4 Lessons from Fly Fishing in Alaska: Trip Recap | Ep. 90

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 💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ YEAR-ROUND HATCH CHART 🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE 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

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 🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT 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 GEAR - VFC Starter Packs - CHECK IT OUT GEAR - Fly Flinger Rod - CHECK IT OUT RESOURCE - Gear Checklist - CHECK IT OUT ARTICLE - Good Hook Sets - CHECK IT OUT  

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 🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE 

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 🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE  PICTURE - Spencer's #LiveReelLife Moment -  CHECK IT OUT

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.  You'll also learn about:  How to correctly size tippet for multi-fly rigs The best flies to start with when you begin your day on the water Tips for casting in the wind How to tell what size and type certain flies are  LINKS FROM THE SHOW DOWNLOAD - Rigs & Knots Pocket Guide - CHECK IT OUT 💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ RIGHT FLY E-BOOK 🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE  VIDEO - Right Fly Formula - CHECK IT OUT PODCAST - Fly Casting in the Wind - CHECK IT OUT PICTURE - Britton's #LiveReelLife Moment -  CHECK IT OUT

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  LINKS FROM THE SHOW 💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ YEAR-ROUND HATCH CHART 🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE  VIDEO - Mending 101 - CHECK IT OUT VIDEO - Pick the Right Fly - CHECK IT OUT PICTURE - Chris's #LiveReelLife Moment -  CHECK IT OUT

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  LINKS FROM THE SHOW 💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ RIGHT FLY E-BOOK 🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE  VIDEO - Fly Fishing Crash Course - CHECK IT OUT PICTURE - Micah's #LiveReelLife Moment -  CHECK IT OUT

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!  💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ YEAR-ROUND HATCH CHART 🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE   

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 LINKS FROM THE SHOW 💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ YEAR-ROUND HATCH CHART 🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE  PICTURE - Rylee's #LiveReelLife Moment -  CHECK IT OUT

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  LINKS FROM THE SHOW 💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ RIGHT FLY E-BOOK 🐟 Join our Online Fly Fishing Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE  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 VIDEO - How To Mend Fly Line -  CHECK IT OUT