Join us for the 2024 Fly Tying Classes. Classes begin January 15, 2024 and include use of tools, course book, and all materials. cost for the class is $89 and is geared for beginners, but even experienced tyers will learn new techniques and skills. CLICK THE LINK TO SIGN UP ..read more

Streamside Orvis guide, Phil Croff, wrestled this big brown in the middle of the night over a mouse pattern ..read more

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Join us Saturday, March 11 from 10am-noon and learn about basic aquatic entomology ..read more

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Watch Orvis' Pete Kutzer demonstrate 5 common casting errors that you can try to avoid ..read more

The Orvis Michigan Fly Fishing School returns to the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa just east of downtown Traverse City. Orvis Michigan will once again offer both one and two day schools. Conveniently located only a few minutes from downtown Traverse City, the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa will offer dedicated classroom facilities, private trout pond, and luxurious accommodations at special rates for Orvis one day and two day students. Overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan, the Orvis Michigan Fly Fishing Schools combine northwoods beauty and classic elegance at The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa ..read more

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO TYING WHITLOCK'S NEARNUFF CRAYFISH. The NearNuff Crawfish pattern was invented by Dave Whitlock to fish for trout on the White River in Arkansas. Dave Whitlock, who lives on the Red River near the White River, designed the pattern to represent the bottom dwelling crayfish that live on the bottom of the White and are a favorite food for large brown trout. It has become on of our best patterns for fooling large smallmouth and carp on the Lake Michigan flats in early June ..read more

CLICK THE LINK TO VIEW THE FIRST FLY OF THE 2022 FLY TYING CLASS, PAT'S RUBBER-LEGGED STONEFLY ..read more

CLICK HERE TO WATCH TYING THE HATCH MASTER This week's fly for the 2022 fly tying class is the Hatch Master. Harry Darbee and his wife Elsie were pioneers in the art of tying fine, sparsely-tied dry flies in the traditional Catskill style in the 1930’s. Harry Darbee invented the Hatch Master using mallard flank and breast feathers to create the illusion of a large heavy bodied mayfly without the actual bulk that was difficult to float. This is a highly creative design t ..read more