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We’ll be featuring a new basic video lesson from Tom, a brand new lesson weekly. Check back here for the latest video every week.

Whether you’re sharpening your skills or are just beginning, this site was created with you in mind. We love this sport, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Be sure to check back every week for more advanced techniques!

- Tom Rosenbauer

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Video Lessons
If you are a novice we recommend you view them in order. If you are experienced and want to explore kinds of fly fishing that are new to you, just watch the chapters you want.
Quizzes
Each chapter has a quiz at the end. You’ll learn more by taking the quizzes because we explain both right and wrong answers and you may pick up some valuable tips.

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Animation & Video of How To Tie Fly Fishing Knots

Animated Knots

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Fly Fishing Flash Cards To Learn Species, Flies, Insects & Knots

Flash Cards

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Animation & Video of How To Tie Flies

Fly Tying Videos

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Orvis Fishing Reports

The most complete report of fly fishing conditions in North America!

Our professional reports are updated weekly with stream and river flows, tides, recommended flies and equipment, and special fishing tips for the most important fly-fishing destinations in North America. Plan your next fishing trip knowing you'll arrive without any surprises—or discover some new fishing destinations in your area.