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Top Flies for Fly Fishing & the Insects Behind Them | Ep. 102 Nov 20, 2024

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Is it enough to just know WHAT the best flies are? Or should you spend the time to understand WHY those flies are so effective?

Well, if you want to become a great angler, then you need to understand WHY the best flies work so well. On today's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant will walk you through what real-life insects the flies we use imitate, and a list of 15 flies you should never leave home without!

You'll also learn about:

Adjustable dry-dropper rigs
The best fly boxes for dry flies
How to get your flies to sink quicker
How often to change your flies if the fish aren't biting

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Fly Fishing Strategies for EVERY Type of River | Ep. 101 Nov 13, 2024

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Where a fish lives has a HUGE impact on how it behaves and what it eats. Now, this matters to anglers, because if you understand how fish behavior and bug activity changes from a freestone to a tailwater, you'll eliminate A TON of frustration that many beginners experience. On this episode, Spencer Durrant will walk you through the information you need to know about the three main types of rivers, and how this knowledge can directly lead to putting more fish in the net.

You'll also learn about:

Why to choose a parachute fly instead of a regular one
How to sneak up on fish
The 3 flies beginning fly tiers should start out with
Tips for setting the hook on dry fly eats

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Top Fly Fishing Lessons You Won't Find in a Guidebook | Ep. 100 Nov 06, 2024

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You can learn a lot about fly fishing from reading books or watching videos, but they don't always tell the complete story. Often, the lessons that stick with us the most are the ones we learn when we have a tough day on the water, or when we finally figure out how to catch a certain fish that's been elusive all season.

On this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant and Alex Stulce talk about the fly fishing lessons they've learned that don't really show up in guidebooks, and how applying these lessons will turn you into a better angler.

You'll also be treated to a Lighting Round Q&A session, with tons of questions submitted from folks in the VFC Skool Group!

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VIDEO - Fly Selection Masterclass - WATCH HERE

How to Fly Fish With Nymphs [Advanced Strategies] | Ep. 99 Oct 30, 2024

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Nymphing is by far the most effective way to catch fish on a fly rod. After all, 80% of a fish's diet is made up of nymphs! But how do you become FANTASTIC at nymphing? Once you have a good grasp of the bascis, what are the skills and techniques you should focus on to become confident with your nymphing?

On this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant will walk you through four advanced nymphing strategies to help you go from lucking into fish every now and then, to consistently catching tons of fish on nymphs.

You'll also learn about:

The best fly rod for small stream fishing
The colors trout see, and how they impact the flies those trout eat
How to get started in fly fishing

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PODCAST - Nymphing 101 (Episode 47) - CHECK IT OUT

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ARTICLE - How Trout See - CHECK IT OUT

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How to Catch More Fish on Dry Flies | Ep. 98 Oct 23, 2024

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Dry fly fishing is the toughest style of fly fishing to master. You need to get SO MUCH right if you want to catch the biggest, pickiest fish on dry flies. Your presentation has to be solid, your knowledge of hatches has to be great, and your casting needs to be on point.

So, how do you get to that level? How do you avoid those extremely frustrating moments when you're fishing a hatch, only for the fish to ignore your flies, or quit rising altogether? Is it really as simple as practice makes perfect?

On today's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant will wak you through a roadmap to help you take your dry fly fishing skills to the next level.

You'll also learn about:

The simple knots you need for fly fishing
Why so much of fly fishing media focuses on fishing for trout in rivers
Tips for fighting fish

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3 Simple Tips to Unlock Your Fly Fishing Potential | Ep. 97 Oct 16, 2024

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If you want to progress from lucking into fish every now and then, to consistently catching fish, what are the most important things to focus on? What skills or techniques bring you the most bang for your buck?

Well, if you're serious about unlocking your potential as an angler, then you'll pay attention to the three things Spencer Durrant discusses in this show. He'll give you an in-depth look at the skills that, if you work to master them now, will help you become a confident, self-sufficient angler.

You'll also learn about:

Dry-dropper rigs
How to combat losing fish during the fight
Book recommendations for those looking to learn more about fly fishing and trout
The exact gear Spencer takes with him during a day on the water

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

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PICTURE - Micah's #LiveReelLife Moment - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - Reading Water 101 - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - Pocket Water 101 - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - Riffles 101 - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - Pools 101 - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - Runs 101 - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - Pick the Right Fly - CHECK IT OUT

Fly Fishing Gear Checklist — What Every Angler Needs in Their Pack | Ep. 96 Oct 09, 2024

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If you've ever walked into a fly shop to get outfitted for fly fishing, you've probably felt like you were floating in the Pacific Ocean with NO LAND in sight! The amount of things you CAN buy is overwhelming! So, what do you actually need to get started? On this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through a list of all the gear beginners need, and he explains WHY this is the gear you should start with.

You'll also learn about:

When to use a dry dropper rig
How to set the hook when fishing down stream
When you should add movement to your flies
Why you can't catch certain fish

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ RIGHT FLY E-BOOK

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QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE

#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE

PICTURE - Jarek's #LiveReelLife Moment - CHECK IT OUT

PODCAST - Best Fly Line - CHECK IT OUT

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ARTICLE - Good Hook Sets - CHECK IT OUT

9 Beginner Fly Fishing Questions Answered | Ep. 95 Oct 02, 2024

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If you're a beginner, you probably have TONS of questions about fly fishing! And while we try to answer a lot of those on Untangled, sometimes we miss a few.

So on this show, Spencer Durrant and Alex Stulce sat down with two beginning fly anglers, to answer their questions and hopefully point them in the right direction. The beginners ask everything from how to adjust your reel to the best way to fish big rivers.

If you're a beginner, one (and probably more) of your common questions will be answered in this episode.

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ RIGHT FLY E-BOOK

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Never Go Fly Fishing Without THESE Flies! | Ep. 94 Sep 25, 2024

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What flies do you ACTUALLY need in your box? And how do you know which ones to choose? Is there some sort of secret that we're just not telling the fly fishing masses?

Not really. Knowing what flies to take with you to the water (so you don't end up hauling 1,000 flies every time) comes with experience. But on this episode of Untangled, we're going to short-circuit that experience and give you all the info you need RIGHT NOW to always pick the right fly.

You'll also learn about:

How to tell emergers apart from dry flies
What to do when you get snagged
How far up river you should cast when fly fishing
Spencer's recommendations for fishing sunglasses
Why your knots break

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ YEAR-ROUND HATCH CHART

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The Ultimate Guide to Fly Fishing Rigs (Dry Flies, Nymphs, & Streamers!) | Ep. 93 Sep 18, 2024

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If you don't rig your flies correctly, you won't catch fish.

Alright, that's a bit dramatic - but it's not far off from the truth! The way your flies are rigged impacts your ability to present them in as realistic a way as possible. And since our goal is to fool fish into thinking our fake fly is the real thing, you can see how important it is to correctly rig your flies. In this episode, Spencer Durrant walks you through how he rigs his dries, nymphs, and streamers, sharing the exact steps he uses after 20 years of fly fishing, a few years of guiding, and teaching thousands of new anglers here at VFC.

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