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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

46:56

The #1 Reason Trout Don't Eat Your Fly | Ep. 158

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

2025/12/17

There are a whole lot of reasons a fish won't eat your fly. Maybe you picked the wrong one, or you wore the wrong socks today. Or you forgot your semi-annual offering of used zebra midges for the river gods. In all seriousness, there's often a much simpler reason fish aren't eating your fly: you've spooked them. This week on Untangled, you'll learn about how you end up spooking fish, even if you don't mean to, and a few tips for avoiding that. You'll also learn about: How certain fly rods are

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43:03

7 Sneaky Good Winter Flies You Should Be Fishing |...

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

2025/12/10

There's no NEED to stock your fly box full of hundreds of patterns, all in dozens of different sizes. Sometimes, though, a slightly different fly from what everyone else is using is just the trick to put more -- or larger -- fish in the net. This week on Untangled, you'll learn about 7 underrated fly patterns that we turn to when we need to change things up. You'll also learn about: How to handle long stretches of getting skunked continuously, and how to grow from that How to match a fly line to

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The Biggest Nymphing Breakthroughs Nobody Talks About...

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2025/12/03

80% of a fish's diet is underwater, which means nymphing is a crazy effective way to put fish in the net. So, this week on Untangled, Spencer and Alex share everything they learned while filming their Nymphing Master Class. From insight on why fly pattern doesn't matter, to tips on picking the right strike indicator, you'll leave this episode ready to put all these tips into practice out on the water. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT

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47:33

Fly Fishing Gear That's A WASTE Of Money | Ep. 155

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

2025/11/26

What gear do you ACTUALLY need for fly fishing? And what stuff is just a waste of money? Sure, that fancy reel looks nice, and you'd probably look just like Indiana Jones in that hat. But will that stuff help you put more fish in the net? Or will it just drain your wallet? This week on Untangled, you'll learn about the gear that Spencer thinks isn't worth the cash, AND you'll get a detailed list of the essential items for your time out on the water. You'll also learn about: Tips for pre-tying

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47:16

Stop Changing Flies. Fix THIS Instead. | Ep. 154

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

2025/11/19

Fish, especially trout, really don't care about your fly pattern. Alright, A FEW fish do. The pickiest ones, and every single trout in the Henry's Fork. But most fish care WAY more about how the fly is presented, than whether you picked the exact perfect fly. This week on Untangled, you'll learn why presentation matters FAR MORE than pattern, and a few tips for perfecting how the fish see your fly. You'll also learn about: How to react when fish start jumping out of the water on lakes, and the

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51:18

Fly Fishing With Streamers: The Beginner's Guide |...

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

2025/11/12

The world of fly fishing with streamers is full of weird terminology, interesting tactics, and new techniques. That makes picking it up, especially as a beginner fly angler, a bit challenging. Here's the truth, though -- streamer fishing is A LOT simpler than it appears. If you can catch fish on dry flies and nymphs, you've already got most of the skills you need! This week on Untangled, you'll get a crash course in fly fishing with streamers. From casting to setting the hook, you'll end the show

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01:03:19

What to Do When the Fishing Sucks | Ep. 152

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

2025/11/05

You've picked a great fly, found some wonderful water, and made tons of good drifts through fishy-looking water. Everything is coming together -- except for the whole catching fish thing. So, what do you do on days like this, when NOTHING you do makes the fish notice your flies? When the fishing sucks, what's the play? Well, this week on Untangled, you'll learn how Spencer and Alex approach these tough days, and tips you can use the next time the river throws you a curveball. You'll also learn

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54:22

What Your Fly Fishing Guide Wishes You Knew | Ep. 151

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

2025/10/29

Dropping the money on a guided fly fishing trip is a serious commitment - but with the right planning, you can get the most out of your time (and money) spent on the water! Getting the msot out of a guided fishing trip really comes down to communication -- both with the guide, and yourself. This week on Untangled, Spencer (a former guide and outfitter) walks you through how to have an incredible experience with your guides! You'll also learn about: How to effectively set up and fish a double-dry

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46:51

From Small Streams to Big Rivers: 5 Fly Fishing Tips...

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

2025/10/22

If you've spent most of your time fishing on small streams, making the jump to fishing bigger rivers can be intimidating. Where do you cast? Where are the fish holding? And do they still eat the same flies they do in small streams? This week on Untangled, we'll answer all those questions, and more, as you learn the 5 key tips for fishing big rivers. You'll also learn about: Why you can't use a 7 or 8-weight rod for small stream fishing with dry flies How to keep fish from getting off when you're

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39:53

Stop Guessing! How to Know What Fly to Use | Ep. 149

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2025/10/15

After 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

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49:43

How to Become a Great Fly Angler (Without...

