Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.

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

05.01.2024
Everything To Know About Trout | Ep. 73
On this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant introduces you to the softer, gentler side of trout - a side maybe you didn't even know existed. After this show, you won't just be catching trout from your local stream - you'll...
04.24.2024
Top 5 Lessons From 600 Fly Fishing Experts ft. Wet Fly Swing | Ep. 72
Imagine sitting down for a one-on-one chat with a fly fishing expert. How much would that improve your fly fishing abilities? Now, imagine if you had the opportunity to chat with over 600 experts! You'd be a fly fishing ninja! ...
04.17.2024
Catch More Trout During This EPIC Hatch! | Ep. 71
On this week's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through the intricacies and mysteries of one of fly fishing's most legendary hatches. You'll leave with all the wisdom and knowledge you need to catch boatloads of trout during this...
04.10.2024
Basically Everything to Know About Fly Rods Ft. Winston Rod Co. | Ep. 70
Have you ever wondered how fly rods are built? Do you want to know what "rod action" means, and whether it matters to your experience on the water? And how much stress can you put a fly rod under before...
04.03.2024
5 Ways To Catch Picky Trout | Ep. 69
Are you tired of being outsmarted by fish? Does the thought of coming home empty-handed from yet another fly fishing trip fill you with dread and angst? Well, you're in the right place, because this week's episode of Untangled will...
03.27.2024
Why People Love Fly Fishing | Ep. 68
Have you ever struggled to explain to other people (friends, significant others, angry bosses) why you love fly fishing so much? Do you want to try and get a friend to fall in love with the sport, too? Well, you're...
03.20.2024
Top 5 Tips for Fly Casting in The Wind | Ep. 67
In this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant gives you all the information and tips you need in order to fly fish in the wind. Say goodbye to tangled lines and frustrated days on the water, and hello to success, even...
03.13.2024
Expert Nymphing Tactics Made Easy ft. Troutbitten | Ep. 66
In this special episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant is joined by Domenick Swentosky to talk about essential nymphing tactics that beginning anglers just can't afford to miss. Dom is the man behind Troutbitten, one of the best learning resources available...
03.06.2024
How To Catch Fish WITHOUT Killing Them | Ep. 65
This episode of Untangled is one of the most important pieces of media ever produced for beginning fly anglers. It rivals the value of buffalo wings and Diet Coke. In this week's show, your host Spencer Durrant walks you through...
02.28.2024
Simple Fly Fishing Tips For Beginners ft. Matthew Lourdeau | Ep. 64
Your intrepid host Spencer Durrant is joined this week by Matthew Lourdeau, the fellow behind the Casting Across blog and podcast! The bulk of this show centers on the lessons Matthew has learned about fly fishing from teaching it to...
02.21.2024
Fly Casting Bootcamp — 5 Practical Drills to Improve Your Technique | Ep. 63
If you've struggled with poor casting performance, bad accuracy, or simply feel like you're inadequate, we have the solution for you! No, it's not another pill -- it's this episode of Untangled! Spencer Durrant, former guide and current diet soda...
02.14.2024
The Beginner’s Guide to Fly Tying: Tips for Success | Ep. 62
By listening to this episode, you'll become a fly tying genie! We'll remove ALL the pain associated with learning to tie flies, and you'll be whippin' out bugs in no time! Alright, that might be a bit hyperbolic - but...
02.07.2024
Are Fly Fishing Guides Worth The Money? | Ep. 61
In this episode, Spencer Durrant breaks down what you NEED to know about booking a guided fly fishing trip. He explains how to get the best bang for your buck, and the mindset you need if you want to learn...
01.31.2024
The Beginner's Guide to Fly Fishing Reels | Ep. 60
In this episode, Spencer Durrant gets reel. Get it? It's a pun...oh, alright, enough with the dad jokes. Seriously - Spencer dishes on all the criteria that you actually need in a trout reel, so that you can buy the...
01.24.2024
River Etiquette for Crowded Fisheries | Ep. 59
In this episode, Spencer Durrant walks you through the murky world of fly fishing next to tons of other anglers! The rules for crowded rivers are different than the etiquette you'd give on a small stream, and today, you'll learn...
01.17.2024
Why You Should Use Barbless Hooks | Ep. 58
In this week's episode, Spencer Durrant preaches about the use of barbless hooks for fly fishing! Ok, he doesn't preach -- but Spencer does lay out the reasons he uses barbless hooks, and why he recommends other anglers should try them. In...
01.10.2024
The Ultimate Guide to Fly Fishing Waders ft. Skwala | Ep. 57
