of Denver is excited to partner with AFTTA to host the IFTD show.
“Colorado is home to some of the top fly fishing locations in the country,” said Gov. John Hickenlooper. ” We welcome the American Fly Fishing Trade Association to Colorado and look forward to helping it showcase some of the more than 6,000 miles of streams in our state.”
To increase industry participation, AFFTA has decided on a shift in IFTD show timing from summer to fall. The timing change is a result of feedback from exhibitors and attendees, creating an opportunity for increased visibility and attendance. Starting in 2019, the IFTD show will take place, Oct. 16 – 18 at the Colorado Convention Center. Denver is easily accessible from anywhere in the U.S as well as internationally and provides excellent opportunities for accommodations and entertainment.
AFFTA will maintain its current show dates in Orlando in conjunction with ICAST through the summer of 2018. We are grateful to the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) for their continued support and partnership. AFFTA is committed to making the 2017 and 2018 shows successful for both trade organizations.
“Co-locating ICAST and IFTD has been beneficial for many exhibitors and attendees,” said Mike Nussman, president and CEO, American Sportfishing Association. “We wish AFFTA and IFTD our best in 2019 and beyond.”
IFTD is the world’s largest industry fly-fishing show. Manufacturers, retailers, industry advocates and media are all offered exceptional business opportunities including face-to-face meetings, a demo day event, new product showcase, industry awards and recognition. Also, there are numerous seminars, educational speakers and excellent networking opportunities.
AFFTA President and CEO Ben Bulis said, “The decision to move IFTD to Denver for 2019 and 2020 was based solely on the desire of our membership and what the majority wanted. This was an extremely difficult decision, it’s not easy to just up and move a show without weighing all possible outcomes and one being our relationship with ASA.” Bulis continued “Our industry thanks ASA for welcoming IFTD as a partner in our first ICAST back in 2013. AFFTA is committed to making sure our relationship with ASA continues regardless of where IFTD or ICAST is located.”
AFFTA membership is diverse and spread across the United States and overseas, this move in both location and timing will provide more of our members the opportunity to benefit from all that IFTD has to offer to help build the business of fly fishing.
AFFTA advocates for and promotes the sustained growth of the fly-fishing industry. By igniting consumer demand for products and services, providing businesses the tools to be successful, and advocating for access, protection and restoration of fishing waters, we will continue to enhance the passion and profitability of the sport of fly fishing.
To learn more visit: http://www.affta.org/
The 17th Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival will happen on April 8-9, 2017 at Meadow Event Park near Richmond, VA. The weekend will feature some of the most prominent anglers in the industry, including Lefty Kreh, Bob Clouser, Dave Whitlock, and Oliver White. The event will include vendor booths, demonstrations, classes, and wine tastings.
Read more in the press release below.
2017 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival
Fly anglers from across the country will celebrate the 17th Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival on April 8-9, 2017. Held at Meadow Event Park just 15 miles north of Richmond on the site of the state fairgrounds, the Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival is the first event of its kind to combine fly fishing and wine tastings. Fly fishing manufacturers, lodges, guides, tourism agencies, and specialty food companies are among the more than 100 vendors who hail from all over the country. This year’s festival sponsors include the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, Temple Fork Outfitters, Green Top, NuCanoe, Orvis, Harman’s North Fork Cottages, Eastern Fly Fishing, Virginia Sportsman, Ruthless Outdoor Adventures, Blue Ridge Country, Bote, Mid Valley Press, Blue Ridge Outdoors, and Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures.
The highlight of the weekend is Saturday evening’s Festival After-Party, sponsored by Virginia microbrewery Steam Bell Beer Works. Tom Cooper, one of the owners of Steam Bell Beer Works, is a longtime fly angler who loves the festival concept. “Fly anglers are some of the most passionate folks you’ll ever meet,” says Cooper. “When you combine people who are passionate about the outdoors and introduce them to our product, it’s a real winning combination.” The Festival After-Party will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres like smoked salmon, shrimp, tenderloin, and salad. Tickets are $25 apiece and are expected to sell out well in advance of the festival.
