Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.

In this week's episode, you'll learn all about the two basic rigs for fishing with dry flies. These are the rigs that you really need if you want to be successful with dry flies. You'll also learn about a bunch of other topics, including: How to set the hook on dry fly takes Some tips for wading safely (so you don't take an unplanned swim) What nymph rigs you can fish without an indicator You can submit a question for the show here. Watch the video about dry fly rigs here. Read the blog series on how to find fish here. Get our FREE Guidebook on Matching the Hatch here.

In this week's episode, Spencer Durrant discusses a tried-and-true formula for handling rejection. No, not that kind! The kind when a trout refuses your fly! Spencer's Formula for Handling Rejection will help turn those moments of sadness and frustration into success. In addition to Spencer's 4 Keys for Avoiding Rejection, you'll learn about: Whether you should cut the welded loop off the front of your fly line How to understand what water levels (measured in cubic feet per second, or CFS) can tell you about how a river might be fishing at any given moment Some can't-miss techniques for feeling subtle bites (like all those Colorado trout like to do) Two ways to find places to fish if you're new to fly fishing Click here to submit a question for Untangled. Click here to watch the video from Orvis on micro drag.

In this episode, host Spencer Durrant is joined by Alex Stulce to talk about everything related to nymphing! You'll learn: How to utilize various rigs (standard nymph rigs, Euro rigs, etc.) Why nymphing is so effective How to get flies into the strike zone How to tell if your nymphs are deep enough And much more! Submit a question for the podcast here. Download the FREE Pocket Nymphing Guide here. Download the FREE Pick the Right Fly eBook here. Our diagram of the Bounce Rig is here. Our diagram of a Dry Dropper Rig is here. Our video on How to Roll Cast is here.

In this episode, fly fishing author and guide Spencer Durrant teaches you everything you need to know about fly fishing with emergers. You'll also hear about: Rods and lines for saltwater fly fishing How to keep your flies from falling apart How to find big fish in small rivers How to pick the right dropper Submit a question for the show here. You can read Spencer's story about finding big fish in small water here. FREE eBook on Picking the Right Fly can be downloaded here.

In this episode, former guide and fly fishing author Spencer Durrant walks you through some simple tips to help you master fly fishing on lakes. You'll also learn about: Basic streamer tips How to know if you have enough weight when nymphing Identifying trout How to find quality flies Rigs for smallmouth bass How to properly store your gear Submit a question for the show here. Learn more about fishing streamers in this show ---> Ep. 38 -- Fishing Streamers View our fly assortments here. Read Dave Whitlock's story about fishing for smallmouth bass here. Read the VFC article about fishing alpine lakes here. Read the story about Spencer's broken fly rod here.

In this episode, fly fishing author and former guide Spencer Durrant dishes on the five tips that he thinks every beginning fly angler absolutely needs to know. You'll also learn about: Ultralight fly rods Float tubes Picking a fly rod for use in saltwater How long flies and fly tying supplies last You can submit a question for the show here. You can read our blog series on how to find fish here. You can read Todd Tanner's piece on 10 Commandments for Beginning Anglers here. Get the eBook on matching the hatch here. You can buy our fly tying packs here.

