The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast

All of us, from time to time, have struggled with setting the hook and wound up losing the fish. In this, the second of a two part series, Tom gives tips on effective hook setting techniques for saltwater and big game fish. If you have a comment or suggestion for a future podcast, please email us at podcast@orvis.com Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP20.mp3

All of us, from time to time, have struggled with setting the hook and wound up losing the fish. In this, the first of two parts, Tom gives tips on effective hook setting techniques for freshwater and smaller species. Next week he talks saltwater and big game fish. If you have a comment or suggestion for a future podcast, please email us at podcast@orvis.com Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP19.mp3

Tom has been pretty tied up for the past couple of weeks with the Fly Fishing Retailer Show in Denver. He will be back soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this video montage set to the music of our own John Stalcup from the Orvis web design department. Please send comments or suggestions for future podcasts to podcast@orvis.com Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Helios-Beanpole.mp4

Tom Rosenbauer hosts the third episode in a three part video series on how to read trout streams. This piece comes from THE NEW FLY FISHER television series. Read more at www.thenewflyfisher.com. To subscribe to The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, please visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Prospecting_for_Trout_Part_3.mp4

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active duty military personnel and veterans through fly fishing and fly tying education and outings. For the month of September 2008, round up your purchase on www.orvis.com and Orvis will match your contribution. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/PHW_riverjustknows.mp4

Tom Rosenbauer hosts the second part in a three part video series on how to read trout streams. This piece comes from THE NEW FLY FISHER television series. Read more at www.thenewflyfisher.com. To subscribe to The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, please visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Prospecting_for_Trout_Part_2.mp4

Tom Rosenbauer, author of Prospecting for Trout, hosts a three part video series on how to read trout streams. This piece comes from THE NEW FLY FISHER television series. Read more at www.thenewflyfisher.com. To subscribe to The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, please visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Prospecting_for_Trout_Part_1.mp4

In this video, Tom shows off the attributes of the new Battenkill Large Arbor Reel from The Orvis Company. Check out customer reviews of the BLA by visiting  www.orvis.com and searching for "Battenkill Large Arbor Reel" in the search window. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Battenkill_Large_Arbor_Video.mp3

A number of listeners have emailed Tom (at podcast@orvis.com) asking for his advice on choosing a fly rod. It can be an intimidating process, but made easier if you break it out into steps. After listening to this podcast you can get more information on selecting a rod at www.orvis.com/flexindex.  If you have suggestions for the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, or to subscribe, visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP18.mp3

This week Tom impresses us with his biggest word, yet: Tricorythodes. By listener request, Tom gives some great tips on fishing the trico hatch. The flies are small, but it is worth the extra effort.You can read more about trico at www.orvis.com/trico. If you have suggestions for the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, or to subscribe, visit www.orvis.com/podcast.   Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/OFFGP17.mp3