Oliver White
The 2017 festival will feature several of the industry’s most prominent anglers, including fly fishing icon Lefty Kreh. Other noted speakers and fly tyers include Ed Jaworowski, Bob Clouser, Wanda Taylor, Oliver White, Dave Whitlock, Brian O’Keefe, Mike Mercer, Blane Chocklett, Captain Gary DuBiel, and Colby Trow. Kayak experts like author Cory Routh of Ruthless Outdoor Adventures and Joe Mahler of NuCanoe will demonstrate how to access hard-to-reach waters. Christie Rother of East Coast Paddle Sports will demonstrate how to use a stand up paddle board to get in on the action.
Between lectures, classes, casting demonstrations, and lunch from curated food trucks, sample fine wines from some of Virginia’s best wineries (tastings included with festival admission). Attendees can wash down their wine or brews with live music from Amber Waves.
Returning this year are Family Fly Fishing Classes (3FC) sponsored by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation. Parents and children will learn the basics of fly fishing and casting together. The entire family can also try fly tying! All 3FC classes and materials will be provided at no cost to festival attendees.
Attention, Boy Scouts: You can earn your Fly Fishing Merit Badge at the festival through a program taught in cooperation with the Boy Scouts of America. This special class is free of charge to every uniformed Boy Scout. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
“Our festival brings fly fishing to everyone,” says event director Beau Beasley. “When you tell folks that you can demystify fly fishing for the entire family and offer them a wine-tasting experience to boot–well, frankly, it’s a pretty easy sell.” Last year’s festival was popular with families throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including some from as far away as Rhode Island and Georgia. “If you’re driving several hours to get here, you’re staying here when you arrive. You’re staying all day. All weekend. You’re making an event of our event. And that honors us and our vendors. That’s our goal: to be an event worth that kind of a pilgrimage. Put down your phone, pull Junior away from the game console, give us just one day–just one weekend–and we will reintroduce you and your whole family to the glory of being outdoors. You will fall in love with flyfishing all over again.”
For more information visit www.vaflyfishingfestival.org.
The mission of Casting for Recovery® (CfR) is to enhance the quality of life of women with breast cancer through a unique retreat program that combines breast cancer education and peer support with the therapeutic sport of fly fishing. The program offers opportunities for women to find inspiration, discover renewed energy for life and experience healing connections with other women and nature. CfR serves breast cancer survivors of all ages, in all stages of treatment and recovery, at no cost to participants....
The post Casting for Recovery/Orvis Challenge appeared first on Orvis News.
This week for “Master Class Monday”—our new feature about taking your fly fishing skills to the next level—Pete Kutzer demonstrates a quick-and-dirty way to make the wraps for creating . . .
The post Master Class Monday: Quick and Easy Tippet Wraps appeared first on Orvis News.
A few months ago, we introduced a new weekly “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is: “What ...
The post Ask the Experts: What Knot Do You Use to Tie on a Fly? appeared first on Orvis News.
Reader Vincent Piasecke continues to explore the rivers and streams of southwestern Pennsylvania with his Superfine Glass 7-1/2 foot 3-weight paired with a Battenkill Disc reel. He . . .
The post Photos: Testing the Waters—and the Drone—in SWPA appeared first on Orvis News.
For decades Colombia has been in the news here in the U.S for all the wrong reasons, from the War on Drugs to the seemingly never-ending battle against FARC guerrillas. The idea that . . .
The post Video: Into the Jungles of Colombia appeared first on Orvis News.
Saving the Everglades is the conservation focus for Orvis in 2017, and they have been joined by MidCurrent and other brands in getting behind long-overdue change in the management of south Florida’s precious wetlands. They led out strong with a full-page ad in the Miami Herald and meeting with state legislators to lobby in support of pro-Everglades legislation. View and share “The Balance,” a new film by Florida filmmaker Dan Decibel Diez, and then learn more about what you can do to help save the Everglades.
