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Does Fly Rod Length Matter? | Ep. 52 Dec 06, 2023

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Length matters! Especially for fly rods. In this week's episode, you'll learn why fly rod length matters and why you want certain rod lengths for certain fishing situations. On top of all that, you'll learn:

All the different VFC resources available for you FOR FREE!
How to fish really deep holes
How to identify hook sizes and tips on organizing your fly box
The best rods for small creek fishing

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Submit a question for the podcast here.

Get the Pick the Right Fly eBook HERE!

Get our Pocket Nymphing Guide HERE!

Ep. 22 -- All About Fly Rods

How to Roll Cast - VIDEO

How to Cast a Fly Rod - VIDEO

Winter Midges Story in Hatch Magazine

What Fly Line Is Best For You? | Ep. 51 Nov 29, 2023

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In this week's episode, you'll learn more than you ever thought possible about fly line! And we promise, it's NOT boring! In fact, knowing this info about fly lines will help you pick the best fly line for YOUR fishing situations.

In addition, you'll learn about:

The best rod and reel combos for beginners
Recommended flies for largemouth and smallmouth bass
Tips for casting dry-dropper rigs
How to handle fly line memory problems

You can enter the 1,000 Fly Giveaway HERE!

Submit a question for the podcast here.

Shop our Starter Packs here.

Watch our Fly Fishing Masterclass video on Fly Casting here.

How To Catch More Fish From Riffles | Ep. 50 Nov 22, 2023

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In this episode, Spencer Durrant teaches you how to recognize what a riffle is, why trout love to hang out in them so much, and how to catch TONS of fish from this type of water. As if that wasn't enough, you'll also learn:

What impact bug spray/sun screen has on your fly line
Tips for improving your casting
Flies with spinners on them (yes, this is a thing)
A bunch of information about different types of leaders

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If you have a question you'd like Spencer to answer, submit it here.

Take a look at our NOW IN STOCK Starter Packs here.

Watch the video on fly casting from our Beginner Fly Fishing Masterclass here.

Read our blog post about fishing riffles here.

The Rigs You ACTUALLY Need For Dry Fly Fishing | Ep. 49 Nov 15, 2023

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In this week's episode, you'll learn all about the two basic rigs for fishing with dry flies. These are the rigs that you really need if you want to be successful with dry flies. You'll also learn about a bunch of other topics, including:

How to set the hook on dry fly takes
Some tips for wading safely (so you don't take an unplanned swim)
What nymph rigs you can fish without an indicator

You can submit a question for the show here.

Watch the video about dry fly rigs here.

Read the blog series on how to find fish here.

Get our FREE Guidebook on Matching the Hatch here.

Do THIS When Trout Refuse Your Fly | Ep. 48 Nov 08, 2023

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In this week's episode, Spencer Durrant discusses a tried-and-true formula for handling rejection. No, not that kind! The kind when a trout refuses your fly! Spencer's Formula for Handling Rejection will help turn those moments of sadness and frustration into success. In addition to Spencer's 4 Keys for Avoiding Rejection, you'll learn about:

Whether you should cut the welded loop off the front of your fly line
How to understand what water levels (measured in cubic feet per second, or CFS) can tell you about how a river might be fishing at any given moment
Some can't-miss techniques for feeling subtle bites (like all those Colorado trout like to do)
Two ways to find places to fish if you're new to fly fishing

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Click here to watch the video from Orvis on micro drag.

How to Fly Fish With Nymphs: Our Secrets for Success | Ep. 47 Nov 01, 2023

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In this episode, host Spencer Durrant is joined by Alex Stulce to talk about everything related to nymphing! You'll learn:

How to utilize various rigs (standard nymph rigs, Euro rigs, etc.)
Why nymphing is so effective
How to get flies into the strike zone
How to tell if your nymphs are deep enough
And much more!

Submit a question for the podcast here.

Download the FREE Pocket Nymphing Guide here.

Download the FREE Pick the Right Fly eBook here.

Our diagram of the Bounce Rig is here.

Our diagram of a Dry Dropper Rig is here.

Our video on How to Roll Cast is here.

How to Successfully Fish With Emergers | Ep. 46 Oct 25, 2023

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In this episode, fly fishing author and guide Spencer Durrant teaches you everything you need to know about fly fishing with emergers. You'll also hear about:

Rods and lines for saltwater fly fishing
How to keep your flies from falling apart
How to find big fish in small rivers
How to pick the right dropper

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You can read Spencer's story about finding big fish in small water here.

FREE eBook on Picking the Right Fly can be downloaded here.

Simple Tips to Master Fly Fishing on Lakes | Ep. 45 Oct 18, 2023

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In this episode, former guide and fly fishing author Spencer Durrant walks you through some simple tips to help you master fly fishing on lakes. You'll also learn about:

Basic streamer tips
How to know if you have enough weight when nymphing
Identifying trout
How to find quality flies
Rigs for smallmouth bass
How to properly store your gear

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Learn more about fishing streamers in this show ---> Ep. 38 -- Fishing Streamers

View our fly assortments here.

Read Dave Whitlock's story about fishing for smallmouth bass here.

Read the VFC article about fishing alpine lakes here.

Read the story about Spencer's broken fly rod here.

5 Ways to Break Through the Fly Fishing Learning Curve | Ep. 44 Oct 11, 2023

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In this episode, fly fishing author and former guide Spencer Durrant dishes on the five tips that he thinks every beginning fly angler absolutely needs to know. You'll also learn about:

Ultralight fly rods
Float tubes
Picking a fly rod for use in saltwater
How long flies and fly tying supplies last

You can submit a question for the show here.

You can read our blog series on how to find fish here.

You can read Todd Tanner's piece on 10 Commandments for Beginning Anglers here.

Get the eBook on matching the hatch here.

You can buy our fly tying packs here.

13 Fly Tying Hacks to Tie Better Flies | Ep. 43 Oct 04, 2023

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In this episode, fly fishing author and former guide Spencer Durrant goes through 13 tips that can help you immediately elevate your fly tying skills. These are the tips that Spencer wishes he'd had when he started tying flies.

In addition, you'll learn about: