
The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast
by Tom Rosenbauer, The Orvis Company
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The Wrong Fly in the Right Place, with Tim Flagler
Aug 31, 2026
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New Ideas From George Daniel That May Shock You
Aug 24, 2026
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What to Expect in Patagonia, with Eduardo Barrueto
Aug 17, 2026
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Back Cast: Late Summer Smallmouth Tips, with Colby Trow
Aug 10, 2026
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Where are all the Striped Bass? With Peter Jenkins
Aug 4, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/31/26 | The Wrong Fly in the Right Place, with Tim Flagler | Many flies cross boundaries and you shouldn't hesitate to experiment with flies designed for other species. Tarpon flies will catch striped bass, smallmouths, and trout. Squirmy Worms and Mop flies work for bass, carp, and even bonefish. Steelhead, shad, and carp take bonefish flies. The list goes on, and Tim [35:08] and Tom relate stories where the "wrong" fly has often saved the day. It's a fun discussion. In the Fly Box, my plea for phone calls has produced some great ones as well as the usual e-mails. Some of the questions and tips include: Is there any reason I can't cut the hook off a jig head and use that for drop shotting? A tip from a listener on a way to make guides in foreign countries very happy. Any pros or cons to fly lines made from PVC as opposed to other materials? Will a 5-weight rod work for light saltwater fishing? How do you fish for carp in a lake with no visibility? A comment on fishing etiquette. Why do the catfish in my river jump clear of the water? Which hook should I cut off my articulated streamers? A great tip from a listener on tying blood knots. | — | ||||||
| 8/24/26 | New Ideas From George Daniel That May Shock You | My guest this week is Orvis ambassador George Daniel [31:48], who is also a guide, an author, and teaches the Fly Fishing class at Penn State. George is always questioning fly-fishing tactics, and he has some new ideas that surprisingly contradict what he has written in the past. You'll learn about his new leader design, why he typically fishes only a single nymph, why he doesn't use tippet rings any more, and why he uses a loop knot for large dry flies. And much more, including some interesting new fly patterns. In the Fly Box this week, we have these questions and tips: With the increase in tungsten prices, will sinking lines be more expensive in the future? What do I need for a basic setup to begin steelhead fishing? A tip from a listener on a killer fly for catching bullhead A warning from a listener on his experience with flesh eating bacteria that he encountered on a fishing trip. A tip from a listener on using a bass bug taper for fishing large dry flies in the wind. In a tailwater that fluctuates daily, how do large changes in flow affect the trout and the insects? Why do I miss most of my hook sets when fishing dry flies? | — | ||||||
| 8/17/26 | What to Expect in Patagonia, with Eduardo Barrueto | What is the trout fishing like in Patagonia? Is it worth the time and expense? Is it truly the trip of a lifetime? And what should you expect on a trip to this magical place? Will you catch the biggest trout of your life? Is it really uncrowded? My guest this week is long-time lodge owner and guide Eduardo Barrueto [42:05] of Magic Waters in Chile, and he gives a great overview of what to expect on your first trout-fishing trip to Patagonia. In the Fly Box this week, we have some particularly interesting questions that I think will be of interest to many of you, including: How can I read the water, and what is the best depth for finding trout in a river? Should I use tippet rings for bonefish? I have trouble with my knots when making fluorocarbon leaders for bass. What do you suggest? Should I be setting the hook more often when indicator nymphing? Is it true that New England fly fishers work a stream more rapidly? How long should I stay in one spot? How do I keep my foam bodies on dry flies from wrapping around the hook shank? I have high grass along the banks of my favorite stream. Would I be better with a Tenkara rod or a Euro rod? Is there really a difference between the various natural furs for fly tying? Can I substitute? Is it possible to build a fly rod with an interchangeable section that transforms a 9-foot rod to a 10-footer? What are the pros and cons of using a rope fly for gar? | — | ||||||