Author Fred Waitzkin tackled parenthood in his book Searching for Bobby Fischer. Now in his latest work, The Last Marlin: The Story of a Family at Sea, Waitzkin chronicles his own childhood as well. “From the Long Island Sound to the drug-infested coastline of Bimini and the marlin-rich waters of the Gulf Stream, Waitzkin comes to believe that fishing is the answer to all his problems, even as he starts his own family.”
Called a “remarkably ambitious and satisfying memoir” by The New York Times Book Review, and “a graceful father–son memoir that artfully braids rich, disparate strands” by Outside Magazine, The Last Marlin is a tribute to the sea and the friendships and connection it fosters.
For one day only on, today, March 26, 2017, Open Road Media will offer the Kindle version of “The Last Marlin” for for $2.99.
Tim Flagler shows how to tie a Top Secret Midge, a pattern authored by Colorado’s Pat Dorsey, in this week’s featured tying video. “I believe the Top Secret Midge was originally intended for western tailwaters but it works seriously well here in the East,” says Flagler, “especially in smaller sizes, like anything from a 20 down to a 26.”
This short film from Salmon Junkies highlights the unique fishery of the Ekaluk river in Nunavut’s Kitikmeot region of the Canadian Central Arctic.
Sure, most fly rods come with a lifetime guarantee these days, but breaking your rod can be a real drag. It often means a ruined trip and some down time, while you wait for repairs. Here are 5. . .
The post Classic Pro Tips: How Not to Break Your Fly Rod appeared first on Orvis News.
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 serve up a Lucky 13 videos that . . .
The post Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 03.24.17 appeared first on Orvis News.
Written by: Kip Vieth, Wildwood Float Trips
This is the year. You‘ve been thinking about exposing a kid to the wonderful sport of fly fishing, and you’ve decided that he or she is ready. What better way to do it than to take them on a guided . . .
The post 5 Tips for Taking a Kid on a Guided Trip appeared first on Orvis News.
This beautiful short film from Matt Dunkinson features friends fishing for grayling on the River Test.
Welcome to the latest 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, . . .
The post Take a Classic Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 03.23.17 appeared first on Orvis News.
Written by: Jon Easdon, Angler's Covey
When it comes to springtime in Colorado, the warmer weather and longer days spark a flurry of bug activity. Fish start coming out of their winter metabolism to an increasingly varied . . .
The post Top 5 Unconventional Patterns for Early Spring in Colorado appeared first on Orvis News.
Orvis has made protecting the Everglades the focus of our conservation efforts this year, and our CEO, Perk Perkins, has been leading the charge by taking out a full-page ad in the Miami . . .
The post Video: The Balance Shows Why We Must Act Now to Save the Everglades appeared first on Orvis News.
One of the first things a fly fisher learns is that trout like to sit behind rocks. (They also like to sit in front of rocks, but that’s another post.) The problem of presenting a fly to these fish is caused. . .
The post Classic Pro Tip: How to Fish Behind a Midstream Rock appeared first on Orvis News.
The Devils River runs through the middle-of-nowhere Texas. In this short film join fly-fishing guide Alvin Dedeaux and tournament fisher Miles Burghoff as they take on the Devils River and connect over their shared love of angling. Via Yeti.
When Yvon Chouinard finally accepted the fact that he was a businessman, he wanted to distance himself from “those pasty-faced corpses in suits” in magazine ads. “If I had to be a businessman, I was going to do it in my own terms,” he tells Daniela Sirtori-Cortina in a recent profile article. “Patagonia does well while doing good because the company’s environmental efforts are genuine,” writes Sirtori-Cortina, “It has the track record to prove its authenticity.” Read “From Climber to Billionaire” via Forbes.
