The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast

The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast

Author: Tom Rosenbauer, The Orvis Company Language: English Episodes: 100
For anyone who’s ever felt the tug of a line or wondered about the quiet rhythm of a river, The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast is a steady companion. Host Tom Rosenbauer, a well-known author and the voice behind this series for The Orvis Company, doesn’t just offer tips; he shares a lifetime of curiosity spent on the water. Each week, the conversation unfolds like a guidebook coming to life, covering the tangible skills and the subtle philosophies that define fly-fishing. You’ll hear practical advice on technique and gear, certainly, but also deeper discussions about conservation, reading different waters, and understanding fish behavior. It’s that blend of straightforward education and reflective storytelling that makes this podcast unique. Whether you’re planning your first cast or have decades of experience, the aim is the same: to make your hours by the stream more thoughtful and rewarding. Tune in for a mix of solo episodes from Tom and interviews with other anglers, all grounded in a genuine passion for the sport and the wilderness it depends on. This is more than a series of lessons; it’s an ongoing dialogue for anyone who finds solace and challenge in fly-fishing.
Episodes
Tricks for Casting Big Flies, with Pete Kutzer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:58
There's no doubt that casting a size 6 weighted streamer is more difficult than a size 14 Parachute Adams. The physics are different, no way around it. But casting guru Pete Kutzer [37:17] has some tricks that he shares…
What Trout Hear and Smell, with Jason Randall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:18
A couple months ago I did a podcast with Jason Randall [36:39] on trout vision, and it was so popular that I asked him to come back on the podcast to do one on a trout's sense of smell and hearing. Can trout hear your me…
Peacock Bass in South Florida, with Capt. Drew Rodriguez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:10
Captain Drew Rodriguez [27:23] is the only Orvis-endorsed freshwater guide in Florida and specializes in largemouth and peacock bass in the canals near Miami and also the Everglades. In summer, peacocks are his main targ…
Fly Fishing in Central Park, with Brandon Dale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:50:32
Brandon Dale [43:32] is a licensed New York State guide who specializes in fishing, of all places, Central Park in the middle of The Big Apple. You may not be interested in fishing for carp in Central Park, but Brandon o…
Innovative Techniques from UK Stillwater Anglers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:38
I feel that European stillwater anglers are far more sophisticated in their approach to stillwater trout fishing and have studied it in more detail than most North American lake anglers. As a result, they use some techni…
Backcast: 7 Deadly Sins of Nymph Fishing, with Josh Nugent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:35
This episode was originally posted on March 10, 2022. Josh Nugent of Out Fly Fishing in Calgary has been doing a series of "Seven Deadly Sins" podcasts with me over the past couple of years and this one is chock full of…

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