Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.

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.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW 💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ YEAR-ROUND HATCH CHART   QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE  GRAPHIC - GENERAL BUG LIFECYCLE -  CHECK IT OUT  

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 💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ RIGHT FLY E-BOOK   QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE LIVE REEL LIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE  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 VIDEO - TRILENE KNOT - CHECK IT OUT ARTICLE - ORVIS ASK EXPERTS - CHECK IT OUT

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.  You'll also learn about:  Dry-dropper rigs  The science behind water temperature's impact on trout  Why fly anglers don't use barrel swivels  How to find fishing spots in brand-new areas  💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ YEAR-ROUND HATCH CHART   QUESTIONS TO THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE LIVE REEL LIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE  ARTICLE - KEEP FISH WET - CHECK IT OUT VIDEO - FINDING PLACES TO FLY FISH - CHECK IT OUT

What's the hardest thing about learning to fly fish? Is it the casting, learning how to pick the fight fly, or reading water? Or is it...well, everything?  On this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant and Alex Stulce walk you through the major paint points you'll encounter when fly fishing, and they offer some great tips to help you navigate these. You'll come out of this podcast full of the confidence you need to absolutely crush it on the water!  Links From The Show FREE EBOOK - Picking The Right Fly For Any Fishing Situation GEAR - VFC Starter Packs VIDEO - Finding Places to Fish VIDEO SERIES - Beginner Fly Fishing Masterclass   SUBMIT A QUESTION - Click Here  

Do you like losing big fish? Of course not! No one does! On this week's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through a 5-step checklist he's developed over YEARS of losing big fish. If you follow these steps, you'll avoid learning the hard way like Spencer, and start putting more nice fish in the net in no time!  You'll also learn about:  How to assemble a dry-dropper rig with barbless hooks Why barbless hooks are the best option for every angler How to tell the difference between hooking into a fish and snagging bottom Some general tips on how to effectively fly fish lakes  LINKS FROM THE SHOW SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR THE SHOW! VIDEO - How to Fight Fish VIDEO - Fly Fishing Rigs and Knots VIDEO - How to Fly Fish Lakes VIDEO - Why You Should Use Barbless Hooks

Have you ever run into an angler who seems to ALWAYS know the EXACT RIGHT FLY to tie on, no matter where or when they're fishing? That might seem like a superpower, but really, it's a skill that just takes a bit of time - and effort - to develop. On today's episode, Spencer Durrant walks you through the 4 concepts you need to learn if you want to always pick the right fly for any fly fishing situation.  You'll also learn about:  Tips for casting dry flies Does color actually matter when picking a fly pattern? When should you change flies?  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Submit a question for the podcast here! HATCH CHART - Year-round Hatch Chart VIDEO - How to Pick The Right Fly PODCAST - How to Pick The Right Fly EBOOK - Picking the Right Fly for Any Fishing Situation  

Euro nymphing supposedly catches more fish than ANY other fly fishing method. If that's true, then why isn't EVERYONE doing it? To understand the truth about Euro nymphing, you first have to understand what the technique actually is. On this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant explains exactly what Euro nymphing is, he walks you through the pros and cons of Euro nymphing, compared to traditional indicator nymphing, and he shows you which method puts more fish in the net. By the end of this show, you'll have the information you need to decide if this technique is something you want to try.  You'll also learn about:  Why presenting your flies properly is SO important When to cut and re-tie your tippet and leader Spencer's preferred dry fly floatants, and how to use them How to find new places to go fly fishing  Links From The Show SUBMIT A QUESTION HERE!  LINK - Devin Olsen's article on Euro nymphing LINK - Joe Trotter's video on Euro nymphing

Is there such a thing as a "bad" fly? And if there is, what makes another fly "good?" On this week's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant is joined by Alex Stulce to talk all about the differences between good and bad flies.  You'll learn about the concept of "magic" flies, and Spencer and Alex will share the 3 characteristics that all good flies need to have.  Submit A Question For The Show! LINK - Beginner Fly Fishing Masterclass LINK - Beginner Fly Tying Masterclass

To become a dry fly fishing ninja, you'll need to complete a pilgrimage to the River Test in England, fishing only downstream drifts, from the bank, while wearing tweed.  OR - you could listen to this episode of Untangled and let Spencer Durrant teach you 5 lessons about dry fly fishing that he's learned from his years as an angler and guide. These tips will help you take your dry fly fishing skills from "okay" to "freakin' fantastic" faster than you can say Diet Coke.  You'll also learn about:  The difference between DT and WF lines, and what line is best for slow rods Why a short rod might be better than a long rod Whether trout can pick up a human scent on our flies How to get creative when tying your own flies The importance of using the correct weight fly line on your fly rod  Submit A Question For The Show Here!

Do you get nervous at the sight of BIG water? You know, a river so big that it probably qualifies for fat guy seating on airplanes?  That's completely normal! But part of your education and growth as an angler is learning how to fish these bigger rivers, and on today's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant will walk you through 7 expert tips to do just that.  You'll also learn about:  Tips for hiking with waders and wading boots Fishing hatches on lakes Tips for adjusting the drag while you're fighting a big fish Links From The Show SUBMIT A PODCAST QUESTION HERE!  VIDEO - How to Find Trout in a River