TOM’S TIPS // Fishing a mouse fly or “mousing” is not only for nighttime. Some river systems including a local river near you can likely be effectively fished with mouse pattern during the day. In some cases its a lack of additional food sources that makes this possible. It could also be that the fish are feeding heavily as adverse weather or water conditions set in. In either case, it’s a blast to try and relevant when pursuing Trout, Bass, Northern Pike, or other aggressive species. | Orvis Fl

TOM’S TIPS // How to tie on a dropper Fishing a tandem for trout is an effective way to cover a variety of food sources and/or depths of the water column. If you’re just getting started with fly-fishing and you have not tried fishing a tandem rig, what are you waiting for. PRO TIP // Learn to cast a single fly effectively before advancing to a tandem fly rig. You will need to make an adjustment to your cast, ensuring that you “open the loop” on the forward cast to avoid tangling the flies. #orvi