In this episode, fly fishing author and former guide Spencer Durrant goes through 13 tips that can help you immediately elevate your fly tying skills. These are the tips that Spencer wishes he'd had when he started tying flies. In addition, you'll learn about: When to replace your fly line Spencer's favorite gear for wet wading Stripping baskets Line management Some tips on knots You can submit a question for the show here. You can watch our fly casting video here. You can find our Beginner Fly Tying Masterclass here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about a killer tactic that can seriously improve your fly fishing skills. In addition, you'll learn about: Picking a beginner rod and reel setup Some of the best fly fishing books (in Spencer's opinion) How to fly fish murky water How to use split shot effectively (Alex has a framework for you to use!) How to get along with other anglers You can submit a question for the show here. Buy the Fly Flinger here. Watch Ep. 22 of Untangled, about picking fly rods, here. Watch the video of Kelly Galloup fishing murky water here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant walks you through how to catch more fish with small flies (which EVERYONE needs in their fly box). You'll also learn about: Float tubes How to recognize emergers and duns Matching the hatch with streamers How to fish with other anglers You can submit a question for the podcast here. Get the FREE VFC eBook on Picking the Right Fly here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about a game-changing emerger pattern that all of us should have in our fly boxes - the soft hackle! In addition to that, you'll hear about: Tips for flying with your fly fishing gear Using tippet rings When to clean and replace your fly line How to rig a dry dropper When to replace your leader Choosing a fly rod Submit a question for the podcast here. You can shop our leaders here! Our Fly Flinger and Reel combo can be found here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant sits down with VFC Co-Founder and CVO Alex Stulce to talk about 7 ways you can improve your skills as a fly angler. You can submit a quesiton for the show here. You can watch the Fly Tying Masterclass here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant gets down and dirty with streamers by doling out some basic tips and tricks to help you master fishing these interesting flies. In addition, you'll learn about: Tips for organizing your fly box The difference between leader and tippet How to target smallmouth bass on the fly rod When to use different rods for different situations You can submit a question for the show here. The story by Dave Whitlock about fishing for smallmouth bass can be found here. Our Beginner Fly Fishing Masterclass is here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about why he thinks fly fishing apps are bad for the industry in general, and what can be done to stop them. You'll also hear: Recommendations on fly fishing literature Tips for rigging up a fly rod Tips for casting Matching your fly to the right tippet size You can submit a question for the podcast here. Watch the video on setting up a fly rod here. Watch the video on casting here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about three easy tips to help you hook into more big fish as you're fly fishing. In addition, you'll also learn about: What gear you need to get started with fly fishing The ultimate bucket list fly fishing trip E-scouting for fishing You can submit a question for the podcast here. View our Fly Fishing Masterclass here. You can shop our Starter Packs here. Read Dom Swentosky's article about hooking into big fish here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about a few tips to help you approach any new water with confidence. Other topics discussed include: The right fishing net to use How to fish in rivers with low trout populations Tips for teaching yourself to fly fish You can submit a question for the podcast here. Watch and subscribe to the Beginner Fly Fishing Masterclass here. Check out the Ventures Fly Co. Blog here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about how you can predict a trout's behavior if you correctly understand the impact seasons have on hatches and bug activity. In addition, Spencer talks about: Tips for getting started with tying flies Euro nymphs vs regular nymphs Different rigs for trout feeding in different parts of the water column Congrats to the winner of our Starter Pack Giveaway, Parker Caskey! Submit a question for the show here. Find the Fly Tying Mega Kit here. Watch the Fly Tying Masterclass here. Watch the Beginner Fly Fishing Masterclass here. Listen to Episode 2 of Untangled, about Monofilament vs Fluorocarbon lines, here. Read more about the biodegradability of monofilament and fluorocarbon here.

In this episode, host Spencer Durrant talks about some can't-miss tactics that will improve your fly fishing success on any river, but especially on tailwaters. In addition, you'll hear about: Why a drag-free drift isn't always the best presentation Bounce rigs and other fly fishing rigs What beginners should expect from fly fishing Submit a question for the show here. Our new Beginner Fly Fishing Masterclass is now live! Watch it here. Here's the link for the Provo Bounce Rig setup. Download our FREE eBook on picking the right fly here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant sits down with VFC Co-Founder Alex Stulce to talk about 6 lessons they wish all beginning anglers knew. They also talk about a huge announcement from VFC and a brand-new giveaway! Stay tuned to the episode to hear about the announcement and giveaway. Topics discussed in this episode; The importance of presenting flies properly How to pick the right fly Getting the right depth with nymphs The role that pressure plays on how a river fishes How to properly catch and release fish How to find fish in rivers You can submit a question for the podcast here.

