The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast

The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast

Author: Tom Rosenbauer, The Orvis Company Language: English Episodes: 202
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
All about Floating Fly Lines, with Josh Jenkins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:21
All about Floating Fly Lines, with Josh Jenkins What is the difference between freshwater and saltwater fly lines? How about warmwater and cold-water lines? How long do fly lines last? How do you care for a fly line? How…
How to Spot Fish on Saltwater Flats, with Jason Franklin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:39
Are there any tricks to spotting fish on saltwater flats, especially if it's your first time? You may be disappointed to hear that there is no magic bullet and every place you fish will offer different species, water col…
Saving rivers, with Western Rivers Conservancy's Sue Doroff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:53
This week's podcast is a recording of a live interview I did with Sue Doroff [48:56], co-founder and outgoing president of The Western Rivers Conservancy, which does amazing work throughout the West by buying valuable ri…
A Half Century of Fly-Tying Evolution, with Tim Flagler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:09
How has fly-tying changed in the past 50 years? It's changed a great deal in the time Tim Flagler [43:55] and I have been practicing it, and I often get questions from people about what has changed over the years. Tim an…
How Water Temperature Affects Saltwater Flats Fish, with Aaron Adams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:13
We frequently discuss water temperature in regard to trout fishing but you seldom hear much about how water temperature affects popular fly-rod fish like bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, striped bass, and bluefish. Yet…
Backcast: Tom's Top-Ten Tips for Winter Fly Fishing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:26
This show on winter fly-fishing was originally posted on 28 January, 2011. Before we had interviews, the Flybox, or even call-ins, it was just Sir Tom rambling into a microphone. Don't forget there are hundreds of shows…
The Power of Observation in Fly Fishing, with Guide Cliff Weisse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:30
Careful observation, active instead of passive, is the hallmark of a good fly fisher. They pick up patterns by observing exactly where in the river a fish came from , or how it behaved when feeding, or what weather patte…
Backcast: A Life in Fly fishing, with Tom McGuane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:49
Originally Posted on March 3rd, 2023 Back in 2008 when I first began this podcast I had two dreams—that I would have my two literary heros, John McPhee and Thomas McGuane as guests (they are both passionate fly fishers).…
Twelve Tips for Fishing Dry Flies, with Todd Tanner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:56:59
Todd Tanner [43:02] is a lifelong fly fisher and journalist and spent years as a guide on the Henry's Fork, one of the best (and toughest) dry-fly rivers in the world. He also prefers not to fish nymphs. Todd shares his…
Must-Reads in Classic Fly-Fishing Literature, with Michael Checchio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:06
I get frequent questions from listeners on what I would recommend they read in fly-fishing literature, as there is so much out there it's tough to sort through it to find what's worth reading. Michael Checchio [38:10] is…