Orvis has outfitted fly anglers since 1856, and its clothing carries that history into every seam. The PRO line is built and field tested to a professional standard, the same gear the company's own guides wear on client trips, while the Clearwater line brings core protection to anglers who are just getting started. Between those two ends of the lineup sits everything from packable rain shells to quick-dry sun hoodies, so there's a piece built for whatever water you're fishing.
The Fly Fishers stocks Orvis's core technical lineup: three-layer wading jackets, quick-dry travel pants, insulated vests, and softshell layering pieces. Each piece is built to work as part of a system, so you can put together exactly the protection you need instead of buying one general-purpose jacket and hoping it covers every trip.
Orvis organizes its technical gear into a handful of collections, each built for a different kind of day on the water. Knowing which one fits your fishing makes it easier to build a system instead of buying pieces one at a time.
The PRO Collection is Orvis's top technical tier, made to professional standards and field tested before it reaches the water. The PRO Insulated Vest layers 80g PrimaLoft Gold Active insulation across the front and rear panels with 80g/m2 Polartec Alpha insulation in the side panels, wrapped in a 20D mechanical stretch ripstop nylon shell with a DWR finish. The PRO LT Softshell Hoodie adds a breathable, wind-resistant mid layer built to move with a full cast. This is the collection to reach for on cold, wet, all-day trips.
The Ultralight Collection strips fishing rainwear down to the essentials. The Ultralight Storm 2.5L Jacket uses a 100% waterproof, breathable 2.5-layer nylon shell with a DryTouch interior that keeps it from feeling clammy, and it packs into its own hood, so it disappears into a daypack until you need it. Stretch construction keeps your cast unrestricted. This collection is built for destination trips, guided days, and anyone who wants rain protection without the extra bulk.
The Clearwater Collection is Orvis's accessible, entry-friendly line, built to deliver core performance at a fair price. The Clearwater Wading Jacket uses a three-layer nylon shell rated 20K waterproof and 15K breathable, with fully taped seams, a YKK AquaGuard front zipper, and neoprene cuffs to keep water out on the cast. It's the jacket we recommend most to anglers who want dependable protection without paying for features they won't use.
The DriCast Collection covers what goes on under the shell: quick-dry hoodies and shirts, plus the Jackson Quick-Dry Pants and Shorts, built for hot days where sun protection and moisture-wicking matter more than waterproofing. These pieces layer easily under a PRO or Clearwater shell when the weather turns, or stand on their own on a bluebird day.
The everyday shell we hand to anglers who want dependable rain protection at a fair price. Three-layer nylon construction, taped seams, and neoprene cuffs keep you dry from the first cast to the last.
Body-mapped PrimaLoft and Polartec insulation keeps your core warm without restricting your cast. Built for cold, demanding days when you need a mid layer that pulls its weight.
A waterproof shell that packs into its own hood and disappears into a bag until the weather turns. The go-to layer for travel trips and guided days where every ounce counts.
Getting the most out of Orvis clothing starts with understanding how the collections work together. Each layer is designed to complement the next.
Orvis gear is built and field tested by the same guides who use it on client trips, then organized into collections (PRO, Ultralight, Clearwater, and DriCast) so you can match your gear to the conditions you're actually fishing instead of buying one general-purpose jacket.
PRO is Orvis's top technical tier, built for cold, demanding, all-day trips. Ultralight trades some durability for packable, travel-friendly rain protection. Clearwater delivers core wading protection at a lower price point. DriCast covers quick-dry, sun-protective layers for hot days.
The PRO Collection is built to the same standard Orvis uses for its guided saltwater trips, which makes it a solid choice for both fresh and saltwater fishing. The Clearwater and DriCast lines are designed primarily for freshwater and everyday wear.
Yes. Slimmer pieces like the PRO LT Softshell Hoodie and the DriCast Hoodie are cut close enough to wear comfortably under a pair of stockingfoot waders. Bulkier pieces like the PRO Insulated Vest work best as an outer layer over your waders instead.
Yes. Orders over $75 ship free, the same free-shipping threshold shown across the rest of the site.
