Fly Fishing With Small Dry Flies (Part 1) | Ep. 170
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
Release Date: 03/11/2026
Caddis Hatch Tactics That Catch More Fish | Ep. 177
Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.
The caddis hatch sometimes get overlooked in all our excitement over mayflies and stoneflies, especially early in the season. But caddis hatches stay consistent throughout the summer, and they only become more important for trout as the season stretches on. Plus, the first big caddis hatch of the year can be an absolute blast if you hit it right. This week on Untangled, we’ll take a detailed look at the caddis hatch: when these bugs start getting active, their lifecycle and behavior, and the flies we recommend for a successful day out on the water. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the...
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Trout Were CRUSHING Flies Off The Ice | Fly Fishing Stories #5
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If you really want to grow as an angler, sometimes that means you'll need to make some hard choices. You'll need to push yourself to try stuff you may not want to, or you'll have to find a way to power through the days on the water that, frankly, make you want to give up. On the other side of those hard times is the great fishing we always hear stories about. And in today's episode of Fly Fishing Stories, Spencer Durrant shares the tale of the day when he did just that - pushed through the bad weather and questionable conditions, and came out on the other side with an unforgettable day. ...
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The Best Time to Fly Fish Lakes (Nobody Talks About This) | Ep. 176
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Ice-off is a magical time: it's when some of the biggest trout in any body of water come within easy casting distance of shore. That means it's one of the best times of year for you to tie into what could be your new personal best trout on a fly rod! So, to take advantage of this great fishing, this week's episode of Untangled is a deep-dive into all things ice-off fly fishing: why it's so productive, tactics to find and hook fish, as well as advice on gear and flies. You'll also learn about: How to find new places to fly fish The value of fishing water that gets a lot of pressure...
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How To Quit Guessing Where Fish Are | Tip of the Week #8
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Alright, let’s be honest for a sec — how often do you feel like you’re catching fish more out of luck than skill? I remember feeling that way all the time when I started fly fishing. Honestly, that feeling didn’t stop until I learned this one valuable lesson: if you pay attention to WHERE you catch fish, and not just what fly they ate, finding and catching fish really starts to click. It feels like something you’re doing more on purpose, and less by good luck. Today on Untangled, I’ll explain why paying attention to WHERE you catch fish is so important, and how it can...
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Do Fly Patterns Really Matter? | Ep. 175
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How much does the pattern you pick matter for your success on the water? Is there an EXACT PERFECT FLY that'll work amazing in one situation, and if you don't pick it, you won't have as much success as you could've? Probably. But here's the thing - fly selection doesn't really matter that much. HOW you present that fly is what makes the most difference. To put this theory to the test, we spent an entire day fishing for four different trout species (browns, rainbows, cutthroat, and brookies) but we could only use 2 flies the whole day. No changing sizes, colors, or anything like that. We...
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The Best Mayfly Hatch Of All Time | Fly Fishing Stories #4
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Have you ever fished in a hatch that feels like the stories we hear, usually from the old-timers, about the days when fish ate from a never-ending buffet of bugs? Where, if you're in the right place at the right time, you can catch fish until your arms fall off? I've had that opportunity once - and this is the story of the greatest mayfly hatch I've ever seen. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community -
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The Pros & Cons of Indicator Nymphing | Ep. 174
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There's about a million different ways to rig up a nymph rig. From indicators and drop-shot styles, to tight-lining it, or throwing a dry-dropper, how do you know which method is the best? Well, that depends on your situation, BUT - indicator nymphing is BY FAR the most versatile way to put flies in front of fish, and make them look real. So, today on Untangled, we're looking at the pros and cons of this style of fishing, and how you can better utilize it to help you put more fish in the net. You'll also learn about: Recommended rod & reel combos for fly fishing on lakes and...
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Fly Rod Action Explained (Fast, Medium, Slow) | Tip of the Week #7
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Say you're shopping for a new fly rod. You've probably heard them all described in different ways, but one common phrase you've seen is "this rod's action is fast" or "this has a sweet, soft action." What the heck does action mean? And how does it impact the way a rod performs on the water? Well, it's pretty simple! So in this Tip of the Week, we're breaking down what fly rod action is, how it impacts a rod's performance on the water, and how you can use this information to pick the right rod for any fly fishing job you might run into. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online...
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Stop Changing Flies — Fix This Instead | Ep. 173
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What's the real reason fish aren't eating your fly? Is it beause you didn't pick the PERFECT fly? There's a better one in your box, so you oughta spend 10-15 minutes looking for it, right? No. Not very often will that be the case. Instead, you're most likely not catching fish becasue your fly doesn't look real. Remember, your job is to put flies in front of fish, and make them look real! So today on Untangled, we're taking a deep dive into why presentation matters so much, and some simple tips to improve just how much your fake fly looks like the real thing. You'll also learn...
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Untangled Fly Fishing Report: April 2026
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The best blue-winged olive hatches of the year are right around the corner! And by the end of the month, you might see some Mother's Day caddis out and about as well! What this means is that you need to be prepared for the great spring fly fishing that April offers. With Untangled's April Fly Fishing Report, you'll be ready with all the knowledge about the hatches to expect, fly patterns we recommend, and tips and tricks for tackling the tricky weather and conditions this time of year. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - Get the FREE Year-Round Hatch Chart...
info_outlineIt sure would be awesome if fish always ate a big ol' grasshopper! But they spend A TON of time eating small flies. In particular, they'll eat tiny dry flies a lot during spring and fall. So, how do you take advantage of the big fish that you see rising to eat what looks like tiny specks out there on the water?
Well, a lot of anglers mistakenly write off using tiny flies, because they seem like they’re too much work. You need angel-hair thin tippet to tie them on, you need a magnifying glass to find them in your box, and you have next to no hope of seeing them while they float, right? They’ve gotta be more trouble than they’re worth?
Well, not really. Once you understand how to fish small dry flies, you open up a new world of fish you can catch — including some giants.
So, in this first part of a two-part episode, we’re taking a deep dive into fishing small dry flies. You’ll learn how to rig them up, how to pick the right one, and other tricks of the trade to make these microscopic hooks work in your favor.
You'll also learn about:
- Why you should upgrade your fly rod when you can, and what features to look for
- How to tell if you have a good, drag-free drift on nymphs when fishing directly upstream
- Why fish refuse dry flies that are too large for what's currently hatching
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