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The #1 Key to Fly Fishing Success — Perfecting Your Presentation | Ep. 92 Sep 11, 2024

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The single most important skill you can develop is to present your flies in as lifelike and natural a way as possible. You could have the PERFECT fly, but it won't matter if you can't put that fly in front of a fish in a way that mimics the real thing. In today's episode, Spencer Durrant walks you through six tips that will help you perfect your presentation and immediately start putting more fish in the net.

You'll also learn about:

Fly recommendations for bass and bluegill
Loop-to-loop versus nail knot connections for fly line to leader
How to meet new anglers to fish with
How to work fish close to far

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VIDEO - Mending 101 - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - Pick the Right Fly - CHECK IT OUT

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The Biggest Beginner Fly Fishing Mistakes (And How To Fix Them) | Ep. 91 Sep 04, 2024

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Beginners don't always have a guide, or even an experienced fishing buddy, to help them overcome the mistakes they make on the water. There's A LOT of trial and error that goes into learning to fly fish, especially if you're doing it on your own. Today's show breaks down four of the most common beginner fly fishing mistakes, and how to fix them, so you can quickly improve your skills and have a better chance at putting more fish in the net.

You'll also learn about:

The best way to rig your nymphs to catch more fish
How long your flies should drift in the river
Catch-and-release tactics to take care of trout
The basic fly fishing fundamental that will CHANGE your life

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VIDEO - Fly Fishing Crash Course - CHECK IT OUT

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

4 Lessons from Fly Fishing in Alaska: Trip Recap | Ep. 90 Aug 28, 2024

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Have you ever wanted to fly fish in Alaska? Okay, that's probably a dumb question. Alaska is an AMAZING place, and Spencer Durrant just got back from a week chasing salmon, trout, and grayling. He shares the story of that trip, along with some of the most important lessons he learned, that apply not just to fly fishing in Alaska, but chasing fish EVERYWHERE. This is an episode of Untangled you don't want to miss!

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How To Successfully Fly Fish Brand New Rivers | Ep. 89 Aug 21, 2024

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When you fish somewhere you've never been before, do you get nervous about being skunked? Is that even normal? I mean, a river's a river, right? How different can they be?

Well, rivers are different from each other, and it's totally normal to be nervous about not catching from a river you've never visited before. On today's show, Spencer Durrant will take you through the four tips he uses to tackle water he's never fished before, and if you remember these tips, you can replace all your nervousness with confidence.

You'll also learn about:

Tips for organizing your fly box
Tips for fishing for grayling in Alaska
Some advice on buying fly rods for fishing in Florida
Some advice on what net you actually need for trout fishing

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Fly Fishing Flies EXPLAINED — Dry Flies, Nymphs, & Streamers 101 | Ep. 88 Aug 14, 2024

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What the heck is a dry fly? And what are nymphs for? And what about streamers - those are party decorations, right? So, why would anyone fish with that?

If you've found yourself asking these questions, you're not alone. The world of flies is confusing, especially for beginners. Luckily, you have a Diet Coke-swilling guide to help you understand all the different flies we use for fly fishing. On this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant will walk you through everything to know about the different types of flies, including the instances when you might want to use them.

You'll also learn about:

The best cities to live in if you want to be near great trout fishing
How to safely wade a river
Some tips on mending

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PICTURE - Chris's Brook Trout #LiveReelLife - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - The ABCs of Fly Fishing Flies - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - How to Pick the Right Fly - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - Nymph Rig Setup - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - Dry Fly Rig Setup - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - Streamer Rig Setup - CHECK IT OUT

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Fly Fishing Simplified: More Fish with Less Stress | Ep. 87 Aug 07, 2024

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One of the biggest problems that holds beginner fly anglers back from really finding success is this: they overthink the sport. Fly fishing, at its essence, is a simple sport! And in this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant will walk you through WHY it's so simple, and give you some tips to remind yourself of that when it feels like you don't know how to catch fish on a fly rod.

In addition, you'll learn about:

The difference between fly rod actions
How to properly store your rod, reel, and fly line
Tips for applying dubbing to your flies
Whether expensive fly rods are "worth it"

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PICTURE - Jeff's Trout #LiveReelLife - CHECK IT OUT

PODCAST - Ep 66 Nymphing Tactics - CHECK IT OUT

PODCAST - Ep 70 Fly Rods Explained - CHECK IT OUT

The BEST Method for Catching Big Trout | Ep. 86 Jul 31, 2024

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Do you wanna catch big trout? Do we even need to ask that question?

We all love big fish, but sometimes, it feels like catching them involves more luck than it does skill. However, with the right foundation of knowledge, you can put yourself in situations where you have the best chance possible to net a trophy trout.

You'll also learn about:

How long you can store fly line, leaders, and tippet before you should replace them
How and why to choose the right nymphs for a nymph or dry-dropper rig
Catching fish from water where you're getting skunked, but everyone else isn't

We also have a WONDERFUL #LiveReelLife moment on the show today, so stay tuned to the end of the episode for that!

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

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PICTURE - Stephan's Trout #LiveReelLife - CHECK IT OUT

PRODUCT - Tippet - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - Water Types - CHECK IT OUT

5 Common Fly Fishing Problems and How To Fix Them | Ep. 85 Jul 24, 2024

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What do you do when the bugs are hatching, but no fish are rising to eat them? Or, what if the fish are rising, but they're refusing your flies? And how do you handle it when literally EVERYONE on the river is catching fish, and you're only catching the skunk? Do you go home empty-handed, like the commies after WWII? Of course not! You listen to this episode of Untangled, where Spencer Durrant and Alex Stulce walk you through common situations you'll run into on tough rivers, and help you troubleshoot your way through them.

You'll learn all about how to handle moments when:

Bugs are hatching, but fish aren't rising
Fish are rising, but ignoring your fly
No bugs are hatching, and no fish are rising
Fish are rising, but you don't know what they're eating
Other anglers are catching fish and you're not.

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GRAPHIC - GENERAL BUG LIFECYCLE - CHECK IT OUT

How to Fly Fish for Trout in Small Streams | Ep. 84 Jul 17, 2024

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Small stream fly fishing is one of the sport's greatest experience, but tons of anglers overlook these hidden gems. Tiny rivers can present some tough challenges for anglers, but that's where today's episode of Untangled comes in!

Spencer Durrant will walk you through EVERYTHING you need to know about fly fishing small streams, including how to rig up your flies, what flies to use, how to approach the water, and how to get the best presentation possible, so you come home with tons of memories.

You'll also learn about:

The knots most guides use for fly fishing
How to fish nymphs at different depths
Some general tips on fishing with emergers
Why fly anglers generally don't use lifelike flies

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

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GRAPHIC 1 - SMALL STREAM EAST - CHECK IT OUT

GRAPHIC 2 - SMALL STREAM WEST -CHECK IT OUT

GRAPHIC 3 - DRY DROPPER RIG - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - POCKET WATER & LOB CAST - CHECK IT OUT

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The 10 BEST Trout Rivers In America | Ep. 83 Jul 10, 2024

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What are the best trout rivers in America? You know, the rivers that every angler should visit before passing on to that great river in the sky. And for that matter, why do we hold some rivers in such high regard? On this week's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through his own ranking of the country's best trout water.

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