About The Orvis Company

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Founded in 1856, Orvis is the trusted source of discovery and adventure in the natural world. For more than a century and a half we have loved the wild, explored it, and protected it. At our core we are a fly-fishing and wingshooting brand, inspired by nature, driven by curiosity, and fulfilled by adventure. Our culture of “We Love Dogs” inspires us to be a central source of education, information, and innovative dog products for all dog lovers. We offer fine shotguns, gear, and technical apparel for wingshooting and sporting clays, as well as men’s and women’s sportswear, fine gifts and home furnishings, luggage, and travel accessories. Our Orvis sporting services include fishing and shooting schools, an international sporting and eco-travel agency, the Orvis-endorsed network of lodges, outfitters, and guides, and Orvis-endorsed hunting dog trainers and breeders. Learn more at orvis.com.

Should you reel with your right or left hand?

Should you reel with your right or left hand? When getting a fly rod outfit, you need to know whether the reel should be set up for right- or left-hand wind. Most right-handers choose to reel with their left hand so they don’t have to switch the rod to their other hand when they reel. But some ri…

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Tying TR's Deep Pupa

I am a big fan of the late Gary LaFontaine’s Deep Pupa but I’ve gradually modified it over the years to come up with a version I think is more effective. I replaced the fur body with bright green Ultra Wire, keeping the Antron overlay. I also added a bead, but a black one for subtlety And the on…

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Best Beginner and All-Around Trout 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 to …

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