Fish, especially trout, really don't care about your fly pattern. Alright, A FEW fish do. The pickiest ones, and every single trout in the Henry's Fork. But most fish care WAY more about how the fly is presented, than whether you picked the exact perfect fly. 

This week on Untangled, you'll learn why presentation matters FAR MORE than pattern, and a few tips for perfecting how the fish see your fly. 

You'll also learn about: 

• How to react when fish start jumping out of the water on lakes, and the rigs for fishing to them
• How to get your flies deep in the water without split shot
• How to cast nymph rigs with split shot on them
• How to find the right depth for nymphing, no matter what river you're fishing

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The world of fly fishing with streamers is full of weird terminology, interesting tactics, and new techniques. That makes picking it up, especially as a beginner fly angler, a bit challenging. Here's the truth, though -- streamer fishing is A LOT simpler than it appears. If you can catch fish on dry flies and nymphs, you've already got most of the skills you need! 

This week on Untangled, you'll get a crash course in fly fishing with streamers. From casting to setting the hook, you'll end the show ready to hit the water with confidence! 

You'll also learn about: 

• Why you should upgrade your fly rod as quickly as you can afford to
• Why your flies suddenly stop catching fish on certain pieces of water
• Tips for successfully fighting larger fish in rivers

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While everyone else is obsessing over pumpkin spice and college football, YOU'RE out on the water, because you know fall is one of the best times of the year for fly fishing! 

And if you didn't know that? Well, this week's episode of Untangled has you covered. Fall is one of the best times to bust out the dry fly rods, target big fish on small bugs, and hunt for that new personal best. You just need to know how to overcome some of the hurdles that this season will throw at you. Today's episode walks you through 4 tips for successful fall fly fishing. 

You'll also learn about: 

• Tips for seeing small dry flies in low-light conditions
• Why some fish seem to eat any dry fly, no matter what's actually hatching
• How to ensure your fly cast has the proper timing to create tight, accurate loops 

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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 fishing. 

As if that wasn't enough -- we have a bunch of great questions to answer on this week's show, including: 

• When you should buy another fly rod (hint: always)
• Spencer's favorite basic dry fly patterns
• Tips on effectively fishing a dry-dropper rig

Submit a question for the show here!

Read the story about cleaning your waders here, via Troutbitten.

Get our FREE eBook on matching the hatch here!  

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 catching fish, so that's all that matters, right? In addition to learning about winter fly fishing, you'll be treated to: 

• Recommendations for reels for light fly rods
• Best flies to start tying
• How to get your fly line unstuck from a tree
• An overview of Euro nymphing
• Conservation and fishing challenges
• The best dry fly setup for heavily pressured Western rivers
• Advice on buying waders 

Remember, we have a BIG episode all about waders coming up soon! Ep. 57 will feature a sit-down with two experts in the wader industry - you don't want to miss it! 

Submit a question for the show here. 

Buy the Baker's Dozen Pack of Midge Nymphs HERE!

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Watch the Beginning Fly Tying Masterclass HERE!

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 resources available for you FOR FREE! 
• How to fish really deep holes 
• How to identify hook sizes and tips on organizing your fly box
• The best rods for small creek fishing

Enter the VFC Holidays Giveaway HERE! 

Submit a question for the podcast here.

Get the Pick the Right Fly eBook HERE!

Get our Pocket Nymphing Guide HERE!

Ep. 22 -- All About Fly Rods 

How to Roll Cast - VIDEO 

How to Cast a Fly Rod - VIDEO 

Winter Midges Story in Hatch Magazine

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 situations. 

In addition, you'll learn about: 

• The best rod and reel combos for beginners
• Recommended flies for largemouth and smallmouth bass
• Tips for casting dry-dropper rigs
• How to handle fly line memory problems

You can enter the 1,000 Fly Giveaway HERE! 

Submit a question for the podcast here.

Shop our Starter Packs here.

Watch our Fly Fishing Masterclass video on Fly Casting here.

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 enough, you'll also learn: 

• What impact bug spray/sun screen has on your fly line
• Tips for improving your casting
• Flies with spinners on them (yes, this is a thing)
• A bunch of information about different types of leaders 

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Watch the video on fly casting from our Beginner Fly Fishing Masterclass here.  

