Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.

Ice-off is a magical time: it's when some of the biggest trout in any body of water come within easy casting distance of shore. That means it's one of the best times of year for you to tie into what could be your new personal best trout on a fly rod! So, to take advantage of this great fishing, this week's episode of Untangled is a deep-dive into all things ice-off fly fishing: why it's so productive, tactics to find and hook fish, as well as advice on gear and flies. 
You'll also learn about: 
How to find new places to fly fish
The value of fishing water that gets a lot of pressure
How and why the tips we talk about on Untangled apply to other regions of the country, not just the Rockies
The best use cases for a 7wt rod
How to effectively fish nymphs in lakes and rivers
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Alright, let's be honest for a sec — how often do you feel like you're catching fish more out of luck than skill? 
I remember feeling that way all the time when I started fly fishing. Honestly, that feeling didn't stop until I learned this one valuable lesson: if you pay attention to WHERE you catch fish, and not just what fly they ate, finding and catching fish really starts to click. It feels like something you're doing more on purpose, and less by good luck. 
Today on Untangled, I'll explain why paying attention to WHERE you catch fish is so important, and how it can help you have more predictable, repeatable success on the water.
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How much does the pattern you pick matter for your success on the water? Is there an EXACT PERFECT FLY that'll work amazing in one situation, and if you don't pick it, you won't have as much success as you could've? 
Probably. But here's the thing - fly selection doesn't really matter that much. HOW you present that fly is what makes the most difference. To put this theory to the test, we spent an entire day fishing for four different trout species (browns, rainbows, cutthroat, and brookies) but we could only use 2 flies the whole day. No changing sizes, colors, or anything like that. We were locked in to the patterns we picked that morning. 
What we learned was just how much presentation matters to your success on the water. Today, Alex Stulce and Spencer Durrantn share the lessons they learned from this challenge, and how it can help you succeed on the water as well. 
You'll also learn about: 
Oversizing and undersizing the line on your fly reel
How many state annual licenses Spencer and Alex have
The one fly in Spencer and Alex's boxes that they consistently underutilize
Some tips for teaching new anglers so they can find success on the water
How to spot rising trout without spooking them
How long Spencer and Alex like to fish certain stretches of river before moving on
The merits of various knots 
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Have you ever fished in a hatch that feels like the stories we hear, usually from the old-timers, about the days when fish ate from a never-ending buffet of bugs? Where, if you're in the right place at the right time, you can catch fish until your arms fall off?
I've had that opportunity once - and this is the story of the greatest mayfly hatch I've ever seen. 
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There's about a million different ways to rig up a nymph rig. From indicators and drop-shot styles, to tight-lining it, or throwing a dry-dropper, how do you know which method is the best?
Well, that depends on your situation, BUT - indicator nymphing is BY FAR the most versatile way to put flies in front of fish, and make them look real. So, today on Untangled, we're looking at the pros and cons of this style of fishing, and how you can better utilize it to help you put more fish in the net. 
You'll also learn about: 
Recommended rod & reel combos for fly fishing on lakes and ponds
How to pack and travel with your fly fishing gear on an airplane
Different setup options for fishing streamers 
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