| 8/10/26 | Back Cast: Late Summer Smallmouth Tips, with Colby Trow | This episode was originally published on August 6th, 2021. This week my guest is Colby Trow [38:08] of Mossy Creek Fly Fishing, one of the best smallmouth bass anglers I know. Colby talks about successful techniques in catching these critters in late summer, when they can be harder to catch than earlier in the season. The good news is that it's one of the best times to catch them on a surface fly like a popper or hair bug, which is always the most fun. In the Fly Box this week, we have the following questions and tips from listeners: A listener who makes the point that it's quicker to land trout on light tippets with a Euro rod. Can I fish carp flies with an indicator? Are treble hooks more harmful than single point barbless hooks? What do I do when trout take my hopper patterns deep? Should I leave the fly in them? I have trouble catching smallmouths in clear water. Any suggestions? Where do you store your leader between fishing trips? A tip from Sam, fishing manager at Orvis Houston, on catching redfish in dirty water. What are the advantages and disadvantages in using a pedestal vise as opposed to a C-clamp? How do I choose which size hair stacker to use? How can I fish size 18-22 nymphs in four feet of fast water? A suggestion for using 7 1/2-foot leaders in small streams in the Driftless Region. Can I put a 7-weight sinking line on my 5-weight rod? If I am catching trout in small mountain streams where the water is cold enough, do I need to worry about them moving downstream into warmer temperatures after I release them? How many phone calls and questions do you get per week? When I switch from Euro nymphing to my regular trout rod, I keep breaking off fish. Is this normal? | — | ||||||
| 8/4/26 | Where are all the Striped Bass? With Peter Jenkins | My guest this week is Peter Jenkins [28:08], owner of the Saltwater Edge in Rhode Island and chairman of the American Saltwater Guides Association. Peter is a lifelong striper addict and has also followed the plight of the striped bass and the many management plans that try to preserve this valuable resource. He talks about the history of striped bass populations, why they are in decline right now, and what can be done to get back to the "glory days" of the late 1990s. In the Fly Box this week, I try to answer the following questions: What are tipping guidelines for a fishing guide in Italy? Are big articulated streamers mostly for targeting trophy fish? I had three fish completely swallow my dry fly. Do you have any insights on why they do that sometimes? Is it wise to sometimes start with a small fly rather than a large one? If I only have a leader and tippet on the water, should I still mend? Is it OK to have drag if only the leader and tippet are on the water? I am going to Patagonia this year. Should I bring my own gear? They recommend 6 and 7-weight rods and I only have a 4-weight and 5-weight. Should I ask if I can tie my own knots? What flies do you recommend for bigmouth and smallmouth buffalo? My stream has lots of weed on the bottom, and my nymphs and streamers keep getting coated with weed. How can I fix this? | — | ||||||
| 7/27/26 | How to Swing Wet Flies with Trout Spey, with Pete Kutzer | My guest this week is Orvis casting guru and fishing buddy Pete Kutzer [39:31], who makes a case for using trout Spey techniques not just for spring and fall streamer fishing but all summer long, swinging wet flies and soft hackles. Pete gets into exactly the right rod, line, leader, and tippet he uses, the fly patterns he prefers, and the techniques he uses for presenting the flies. He also gives us some great tips for two-handed casting in general—tough to do on a podcast, but they are helpful nonetheless. In the Fly Box this week we have some great questions and tips from listeners, including: When fishing foam dry flies on a dry dropper rig, my leader keeps twisting. How can I prevent this? What essential gear should I take when fishing from my raft? I keep spooking carp with my heavily weighted flies but I need them to get down. How can I fix this? A listener tells us about a very clever method he uses for drop-shotting with nymphs that allows him to change weights easily. I saw dozens of trout stacked up in the middle of a run feeding in bright sunlight. Why were they there? I am trying to fish a short, deep plunge pool where the trout are in four feet of water. How can I get my flies down to them? My rooster hackle keeps twisting. What can I do to prevent this? | — | ||||||
