Orvis Manchester Fly-Fishing School
Whether you're completely new to fly fishing or just want to perfect your existing skills, our Fly-Fishing School in Vermont is guaranteed to be fun and interesting. You will learn the art of casting with a patient instructor who will take you from the basic steps to the point where you can cast a tight loop farther than you ever imagined. Call our Manchester store or click here for more information.

Orvis Manchester Wingshooting School
The Orvis Wingshooting School in Manchester is just minutes away from our Flagship Store. The is a world-class course staffed with professional shotguns shooting instructors ready to help turn novices into skilled shooters and skilled shooters into experts. Call our Manchester store or click here for more information.

Store Manager: David Carlsen
When we asked David Carlsen what his favorite outdoor activities were, we didn’t get a simple answer. We got a list: “Cycling, fishing, open-water swimming, hiking, camping, backcountry skiing, paddle boarding … pretty much, anything active and outdoors.” We were curious to know what he did when he wasn’t being active and outdoors, and, well, we got another list: “Theater, arts, music, travel, and anything new and interesting I can explore.” But it’s not too surprising coming from a guy who also told us, “Every day is a gift and an adventure waiting to happen.” Apt words indeed, as Orvis Manchester, set in the heart of the Green Mountains, is a veritable mecca for outdoor activity, making David perfectly positioned at the helm to provide apparel recommendations and local guidance to customers looking to make the most of their outdoor experiences, whether in Vermont or afar. He looks forward to meeting new and returning customers alike, sharing stories, and helping create new and lasting memories on land, water, and everywhere in between.