Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.

Winter is almost over (if it ever started where you live) which means that spring dry fly fishing is right around the corner! Some of the best fishing you'll have all year long ain't that far off. That means RIGHT NOW is a great time to prep for these hatches, which is the goal of today's episode. You're going to learn all about the timing of spring hatches (including Hendricksons, Quill Gordons, Blue-Winged Olives, and Skwalas), as well as the principles behind rigging your flies, so you can successfully fish any hatch you run into this spring. 
You'll also learn about: 
Why small flies seems to be recommended so much in the fly fishing world these days
The best way to approach other anglers on the river when you want to chat with them
Tips on how to make your flies more visible in the water
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Is there a right and wrong way to organize your fly boxes? If you put your flies in a specific order, will it give you a tactical advantage on the water?
Not really. BUT - it can help you find the right fly you need, when you need it. The trick is to not overthink your fly box organization, and to keep it simple. In this episode of Untangled, you'll learn how Spencer organizes his boxes, along with the princples he uses, so you can apply them to your own situation. 
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We spend A TON of time talking about the right flies to use during winter, and for good reason. Flies matter a lot. But you know what makes an even bigger difference? HOW you present that fly! Presentation matters almost more than fly selection sometimes! 
So, today on Untangled, we're going to tell you about a recent trip we took, the rigs we used, and HOW those rigs made a difference for us on the water. 
You'll also learn about: 
How to rig up and fish streamers 
Whether a 9' 6-weight is better for nymphing than a 9' 5-weight
How to tie knots that don't break
Whether you can, or should, jump tippet sizes when building new rigs
How to get better at nymphing
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How much of an influence has your home water had on your life as an angler? Has it shaped how you approach the water? The kind of fly fishing you love the most? What else has it taught you that you still remember, all these years later?
In the second episode of the Fly Fishing Stories series here at Untangled, Spencer Durrant weaves multiple stories of growing up on his home river, and how it shaped the angler he is today.

How often do you set up your nymph rig, ready to hit the water, only to realize that your flies are moving WAY faster than you wanted. You didn't think the water would be that fast, or that deep! 
The fix is simple, right? Just put on some split shot, increase the distance between your bobber and your flies, and you'll be in business. 
Well, that all depends on how much split shot you use, how fast the water's moving, and how heavy your flies are. Too much split shot, and you'll be losing your flies - and all your patience - in every snag. 
So, today on Untangled, you'll learn the foundational principles, and our favorite rig, for nymphign faster water WITHOUT losing flies! 
You'll also learn about: 
How to know what flies to use throughout an entire day on the water
The rigs Spencer uses and recommends for fly fishing in lakes
How to effectively fish a streamer on a 5-weight instead of a 6-weight
How to set the right depth to keep your nymphs in the strike zone
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