Cheeky Fishing‘s Ted Upton explains the company’s triple play option, which pairs a reel and two spools in a Fishpond Sweetwater reel case for the price of a reel and a spool.
As anglers, we spend a lot of time on rivers, whether we're wading or in some sort of watercraft. And the more we engage in these activities, the more confident we become that we know . . .
The post Video: Over, Under, Gone: The Killer in Our Rivers appeared first on Orvis News.
Orvis Chairman Leigh Perkins--father of our current CEO, Perk, and Vice Chairman, Dave--is fishing today off the Florida Panhandle today with Capt. David Mangum of Shallow Water . . .
The post Photo of the Day: A Bull Red for the Chairman appeared first on Orvis News.
I receive a lot of photographs of great fish from anglers out in the field. Most photos are well done, but many are unpublishable for a simple reason: the photo shows poor fish-handling technique. I won't post a photo with a. . .
The post Pro Tips: How to Treat a Trout Right appeared first on Orvis News.
Pat Dorsey is a legendary guide, fly tier, and author who works out of the Blue Quill Angler in Evergreen, Colorado. Although anyone who has been on the water as long as Pat has can . . .
The post Video: How to Tie the Top Secret Midge appeared first on Orvis News.
For more than thirty years, the Orvis Company has been recognizing excellence in sporting experiences through its Endorsed Lodges, Outfitters, and Guides program. The winners of . . .
The post Check Out the Nominees for the 2017 Orvis Endorsed Awards! appeared first on Orvis News.
Where The River Runs is a media group in New Mexico that specializes in fly-fishing videos. We've posted several of their productions in our Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival over the past few . . .
The post Videos: How to Fish Dry Flies in Freestone Pools, Runs, and Pocketwater appeared first on Orvis News.
When you’re either fishing downstream or have a lot of slack on the water—for instance when you’re making slack-line casts, such as a pile cast or a curve cast—setting the hook can be difficult. Because there’s a lot of slack on the water, if you simply raise your rod tip, all you’re doing is picking up the slack. Depending on how. . .
The post Tuesday Tip: Using a Sweep Set for Better Hook-Ups appeared first on Orvis News.
A couple weeks ago, we launched a new series of videos called "One-Minute Fly-Tying Tips and Techniques." from Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions. Each video will teach a single tying . . .
The post Video: How to Load Thread in a Bobbin appeared first on Orvis News.
After serving his country as soldier, Landon Mace moved home to Bend, Oregon to follow his passion for fly fishing. Via Bote.
Written by: Jon Hill
Before the snow melts from the Colorado Rockies and the rivers start running too high, Tom, Shawn, and I hiked down into a canyon to do some tailwater fishing. It was also a perfect . . .
The post Photos: A Sunday in the Canyon appeared first on Orvis News.
Written by: Chuck Hawkins, Hawkins Outfitters
Kirk Deeter, writer for the Field and Stream blog, once said that he believes that Michigan is the top fly-fishing state in the union. One of the main reasons he believes this is that tremendous diversity of. . .
The post Pro Tips: Chuck Hawkins’s Top 10 Michigan Flies appeared first on Orvis News.
Pete Vandergrift from Costa Sunglasses goes over the company’s new Motu frame, the fact that it utilizes a bio-resin, and how the company is trying to “kick plastic” with all of their products.
For author and fly tier Jay Zimmerman, carp are not a side show, writes Zach Matthews, “they are the main event.” Zimmerman talks fly patterns, carp behavior, and different fishing environments in this interview via American Angler.
This week’s featured pattern in our tying instructional video is called the “Off the Hook Sucker Spawn” by author Tim Flagler. Sucker spawn, notes Flagler, are “an easy, early season high protein meal. At this time of year, it’s a good idea for anglers to carry at least a few…..”
This short film from Christian Ihrybauer pays homage to good life and good friends in Punta Allen and Ascension Bay.
