Fly Fishing
Jun 22, 2023
Bass Galore on the South Coast
As part of our Orvis Experiences: The Catch Series, this summer we're running four events to specifically target bass. On June 6th, Michael Rescorle guided two clients to their first ever bass on the fly.
Jun 15, 2023
Mastering the Diawl Bach Fly: A Detailed Guide
The art of fly fishing is an immersive experience, offering a direct link between the angler and the natural world. A...
Jun 5, 2023
Advanced Techniques: How to Fish a Copper John Fly
Fly fishing, an age-old sport beloved for its artistry and challenge, offers both the thrill of the catch and the tra...
Jun 5, 2023
Streamers and Stillwater: How to Fish Wet Flies Effectively
Just as the artists possess their paintbrush and the musicians their instruments, the fly fisherman has their collect...
May 29, 2023
A recap of this year’s Orvis Mayfly Festival
This year’s Orvis Mayfly Festival focused on conservation and observing our river’s fly life.
For the first time, we ...
May 26, 2023
Orvis Mayfly Festival: Top Mayfly Patterns
In case you missed it, here’s Olly, Orvis Stockbridge Store Manager, and Steve, our in-house fly-tier, talking as par...
May 19, 2023
On the wing… with The Mayfly Project UK
Guest post by Susan Skrupa, Founder and Executive Director of The Mayfly Project UK - a charity whose mission is to connect with young people in foster care through mentorship in fly fishing.
May 15, 2023
Bringing Thought Leaders Together at The UK River Summit
Hosted on the Orvis Kimbridge Beat at the heart of The River Test on 13th June, The UK River Summit will bring together some of the country’s most influential conservation experts to talk about the state of our rivers in the UK and the action needed. Fish rely on the health of our waters and, as part of our commitment to conservation, we want to help facilitate positive change to keep our rivers flowing with clean water.
May 10, 2023
Such stuff as dreams are made on
As part of this year's Mayfly Festival, we spoke to two renowned and leading Fish in The Reads authors, David Profumo...
May 7, 2023
The Demise of the Mayfly: Inspiring Activism in the Eyes and Ears of Anglers
Actor and activist, Jim Murray, talks about Activist Anglers - a new collective that aims to empower and educate anglers about how they can make a difference to protect their local waters.
May 5, 2023
The state of the UK’s Mayfly populations
In case you missed it, here’s Richard from Orvis Stockbridge kicking off the first of our Orvis Mayfly Festival Facebook Lives, chatting with Craig Macadam, Conservation Director for Buglife and National Co-ordinator of the Mayfly Recording Scheme.
Apr 24, 2023
Introducing the Orvis Mayfly Festival 2023
Starting on Saturday 29th April and running for three weeks, this year’s festival will include a series of in-person events, workshops, and a UK-wide #OrvisHatchWatch.