Fly Fishing’s #1 Rig for Any River: The Dry Dropper | Ep. 134
Do you often find yourself stuck deciding between throwing dry flies, or tossing nymphs? Well, you don't have to be! The dry-dropper rig lets you fish BOTH at once, allowing you to cover two parts of the water column in a single cast. A dry-dropper is one of the most effective ways to catch trout and bass in rivers and lakes, and it's what most of us here at Team VFC use, too. This week on Untangled, Spencer will take you through how to set up this rig, some of its pros and cons, and the flies he likes to use for it. You'll also learn about: How long to spend at a hole before moving on and fishing new water Tips for casting streamers and getting distance with those larger, heavier flies Some thoughts on setting up nymph rigs LINKS FROM THE SHOW Get the Rigs & Knots Pocekt Guide for FREE - CHECK IT OUT Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE VIDEO - Dry-Dropper Setup - WATCH HERE VIDEO - Nymph Rig Setup - WATCH HERE
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How To Find Fish in Rivers: Fly Fishing Pocket Water | Ep. 133
How often do you walk by water that you think is too fast to hold fish? Would you be surprised if I told you that the water you THINK isn't all that great, is some of the best water on the entire river? In this week's episode of Untangled, you'll learn all about how to fish the pockets within that faster water. From identifying pocket water, to understanding why fish hold there, to a few tips for effectively catching fish from it, you'll end this show ready to tackle even more of your favorite rivers! You'll also learn about: Techniques for adding distance to your cast Whether your leader length matters on small, brush-choked streams Whether fish eat mosquitoes, and if so, how to handle that situation LINKS FROM THE SHOW Get the Right Fly eBook for FREE - CHECK IT OUT Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the VFC Year-Round Hatch Chart - CHECK IT OUT VIDEO - How to Cast a Fly Rod - WATCH NOW VIDEO - How We Fish: Spring Fly Fishing - WATCH NOW
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Fly Fishing Problems? How to Avoid Getting Skunked! | Ep. 132
What do you do when you run into a fish that just refuses EVERYTHING you throw at it? You get a bunch of good drifts, you assume you're using the right fly, but the fish just ignores your bugs, and acts like you're not even there. What's the next step in a situation like that? Well, this week on Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through the steps he uses to troubleshoot those days on the water that go beyond getting skunked. They feel like the fish took your dignity! And if you want to avoid that, you'll need to hear the three steps he shares in today's show. In the show's Q&A section, you'll also learn about: How to pick the right fly rod for carp and pike fishing How to pick the right fly rod for fishing on small streams Why the 9' 5-weight is such a versatile fly rod How to tell emergers, cripples, and "regular" dry flies apart without memorizing the names of patterns LINKS FROM THE SHOW 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 MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE VIDEO - The Right Fly Formula - CHECK IT OUT GEAR - Shop the Fly Flinger - CHECK IT OUT
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The Only Dry Fly You’ll Ever Need? | Ep. 131
There's no such thing as a "magic fly" that works 100% of the time. BUT - the Adams dry fly might be the closest we'll ever get to that kind of silver bullet. So, what is it about the Adams that makes this fly so effective? It's been around for over 100 yeaers, and anglers today love it as much as they did back in 1922. This week on Untangled, you'll learn all about how the Adams was developed, how it's changed over the years, and why it's still such an effective fly. You'll also learn about: What makes a fly rod good for throwing dry flies How to tie flies so that your materials stay on the top of the hook Whether your flies need to be "Instagram-perfect" in order for fish to eat them LINKS FROM THE SHOW 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 MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE STORY - History of the Adams - CHECK IT OUT GEAR - The VFC Fly Collections - CHECK THEM OUT VIDEO - Right Fly Formula - CHECK IT OUT VIDEO - Fly Rod Action Explained - CHECK IT OUT VIDEO - How to Use the Pinch Wrap - CHECK IT OUT
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Fly Fishing’s Most Underrated Hatch? | Ep. 130
There's one bug that fish will eat that completely changes how you approach and fish a river. Stoneflies -- one of the major aquatic insect species alongside caddis, mayflies, and midges -- are an integral part of a fish's diet, but they're hugely important from around June through August. This week on Untangled, you'll learn everything you need to know about stoneflies: where and when they hatch, how to fish 'em, and our favorite patterns here at VFC. You'll be ready to make the most of this incredible hatch! You'll also learn about: How to prepare for traveling to fish places you've never been to before Why VFC exists and our goals at this company How to pick the right guide for whatever trip you want to take Tips for tying your own dry fly leaders The differences between jigged and regular nymphs LINKS FROM THE SHOW 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 MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE VIDEO - Stoneflies 101 Fly Selection Masterclass - WATCH NOW
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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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