The first time I wandered into a fly shop on my own, I had no idea where to begin. I had been fly fishing before, but always on a boat and with the help of a partner or friends. Being alone—and ...

A busy river access point provides an excellent vantage to survey the vast variety of ways fly fishers manage their gear while wading. There’s old-school vests with wear points on the creases and mini ...

A local outdoor and sporting goods store is closing its doors.According to USA Today, Orvis is shutting down nearly half of its locations, including the store at the Renaissance in Ridgeland.In total, ...

Outdoor and sporting goods chain Orvis plans to shutter more than 30 locations nationwide, the company confirmed this week. In a statement shared with USA TODAY on Oct. 10, Orvis president Simon ...

Vermont-based outdoor retailer Orvis will shutter 36 locations by early 2026 in a broad restructure that will sharpen the company’s focus on fly fishing and wingshooting. President Simon Perkins cited ...

Lake Erie’s migratory trout soon will draw anglers from near and far as steelhead trout seek out the rivers where they were stocked so they can spawn. Once the river waters cool down, the fish swim up ...

The Vermont-based outdoor gear and apparel company Orvis will close 31 stores and five outlet locations by early 2026. Orvis President Simon Perkins confirmed the looming closures in a statement ...

Fly-fishing is as much about preparation as it is patience. The right gear doesn’t just make your time on the water more enjoyable. It also gives you an edge when it counts. From waders that keep you ...