In this episode, Spencer discusses the one simple piece of tackle that fish - especially trout - just flat-out ignore. Learning about this can be key to becoming a better angler. In addition, Spencer talks about: Fishing with multiple dry flies Building fly rods Tips for your next guided fishing trip You can submit a question for the show here. You can read the article about trout and how they see the hook here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about some go-to tips for catching trout from lakes. In addition, you'll learn about: Casting tips Using light at night to catch trout Wading staffs Tips for anglers switching from bass to trout fishing Submit a question for the podcast here. Read the Troutbitten article about wading staffs here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant sits down with Alex Stulce to give listeners a framework for how to pick the right fly for any fishing situation, even if you don't know anything about bugs. Download our new eBook "Picking The Right Fly For ANY Fishing Situation" here. You can submit a question for the show here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant dishes some tips to help you mend fly line like the pros. In addition to mending, Spencer discusses: Matching the hatch The best knots for big fish How to rig up for nymphs Flies to use for pike Best wading boot soles As always, you can submit a question for the podcast here. Chapters 6:32 - Nymph rigs 15:41 - Flies for pike 19:50 - Mending fly line 29:32 - Best wading boot soles

In this episode, host Spencer Durrant discusses the most important skill that every angler needs to mater. In addition to that, Spencer talks about: The best gear for beginners Bad fishing guides Polarized sunglasses Wings The best fly lines for tricky presentations When to level up your fly rod size You can submit a question for the show here. Enter to win a fly rod and reel here. You can find our Starter Pack here. You can find the link to the Orvis casting video here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant discusses how to find the hidden fishing spots that most other anglers ignore. In addition, you'll hear about: Basic knots fly anglers need to know How to pick the right leader for your flies How to pick wading boots The merits of chest packs vs sling packs Fly Rod and Reel Giveaway | Click Here! Ep. 5 | Weighted Flies Blog post on fishing pocket water

In this episode, host Spencer Durrant talks about whether fish can remember being caught, as well as the following topics: Fishing for bass with dry flies What a sighter is, and why they're used Casting streamers General fly casting tips You can submit a question for the show here.

In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about: River etiquette while fly fishing Slings vs vests Avoiding tangles with dry-dropper rigs Loose reels Fishing with guides You can submit a question for the show HERE Article | Rigging a Dry-Dropper

Submit a question for the show here - Submit ARTICLE - Teach Kids Fly Fishing - Teach Kids to Fly Fish | Hatch Mag In this episode, we discuss: Wading boots The Grand Slam in Colorado When to take kids fly fishing How to add variety to your fly collection Catching kokanee salmon on a fly rod

Submit a question for the show here: https://vfccontent.survey.fm/podcast-questions The Flysmith Vise - https://rebrand.ly/Aud-UT22-Vise ARTICLE - Fly Rods - https://rebrand.ly/Aud-UT22-Fly-Rods In this episode, Alex joins the show with Spencer to tackle everything you need to know about fly rods! Action, length, and weight are all discussed, as are use cases for each rod type. You're not gonna want to miss this!

Submit a question for the podcast: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire Congrats to our Mega Kit winner Trent Nielsen, of Utah! In this episode, we discuss: Rigging dry droppers When, or if, you should twitch your dry flies The merits of the whip finish vs the half hitch Some help with entomolgoy Link to the hatch chart: https://www.skyblueoutfitters.com/hatch-chart/

Submit a question and be entered to win a Fly Tying Mega Kit! Winner announced 5/3/23! https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we discuss: How to land big fish on a fly rod Fly selection for wild vs stocked trout Dry-dropper rigs Fishing murky water Email address to send pics of your fish to: [email protected] The Flysmith Vise: https://venturesflyco.com/collections/vise/products/the-flysmith-vise?_atid=NDixM7mYrO104vyKsrECZ4RqtBkKA7 Article on rigging a dry-dropper rig: https://blog.venturesflyco.com/2022/05/19/setting-up-a-dry-dropper-rig/

Submit a question for the podcast and be entered to win a FREE Fly Tying MEGA Kit! https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire Fly Tying Mega Kit can be found here: https://venturesflyco.com/products/vfc-fly-tying-mega-kit In this episode, we cover: The importance of observing bugs on the water when casting to picky fish Magic flies don't exist The welded loops on fly lines, and the best fly line to leader connection out there How to see tiny dry flies when you're fishing Article series on picking the right fly: https://blog.venturesflyco.com/how-to-pick-the-right-fly/ Video for making your own welded loop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q6VCKI22vw George Anderson's article on seeing small dry flies: https://www.flyfisherman.com/editorial/how-to-fish-small-dry-flies/462202

