The 50-Year History of Orvis Graphite Fly Rods, with Tom Rosenbauer

<p>This week my guest is—me [34:55].  I asked Reid Bryant of the Orvis Wingshooting Podcast to interview me because I have worked at Orvis for 49 of those 50 years and lived through the various stages of Orvis rods, plus I just spent the past two months writing a history of the Orvis graphite rods. You'll learn about some interesting things that went on during those times that have never before been published. Some of them are quite surprising.</p> <p>In the Fly Box this week, I answer these questions and more:<br /> What hatch makes large brown trout leap fully out of the water?<br /> Is there a hook sizing standard for fly-tying hooks?<br /> How can I hide the final whip finish on my bead head nymphs?<br /> What characteristics make for a good prospecting dry fly?<br /> What do you recommend for a fly-tying light?<br /> Can I use heaver hooks on my small nymphs? My lighter hooks keep getting straightened by large trout.<br /> Is there a database for fly fishing locations around the w...