Orvis reviews
Orvis is a US manufacturer of high-quality fly fishing gear. We've used and reviewed loads of Orvis gear from fly rods and fly reels, to fly lines, tippets and accessories, as well as Orvis clothing and packs.
Orvis Power Jaw Forceps review
Orvis Power Jaw Forceps are tough, well made and hard-wearing and include flattened...
XSM Minimalist Fly Trap review
The XSM Minimalist Pro Series Fly Trap is a fishing lanyard alternative which holds...
Orvis Hydros HD Bank Shot fly line review
The Orvis Hydros HD Bank Shot fly line lets you cast good distances with less effort...
Orvis Encounter Waders review
Orvis Encounter Waders may be the cheapest in the Orvis range, but they're superb...
Orvis Hy-Flote Gel review
Orvis Hy-Flote Gel is a silicone-based dry fly floatant similar to Gehrke's Gink. It's...
Orvis Hy-Flote Dust review
Orvis Hy-Flote Dust is a powdered dry fly floatant which comes in a bottle with a handy...
Orvis SuperStrong Plus Tippet review
Orvis SuperStrong Plus Tippet is a thin, supple, strong and reliable tippet which works...
Orvis Encounter Jacket review
The Orvis Encounter Jacket is a lightweight, breathable, packable and highly waterproof...
Monomaster review
The Monomaster lets you collect waste fishing line such as tippet offcuts and tangled...
Orvis Superfine Touch fly rod review
The Orvis Superfine Touch is a beautifully made full flex fly rod, ideal for delicately...
Orvis Battenkill fly reel review
The Orvis Battenkill fly reel is based on a classic Orvis design and uses a click pawl...
Orvis beginner's fly fishing course review
Mother and daughter, Sarah and Lily, head off to the Orvis shop in Tarporley for a free...
Mountain River Guide Lanyard review
The Mountain River Guide Lanyard makes an ideal alternative to the usual vest or sling...
Orvis Sling Pack review
The Orvis Sling Pack is well made, looks good and has enough room for all the stuff a...
Orvis Access Mid Arbor fly reel review
The Orvis Access Mid Arbor Reel is a stunning and beautifully made fly reel and comes...
Fly fishing diary: March 2020
We take a trip to Chirk in North Wales and enjoy one final session on the Welsh Dee...
Fly fishing diary: February 2020
In a month of very stormy and extremely prolonged wet weather, we fish the River Dee,...
Fly fishing diary: January 2020
We enjoy a spot of winter fly fishing at Llandegla Fishery in North Wales and Ellerdine...
Guideline EXP5 fly rod review
The Guideline EXP5 fly rod range is an entry-level mid-priced rod with a forgiving...
How and why to fish wind lanes for trout
Wind lanes or scum lines are one of the most productive places to catch trout on lakes...
How to fish the diawl bach for trout
The diawl bach fly, or little devil, is a great nymph pattern for trout. Here are nine...