CHECK OUT ALL of Skwala's great products HERE. Use code UNTANGLED10 for 10% off your next order at Skwala! This is a VERY SPECIAL EPISODE! More special than the perfect buffalo wings! Today, Spencer Durrant sits down with Kevin Sloane...
01.03.2024
7 Fly Fishing Skills You Need To Master in 2024 | Ep. 56
To kick off 2024, Spencer Durrant lists seven fly fishing skills that you NEED to master if you want to turn this year into your best year of fly fishing ever! You'll also learn about: How to fish pressured...
12.27.2023
The Best Fly Fishing Tips of 2023 | Ep. 55
We had an AMAZING year here at Untangled. To celebrate, we're highlighting some of the best moments from the podcast from 2023. Spencer Durrant takes us back to some of the greatest bits of advice (and humor), including: All...
12.20.2023
8 Fly Fishing Lessons I Learned in 2023 | Ep. 54
In this episode, our intrepid host Spencer Durrant reaches back through 2023 to give you the 8 most important fly fishing lessons he's learned. Be prepared to laugh, to weep, and to fall in love all over again with fly...
12.13.2023
Winter Fly Fishing - Tips and Tricks for Success | Ep. 53
In this episode of Untangled, your host Spencer Durrant launches a new format to the show, and starts off with a great discussion about how to successfully fly fish during the winter. Yes, you'll be cold -- but you'll be...
12.06.2023
Does Fly Rod Length Matter? | Ep. 52
Length matters! Especially for fly rods. In this week's episode, you'll learn why fly rod length matters and why you want certain rod lengths for certain fishing situations. On top of all that, you'll learn: All the different VFC...
11.29.2023
What Fly Line Is Best For You? | Ep. 51
In this week's episode, you'll learn more than you ever thought possible about fly line! And we promise, it's NOT boring! In fact, knowing this info about fly lines will help you pick the best fly line for YOUR fishing...
11.22.2023
How To Catch More Fish From Riffles | Ep. 50
In this episode, Spencer Durrant teaches you how to recognize what a riffle is, why trout love to hang out in them so much, and how to catch TONS of fish from this type of water. As if that wasn't...
11.15.2023
The Rigs You ACTUALLY Need For Dry Fly Fishing | Ep. 49
In this week's episode, you'll learn all about the two basic rigs for fishing with dry flies. These are the rigs that you really need if you want to be successful with dry flies. You'll also learn about a bunch...
11.08.2023
Do THIS When Trout Refuse Your Fly | Ep. 48
In this week's episode, Spencer Durrant discusses a tried-and-true formula for handling rejection. No, not that kind! The kind when a trout refuses your fly! Spencer's Formula for Handling Rejection will help turn those moments of sadness and frustration into...
11.01.2023
How to Fly Fish With Nymphs: Our Secrets for Success | Ep. 47
In this episode, host Spencer Durrant is joined by Alex Stulce to talk about everything related to nymphing! You'll learn: How to utilize various rigs (standard nymph rigs, Euro rigs, etc.) Why nymphing is so effective How to get...
10.25.2023
How to Successfully Fish With Emergers | Ep. 46
In this episode, fly fishing author and guide Spencer Durrant teaches you everything you need to know about fly fishing with emergers. You'll also hear about: Rods and lines for saltwater fly fishing How to keep your flies from...
10.18.2023
Simple Tips to Master Fly Fishing on Lakes | Ep. 45
In this episode, former guide and fly fishing author Spencer Durrant walks you through some simple tips to help you master fly fishing on lakes. You'll also learn about: Basic streamer tips How to know if you have enough...
10.11.2023
5 Ways to Break Through the Fly Fishing Learning Curve | Ep. 44
In this episode, fly fishing author and former guide Spencer Durrant dishes on the five tips that he thinks every beginning fly angler absolutely needs to know. You'll also learn about: Ultralight fly rods Float tubes Picking a fly...
10.04.2023
13 Fly Tying Hacks to Tie Better Flies | Ep. 43
In this episode, fly fishing author and former guide Spencer Durrant goes through 13 tips that can help you immediately elevate your fly tying skills. These are the tips that Spencer wishes he'd had when he started tying flies. In...
09.27.2023
Elevate Your Fly Fishing With This KILLER Tactic | Ep. 42
In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about a killer tactic that can seriously improve your fly fishing skills. In addition, you'll learn about: Picking a beginner rod and reel setup Some of the best fly fishing books (in Spencer's...
09.20.2023
Catch More Fish With These MUST-HAVE Flies | Ep. 41
In this episode, Spencer Durrant walks you through how to catch more fish with small flies (which EVERYONE needs in their fly box). You'll also learn about: Float tubes How to recognize emergers and duns Matching the hatch with...
09.13.2023
You Need This GAME-CHANGING Emerger Pattern | Ep. 40
