January's Trout

The month of January can be checked off the list thanks to some meaty, articulated streamers.

Orvis Learn to Fish 101 and 201

Check this out!  Orvis is holding FREE learn to fly fish classes!  Check the schedule by clicking on your state and finding the fly shop or Orvis store that is closest to you for the dates and times.  The Orvis 101 class is totally free and includes lessons on how to cast and get rigged up for a day on the water.  When you finish the class you get special offers on Orvis gear, a free one-year TU membership, and a free one-year electronic membership to FFF. 

If you have the basics under your belt or you have completed the Fly Fishing 101 course, check out the Fly Fishing 201 course.  This will be an outing on a local stream led by the fly shop or Orvis store.  The website notes a small fee may be required for this course, please ask at your local shop.

Space is limited, RSVP today to save your spot.

Sunday Randomness

While I was helping my wife clean the house yesterday (getting ready for Super Bowl guests today), my sister-in-law was in Vermont and visiting the Orvis Flagship Store in Manchester and decided to send me some pictures to rub it in.

The pond at the store.

Orvis Rod Factory

Thanks to Dub the Thorax for the shout out in his blog and welcome to the readers who were sent my way by him.  And if you haven't read Dub the Thorax, head over there and check it out!