By Ventures Fly Co.
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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:
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Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT
QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE
#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE
VIDEO - Fly Selection Masterclass - CHECK IT OUT
EBOOK - How to Pick the Right Fly - CHECK IT OUT
GEAR - VFC Waterproof Fly Box - CHECK IT OUT
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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Get the FREE Rigs & Knots Guide - CHECK IT OUT
Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT
QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE
#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE
VIDEO - Sneak Up on Fish - WATCH HERE
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 lessons will turn you into a better angler.
You'll also be treated to a Lighting Round Q&A session, with tons of questions submitted from folks in the VFC Skool Group!
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
Get the Free Right Fly eBook - CHECK IT OUT
Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT
QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE
#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE
VIDEO - Fly Selection Masterclass - WATCH HERE
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 on nymphs.
You'll also learn about:
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Get the Free Year-Round Hatch Chart - CHECK IT OUT
Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT
QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE
#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE
PICTURE - Kent's #LiveReelLife Moment - CHECK IT OUT
PODCAST - Nymphing 101 (Episode 47) - CHECK IT OUT
GEAR - VFC Fly Flinger Rod - CHECK IT OUT
VIDEO - Beginner Fly Rod FAQs - CHECK IT OUT
ARTICLE - How Trout See - CHECK IT OUT
GEAR - VFC Starter Packs - CHECK IT OUT
VIDEO - Beginner Fly Fishing Masterclass - CHECK IT OUT
VIDEO - Fly Selection Masterclass - CHECK IT OUT
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 perfect?
On today's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant will wak you through a roadmap to help you take your dry fly fishing skills to the next level.
You'll also learn about:
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💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ RIGHT FLY E-BOOK
🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT
QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE
#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE
PICTURE - Jim's #LiveReelLife Moment - CHECK IT OUT
VIDEO - Beginner Knots - CHECK IT OUT
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 angler.
You'll also learn about:
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ YEAR-ROUND HATCH CHART
🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT
QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE
#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE
PICTURE - Micah's #LiveReelLife Moment - CHECK IT OUT
VIDEO - Reading Water 101 - CHECK IT OUT
VIDEO - Pocket Water 101 - CHECK IT OUT
VIDEO - Riffles 101 - CHECK IT OUT
VIDEO - Pools 101 - CHECK IT OUT
VIDEO - Runs 101 - CHECK IT OUT
VIDEO - Pick the Right Fly - CHECK IT OUT
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:
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ RIGHT FLY E-BOOK
🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT
QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE
#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE
PICTURE - Jarek's #LiveReelLife Moment - CHECK IT OUT
PODCAST - Best Fly Line - CHECK IT OUT
GEAR - VFC Starter Packs - CHECK IT OUT
GEAR - Fly Flinger Rod - CHECK IT OUT
RESOURCE - Gear Checklist - CHECK IT OUT
ARTICLE - Good Hook Sets - CHECK IT OUT
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 answered in this episode.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ RIGHT FLY E-BOOK
🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT
QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE
#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE
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:
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ YEAR-ROUND HATCH CHART
🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT
QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE
#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE
PICTURE - Spencer's #LiveReelLife Moment - CHECK IT OUT
If you don't rig your flies correctly, you won't catch fish.
Alright, that's a bit dramatic - but it's not far off from the truth! The way your flies are rigged impacts your ability to present them in as realistic a way as possible. And since our goal is to fool fish into thinking our fake fly is the real thing, you can see how important it is to correctly rig your flies. In this episode, Spencer Durrant walks you through how he rigs his dries, nymphs, and streamers, sharing the exact steps he uses after 20 years of fly fishing, a few years of guiding, and teaching thousands of new anglers here at VFC.
You'll also learn about:
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
DOWNLOAD - Rigs & Knots Pocket Guide - CHECK IT OUT
💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our FREE ➡️ RIGHT FLY E-BOOK
🐟 Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT
QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE
#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENTS - SUBMIT HERE
VIDEO - Right Fly Formula - CHECK IT OUT
PODCAST - Fly Casting in the Wind - CHECK IT OUT
PICTURE - Britton's #LiveReelLife Moment - CHECK IT OUT
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