In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about a game-changing emerger pattern that all of us should have in our fly boxes - the soft hackle! In addition to that, you'll hear about: Tips for flying with your fly fishing...
09.06.2023
7 Tips To Level Up Your Fly Fishing | Ep. 39
In this episode, Spencer Durrant sits down with VFC Co-Founder and CVO Alex Stulce to talk about 7 ways you can improve your skills as a fly angler. You can submit a quesiton for the show here. You can watch...
08.30.2023
Get Down And Dirty With Streamers | Ep. 38
In this episode, Spencer Durrant gets down and dirty with streamers by doling out some basic tips and tricks to help you master fishing these interesting flies. In addition, you'll learn about: Tips for organizing your fly box The...
08.23.2023
The Hard TRUTH About Fly Fishing Apps | Ep. 37
In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about why he thinks fly fishing apps are bad for the industry in general, and what can be done to stop them. You'll also hear: Recommendations on fly fishing literature Tips for rigging...
08.16.2023
Hook Into Big Fish - 3 Easy Tips! | Ep. 36
In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about three easy tips to help you hook into more big fish as you're fly fishing. In addition, you'll also learn about: What gear you need to get started with fly fishing The...
08.09.2023
How To Approach New Water With Confidence | Ep. 35
In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about a few tips to help you approach any new water with confidence. Other topics discussed include: The right fishing net to use How to fish in rivers with low trout populations Tips...
08.02.2023
Predict A Trout's Behavior YEAR-ROUND By Learning THIS | Ep. 34
In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about how you can predict a trout's behavior if you correctly understand the impact seasons have on hatches and bug activity. In addition, Spencer talks about: Tips for getting started with tying flies...
07.26.2023
How to Supercharge Your Success on Any River | Ep. 33
In this episode, host Spencer Durrant talks about some can't-miss tactics that will improve your fly fishing success on any river, but especially on tailwaters. In addition, you'll hear about: Why a drag-free drift isn't always the best presentation...
07.19.2023
Beginner's Guide to Fly Fishing: 6 Insider Tips for Success | Ep. 32
In this episode, Spencer Durrant sits down with VFC Co-Founder Alex Stulce to talk about 6 lessons they wish all beginning anglers knew. They also talk about a huge announcement from VFC and a brand-new giveaway! Stay tuned to the...
07.12.2023
The One Thing Fish ALWAYS Ignore | Ep. 31
In this episode, Spencer discusses the one simple piece of tackle that fish - especially trout - just flat-out ignore. Learning about this can be key to becoming a better angler. In addition, Spencer talks about: Fishing with multiple...
07.05.2023
3 Go-To Tips For Catching Trout In Lakes | Ep. 30
In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about some go-to tips for catching trout from lakes. In addition, you'll learn about: Casting tips Using light at night to catch trout Wading staffs Tips for anglers switching from bass to trout...
06.28.2023
How to Pick The Right Fly For Any Fishing Situation | Ep. 29
In this episode, Spencer Durrant sits down with Alex Stulce to give listeners a framework for how to pick the right fly for any fishing situation, even if you don't know anything about bugs. Download our new eBook "Picking The...
06.21.2023
How to Mend Like The Pros | Ep. 28
In this episode, Spencer Durrant dishes some tips to help you mend fly line like the pros. In addition to mending, Spencer discusses: Matching the hatch The best knots for big fish How to rig up for nymphs Flies...
06.14.2023
The Most Important Skill For EVERY Angler To Master | Ep. 27
In this episode, host Spencer Durrant discusses the most important skill that every angler needs to mater. In addition to that, Spencer talks about: The best gear for beginners Bad fishing guides Polarized sunglasses Wings The best fly lines...
06.07.2023
Uncover the Hidden Fishing Spots Others Ignore | Ep. 26
In this episode, Spencer Durrant discusses how to find the hidden fishing spots that most other anglers ignore. In addition, you'll hear about: Basic knots fly anglers need to know How to pick the right leader for your flies...
05.31.2023
Do Trout REALLY Remember Being Caught? | Ep. 25
In this episode, host Spencer Durrant talks about whether fish can remember being caught, as well as the following topics: Fishing for bass with dry flies What a sighter is, and why they're used Casting streamers General fly casting...
05.24.2023
Mastering River Etiquette: Top Mistakes Every Fly Fisher Should Avoid | Ep 24
In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about: River etiquette while fly fishing Slings vs vests Avoiding tangles with dry-dropper rigs Loose reels Fishing with guides You can submit a question for the show HERE Article | Rigging a...