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

2025/10/08

How do you become a "great" fly angler? And what makes an angler "great" anyways? In this week's episode of Untangled, Spencer and Alex chat about the one trait all the best anglers they know have in common, and how you can set realistic goals to help you achieve your own level of greatness in fly fishing. You'll also learn about: How to cast flies in the wind Whether the color of clothes you wear on the water impacts how many fish you catch How to plan fishing trips to places you've never been,

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48:29

Should You Keep Your Fly Fishing Spots A Secret? |...

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

2025/10/01

Us fly anglers share A TON of things: new fly patterns, casting techniques, wing sauce recipes. But we're pretty guarded when it comes to our favorite fishing holes. And why is that? Why is there so much secrecy around where we go fishing? Well, it's not just because we're keeping all the fish for ourselves. There's actually quite a few good reasons to keep fishing spots a secret, the most important of which might just be the adventures you can have while discovering new water on your own. This

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46:00

The Best Fall Fly Fishing Flies: 10 Must-Have...

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

2025/09/24

You don't need to overhaul your fly box for fall fishing. Some of the patterns you used all summer won't work anymore (hoppers and stoneflies fall off the menu during fall) but you likely have everything you need right in your box. Just a few bugs are on the menu during fall, which makes matching the hatch a breeze! This week on Untangled, I'll share the 10 patterns I never leave the house without when I'm fishing in the fall. You'll also learn about: My personal expecatations for a day on the

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41:13

Why You’re Not Catching Fish [And How To Fix It] |...

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

2025/09/17

If you're consistently struggling to catch fish, you're probably trying to figure out why. Are your casts bad? Poor fly selection? Are the planets just aligned against you? While all that CAN have an impact, you're often struggling to put fish in the net because of one problem: you're not focusing on the fundamentals. In this week's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through the three basics of fly fishing -- casting, fly selection, and presentation -- and why you need to focus on

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Fall Fly Fishing Explained: 4 Tactics for ALL Anglers...

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

2025/09/10

While everyone else is obsessing over pumpkin spice and college football, YOU'RE out on the water, because you know fall is one of the best times of the year for fly fishing! And if you didn't know that? Well, this week's episode of Untangled has you covered. Fall is one of the best times to bust out the dry fly rods, target big fish on small bugs, and hunt for that new personal best. You just need to know how to overcome some of the hurdles that this season will throw at you. Today's episode walks

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48:09

Fish Fighting Fundamentals for Fly Anglers (Beginner...

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

2025/09/03

So, you've picked out a fly, made a cast, and hooked a fish -- now what? Is there a mantra you can chant to help you land the trout? Some spell to calm your nerves? It's honestly not that complicated. Fighting and landing fish on a fly rod requires some understanding of how to use your rod and reel to their full extent. Once you figure that out, you'll have A LOT fewer stories about the big one that got away! This week on Untangled, you'll learn all you need to know about fighting and landing fish

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5 Fly Fishing Gear Myths [BUSTED!] | Ep. 142

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

2025/08/27

Do you need a million flies in every fly box? What about a $1,000 fly rod, or those bougie waders you keep seeing ads for? Will any of this actually HELP you catch more fish? The short answer is no. Fly fishing is A LOT simpler than it often appears, and you DON'T need a pile of the latest and greatest gear to catch more fish. This week on Untangled, we're busting 5 of the most popular gear myths, so you can focus on what really matters: putting flies in front of fish, and making them look real.

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39:41

The Fly Every Angler Needs in Their Box | Ep. 141

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

2025/08/20

The elk hair caddis is one of the world's most famous dry flies. It floats high, it's easy to see, and trout all across the globe LOVE this pattern. But did you know there's more to it than just dead-drifting it through likely-looking water? The elk hair caddis one of the most versatile flies in the sport, but it doesn't get used that way. This week on Untangled, you'll learn how to use the elk hair caddis to catch more fish, along with the history behind how, when, and why this fly was developed.

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58:32

Fly Fishing Q&A: Multi-Fly Rigs, Fighting Fish, &...

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

2025/08/13

Every angler I've ever met has questions about fly fishing. Whether they're a seasoned vet, or a brand-new beginner, we all want to learn and grow in this sport. And the best part about having these questions is that you never know when you'll learn something -- some nugget of wisdom -- that'll completely change how you approach fly fishing. This week's episode of Untangled might just be that moment for you. This show is ALL Q&A, with a bunch of questions from anglers all over the country. From

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53:24

How to Fly Fish with Terrestrials (Grasshoppers, Ants...

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

2025/08/06

THIS is the moment you've been waiting for all year long! Fish are about to start BLOWING UP dry flies, like those flies just asked their sister to the prom! It's terrestrial season, when bugs like grasshoppers, ants, and cicadas are available to the fish. And if you play your cards right, you have a great chance of catching a HUGE fish on a dry fly. This week on Untangled, you'll learn all about terrestrials. From tips to fishing them, to our favorite patterns, you'll end the show ready to put

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