Stories

North Dakota July 2016 North Dakota turned out to be the state I was most uncertain about—not because I did not think it would be a fun or exciting place, but because I had no idea where I was going to go fish. It is certainly not the most promoted state in “Fly-Fishermen” or “The Drake.” I did some research and found that walleye and pike fishing were popular, but I couldn’t find a way to target the walleye in shallow water and my time of arrival in the summer was not...

Alabama April 2016 Many people first learn to cast a fly rod on a bass or bluegill pond. They provide great opportunities to practice casting, learn fishing techniques, and be successful. I still remember my first day casting to bluegills with bright yellow poppers on a pond in south Georgia and the thrill of my first bass on the fly. When people think about fly fishing, they often overlook many of the species that are a blast to pursue on the fly, one of which is the largemouth...

Arizona July 2016 Sedona, Arizona, sits about an hour and a half outside of Phoenix. The drive from the city to this popular vacation spot full of mystics and pink Jeeps took dad and me through arid, brown desert and awe-striking, massive red rocks, for which the area is known. Sedona is a great area for rock climbing, hiking, and adventuring, along with just enjoying the beauty of the landscape. The red rock forms enormous canyons with massive rock faces and towers up around...

Minnesota June 2016 Fly fishing is one of the outdoor adventures that I enjoy most with my brother. It provides excellent opportunities for us to explore and experience nature. It also allows us to compete, which I’m told is a popular method of interaction amongst siblings. To his credit, he typically out-fishes me; however, regardless of who has more success, we both always have a blast on the water, sharing time together doing something we love. Fishing Minnesota provided us with...

The Everglades The Everglades: We Must Act Now! The Everglades are one of our nation's most incredible ecosystems. However, they are currently facing huge threats. Check out this vidoe to learn more about the issues facing the Everglades and what you can do to help. Thank you to Orvis and all who are committed to saving such an extraordinary resource. "The great charm of fly-fishing is that we are always learning." -Thodore Gordon

Florida As the bucket opens and water rushes in, the silver king vacuums up not only the 3-inch fly, but also the water surrounding; the adrenaline of an angler shoots through the roof. There are few things more epic than the explosion of a 100+ pound tarpon. After a slow stalk of the fly bouncing through the water, this aggressive creature gulps in a fly that is a fraction of its size. With this intense strike, the dance begins! As the king sprints, flies, and shakes, what seemed like a...