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Leigh Perkins, who took Orvis beyond fly fishing, dies at 93 WILSON RING, Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail In this undated photo provided by Orvis, Simon Perkins, left, sits with his grandfather Leigh Perkins. Leigh Perkins, who transformed the Vermont-based Orvis company from a niche fly-fishing supply company into a global retailer of outdoor supplies, apparel and protector of the environment has died. He was 93. Leigh Perkins died May 7 in Monticello, Florida. Simon Perkins is now the company president, the third generation of his family to lead the company. (Brian Grossenbacher/Cour...

Wilson Ring In this undated photo provided by Orvis, Simon Perkins, left, sits with his grandfather Leigh Perkins. Leigh Perkins, who transformed the Vermont-based Orvis company from a niche fly-fishing supply company into a global retailer of outdoor supplies, apparel and protector of the environment has died. He was 93. Leigh Perkins died May 7 in Monticello, Florida. Simon Perkins is now the company president, the third generation of his family to lead the company. (Brian Grossenbacher/Courtesy of Orvis via AP) May 11, 2021 - 2:16 PM The man who transformed the ...