Answering the Most Important Fly Fishing Questions — Dry Flies | Ep. 125
Catching fish on a dry fly is like MAGIC -- when it actually happens. As much fun as dry fly fishing can be, it also presents some unique challenges you have to overcome. You need to find your fly after you cast it, you need to make an accurate cast, and none of that matters if you don't have the right fly in the first place. This week on Untangled, Spencer Durrant covers ten of the most important (and frequently asked) dry fly questions we get here at VFC. You'll learn about everything from improving your drift and presentation, to tricks for setting the hook on small flies. You'll also learn about: The importance of tapered leaders, and why you NEED these The leader setup Spencer recommends for streamer fishing Tips for improving the rigging up process so you can spend more time fishing LINKS FROM THE SHOW Get the FREE Year-Round Hatch Chart - CHECK IT OUT Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Right Fly eBook - CHECK IT OUT VIDEO - How to Fly Fish with Terrestrials - CHECK IT OUT Â
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The 10 Spring Fly Patterns No One Talks About | Ep. 124
Have you ever been casting to a trout that's acting as cantankerous as a toddler who missed his nap? You've tried EVERYTHING, but nothing will get the fish to calm down, eat your fly, and spend a few minutes in your net. What do you do in that situation? Pack up and go home? Admit defeat - yet again - to an animal with the brain the size of a strawberry? Well, after this week's episode of Untangled, you'll have another trick to try. This episode shares ten fly patterns that most anglers overlook. When the chips are down and the fish refuse to cooperate, these are the flies you can turn to. You'll also learn about: Sink-tip fly lines, and the best lines to use when fishing streamers in a river What to do when you're fishing a dry-dropper rig, but the fish aren't rising very much What flies are categorized as mayflies Some tips for fishing a dry-dropper rig effectively The differences between stocked and wild trout LINKS FROM THE SHOW Get the FREE Year-Round Hatch Chart - CHECK IT OUT Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE VIDEO - How We Fly Fish with Nymphs - CHECK IT OUT VIDEO - Fly Selection Master Class: Mayflies 101 - CHECK IT OUT PODCAST - Fly Fishing's Most Important Fly - CHECK IT OUT VIDEO - Fly Selection Master Class - CHECK IT OUT
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Fly Fishing for Brook Trout: The Complete Guide | Ep. 123
Brook trout might be the most gorgeous fish on the planet. Sure, they're usually small, and where you find one, you'll often find 300 more -- but they're pretty, and they'll almost always eat a fly. But did you know brook trout AREN'T actually a trout? And that in some places in the world, they can grow to well over 10 pounds? This week on Untangled, you'll learn all about brook trout. From their life history to a few tricks on finding your own trophy brookie - and some killer fly patterns - this is an episode you don't want to miss! You'll also learn: Why you should (or shouldn't) use a strike indicator when fishing with dry flies How to approach a run you've already fished, after changing your rig Why Spencer never mentions the Royal Coachman or Humpy flies The three different types of flies that exist LINKS FROM THE SHOW Get the FREE Rigs & Knots Pocket Guide - CHECK IT OUT Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Right Fly eBook - CHECK IT OUT VIDEO - VFC Fly Selection Master Class - WATCH NOW PODCAST - How to Fly Fish on Lakes - CHECK IT OUT
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Fly Fishing's Most Important Fly | Ep. 122
The more you know about aquatic insects, the more fish you'll catch. Aquatic insects are the backbone of a fish's diet, so if you know how their prey acts and behaves, you'll be able to make your fake flies look even more convincing! Mayflies are one of the most abundant aquatic insects on the planet, and they're a HUGE part of a trout's diet. This week on Untangled, you'll learn all about what mayflies are, where they hatch, what they look like, what flies to use to imitate them, and how to be successful during a mayfly hatch. You'll also learn about: How to dial in the depth of your nymph rig EVERY time What tenkara is and the pros and cons of this style of fishing How much the information we talk about on Untangled translates to trout streams across the country LINKS FROM THE SHOW Get the FREE Year-Round Hatch Chart - CHECK IT OUT Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Right Fly eBook - CHECK IT OUT VIDEO - Set Your Strike Indicator Perfectly - CHECK IT OUT
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How To Find Fish In Fast Water | Ep. 121
Riffles are the buffet line of the river. They're jam-packed with both food AND hungry fish, but a TON of anglers just skip this type of water. They think riffles are too shallow to hold fish. This week on Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through everything you need to know about riffles. You'll learn how to identify one, WHY fish and bugs hang out in them so much, and how to present your flies in a riffle. You'll also learn about: Proper etiquette for fishing on different rivers How to put together an effective double-nymph rig The differences between stocked and wild trout LINKS FROM THE SHOW Get the FREE Year-Round Hatch Chart - CHECK IT OUT Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE VIDEO - Finding Fish in Riffles - WATCH HERE eBOOK - Finding Fish in Rivers - CHECK IT OUT PODCAST - Complete Guide to Wet Flies - CHECK IT OUT
About Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
Spencer Durrant hosts "Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone." The show answers user-submitted questions about fly fishing, helping others learn and grow in this wonderful sport.
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