Submit a question for the podcast: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we cover: How to keep your leader from getting tangled when casting The top 5 flies from each member of the VFC crew How to fish eddies The best dry fly floatant The wonderful Orvis video on fishing eddies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEFrwk3TFrg&t=253s Murray Fly Shop floatant test: https://www.murraysflyshop.com/pages/which-dry-fly-floatant-works-the-best-a-comparison-test

Submit a question for the podcast: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we cover: Coke Zero vs Diet Coke (Coke, please sponsor us) What to know about sink-tip fly lines Woolly buggers vs leeches What rod to use for dry flies, nymphs, and streamers Dave Whitlock story on fishing for panfish: https://www.flyfisherman.com/editorial/fly-fishing-for-sunfish-and-panfish/152407#:~:text=Bluegill%20are%20fun%20to%20hook,action%2C%20and%20light%20fly%20reels Orvis resource on sink-tip and full-sink lines: https://www.orvis.com/should-i-use-a-sink-tip-or-full-sink-fly-line/should-i-use-a-sink-tip-or-full-sink-fly-line.html#:~:text=Sink%2Dtip%20and%20sinking%20fly,where%20the%20fish%20will%20be

Submit a question for the podcast here: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we: Introduce new products from VFC! Fly tying kits are launching April 9! Discuss common questions for beginning fly tiers, including: Is it really cheaper to tie your own flies? How easy is it to tie flies that fish actually eat? Is tying flies fun?

Submit a question for the podcast here: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we cover: How to find carp How to rig up your rods when you get to the river Sunglasses! Why you need them and their value The blog series on how to pick the right fly: https://blog.venturesflyco.com/how-to-pick-the-right-fly/ The story from Joe Cermele in Outdoor Life about carp: https://www.outdoorlife.com/fishing/fly-fishing-for-carp/

Submit a question for the podcast here: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we discuss: What tippet test ratings mean, and how they impact your fishing Dry fly rods Line dressing Buy some VFC tippet here: https://venturesflyco.com/collections/tippet-leaders/products/superflex-plus-tippet?_atid=NDixM7mYrO10EVq6GgPYkOx0Vok6IC Story about rigging up for nymph rigs: https://blog.venturesflyco.com/2022/04/12/the-beginners-guide-to-nymphing/ MidCurrent story about line storage: https://midcurrent.com/experts/the-best-way-to-store-fly-lines/

Submit a question for the podcast here: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we cover: Fly reels - everything to know about them! How to keep your dry-dropper rigs from getting tangled Matching a Euro reel to a Euro rod Link to the Troutbitten article about fishing tandem rigs: https://troutbitten.com/2018/03/07/fly-fishing-strategies-tangle-free-tandem-rigs/ Trouts Fly Fishing article about picking a Euro reel: https://troutsflyfishing.com/a/info/blog/euro-nymphing-fly-rod-and-reel-set-up-good-better-best

Submit a quetsion for the podcast here: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we cover: Fly rod action Fitting into your waders The secret to keeping dry flies afloat Tenkara! Link to the Fly Flinger Rod: https://venturesflyco.com/collections/rods/products/the-fly-flinger-rod?_atid=NDixM7mYrO10EVq6GgPYkOx0VokrgI0

Submit a question for the podcast: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we cover: The difference between deer body and deer belly hair River flow graphs and how to understand them Flies for beginners Why you should construct your nymph rig with the largest flies first Link to the Essential Collection: https://venturesflyco.com/collections/assortments/products/the-essential-collection

Submit a question: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we cover: The flies you need for lake fishing Making your own tapered leaders Tungsten beads on flies How to shoot line and add distance to your cast A list of must-have flies from Drew Rodden: https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/tuesday-tip-top-10-flies-for-stillwater-trout Building a tapered leader from Tim Flagler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmEBAXzYMD0 Casting vidoes from Pete Kutzer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8idd4kgXY4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6irs1T1mjg

