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• Fly Fishing’s Most Hated Flies - And Why You Need Them | Ep. 115

  Have you ever heard of "trash" or "junk" flies, and wondered what the heck they are? If a fly is considered "trash," should you even be using it? Well, here's the thing: these so-called trash flies FLAT-OUT CATCH FISH!  Seriously, these trash flies are some of the most effective patterns out there! And in this episode of Untangled, Spencer walks you through what trash flies imitation, why they're controversial, how to fish them, and why they deserve a spot in your fly box.  You'll also learn about:  Tippet rings (FINALLY!)  The importance of fishing multiple types of water to improve your skills Spencer's process of selecting flies for a dry-dropper rig The reason we add tippet to leaders  Suggestions for a guide looking to outfit his boat for his first guide season  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  

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• Beyond Trout: Fly Fishing For ANYTHING | Ep. 114

  Catching trout is often the focus of most fly fishing media. But not all of us live near great trout fishing! You might live next to a farm pond full of panfish, or on the coast near striped bass. So, all the trout-centric fly fishing content can get kinda old. Here's what most folks don't immediately understand, though -- the skills you need for trout fishing overlap with the skills you need for almost every other fish!  Bonefish, bass, tarpon, roosterfish, taimen, musky, pike -- these are all vastly different from trout, but they still require a good knowledge of fly presentation, fly selection, casting, and reading water. Those are foundational skills you need no matter what you're fishing for!  On this episode of Untangled, Spencer walks you through how trout fishing can overlap with all sorts of other species, and gives you concrete examples of what that looks like. You'll also learn about:  Building your own leaders The most versatile fly rod OTHER than a 9' 5-weight How to cast after making a LONG drift through a good run LINKS FROM THE SHOW Get the Right Fly eBook - CHECK IT OUT Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE VIDEO - Fly Fishing Knots - WATCH HERE VIDEO - Wildfly Smallmouth Film - WATCH HERE

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• How to Plan an Epic Fly Fishing Trip | Ep. 113

  Have you ever wanted to go fly fishing in some incredible place, but you're unsure if you'll ever be able to afford it? I mean, with how expensive eggs are, traveling to fish is just out of the question - right?  Not necessarily. If you're willing to make a few compromises, you can have an AMAZING fly fishing trip for relatively cheap. In this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant will walk you through the process he uses to plan fishing trips, including a half-dozen trips to Alaska while he was still either in college, or teaching high schoolo English.  You'll also learn about:  Tying on a dry fly to act as an "indicator" in a two-dry rig Some tips for mending more effectively Spencer's process for applying floatant to dry flies Whether your dry-dropper rig needs to be two flies of the same species (a caddis dry and nymph, for example)  How to match your leader/tippet size to your flies  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 - Fly Fishing in Alaska!  - WATCH HERE GEAR - VFC Fly Collections - CHECK THEM OUT VIDEO - How to Mend Fly Line - WATCH HERE

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• Step-by-Step Guide to Landing Your Most Memorable Fish | Ep. 112

  We all dream of catching a fish that we'll never forget. You know the kind - a big one, or one that required a crazy cast, or maybe just one that surprised you. Often, these unforgettable fish are what keep us coming back to the river. But what exactly makes some fish stand out more than others?  In this episode of Untangled, you'll hear five stories about fish that Spencer hasn't forgotten. From those five fish, Spencer put together a step-by-step guide to help you make your own unforgettable fishing memories.  You'll also learn about:  Wader and boot recommendations How often you should change your flies The differences between 5 and 6wt rods  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Get the Right Fly eBook For FREE!  - CHECK IT OUT Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE  

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• How Trout See Your Flies & What To Do About It | Ep. 111

  Have you ever wondered WHY a fish rejects your fly? Well, we know that presentation matters, but is there something about the fly itself that makes a trout decide to eat - or reject it entirely?  Well, you can find some answers to those questions when you look at exactly how trout see your flies. Their vision is great, but not without its faults. Understanding how trout view the world will give you more tools with which you can better fool fish. In this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through the science behind how fish see your flies, what actually triggers them to eat, AND how this information can directly put more fish in your net.  You'll also learn about:  How cold is too cold for fly fishing Do trout flies work everywhere, or are some patterns specific to certain regions? What a nymph is, and what it imitates  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 GEAR - VFC Fly Collections - CHECK THEM OUT ARTICLE - How Trout See - CHECK IT OUT ARTICLE - How Trout See Pt. 2 - CHECK IT OUT ARTICLE - Does Fly Color Matter? - CHECK IT OUT ARTICLE - Unmatching the Hatch - CHECK IT OUT ARTICLE - About That Hook: What Do Trout See? - CHECK IT OUT

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