Stop Guessing! How to Know What Fly to Use | Ep. 149
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
Release Date: 10/15/2025
Untangled Fly Fishing Report: February 2026
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
It's February! That means things are changing a bit on the fly fishing front, and we've got you covered. With this month's Untangled Fly Fishing Report, you'll learn about what bugs are most active in February, the best flies to match those hatches, and some tips and tricks for the different conditions you'll run into this time of year. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - Get the FREE Year-Round Hatch Chart - Browse VFC's February Flies -
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Wading Vs Drift Boat: Which Actually Catches More Fish? | Ep. 164
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
Have you ever wondered just how effective fly fishing from a drift boat is? Are float trips worth the money? Do you ACTUALLY catch more fish from a boat, or do you only catch them in front of wading anglers who rarely, if ever, get to float the river? All those questions - and more - will be answered on this episode of Untangled. Alex Stulce joins Spencer Durrant to talk about the pros and cons of wade fishing vs fishing from a boat, and a bunch of stories are shared just for good measure. You'll end the show with a firm idea of what style of fishing best matches your goals out on the...
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You Don’t Need Perfect Flies | Tip of the Week #2
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
Do you need to tie picture-perfect flies in order to catch fish? Or should you focus on tying them to be a bit "buggy" (which is fly-fisher for "messy)? Today on Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through why most fly tiers are too hard on themselves - especially beginners - and the few things fish actually care about when deciding to eat your fly. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community -
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How Fly Tying Makes You A Better Angler | Ep. 163
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
Is fly tying worth the cost and the hassle? Sure, you can tie up specific, custom flies, but wouldn't it just be cheaper to buy flies instead? Well, maybe, but we shouldn't really worry about economics here, because if fly fishing were based on good financial decisions, none of us would be doing it. Instead, you shoudl think about the on-the-water benefits you'll get from tying your own flies. You WILL become a better angler by tying. The question utlimately comes down to how much you want to improve. This week on Untangled, you'll learn how and why fly tying can improve your...
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The Secret Creek That Vanished | Fly Fishing Stories #1
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
There's one thing that brings anglers of every stripe together - a good fish story. This is the first in a new series of podcasts from Untangled that'll tell stories every angler, from the saltwater fanatic to the panfish lover, will relate with and appreciate. This week's story is about a little cutthroat creek, tucked high in the mountains, that suddenly vanished. Along the way, you'll learn about the area's storied history with fish stocking, hear about a cutthroat eating a mouse fly, and why it's worth it to explore and look for new-to-you fisheries.
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The 7 Midge Patterns You Need This Winter | Ep. 162
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
Midges are a go-to fly in the winter, but how do you know which of the 8 billion midge patterns to pick? There's so many to choose from, and it feels like they're always dropping new ones, too! Well, I took the time to simplify my own midge selection down to just a handful of patterns. Doing that helped me fish what I rig up with more confidently, but it also made choosing a fly A LOT eaiser. I spend less time worrying about my fly choice, and more time fishing. So, this week on Untangled, you'll learn what those 7 midges patterns are, and why they're the ones I so highly...
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Start A Fly Fishing Journal TODAY! | Tip of the Week #1
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
If you want to make 2026 the year you take some giant leaps in your fly fishing abilities, then you should seriously consider keeping a fly fishing journal. Writing down what happens on the water, what flies you used, the weather, the water conditions -- it will all help you understand the interplay between various factors on the water, and it'll help you learn from both your successes and your failures. Today on Untangled, Spencer will walk you through the key details to write down, and how you can use this simple tool to help improve your experience on the water. LINKS FROM THE SHOW...
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Exotic Trout Species And The Flies That Catch Them | Ep. 161
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
There's more to trout fishing than rainbows, browns, cutthroats, and brookies. There's all sorts of interesting trout out there, just waiting for you! But when you get the chance to fish for these lesser-known trout, you'll probably get hung up on one thing: what flies do you need? Are there top-secret patterns that only work for these fish, but locals won't tell you about unless you buy 'em the right 12-pack? This week on Untangled, you'll learn about some of the rare trout species on the planet, and the flies we use to catch them. You'll also learn about: Pros and cons of having...
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Untangled Fly Fishing Report: January 2026
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
This is the first-ever bonus episode of Untangled! Starting in 2026, we're dropping two episodes of your favorite fly fishing podcast every week! And this first episode is a new format we'd love some feedback on. At the start of each month, we're going to do a monthly fly fishing report. You'll learn what bugs are active, how to fish that month, tips and tricks for dealing with water conditions, and the fly patterns we recommend. Not every episode of our extra show will follow this format. Some weeks will be interviews, others will be deep-dives into one topic, and others will be...
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The Fish That Taught Us the Most in 2025 | Ep. 160
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
Every angler loves a good fishing story, even if we tend to stretch the truth sometimes. But those stories are good for more than just reliving old times. You can learn A TON from your best catches, including exactly where and how you can improve. So, this week on Untangled, Spencer shares some stories (from VFC team and Skool members) about the best fish of 2025, and the lessons learned along the way. You'll also hear about: How to tell if you're setting the hook too early or too late How to improve your hook set to lose fewer fish Why super-cheap fly rod combos generally aren't worth...
info_outlineAfter a long day of fishing, when the trout refused EVERY fly you threw at them, how often have you gone home and looked up some information about the best flies to use during a certain time of year? And when you've done that, have you ever thought, "Well, this is all interesting, but how much does it apply to MY local river?"
Well, the short answer is, probably a lot. The longer answer is that as you learn to identify bug trends and aquatic insects, you'll dramatically level up your fly fishing skills.
So, this week on Untangled, we're breaking down fly selection into its basic parts, so you can learn how to pick the right fly the next time you're on the water.
You'll also learn about:
- Why tapered leaders are the ideal choice for nymphing
- Why you might start out a day catching fish, only to quickly stop catching them for the rest of your time on the water
- The impact that cloud cover has on fly selection and fly color choices
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