| 7/22/26 | Add Rocky Mountain Carp to Your Fishing Trip, with Dustin White | With warm and lower water levels in many western rivers, there's no need to sit out those hoot owl regulations. Some of the reservoirs in the Rocky Mountains offer the same spectacular scenery as trout rivers, fewer people, and challenging fish that might get you into your backing. Orvis-Endorsed Guide of the Year Dustin White [36:42] shares his passion for carp fishing in Montana and gives us some solid tips for finding and catching them. In the Fly Box this week we have the following interesting questions and more: My cast keeps wrapping around my rod when doing the double haul. How can I fix this? What is the best way to approach a fly-fishing "personality" on the water? What should I do if I see someone violating fishing regulations? Is it ever appropriate to clear brush on a path to the river? What is the best way to evaluate a fly-fishing guide? Suggestions on a rod for fishing for sea bass. How should I approach a large pool with numerous fish rising. Should I work my way upstream or go to the biggest fish at the head of the pack? How can I find good redfish marshes using Google Earth? A listener suggests another instance of poor angling ethics—walking in front of an angler on the banks of a river. A recommendation for a good rod for fishing for smaller bass. | — | ||||||
| 7/13/26 | crayfishfly fishing+4 | Jake Villwock | — | — | crayfishfly patterns+6 | — | 1h 36m 15s | ||
| 7/7/26 | river etiquettefly fishing+3 | Todd Tanner | The Orvis Company | — | etiquettetrout rivers+7 | — | 1h 37m 04s | ||
| 6/29/26 | brook trout fishingsmall-stream fishing+3 | Nick Yardley | — | Green Mountains of VermontWhite Mountains of New Hampshire+2 | brook troutNortheast fishing+4 | — | 1h 14m 45s | ||
| 6/23/26 | trout perceptionfly fishing techniques+3 | Jason Randall | — | — | trout hearingtrout smell+3 | — | 1h 31m 18s | ||
| 6/16/26 | carp fishingfly fishing techniques+4 | Rick Mikesell | The Orvis Company | — | carp fishingfly box+7 | — | 1h 43m 37s | ||
| 6/9/26 | fishing techniqueslanding fish+3 | Josh Nugent | — | — | landing fishfly fishing+3 | — | 1h 37m 25s | ||
| 6/2/26 | indicator nymphingfly fishing techniques+3 | Matt Squillante | Orvis | — | indicator nymphingfly fishing+3 | — | 1h 23m 53s | ||
| 5/25/26 | fly fishingtrout fishing+4 | Chris Steinbeck | Blue Quill Angler | ColoradoRocky Mountains | fly fishingtrout+6 | — | 1h 03m 54s | ||
| 5/18/26 | fishingfood+4 | Kirk DeeterMatt Supinski | A Fishable Feast | — | fishing mealsoutdoor cooking+6 | — | 1h 02m 34s | ||
| 5/11/26 | fly fishingsurf fishing+4 | Al Quattrocchi | — | southern California | corbinastriped bass+6 | — | 1h 04m 17s | ||
| 5/4/26 | travel tipsfly fishing+3 | Alberto Rey | The Orvis Company | — | fly fishingtravel tips+3 | — | 1h 14m 25s | ||
| 4/27/26 | fly fishinghatch patterns+4 | Taylor Edrington | Royal Gorge Anglers | ColoradoArkansas | Mother's Day Caddisfly fishing+5 | — | 1h 31m 48s | ||
| 4/20/26 | business restructuringcore values+4 | Simon Perkins | The Orvis CompanyOrvis | — | Orvisfly fishing+5 | — | 45m 02s | ||
| 4/13/26 | public landsconservation+3 | Paul Hendricks | The Conservation AllianceUS Forest Service | Shenandoahnortheastern streams | US Forest ServiceConservation Alliance+3 | — | 55m 53s | ||
| 4/6/26 | fly fishingpermit fishing+3 | RA Beattie | The Orvis Company | — | permitfloating fly+5 | — | 53m 27s | ||
| 3/30/26 | urban fly fishingfishing tips+3 | Marc Fryt | OrvisThe Guide to Urban Fly Fishing | — | urban fly fishingfishing from bridges+3 | — | 1h 33m 17s | ||
| 3/23/26 | fly tyingfishing techniques+3 | Charlie Craven | Charlie's Fly Box | — | fly tyingfishing+5 | — | 1h 31m 59s | ||
| 3/19/26 | early season hatchesfly fishing tactics+3 | Blake Katchur | Anglers All | Denver | mayfly hatchfly fishing+6 | — | 1h 19m 51s | ||
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Chart history for The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast
Peaked at #1 in CL, top 10 in 9 of 40 tracked markets, currently #1 in CL.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| CL | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| RO | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Finland | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| TH | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| AR | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| United States | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| South Africa | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Mexico | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Canada | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| ID | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| Norway | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| IS | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| Ireland | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| Sweden | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| Denmark | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| MY | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| CL | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| Brazil | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #33 | #33 | — |
Chart Positions
40 placements across 36 markets.
Chart Positions
40 placements across 36 markets.