What's Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co. about?

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

Everything To Know About Trout | Ep. 73

Top 5 Lessons From 600 Fly Fishing Experts ft. Wet Fly Swing | Ep. 72

Catch More Trout During This EPIC Hatch! | Ep. 71

Basically Everything to Know About Fly Rods Ft. Winston Rod Co. | Ep. 70

5 Ways To Catch Picky Trout | Ep. 69

Why People Love Fly Fishing | Ep. 68

Top 5 Tips for Fly Casting in The Wind | Ep. 67

Expert Nymphing Tactics Made Easy ft. Troutbitten | Ep. 66

How To Catch Fish WITHOUT Killing Them | Ep. 65

Simple Fly Fishing Tips For Beginners ft. Matthew Lourdeau | Ep. 64

Fly Casting Bootcamp — 5 Practical Drills to Improve Your Technique | Ep. 63

The Beginner’s Guide to Fly Tying: Tips for Success | Ep. 62

Are Fly Fishing Guides Worth The Money? | Ep. 61

The Beginner's Guide to Fly Fishing Reels | Ep. 60

River Etiquette for Crowded Fisheries | Ep. 59

Why You Should Use Barbless Hooks | Ep. 58

The Ultimate Guide to Fly Fishing Waders ft. Skwala | Ep. 57

7 Fly Fishing Skills You Need To Master in 2024 | Ep. 56

The Best Fly Fishing Tips of 2023 | Ep. 55

8 Fly Fishing Lessons I Learned in 2023 | Ep. 54

Winter Fly Fishing - Tips and Tricks for Success | Ep. 53

Does Fly Rod Length Matter? | Ep. 52

What Fly Line Is Best For You? | Ep. 51

How To Catch More Fish From Riffles | Ep. 50

The Rigs You ACTUALLY Need For Dry Fly Fishing | Ep. 49

Do THIS When Trout Refuse Your Fly | Ep. 48

How to Fly Fish With Nymphs: Our Secrets for Success | Ep. 47

How to Successfully Fish With Emergers | Ep. 46

Simple Tips to Master Fly Fishing on Lakes | Ep. 45

5 Ways to Break Through the Fly Fishing Learning Curve | Ep. 44

13 Fly Tying Hacks to Tie Better Flies | Ep. 43

Elevate Your Fly Fishing With This KILLER Tactic | Ep. 42

Catch More Fish With These MUST-HAVE Flies | Ep. 41

You Need This GAME-CHANGING Emerger Pattern | Ep. 40

7 Tips To Level Up Your Fly Fishing | Ep. 39

Get Down And Dirty With Streamers | Ep. 38

The Hard TRUTH About Fly Fishing Apps | Ep. 37

Hook Into Big Fish - 3 Easy Tips! | Ep. 36

How To Approach New Water With Confidence | Ep. 35

Predict A Trout's Behavior YEAR-ROUND By Learning THIS | Ep. 34

How to Supercharge Your Success on Any River | Ep. 33

Beginner's Guide to Fly Fishing: 6 Insider Tips for Success | Ep. 32

The One Thing Fish ALWAYS Ignore | Ep. 31

3 Go-To Tips For Catching Trout In Lakes | Ep. 30

How to Pick The Right Fly For Any Fishing Situation | Ep. 29

How to Mend Like The Pros | Ep. 28

The Most Important Skill For EVERY Angler To Master | Ep. 27

Uncover the Hidden Fishing Spots Others Ignore | Ep. 26

Do Trout REALLY Remember Being Caught? | Ep. 25

Mastering River Etiquette: Top Mistakes Every Fly Fisher Should Avoid | Ep 24

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