Submit a question for the podcast: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we discuss: The truth about what colors fish do and don't see Fly rod length and weight How to tell flies apart How to get started with new fishing techniques VFC Ultimate Fly Collection - 200 Fly Assortment: https://venturesflyco.com/collections/assortments/products/the-ultimate-collection-1 The wonderful article about how trout react to fly color: https://www.flyfisherman.com/editorial/does-fly-color-matter/365180 VFC series on picking flies: https://blog.venturesflyco.com/how-to-pick-the-right-fly/ VFC Blog: https://blog.venturesflyco.com/ VFC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@venturesflyco VFC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@venturesflyco VFC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venturesflyco/?hl=en

Submit a question for the podcast: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we tackle: Fishing with trash flies, including tips for doing so successfully Stripping baskets Magic flies Must-have patterns for trout fishing Links mentioned in the show: How to get a drag-free drift: https://www.flyfisherman.com/editorial/how-to-fish-flies-on-a-dead-drift/368122 Magic Flies: https://blog.venturesflyco.com/2022/09/28/the-truth-about-magic-flies/

Submit a question for the podcast here: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we cover: Tips for effectively fishing small streams Bobbins - what size you should be using Why we don't place split shot right in front of a fly Links to helpful information from today's show: https://fightmasterflyfishing.com/index.php/2019/01/31/adjusting-weight-when-nymphing/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL7yLNSUadw

Submit a question to the podcast: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we cover: The one piece of gear you shouldn't skimp out on - you NEED to hear about this! Fishing with poppers How to pick the right nymph for a dry dropper rig VFC Rod & Reel Combo: https://venturesflyco.com/rodandreelcombo VFC Starter Packs: https://venturesflyco.com/starter-packs

Submit a question for the podcast here: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire In this episode, we cover: What to know about fishing egg patterns Is expensive fly line really worth it? How do I know if I'm fishing too deep? Links: Dos and Don'ts of Fishing the Spawn: https://blog.venturesflyco.com/2022/10/21/the-dos-and-donts-of-fishing-the-spawn/ Fly Line Taper Information: https://midcurrent.com/gear/the-best-fly-line-for-you/ https://www.scientificanglers.com/understanding-fly-line-tapers/

Submit a question for the podcast here: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire On this week's show, we discuss: Where to find fish in lakes and ponds How to get small flies to the bottom of a pool The knots you need to know (there's only THREE!) Links: Locating Stillwater Trout by Ross Purnell: https://www.flyfisherman.com/editorial/locating-stillwater-trout/330290 Tips for Fishing Alpine Lakes: https://blog.venturesflyco.com/2022/08/18/tips-for-fishing-alpine-lakes/ How to Get Your Flies Deeper by Domenick Swentosky: https://troutbitten.com/2019/03/03/five-ways-to-get-your-fly-deeper/ The Knots you Need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ghw_DsLmgU&ab_channel=TheOrvisCompany

In this episode: We cover how to organize your fly box! The best way to do it, including tips from guide Spencer Durrant How to catch fish during winter; specifically, where trout hang out during the colder months of the year Learning which flies to use during a hatch Links Submit a question for the podcast: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire Where trout hang out during the winter: https://howtoflyfish.orvis.com/how-to-articles/trout-fishing-articles/how-to-find-trout-in-winter The VFC Guide to Choosing Flies: https://blog.venturesflyco.com/how-to-pick-the-right-fly/

In this episode: We dive into the great debate between using monofilament and fluorocarbon tippets and leaders How to use strike indicators How much to tip guides How long to fish a pool before moving on Links Submit a question for the podcast: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire How much to tip guides: https://www.hatchmag.com/articles/why-and-how-much-you-should-tip-your-fishing-guide/7714957 Fluoro vs. Mono: https://www.epicflyrods.com/blogs/news/15472069-cutting-through-the-bullshit-the-mono-vs-fluoro-debate

In the first episode of Untangled: Fly Fishing for Everyone, host Spencer Durrant introduces the show. This is a show designed to help us all grow as fly anglers. We take questions from listeners, answer them, and share stories along the way. In this epsiode, we cover: Casting big, heavy flies Casting heavy nymph rigs Getting flies down deep with split shot and polyleaders How to know when your nymphs are deep enough The flies you need to master as a beginning tier You can submit questions for future epsidoes here: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire For the article about fly casting tips, click here: https://www.flyfisherman.com/editorial/how-to-fly-cast-weighted-fly-line/152074