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Watershed creates unique drybags and packs made in the USA. Each bag features a patented Watershed Zipdry closure that’s similar to a heavy duty freezer bag which ensures a watertight seal even when submerged or under pressure. Radio frequency welding is used to bond multiple layers of fabric into a single piece of material, so there are no weak points.
The Largo Tote is a fan favorite of fishermen and boaters, and offers ample space with the ability to stow flat for any tight spaces. The Largo is perfect also for the beach, camping, paddling or any situation where you want to keep electronics or personals dry and protected from the elements.
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 have a wonderful selection of . . .
The post Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 03.17.17 appeared first on Orvis News.
In this short film from Patagonia, surfer and fly angler Andrew Tarplee shares the stories of his well-seasoned and favorite hat.
Fly fishermen are masters of euphemism when it comes to tangled leaders. “Oh, look. I’ve got a wind knot,” an angler will say on the even the most flat-calm day. Sorry, my friend, but. . .
The post Classic Tip: How to Untangle Knots in Your Leader appeared first on Orvis News.
Written by: Tom Revis, Fishing Manager at Orvis Westlake
March is peak steelhead season here in northeastern Ohio, and a few good friends were ready to make the annual trip up north. Braving inclement and unpredictable weather, we planned the . . .
The post Photos: New Traditions in Steelhead Alley appeared first on Orvis News.
Welcome to the latest 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 . . .
The post Take an All New Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 03.16.17 appeared first on Orvis News.
CEOs from around the State of Florida have banded together to advocate on behalf of one of the world’s great ecological treasures, the Everglades, as this irreplaceable ecosystem hangs in . . .
The post Orvis CEO Meets with Florida Governor Scott to Discuss Efforts to Save the Everglades appeared first on Orvis News.
Even though the quintessential fly-fishing image involves casting dry flies to rising fish, we spend considerably more time presenting flies underwater to fish we can’t see, and beginning fly . . .
The post Pro Tips: 10 Ways to Get Your Nymphs to the Bottom appeared first on Orvis News.
The latest video from Todd Moen of Catch Magazine lives up to the overused description "epic." Moen's camera takes us to remote British Columbia, where the landscape, the rivers, and the . . .
The post Video: “British Columbia Spring Tour” by Todd Moen appeared first on Orvis News.
Author and MidCurrent board member Thomas McGuane will be honored with the 2017 Heritage Award by The American Museum of Fly Fishing. The event will be held April 5, 2017, at a public reception hosted at the Racquet & Tennis Club of New York City.
Read more in the press release below.
American Museum of Fly Fishing to honor Thomas McGuane with 2017 Heritage Award
“Thomas McGuane writes better about fishing than anyone else in the history of mankind.”–Jim Harrison
Manchester, Vermont (March 13, 2017) – The American Museum of Fly Fishing announced today that it will honor influential author Thomas McGuane with its 2017 Heritage Award. The celebration will take place on April 5 at a public reception held at the Racquet & Tennis Club of New York City. The event committee will be chaired by Bruce McNae.
The 2016 Heritage Award event will begin with a Leadership Circle cocktail reception at 5:30 in the evening and a general reception at 6:15. During cocktail hour there will be an array of interesting silent auction items for guests to bid on, including travel packages, fly rods, fly reels, and much more. At 7 p.m. dinner and a live auction led by Nick Dawes will take place, immediately followed by the awards presentation. Guests will then be treated to a special interview between our honoree and his good friend and 2014 Heritage Award recipient, Tom Brokaw.
Thomas McGuane has built an impressive literary career, from humble beginnings as the “Humor Editor” at his high school newspaper, The Crane, to becoming one of the most accomplished and diversely talented authors of our generation. He gained acclaim by deftly exploring the depths of human relationships and bringing a decidedly local feel to all of his writing. Whether the context is set in Michigan, the Florida Keys, or the plains of Montana, he deeply understands the environs in which his characters live.
