Do you like losing big fish? Of course not! No one does! On this week's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through a 5-step checklist he's developed over YEARS of losing big fish. If you follow these steps, you'll avoid learning the hard way like Spencer, and start putting more nice fish in the net in no time! 

You'll also learn about: 

• How to assemble a dry-dropper rig with barbless hooks
• Why barbless hooks are the best option for every angler
• How to tell the difference between hooking into a fish and snagging bottom
• Some general tips on how to effectively fly fish lakes 

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VIDEO - How to Fight Fish

VIDEO - Fly Fishing Rigs and Knots

VIDEO - How to Fly Fish Lakes

VIDEO - Why You Should Use Barbless Hooks

Have you ever run into an angler who seems to ALWAYS know the EXACT RIGHT FLY to tie on, no matter where or when they're fishing? That might seem like a superpower, but really, it's a skill that just takes a bit of time - and effort - to develop. On today's episode, Spencer Durrant walks you through the 4 concepts you need to learn if you want to always pick the right fly for any fly fishing situation. 

You'll also learn about: 

• Tips for casting dry flies
• Does color actually matter when picking a fly pattern?
• When should you change flies? 

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HATCH CHART - Year-round Hatch Chart

VIDEO - How to Pick The Right Fly

PODCAST - How to Pick The Right Fly

EBOOK - Picking the Right Fly for Any Fishing Situation

Euro nymphing supposedly catches more fish than ANY other fly fishing method. If that's true, then why isn't EVERYONE doing it? To understand the truth about Euro nymphing, you first have to understand what the technique actually is. On this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant explains exactly what Euro nymphing is, he walks you through the pros and cons of Euro nymphing, compared to traditional indicator nymphing, and he shows you which method puts more fish in the net. By the end of this show, you'll have the information you need to decide if this technique is something you want to try. 

You'll also learn about: 

• Why presenting your flies properly is SO important
• When to cut and re-tie your tippet and leader
• Spencer's preferred dry fly floatants, and how to use them
• How to find new places to go fly fishing 

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LINK - Devin Olsen's article on Euro nymphing

LINK - Joe Trotter's video on Euro nymphing

Is there such a thing as a "bad" fly? And if there is, what makes another fly "good?" On this week's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant is joined by Alex Stulce to talk all about the differences between good and bad flies. 

You'll learn about the concept of "magic" flies, and Spencer and Alex will share the 3 characteristics that all good flies need to have. 

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LINK - Beginner Fly Fishing Masterclass

LINK - Beginner Fly Tying Masterclass

To become a dry fly fishing ninja, you'll need to complete a pilgrimage to the River Test in England, fishing only downstream drifts, from the bank, while wearing tweed. 

OR - you could listen to this episode of Untangled and let Spencer Durrant teach you 5 lessons about dry fly fishing that he's learned from his years as an angler and guide. These tips will help you take your dry fly fishing skills from "okay" to "freakin' fantastic" faster than you can say Diet Coke. 

You'll also learn about: 

• The difference between DT and WF lines, and what line is best for slow rods
• Why a short rod might be better than a long rod
• Whether trout can pick up a human scent on our flies
• How to get creative when tying your own flies
• The importance of using the correct weight fly line on your fly rod 

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Do you get nervous at the sight of BIG water? You know, a river so big that it probably qualifies for fat guy seating on airplanes? 

That's completely normal! But part of your education and growth as an angler is learning how to fish these bigger rivers, and on today's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant will walk you through 7 expert tips to do just that. 

You'll also learn about: 

• Tips for hiking with waders and wading boots
• Fishing hatches on lakes
• Tips for adjusting the drag while you're fighting a big fish

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VIDEO - How to Find Trout in a River

Are you dismayed by the sight of rivers that look like chocolate milk? Does high water strike sadness and fear into your heart? Well, after listening to this week's edition of Untangled, you'll have all the tools you need to fish during runoff! Spencer Durrant walks you through what he's learned about fishing high, muddy water, and how you can apply those lessons to your own fly fishing circumstances. 

You'll also learn about: 

• How to see your small dry flies when fishing during a hatch
• Some tips for taking pictures of the trout you catch
• Some advice on teaching other people to fish, and getting them the correct gear 

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VIDEO - Get A Fly Rod Un-Stuck

In this week's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant reveals a secret so incredible he had to smuggle it out of Area 52 (bet you didn't know THAT existed, did you?). 

Okay, it's not that secret -- it's a collection of the 12 flies that Spencer believes will catch 99% of all the trout you encounter. Make sure to listen and see if you agree with his list. 

You'll also learn about: 

• Tips for fishing lakes
• Some recommendations for folks who have a hard time seeing their small tippets and flies
• The best sunglasses for all-around fishing applications
• How to fish deep pools

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VIDEO -  Untangled Ep. 45: How to Fly Fish on Lakes 

VIDEO - Untangled Ep. 15: Why You NEED Sunglasses

VIDEO - How to Fly Fish Pools

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 be shaking fins with your friends. You'll know the different personality quirks of each trout species, and how those quirks can help you put more of them in the net! 

You'll also learn about: 

• Different types of indicators and why we use them
• Tips for storing your fly fishing gear
• A bunch of information about old bamboo fly rods and lines 

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VIDEO - How to Find Fish

RESOURCE - AFFTA Line Standards Chart

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! 

Well, Dave Stewart, of The Wet Fly Swing podcast, has conducted over 600 interviews with fly fishing experts on his show over the years. And on this week's episode of Untangled, he sits down with Spencer Durrant to talk about the five most important lessons he's learned from those hundreds of conversations. 

You can check out more from Dave Stewart here.