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Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.

Ventures Fly Co.

Spencer Durrant hosts "Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone." The show answers user-submitted questions about fly fishing, helping others learn and grow in this wonderful sport.

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All Episodes

39:41

How to Plan an Epic Fly Fishing Trip | Ep. 113

Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co. ·

2025/02/05

Have you ever wanted to go fly fishing in some incredible place, but you're unsure if you'll ever be able to afford it? I mean, with how expensive eggs are, traveling to fish is just out of the question - right? Not necessarily. If you're willing to make a few compromises, you can have an AMAZING fly fishing trip for relatively cheap. In this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant will walk you through the process he uses to plan fishing trips, including a half-dozen trips to Alaska while he was

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49:21

Step-by-Step Guide to Landing Your Most Memorable...

Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co. ·

2025/01/29

We all dream of catching a fish that we'll never forget. You know the kind - a big one, or one that required a crazy cast, or maybe just one that surprised you. Often, these unforgettable fish are what keep us coming back to the river. But what exactly makes some fish stand out more than others? In this episode of Untangled, you'll hear five stories about fish that Spencer hasn't forgotten. From those five fish, Spencer put together a step-by-step guide to help you make your own unforgettable

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43:38

How Trout See Your Flies & What To Do About It | Ep. 111

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2025/01/22

Have you ever wondered WHY a fish rejects your fly? Well, we know that presentation matters, but is there something about the fly itself that makes a trout decide to eat - or reject it entirely? Well, you can find some answers to those questions when you look at exactly how trout see your flies. Their vision is great, but not without its faults. Understanding how trout view the world will give you more tools with which you can better fool fish. In this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks

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37:55

Fly Fishing With Wet Flies: The Complete Guide | Ep. 110

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2025/01/15

We spend A TON of time talking about dry flies, nymphs, and streamers. But there's another type of fly out there that doesn't get enough love. This fly is supposedly the easiest to use, AND it's the favorite of some of the world's best anglers. I'm talking about wet flies, or soft hackles (they're the same thing). In this episode of Untangled, you'll learn what soft hackles are, what they imitate, why you'd want use them, and how to fish them. This is another trick you can add to your skillset to

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45:16

There Are NO RULES in Fly Fishing | Ep. 109

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2025/01/08

Have you ever been told that you HAVE to get a perfect, drag-free drift if you want to catch fish on dry flies? What about the need to keep your rod tip sky-high when you're fighting a fish? Or that you'll catch big fish if you're using big flies? These may sound like they're rules, but there are actually NO RULES in fly fishing. There are only guidelines, and just a few at that. On this episode of Untangled, you'll learn about some of the "rules" in fly fishing, and WHY and WHEN you should break

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51:40

5 Fly Fishing Skills to Master in 2025 | Ep. 108

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2025/01/02

What fly fishing skills will ACTUALLY move the needle and make you a better angler? Well, if you asked 5 different anglers, you'd probably get 20 different answers! And trying to master 20 new skills in a single year sounds like too much for it to be of any use. On today's episode of Untangled, Spencer will share the 5 skills that have made the biggest difference in his own fishing. These are things he's still working on, and they're aspects of the sport that ALL of us can learn and improve on.

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48:16

The 12 Best Flies for Winter Fly Fishing | Ep. 107

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2024/12/26

What flies are go-to patterns for winter fly fishing? And how do you know which flies you should be fishing in winter, anyways? On today's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through which aquatic insects are most active in the winter, the flies we use to mimic them, and a few tips for how to fish them. This list of the 12 best winter fly fishing flies will have you set to start catching trout and bass! You'll also learn about: Why you need wading boots, and advice on buying them Why

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39:44

Fly Fishing Troubleshooting: What to Do When Nothing...

Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co. ·

2024/12/18

When the fish are eating everything EXCEPT your fly, what do you do? How do you save yourself from getting skunked? Well, there's a simple process you can use to troubleshoot your way out of a bad day on the water. On today's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant will walk you through the five steps that will almost always help you put a fish in the net. You'll also learn about: Tips for setting the hook when fishing with dry flies Why a dry-dropper rig is so versatile Your main goal as a fly

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01:05:26

Choosing the Perfect Fly Rod: The Ultimate Guide |...

Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co. ·

2024/12/10

Picking the right fly rod is like when your wife asks you if those pants make her look fat. How are you supposed to answer that question? Well, we can't help with that--but we CAN help with fly rods! There's a lot that goes into the world of fly rods, and understanding the language, terminology, and prices can be daunting. Spencer Durrant has reviewed fly rods for major fishing magazines for a decade, though, and he's dumping all his experience with rods into this episode of Untangled! You'll

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44:32

What Makes Fly Fishing So Addicting? | Ep. 104

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2024/12/04

What is it about fly fishing that keeps us coming back? Why is this sport so addicting? Is it the simple pleasure of watching fish eat dry flies, or the rush of hooking and landing a trophy trout? Tons of folks have tried to answer this question, and in a slight departure from the norm on this show, Spencer Durrant will dive into why he thinks fly fishing is so addicting. You'll also learn about: Different options for attaching leader to your fly line Tips for fishing spring creeks in winter Tips

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44:14

Winter Fly Fishing Tips: Stay Warm and Catch More...

Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co. ·

2024/11/27

I know, winter is cold. You've gotta bundle up like the Stay Puft Marshmallow man, and on top of that, the fish aren't all that active, either! So, why do some people just LOVE winter fly fishing? Well, it has enough redeeming qualities to make it worth the effort. The solitude and peace are hard to beat, and you can get into some fantasitc fish, too. On this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through everything you need to know about winter fly fishing: where the fish are, what flies

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49:00

Top Flies for Fly Fishing & the Insects Behind Them |...

Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co. ·

2024/11/20

Is it enough to just know WHAT the best flies are? Or should you spend the time to understand WHY those flies are so effective? Well, if you want to become a great angler, then you need to understand WHY the best flies work so well. On today's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant will walk you through what real-life insects the flies we use imitate, and a list of 15 flies you should never leave home without! You'll also learn about: Adjustable dry-dropper rigs The best fly boxes for dry flies

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42:01

Fly Fishing Strategies for EVERY Type of River | Ep. 101

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2024/11/13

Where a fish lives has a HUGE impact on how it behaves and what it eats. Now, this matters to anglers, because if you understand how fish behavior and bug activity changes from a freestone to a tailwater, you'll eliminate A TON of frustration that many beginners experience. On this episode, Spencer Durrant will walk you through the information you need to know about the three main types of rivers, and how this knowledge can directly lead to putting more fish in the net. You'll also learn about:

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01:22:39

Top Fly Fishing Lessons You Won’t Find in a Guidebook...

Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co. ·

2024/11/06

You can learn a lot about fly fishing from reading books or watching videos, but they don't always tell the complete story. Often, the lessons that stick with us the most are the ones we learn when we have a tough day on the water, or when we finally figure out how to catch a certain fish that's been elusive all season. On this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant and Alex Stulce talk about the fly fishing lessons they've learned that don't really show up in guidebooks, and how applying these

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44:44

How to Fly Fish With Nymphs [Advanced Strategies] |...

Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co. ·

2024/10/30

Nymphing is by far the most effective way to catch fish on a fly rod. After all, 80% of a fish's diet is made up of nymphs! But how do you become FANTASTIC at nymphing? Once you have a good grasp of the bascis, what are the skills and techniques you should focus on to become confident with your nymphing? On this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant will walk you through four advanced nymphing strategies to help you go from lucking into fish every now and then, to consistently catching tons of fish

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48:31

How to Catch More Fish on Dry Flies | Ep. 98

Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co. ·

2024/10/23

Dry fly fishing is the toughest style of fly fishing to master. You need to get SO MUCH right if you want to catch the biggest, pickiest fish on dry flies. Your presentation has to be solid, your knowledge of hatches has to be great, and your casting needs to be on point. So, how do you get to that level? How do you avoid those extremely frustrating moments when you're fishing a hatch, only for the fish to ignore your flies, or quit rising altogether? Is it really as simple as practice makes

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42:37

3 Simple Tips to Unlock Your Fly Fishing Potential |...

Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co. ·

2024/10/16

If you want to progress from lucking into fish every now and then, to consistently catching fish, what are the most important things to focus on? What skills or techniques bring you the most bang for your buck? Well, if you're serious about unlocking your potential as an angler, then you'll pay attention to the three things Spencer Durrant discusses in this show. He'll give you an in-depth look at the skills that, if you work to master them now, will help you become a confident, self-sufficient

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50:21

Fly Fishing Gear Checklist — What Every Angler Needs...

Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co. ·

2024/10/09

If you've ever walked into a fly shop to get outfitted for fly fishing, you've probably felt like you were floating in the Pacific Ocean with NO LAND in sight! The amount of things you CAN buy is overwhelming! So, what do you actually need to get started? On this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through a list of all the gear beginners need, and he explains WHY this is the gear you should start with. You'll also learn about: When to use a dry dropper rig How to set the hook when

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01:23:15

9 Beginner Fly Fishing Questions Answered | Ep. 95

Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co. ·

2024/10/02

If you're a beginner, you probably have TONS of questions about fly fishing! And while we try to answer a lot of those on Untangled, sometimes we miss a few. So on this show, Spencer Durrant and Alex Stulce sat down with two beginning fly anglers, to answer their questions and hopefully point them in the right direction. The beginners ask everything from how to adjust your reel to the best way to fish big rivers. If you're a beginner, one (and probably more) of your common questions will be

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45:36

Never Go Fly Fishing Without THESE Flies! | Ep. 94

Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co. ·

2024/09/25

What flies do you ACTUALLY need in your box? And how do you know which ones to choose? Is there some sort of secret that we're just not telling the fly fishing masses? Not really. Knowing what flies to take with you to the water (so you don't end up hauling 1,000 flies every time) comes with experience. But on this episode of Untangled, we're going to short-circuit that experience and give you all the info you need RIGHT NOW to always pick the right fly. You'll also learn about: How to tell

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