The Orvis Fly-fishing Guide Podcast

We get a lot of requests for podcasts on topics that only take a few minutes and would not warrant a full episode. So Tom put together five unrelated, small tips into this on podcast. Have a suggestion for the podcast? drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit on us on Facebook at orvis.com/facebook.

Wow... you guys really wanted this one! We had a whole lot o requests for a podcast on graphite vs bamboo. Tom goes into great detail on the benefits of each and gives us some good bamboo maintenance tips. Join us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook and leave us a comment or suggestion for a future podcast. You can also email us at podcast@orvis.com or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/orvispodcast

Fly fishers biggest fear: casting into the wind. In this episode fortunate enough to have Orvis CEO Perk Perkins join him for a lively back and forth on different ways to deal with windy days on teh water. Have a suggestion for the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide? Email us at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook.

Here is a great checklist for new fly fishers and veterans for when you first get to a river. Check the temperature, take your time getting into the water and don't be afraid to change your location! Have a suggestion for the podcast? Email us at podcast@orvis.com or join us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook.

Tom has pulled in another guest for this podcast on landing big fish from a boat. Tom and Steve fish together a lot and tom knows Steve has a lot of technique to share on this topic. This is a fun podcast with a lot of information!Have a suggestion for a future podcast? let us know at www.orvis.com/facebook or email us at podcast@orvis.com.

The temperatures in a tailwater and available food make for bigger trout and really good good fly fishing. Tom has some great pointers in this podcast and then answers some questions regarding fishing egg and worm patterns... or what some call "junk" flies. Tom does not agree with that name, and tells us why.Drop us a line on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook  with a suggestion for a future podcast or send us an email at podcast@orvis.com.

Tom has been getting requests for a podcast on floating lines. Feeling like he could use a little more education on the subject himself, he called in Jim Lepage, Orvis Vice-President of Rod and Tackle to help address questions on their use and care. Things get really detailed in this podcast... a must-hear for the techies!Drop us a line with a suggestion for a future podcast at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook.

Up here in Vermont, it's getting darker earlier and a heck of a lot colder. It does not take much for the mind to drift to thoughts of  the Bahamas and bonefish. Tom has ten great tips for bonefish anglers of every level and throws in a quick freshwater tip by request.Visit us on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook to leave a suggestion on our wall or drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com

The snow arrived this week in Vermont and reminded Tom that he had more tips to share with us on fly fishing in winter. Grab your hot chocolate and take notes... there's a LOT of good stuff in this episode. Have suggestions for a future podcast? Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook.

We get LOTS of requests asking us how to get kids into fly fishing. Tom thinks the best way is to get them interested in fly tying first.In this podcast he tells us how to do just that.Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com with suggestions for future podcasts or visit us on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook

This will be the last episode of Double Barrel that will piggyback on the Fly Fishing Guide Podcast's feed. We hope you will subscribe to Orvis Double Barrel on iTunes by searching for Orvis or by going to www.orvis.com/podcast In this episode of The Double Barrel Brett is joined by VP of Orvis Rod & Tackle and author of The Orvis Guide to Great Sporting Lodge Cuisine, Jim LePage. Jim and Brett discuss their favorite ways to prepare duck. Have a suggestion for a future podcast? Drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on our Facebook page at orvis.com/facebook.

Tom has returned from a very nasty bout with H1N1 to record a podcast episode on our most requested podcast topic so far: STEELHEAD! It's possible that no other topic can inspire as much discussion among anglers as fly fishing for steelhead. Tom's take on technique is "if it's legal, it works for you and you're having fun, it's all good." Whatever you style, Tom has some great tips in this podcast! Send us a suggestion for a future podcast at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at orvis.com/facebook.

In this episode, Bruce and Brett discuss how to best use your time shooting skeet or clays as practice for the field. Drop us aline at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at orvis.com/facebook to suggest a topic!

As suggested by listeners on our Facebook page, Tom gives five reasons there are so many flies and fly variations out there to choose from. He also tells us his favorite, go-to fly.Send us your suggestions for a podcast to podcast@orvis.com or visit us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook ReDownload this podcast directly here: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Five_Reasons_There_Are_So_Many_Flies_In_The_World.mp3

Whit Fosburgh, Chief Development Officer at Trout Unlimited was meeting with Tom today and we convinced him to sit down for an interview for the podcast. Whit gives us a brief overview on TU's goals for the coming year.Want to hear more interviews on the podcast? Let us know on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook or by sending us an email at podcast@orvis.com.Download this podcast directly at http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Tom_Interviews_Trout_Unlimiteds_Whit_Fosburgh.mp3

Another great question from our Facebook fans in two parts. What is the performance difference between two and four piece rods and when does it make sense to go with a different line weight than the weight of the rod? Tom answers in this podcast, but if you feel differently about his answers, let us know on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook Download this podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Three_Tips_Regarding_Fly_Fishing_Rods_and_Line_Weights.mp3

This is our second episode of Double Barrel: The Orvis Hunting and Shotgunning Podcast. After two more episodes, this podcast will have its own feed and be available on iTunes as well as through Orvis.com/podcast. We hope you will subscribe! In this episode, Bruce and Brett discuss preparing for hunting season. Please do drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or visit us on our facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook with feedback for the show! Download this podcast directly at http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Double_Barrel-_Preparing_For_Hunting_Season.mp3

This episode may get us in trouble with the guys upstairs, but in this podcast Tom has some tips for the when you are in the mood to fish with as little gear as possible. Let us know what you think of this podcast on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook or by sending us an email at podcast@orvis.com. Download this podcast directly at http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/The_Minimalist_Fly_Fisher.mp3

Hey folks, we have a special episode this week! We are testing a new podcast called "Orvis Double Barrel: The Hunting and Shotgunning Podcast with Bruce Bowlen and Brett Ference"After a few episodes, Double Barrel will have it's own feed, but for now it is only available here in this podcast feed while Bruce and Brett get their feet wet.You are ou r test audience, so we really hope you will drop us a line to let us know what you think and give us suggestions for future episodes at podcast@orvis.com or by visiting us on our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook.Download this podcast directly at http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Double_Barrel_Podcast_Eye_Hand_Coordination.mp3

Catch & Release fishing, when done properly, will keep fish populations healthy. When not done properly, you can kill the fish. A great topic, that was suggested via our Facebook page at www.orvis.com/facebook. If you have a suggestion, make a comment there or send us an email at orvis.com/podcast. You can download this podcast directly at http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Proper_Catch__Release_Techniques.mp3