The One Piece of Fly Fishing Gear You Shouldn't Skimp On | Ep 6
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
Release Date: 01/18/2023
Fly Fishing Strategies for Wild vs. Stocked Trout | Ep. 126
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
Do you need to use different tactics, flies, and strategies when you're fishing for stocked trout versus wild ones? We hear a version of that question ALL THE TIME here at VFC, and it makes sense. For a lot of people, the most consistent trout fishing they have easy access to are stocked fish. So, we're taking a deep-dive into the world of stocked and wild fish. We'll look at all the differences between the two -- their appearance, behavior, and the flies and strategies we recommend for them. You'll also learn about: How steep the learning curve is in fly fishing, and the two...
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Answering the Most Important Fly Fishing Questions — Dry Flies | Ep. 125
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
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. ...
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The 10 Spring Fly Patterns No One Talks About | Ep. 124
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
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...
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Fly Fishing for Brook Trout: The Complete Guide | Ep. 123
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
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...
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Fly Fishing's Most Important Fly | Ep. 122
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
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...
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How To Find Fish In Fast Water | Ep. 121
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
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 ...
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Fly Fishing for Rainbow Trout: The Complete Guide | Ep. 120
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
Rainbow trout are known for their acrobatics, and for growing so big they look like more like a football than a fish. You can also catch rainbows in LITERALLY every state in America. But how often do you treat rainbows as just an afterthought? We're busy chasing browns, or cutthroat, or brookies, but rainbows don't always get the love they should. And that's a shame, since some of the BEST fish I've ever caught on a fly rod are rainbows! This week on Untangled, we're taking a deep dive into rainbow trout. You'll learn about their life cycle, their feeding habits, the...
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7 Fly Fishing Skills Every Great Angler Has | Ep. 119
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
You want to become a better angler. You'd like to catch more fish, definitely catch bigger fish, and feel confident in any river you find yourself fishing. So, what skills should you focus on if you want to make that leap? Well, as I looked back on my own experiences, I found 7 skills that helped me quit feeling overwhelmed and outgunned. If you focus on these 7 skills, you'll avoid A LOT of the mistakes I made, and you'll be able to fish with confidence no matter where you are. You'll also learn about: The differences between powder and gel...
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The Spring Fly Fishing Playbook: 8 Tips for Success | Ep. 118
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
The early-season hatches you find during spring are some of the BIGGEST challenges you'll face in fly fishing. And after a winter where you've been cooped up and dreaming of fishing, the last thing you want is to get frustrated because these hatches are SO TOUGH to fish. This spring, you won't be the angler who can't figure out the fish. This week's episode of Untangled takes a deep dive into 8 of the essentially fly fishing skills that will COMPLETELY change how successful you are this spring. These skills are GAME-CHANGERS that will help you read the water...
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Best Spring Fly Fishing Flies: 14 Must-Have Patterns | Ep. 117
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
Spring fly fishing is here! But how confident are you that you have the right flies for the job? If you don't have the right flies, you could be missing out on what I think is the BEST fly fishing you'll have all year. In this episode of Untangled, I'll walk you through the 14 must-have fly patterns I use every spring. You'll learn their names, the sizes and colors I recommend, and the real-life bugs these flies imitate. You'll also learn about: The major differences between cheap and expensive reels, and why your best bet is a middle-of-the-road option When and if you...
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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
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