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Choosing A Fly Rod Size - Start With The Line

How do you pick a fly rod? How do know which one is right for you?

How To Pick The Right Line Size

Fly lines range from very thin to very thick. This video explains the various sizes for you.

How To Pick The Right Rod Length

Fly rods are designated by length and line size. What do you need to remember to pick the right rod length?

How Much Should I Pay For A Fly Rod

That last important decision with a fly rod is how much to pay. What's the right amount?

Keeping Leaders Simple

A lot of people get confused about the right leader to pick. Here we explain all you need to know.

How To Pick The Right Leader Length

Basic leader lengths range from four to five different lengths. Here are the explanations.

How To Pick The Right Tippet Size

What is the tippet size and how do you choose?

Unwinding A Leader

A quick tip for taking a leader out of its package.

Straightening A Leader

Nylon has a memory and when you uncoil it, it has several annoying coils.

Attaching Fly Line To Leader

See this real easy way to put your leader on your fly line, without any knots!

How To Change Tippet Sizes

It's very easy to change your tippet sizes. It can be confusing for people, but we'll show you how to do it.

Helios 3 Fly Rods: How to decide between D and F versions

How to decide if your fishing conditions favor using the H3D or H3F versions.

How to Load The Ultralight Vest

How to loads your fly-fishing vest so that everything is at his fingertips.

How To Use The Dropdown Feature Of The Ultralight Waders

The ORVIS Ultralight fly-fishing waders convert easily.

How Load The Sling Pack

Learn how Tom Rosenbauer loads his ORVIS Safe Passage Sling Pack.
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