474 <p>Learn why choosing the right tippet size is critical.</p> 473 <p>The length of your leader depends on water conditions, not on the length of your fly rod.</p> 475 <p>A really sharp hook is so sticky that many fish hook themselves.</p> 2017 <p>If you ever need to put your rod down in the water or on the bank when landing a fish, having a fully sealed drag means that water or dirt won’t get inside the drag mechanism and stutter or fail the next time you use it.</p> 2015 <p>Learn when to choose a 9-foot vs. 10-foot fly rod as Tom Rosenbauer explains how rod length affects casting, mending, high-sticking, and landing fish.</p> 2010 <p>Should you pay the extra money for a Helios fly rod, or save hundreds of dollars on a Recon?  Both are strong, easy-casting fly rods and both are made in the Orvis Rod Shop in Manchester, Vermont.  Helios rods are slightly more accurate than Recon rods and feel different when casting because of their lighter levered weight, so they feel lighter in the hand.   Both rods offer the Orvis advantage of quick rod repair, because the precise fit of Orvis ferrules means you can get a replacement section in less than a week if a mishap occurs.</p> 1935 <p>Should you fish your streamers upstream or downstream?  Most people fish them slightly downstream, but Tom Rosenbauer goes against conventional wisdom and prefers to cast his streamers upstream.  Learn why he thinks this is a more natural presentation.</p> 1934 <p>Big trout rivers can be intimidating—there is so much water, where do you start. Trout only occupy a small portion of every river so you need to narrow things down and Tom Rosenbauer gives you some hints on what kind of water to look for and where to start.</p> 1932 <p>Sometimes fishing a nymph with no indicator, no dry dropper, and not with a Euro technique is more effective on spooky fish in clear water.  The casting is also much cleaner and easier.  The secret is to either watch the reaction of a visible fish, or to watch the tip of your floating line.</p> 1929 <p>The new Orvis Pro Jacket is the most reliable, most comfortable fly-fishing wading jacket you'll ever use. Don't believe it? Let Tom Rosenbauer walk you through why this jacket will keep you dry and protected from the wind in any weather.</p> 1927 <p>Tom Rosenbauer shows the new Orvis Superfine Graphite rods in action. Watch how much fun he has catching small wild trout on this amazing new fly rod that puts more fun into fly fishing.</p> 1925 <p>Ever have one of those days when fish chase and bump your streamer fly and don't connect? Tom Rosenbauer goes through all the things you can do to make sure trout connect with your fly.</p> 1921 <p>Discover the new Orvis Ultralight Wading Boots—our lightest true wading boots ever. Designed for comfort, fast drying, and superior grip, they’re perfect for long hikes and wet wading.</p> 1919 <p>Stay dry and comfortable with the redesigned Orvis Ultralight Waders—lightweight, rugged, and perfect for warmer days on the water.</p> 1918 <p>Fly shops and online retailers like Orvis offer a vast array of fly-fishing tools and gadgets —but which ones are truly essential?</p> 472 <p>How do you pick a fly rod? How do know which one is right for you?</p> 1844 <p>Learn how to find leaks in your waders, even tricky ones in the boot, and how to fix them quickly and easily with these tips.</p> 1843 <p>The Orvis Outfitter Team is a group of serious fly fishers you can talk to over the phone, by e-mail, or on a chat line. Stop your endless web searches and talk to a real person.</p> 1845 <p>Watch as Tom Rosenbauer and Jesse Haller abuse the Orvis waterproof luggage in the worst possible way , and then dump the luggage into the Battenkill for a white- water ride.</p> 477 <p>Nylon has a memory and when you uncoil it, it has several annoying coils.</p>