Fishing Events

Tenkara - A Modern Tradition - Thursday, 15 June 6-7:30PM
Find out more about this Japanese technique from our resident expert, Vito Rubino.
Salmonista - Thursday, 6 July 6-7:30PM
A "tour" of the salmon fishing world. Equipment, flies, conservation... With our guests from Salmon and Trout Conservation UK.

Orvis Dog Club Meetings

Psycho Dog : Solving Dog Difficulties - Thursday June 29th, 6PM - 7:30PM

Renowned author Janet Menzies will talk strategies and training tips designed to cure your dog of bad behavior such as barking, chewing, biting, and dominance. Signed copies of her newest book “Psycho Dog” book will be offered for sale.

Pets as Therapy - Thursday 10th August, 6PM - 7:30PM

The charity Pets as Therapy will be visiting us in store. This charity is the largest of its kind in Europe and matches kind dogs (and their owners) to hospitals, schools, day cares, hospices, and prisons to bring the healing power of dog love to people who need it.

We will be raising awareness of this humanitarian charity and letting people know how they can get involved.

For more information and to RSVP, please call us on 0207 930 8521.

Learn fly-fishing basics in one of our free fly-fishing classes. Perfect for beginners of all ages, the course includes free lessons on fly casting and outfit rigging.

If you're looking for a great way to get the family together outside, book a free Orvis class to get started. Fly fishing is a sport the whole family can participate in. All ages are welcome to attend this store-based course, but those under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Bring the whole family and learn what this great sport is all about.

2017 Dates:

July: Saturdays 1st, 15th, 29th
August: Saturday 12th, Monday 28th
September: Saturday 9th, Friday 22nd
October: Saturdays 14th, 28th

Class spaces are limited. Call or stop by to reserve a spot.

Please see store associates or call 0207 930 8521 for details.

Class spaces are limited. Call or stop by to reserve a spot.

Whether you are a beginner or you are someone that just wants a little guidance on how to become a better fly fisher, nothing beats time on the water with a knowledgeable guide or instructor. Our classes are the next step in your fly-fishing education. Designed to give you a great on-the-water fly-fishing experience, the day's instruction is built around specific techniques and local fisheries.

We shall cover:

• Fly-casting techniques
• Essential knots
• How to choose your tackle
• Lake entomology (the science of insects)
• How to simplify fly selection—you don’t need hundreds of patterns!
• How to locate fish on a stillwater
• How to play, land, and safely release fish

Please see store associates or call 0207 930 8521 for details.

Assistant Manager & Fly-Fishing Specialist: Jimmy Boyd
Jimmy has fished for over 40 years, and is originally from South Africa, where he fished for saltwater and fresh-water species. He has fished at many rivers and stillwaters in England and Wales, as well as saltwater down in south and north Devon.

Fly-Fishing Specialist: Declan Gelder
Declan has been fishing since the age of four. Originally from Cumbria, he grew up fishing many of the northern and southern rivers such as the river Eden, Lowther, Test, and Froome, as well as local stillwaters. Declan represented England for the youth rivers team at the 2006 world championships in Portugal. He also has experience fishing in New Zealand.

The Orvis London Fly-Fishing Specialists