All About Lining your Switch Rod
Published: 12-29-2011
Description: We have had a lot of questions emailed to us and posted on our wall on Facebook regarding how to properly line a switch rod. It's complicated and confuses even those of us who do this for a living. For this podcast, Tom brought in one of the most knowledgeable people in the industry on the subject, Bill Reed, Director of Wholesale for The Orvis Company and our resident line expert. Get a pen and paper and be ready to take notes, there is a TON of information in this podcast.
Choosing a Leader
Published: 12-12-2011
Description: In this podcast Tom tells you everything you need to know about leaders. What does 6x mean? How long should your leader be? What's better; nylon or fluorocarbon?
Proper Care and Maintenance of your Fly Fishing Tackle
Published: 12-12-2011
Description: You have invested a lot in your fly fishing tackle. In this podcast, Tom has some pointers on maintenance of your gear to keep it in great shape for years of enjoyment
Layering up for Winter Fishing
Published: 12-12-2011
Description: In our last podcast, Tom talked about staying warm on the water. In this video, he shows some great products from Orvis that will keep you comfortable when the temperatures drop.
Orvis Helios Promo Video
Published: 12-12-2011
Description: 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.
Choosing a Fly Rod
Published: 12-12-2011
Description: A number of listeners have emailed Tom (at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) 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.
Video: Silver Label XT Bootfoot Waders
Published: 12-12-2011
Description: Tom gives an overview of the Silver Label XT Bootfoot Waders from Orvis. Read more about the Silver Label waders at: www.orvis.com.
The Reel World
Published: 12-12-2011
Description: For the second week in a row, Tom responds to a listener request. This week he gives advice on choosing the right fly reel for the job and reel management.