Welcome to the Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center

Fly Fishing Video Lessons

If you’re a beginner, start with Chapter One. Otherwise, skip right to the topic that interest you most. Don’t forget to take the quiz after each chapter—good luck!

• Fly Fishing Basics

  You might have heard that fly fishing is just for trout but nothing could be further from the truth.

• Bass Fly Fishing

  Learning how to fly fish for bass is a great introduction to the sport of fly fishing.

• Pike and Muskies

  Pike and muskies are the sharks of freshwater and are some of the biggest and most exciting fish to chase with a fly rod.

• Stream Fishing Basics

  Moving water adds variety to your fishing and there is nothing more soothing than wading a trout stream.

• Wet Flies & Nymphs

  Trout do most of their feeding underwater, and day in and day out you'll catch more trout on wet flies and nymphs.

• Dry Fly Fishing

  It's about as much fun as you can have on a trout stream because everything is visual.

• Streamer Fishing

  Streamers are bigger flies that you fish on an active retrieve, and these flies imitate baitfish, crayfish, leeches, and large aquatic insects like hellgrammites.

• Reading the Water

  Learn how to narrow down your choices by fishing in the most likely places.

• Stillwater Trout

  Trout in lakes and ponds require different techniques and skills.

• Steelhead & Salmon

  Learn when and where to catch steelhead, Pacific salmon, and Atlantic salmon

• Fly Fishing Saltwater Flats

  From striped bass in New England to bonefish in the tropics, inshore sight-fishing for saltwater fish is an addicting pastime.

• Offshore Fly Fishing

  Nothing is more exotic than using a fly rod miles from shore, for fish like striped bass, bluefish, dorado, and even sailfish.

• Fly Casting

  If you just want to improve your casting using our lessons with Big Pete, here they are, organized in a logical progression.

• Fishing Close to Home

  Fishing close to home is all about getting more time on the water and still enjoying a happy work and home life.

• Choosing Equipment

  Fly fishing seems like an intimidating pastime at first. It doesn't have to be. With a few basic skills, you will enjoy many fun and productive hours on the water.

• Advanced Tactics

  The most technical aspects of fly fishing. Check back often for the latest video.