The author of over a dozen novels, screen plays, and short stories, his novel, The Bushwhacked Piano, won the Rosenthal Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1971 and his novel, Ninety-Two in the Shade was nominated for a National Book Award in 1974. He is also the recipient of the 2009 Wallace Stegner Award, courtesy of the Center of the American West, and is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Letters. An avid outdoorsman who has both won Fly Rod & Reel Magazine’s 2010 Angler of the Year and been inducted into the Cutting Horse Hall of Fame (2005), McGuane infuses his works with a rich appreciation of the natural world.
Karen Kaplan, the President of the Board of Trustees, shared her excitement in the announcement saying “Thomas McGuane elevated the field of writing about fishing to new heights with the publication of The Longest Silence in 1999. We are delighted to recognize not only his immense contributions to literature, but also to recognize him as a world class angler and conservationist.”
To purchase tickets to this event please visit http://www.amff.org/april-5-2017-heritage-award-honoring-tom-mcguane/or contact Samantha Pitcher spitcher@amff.org.
About the American Museum of Fly Fishing:
The American Museum of Fly Fishing is the steward of the history, traditions, and practices of the sport of fly-fishing and promotes the conservation of its waters. The Museum collects, preserves, exhibits, studies, and interprets the artifacts, art, and literature of the sport and, through a variety of outreach platforms, uses these resources to engage, educate, and benefit all. The Museum fulfills this mission through our public programs (including exhibitions, gallery programs, lectures, special events, and presentations), our publications, and our quarterly journal, The American Fly Fisher.
For more information about the Museum and the 2017 Heritage Award please visit our website http://www.amff.org or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.
Media Contacts:
Peter Nardini | Communications Coordinator | 802-362-3300 ext. 207 | pnardini@amff.org
Samantha Pitcher | Membership and Events Coordinator | 802-362-3300 ext. 208 | spitcher@amff.org
A few months ago, we introduced a new weekly “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is: . . .
The post Ask the Experts: What is the Most Common Fly-Fishing Mistake? appeared first on Orvis News.
Do you dream of chucking the rat race and launching a career in the outdoor sporting industry? Then we've got the information for you. The Orvis Endorsed Operations Job Openings page . . .
The post Are You Looking for a Dream Job? appeared first on Orvis News.
You ever hook what feels to be a good trout, and then you realize it's just a sucker? That can be kind of a let down. (To be honest, though, sometimes sucker fight pretty darned hard.) But . . .
The post Video: How to Tie the Off the Hook Sucker Spawn appeared first on Orvis News.
Most fish lost in fly-fishing are lost either at the moment you strike or when you attempt to land them. Playing a fish on a fly rod is a relatively simple matter of making the fish work against. . .
The post Pro Tips: How to Set the Hook appeared first on Orvis News.
Last week, we launched a new series of videos called "One-Minute Fly-Tying Tips and Techniques." from Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions. Each video will teach a single . . .
The post Video: How to Break Off the Tag End of the Thread appeared first on Orvis News.
Written by: Todd Tanner, Conservation Hawks
Bob White, the respected artist and legendary fly-fishing guide, sure knows how to throw a great party. Bob has learned that if he brings the right anglers together at the right time and in the . . .
The post Win a Spot at Bob White’s Musky Madness Event and Support Conservation Hawks appeared first on Orvis News.
This short film documents the changes being made to Bahamas regulations, fishing, and guiding. Via World Angling.
Reader's of Florida's largest newspaper opened the front section yesterday to find a full-page ad featuring a powerful message from Orvis CEO Perk Perkins, who addressed his letter to . . .
The post Orvis CEO Takes Out Full-Page Ad in the Miami Herald to Urge Lawmakers to Protect the Everglades appeared first on Orvis News.
Today’s video is another exclusive Orvis video by Dave and Amelia Jensen, in which they show us the ins and outs of finding and catching trout around undercut banks. Learn where these trout . . .
The post Master Class Monday: How to Fish Undercut Banks appeared first on Orvis News.
