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
Beavers and Trout, with Ben Goldfarb [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:15
You may wonder why I've done a podcast about beavers. You may be greatly surprised by the beneficial interactions between beavers and trout habitat—I know I was after talking to Ben Goldfarb author of the book Eager: The…
The other pleasures of fly fishing, with Dylan Tomine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:05
I've been asked to touch more on the spirituality of fly fishing in my podcasts, and honestly I'm not very good at that. So I asked a thoughtful friend and author, Dylan Tomine [32:54], to touch on these aspects of fly f…
Fishing stillwaters from shore, with Thomas Larsen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:23
This week, my guest is Thomas Larsen [45:47] from the Orvis Outfitters team. Thomas is a stillwater expert and gives us some great tips on how to find trout, and how to target them, when you don't have the benefit of a w…
Modifying Flies, with Tim Cammisa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:55
This week, my guest is author, You Tube personality, and author Tim Cammisa [34:00]. We have a spirited discussion on fly patterns—which of the most common ones are untouchable, and which do we modify with different mate…
Good news from the Everglades, with Steve Davis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:13
This week, my guest is Steve Davis, chief scientists for the Everglades Foundation [49:31]. Steve gives us an update on the Everglades restoration project, which will benefit fisheries and clean water throughout Florida…
The Seven Deadly Sins of Nymph Fishing, with Josh Nugent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:35
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 great advice [38:38]. Josh is a very preceptive angler…
Public Stream Access Update, with Land Tawney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:47
This week my guest is Land Tawney [25:52], CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, and we discuss recent issues regarding public access on rivers in Colorado, Montana, and New Mexico. This is a timely topic, as public ac…
Winter fly-fishing secrets, with Noelle Coley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:05
This week my guest is Noelle Coley [41:25] of Blackfoot River Outfitters in Missoula, Montana. Noelle is a serious winter fly fisher, with experience both in Colorado and Montana. She gives us great tips on flies, techni…
How to Find Your Own Small Stream, with Donna Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:02
Finding those tiny, unpressured trout streams is a delightful form of exploration. You won't find them on the internet or in books or magazine articles—at least the ones you really want to fish. But finding a small strea…
The Native Fish Coalition, with Bob Mallard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:15
This week, my guest is the executive director of the Native Fish Coalition, Bob Mallard [42:09], who tells us why the organization was formed and what they do. His group took issue with some of the sentiments expressed i…