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
How Agriculture and Trout Unlimited Work Together, with Cameron Aker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:47
Many of our trout waters run through agricultural areas. We need food and clean water and we'd like to fish for trout in these waters, but sometimes these things don't play well together. It's when all user groups get to…
New Tips on Playing and Releasing Trout, with vs Jim McLennan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:04
I often get questions about the proper way to play and release trout and I invited Jim McClennan [42:51] to talk about his tips and his philosophy on bring trout to hand. Jim has been a guide, fly shop owner, writer, and…
Creating New Trout Streams, with Chris Wood of Trout Unlimited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:48
Well, maybe we're not creating new trout streams, but we are creating waters that now support trout and cold, clean water by mitigating abandoned mine runoff. These are streams have been lifeless in some cases for over 1…
What You Get When You Upgrade Your Fly Rod, with Shawn Combs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:47
What benefits do you get when you upgrade from a $40 Big Box store rod to a Clearwater or Encounter? How much better is a Recon rod, and will you see and appreciate the performance improvements? And what are you missing…
How to Fly Fish from a Paddleboard, with Peter Laurelli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:37
Peter Laurelli [40:07] is a film-maker and fly fisher, and specializes in fly fishing from a paddleboard. And not in just any place—Peter fly fishes off the northeast coast for striped bass and false albacore, and if you…
Backcast: Casts for Difficult Trout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:19
This episode was originally published on January 27th, 2022. This week, my guest is Orvis casting guru Pete Kutzer [47:31], and we talk about casts for difficult trout. Often you don't need great casting skills or specia…
Backcast: Winter Fishing Tips from Boulder, with Antonio Rodrigues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:22
This week's show is a Backcast episode from January 8th, 2021. This week, we're continuing our series on winter fly fishing for trout. I interview Antonio Rodrigues [42:50] manager of Front Range Anglers in Boulder, Colo…
Backcast: Hatchery Trout vs Wild, Pressured vs Remote [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:29
Originally posted February 5. 2012. In the fly box this week, we talk about where fly tying materials come from, getting wet flies to swing deeper, fishing logs, and fishing small flies under water. In the main topic, we…
How to get Started in Trout Spey, with Pete Kutzer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:09
Any kind of two-handed fishing is confusing for those of us who mostly fish with a single-handed rod. I asked the great Pete Kutzer [37:34]to simplify the selection of a rod, reel, line, leader, and tips for getting a st…
Fishing the Alps, with Miha Ivanc [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:21
I frequently get questions from listeners traveling to Europe, curious about fly fishing opportunities in Italy, France, Austria, and Switzerland. I've never fished there and don't have any answers, so I reached out to M…