Waders are great and all -- but by the time summer rolls around, they get HOT! They're not all that comfortable to wear, either. So, if you wanna ditch the waders, what's the best way to go?

We prefer using a fully dedicated wet wading setup. You get all the benefits of the stability of wading boots, without the bulk and added heat of waders. Today on Untangled, we'll dish on all the things we love about wet wading, the gear we recommend, and WHY we've made these choices.

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Starting out in fly fishing is overwhelming. You're told you've got to master all sorts of techniques and tactics, and the second you open Instagram, or read any online content, you're bombarded with new things to try! It feels like, if you're not at least dipping your toe in everything, you're quickly falling behind as an angler.

Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, that mindset is damaging for new anglers. So in today's episode of Untangled, you're going to learn why this isn't the best way to approach things, and some tips for actually leveling up that don't require new gear, or trips to exotic locations.

You'll also learn about:

• Tips for fishing for grass carp, and carp behavior in general
• Fly selection for carp
• Tips on casting with indicators, split shot, or other heavy rigs
• Tips on tying flies and fishing for stocked trout vs wild trout

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The largest cutthroat trout ever officially caught was a 41-pounder back in 1925. Rumors persisted of fish in excess of 60 pounds, but like any good fish, those ones got away before they could be weighed...

These giant cutthroat were once thought to be lost forever. By the 1940s, they were gone from the landscape, and our chance to fish for giant, prehistoric fish was basically gone.

But that's where this story really starts, and gets all sorts of interesting. In this episode of Untangled's Fly Fishing Stories, you'll learn all about the world's largest cutthroat trout -- how they evolved, how they vanished, and how they made one of the world's most shocking comebacks.

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Summer is the time for throwing big foam bugs and large droppers, right?

Well, yes - but there are a couple of dry flies that get chronically overlooked by anglers - myself included. So today on Untangled, you're going to learn what these flies are, why you should add them to your box, and tips for getting the most out of them when you tie one on.

You'll also learn about:

• How to adjust your rigs for fishing in lower water
• Tips for getting back into the game with fishing dry flies
• Why some rods roll cast better with heavier lines

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Lake fishing can be intimidating. Where do you cast? What are you looking for that tells you fish will be in one spot versus another? And do you use the same flies you use on rivers and streams?

Well, fishing lakes is A LOT simpler than it appears, and this is actually the best time of year to give it a shot. So today on Untangled, you'll learn four quick tips for getting the most out of your time on stillwater this summer!

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It's hard to not fall in love with small streams. They're gorgeous, the fish are generally fairly willing to eat, and they're a GREAT place to escape the crowds for a bit. As summer drags on, though, small streams don't always continue to be this fairytale place to fish. The water levels drop, fish get spooky, and you feel like you're back at square one, looking for a solution to this problem. It boils down to understanding where fish move during the summer, what they're looking to eat, and the best times to be out on the water. Today on Untangled, we'll dive into all of that and more, so you can have success on small streams this summer.

You'll also learn about:

• The differences in fly rod weights and what they mean for the flies you can throw
• How a heavier fly rod can be more effective in fighting fish
• Some tips for properly fighting trout to the net
• The things to watch out for that you might be doing to inadvertantly spook fish
• Why you should try different styles of fishing - ONLY if you want to

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It's hot, windy, dry, and there's a few people out on the water. The biggest hatches of the year are winding down. Mosquitoes have made their unfortunate return. Despite all this, fishing in July can be just as rewarding as a nice hot plate of fresh wings. You just need to be prepared with the knowledge of what bugs are out, and what the fish are doing, so you can take advantage of the fact that trout still gotta eat! Today on Untangled, we'll look at what to expect in July, and give you the tools you need to go out and have an epic day on the water!

Recommended Flies:

• Elk Hair Caddis, size 14-18
• Half-Baked Caddis, size 16
• Foam Caddis, size 14-18
• CDA Caddis, size 16-18
• Parachute PMD, size 14
• Parachute Adams, sizes 14-20
• Hare's Ear, sizes 14-18
• Frenchie, sizes 14-16
• Pheasant Tail, sizes 14-16
• Sparkle Dun, size 16-18
• RS2, sizes 16-20
• Griffiths Gnat, sizes 18-22
• Zebra Midge, sizes 14-18
• Scud Muffin, sizes 16-18
• Demon Midge, sizes 16-18

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What makes a day on the water great? Is it really all about how many fish you caught? I mean, I know we're going fishing to catch fish, but is that ALL a day on the water is about? I think a lot of anglers would say no, they appreciate the solitude, the quiet, the beauty, the challenge. But at the end of the day, if you walk back to your truck and you got skunked, you feel like you failed, right? Or at the very least, that you got beat.

I'm not here to say that catching fish doesn't matter, and I'm certainly not telling you what to do. I just want to ask one question:

Is the number of fish you catch the best way to measure your success on the water? Or is there more to it?

That's what we'll discuss on today's episode of Untangled.

You'll also learn about:

• How to dial in the right depth for your nymph rig
• How to estimate the depth of a river while setting up a nymph rig
• Where to put split shot on your rig
• Why you're consistently hooking bottom and how to avoid it
• The merits of barbless hooks

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Nymphs are supposed to be heavy and sink straight to the bottom, where the fish spend most of their time - right? Yes, that's what MOST nymphs are designed to do. But some are tied without any weight at all, and they're great for using when the fish are a bit picky, feeding during a heavy hatch, or you just want to switch up how you're approaching the water.

Today on Untangled, you'll learn all about the merits of weightless nymphs, and why they're a style of fly you should consider having in your box.

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Finding good wading gear that works for your stlye of fishing, AND that's within your budget, feels almost impossible sometimes. It's tough to know what exactly you need from your waders and boots.

Well, Spencer has spent the past decade reviewing gear for fly fishing magazines, and he's been fly fishing for over 20 years. Today on Untangled, he's going to share the particular features he looks for in waders and boots, and how you can use that knowledge to find the PERFECT set of wading gear for you.

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