4. Why bother learning to read the water. (4 of 26)
Trout only feed in discrete places, often in less than 10% of a stream or river. If you don’t know how to read the water you can spend too much time fishing over unproductive water.
- Home
- Video Lessons
- The Basics of Fly Fishing
- 1: The Basics of Fly Fishing
- 2: Bass Fly Fishing
- 3: Pike / Muskie Fly Fishing
- 4: Basics Of Stream Fishing
- 5: Wet Fly / Nymph Fishing
- 6: Dry Fly Fishing
- 7: Streamer Fishing
- 8: Reading Water
- 9: Stillwater Trout
- 10: Salmon / Steelhead Fly Fishing
- 11: Fly Fishing Saltwater Flats
- 12: Offshore / Near-Shore Fly Fishing
- 13: Fishing Close to Home
- 14: Choosing Equipment
- Advanced/Intermediate Fly Fishing Lessons
- Fly Casting
- Quick Tips
- Tom's Basic Tips
- The Basics of Fly Fishing
- Fly Tying Videos
- Podcasts
- Animated Knots
- Choosing Equipment
- Resources
- Shop Orvis
MENU
- Home
- Video Lessons
- The Basics of Fly Fishing
- 1: The Basics of Fly Fishing
- 2: Bass Fly Fishing
- 3: Pike / Muskie Fly Fishing
- 4: Basics Of Stream Fishing
- 5: Wet Fly / Nymph Fishing
- 6: Dry Fly Fishing
- 7: Streamer Fishing
- 8: Reading Water
- 9: Stillwater Trout
- 10: Salmon / Steelhead Fly Fishing
- 11: Fly Fishing Saltwater Flats
- 12: Offshore / Near-Shore Fly Fishing
- 13: Fishing Close to Home
- 14: Choosing Equipment
- Advanced/Intermediate Fly Fishing Lessons
- Fly Casting
- Quick Tips
- Tom's Basic Tips
- The Basics of Fly Fishing
- Fly Tying Videos
- Podcasts
- Animated Knots
- Choosing Equipment
- Resources
- Shop Orvis
Other Resources
Fly Fishing Gear
Drawing on a sporting legacy that stretches for more than a century and a half, Orvis is proud to equip anglers with the best fly-fishing rods, reels, clothing, and gear in the world.
Read MorePodcasts
Want to send a question to Tom for the podcast? E-mail
Animated Knots
Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions with user-friendly interactivity. Learn to tie our favorite knots!
Read MoreFly Fishing Schools & Adventures
Orvis has been outfitting adventurous travelers since 1856, and our team of travel experts continues that tradition.
Read MoreEndorsed Lodges & Guides
Trust your dream fly-fishing trips to Orvis! Our endorsed fly-fishing partners are researched, vetted, and selected by Orvis experts.
Read MoreOrvis Fly Fishing News
A rich angling heritage stretching beyond a century, with timely articles, tips, photos, videos, podcasts, and the latest fly-fishing news.
Read MoreCopyright 2023, The Orvis Company Inc. Since 1856. Privacy Policy.