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
Small stream bluelining in the Rockies, with Jeremie Prine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:10
My guest this week is Jeremie Prine [47:39], owner and head guide of Dunoir Fly Fishing Adventures of Dubois, Wyoming. He specializes in fishing small wilderness creeks (as well as larger rivers) in Wyoming and is one of…
Montana trout suffer mysterious disease, with Wade Fellin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:19
This week my guest is guide and lodge owner Wade Fellin [45:48] of Big Hole River Lodge. Wade is on the vanguard of trout health in Montana, particularly in the Big Hole Valley, and they have been seeing trout die at the…
Foraging along trout streams, with Sam Thayer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:50
I think most stream anglers are interested in foraging, since we're immersed in nature all day long and although we watch for fish and insects and birds, many of us don't pay attention to the plants. And there are many d…
Fishing the Baja surf on foot with Scott Sadil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:04
Scott Sadil [41:39], author and Fly Fishing Editor of Gray's Sporting Journal, is a pioneer in fishing the surf in Baja, and in his many years of experience he's learned a ton of valuable tips. Even if you never plan on…
The insidious Nature of Neonic Pesticides, with Michael Miller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:57
Warning—this week's podcast with biologist Michael Miller [36:28] is not exactly uplifting, in fact it's downright depressing. I feel that neonic pesticides are the main reason we have seen dramatic declines of insects o…
15 Tips for Fishing Emergers, with Pat Dorsey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:46
OK, I lied. There aren't 15 tips. There are probably more and if you want to count them up you can e-mail me and correct my mistake. But I get a lot of questions about fishing emergers, and I thought a podcast on how to…
The making of "Mending the Line", with Joshua Caldwell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:36
This week my guest is Joshua Caldwell [32:30], director of the new movie (premiering in theaters today) "Mending the Line", about a combat veteran with PTSD who works his way back into society with the help of a fly fish…
How to practice your fly casting, with Pete Kutzer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:10
The better your casting, the more and fun you'll have and the more relaxed you'll be on the water. Pete Kutzer [46:13] is one of the finest casting instructors in the world, and not only that he's one of the finest angle…
Jacks are Better, with RA Beattie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:00
Jacks are an under-rated gamefish and under-utilized resource. They take a fly aggressively, fight harder than most other saltwater gamefish, and are common in most warmer saltwater ecosystems. Yet most anglers, and most…
Fishing through climate change, with John Gierach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:30
Our climate is changing, and regardless of whether you think it's human caused or natural it is changing. If you don't believe that you need to get outside more. John Gierach [58:00], thoughtful guy that he is, wanted to…