Read our blog post about fishing riffles here.

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 of other topics, including: 

• How to set the hook on dry fly takes
• Some tips for wading safely (so you don't take an unplanned swim)
• What nymph rigs you can fish without an indicator

You can submit a question for the show here.

Watch the video about dry fly rigs here. 

Read the blog series on how to find fish here.  

Get our FREE Guidebook on Matching the Hatch here. 

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 success. In addition to Spencer's 4 Keys for Avoiding Rejection, you'll learn about: 

• Whether you should cut the welded loop off the front of your fly line 
• How to understand what water levels (measured in cubic feet per second, or CFS) can tell you about how a river might be fishing at any given moment
• Some can't-miss techniques for feeling subtle bites (like all those Colorado trout like to do) 
• Two ways to find places to fish if you're new to fly fishing 

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Click here to watch the video from Orvis on micro drag.  

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 flies into the strike zone
• How to tell if your nymphs are deep enough
• And much more! 

Submit a question for the podcast here.

Download the FREE Pocket Nymphing Guide here.

Download the FREE Pick the Right Fly eBook here.

Our diagram of the Bounce Rig is here.

Our diagram of a Dry Dropper Rig is here. 

Our video on How to Roll Cast is here.    

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 falling apart
• How to find big fish in small rivers
• How to pick the right dropper 

Submit a question for the show here.

You can read Spencer's story about finding big fish in small water here.

FREE eBook on Picking the Right Fly can be downloaded here.   

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 weight when nymphing
• Identifying trout
• How to find quality flies
• Rigs for smallmouth bass
• How to properly store your gear 

Submit a question for the show here.

Learn more about fishing streamers in this show ---> Ep. 38 -- Fishing Streamers

View our fly assortments here. 

Read Dave Whitlock's story about fishing for smallmouth bass here.

Read the VFC article about fishing alpine lakes here. 

Read the story about Spencer's broken fly rod here.  

So, you've picked out a fly, made a cast, and hooked a fish -- now what? Is there a mantra you can chant to help you land the trout? Some spell to calm your nerves? 

It's honestly not that complicated. Fighting and landing fish on a fly rod requires some understanding of how to use your rod and reel to their full extent. Once you figure that out, you'll have A LOT fewer stories about the big one that got away! 

This week on Untangled, you'll learn all you need to know about fighting and landing fish on a fly rod. 

You'll also learn about: 

• How to deal with drag on your dry-dropper rigs, and how to improve your presentation with them
• How to rig up your nymphs in a double-nymph or dry-dropper-dropper rig
• What to look for in a guided fly fishing trip when you're a beginner angler 

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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 rod for use in saltwater
• How long flies and fly tying supplies last 

You can submit a question for the show here.

You can read our blog series on how to find fish here.

You can read Todd Tanner's piece on 10 Commandments for Beginning Anglers here.

Get the eBook on matching the hatch here. 

You can buy our fly tying packs here.   

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 addition, you'll learn about: 

• When to replace your fly line
• Spencer's favorite gear for wet wading
• Stripping baskets
• Line management
• Some tips on knots 

You can submit a question for the show here. 

You can watch our fly casting video here.

You can find our Beginner Fly Tying Masterclass here.

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 opinion)
• How to fly fish murky water
• How to use split shot effectively (Alex has a framework for you to use!) 
• How to get along with other anglers 

You can submit a question for the show here. 

Buy the Fly Flinger here. 

Watch Ep. 22 of Untangled, about picking fly rods, here.

Watch the video of Kelly Galloup fishing murky water here.  

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 streamers
• How to fish with other anglers

You can submit a question for the podcast here. 

Get the FREE VFC eBook on Picking the Right Fly here. 

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 gear
• Using tippet rings
• When to clean and replace your fly line
• How to rig a dry dropper
• When to replace your leader
• Choosing a fly rod 

Submit a question for the podcast here. 

You can shop our leaders here! 

Our Fly Flinger and Reel combo can be found here. 

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 the Fly Tying Masterclass here. 

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 difference between leader and tippet
• How to target smallmouth bass on the fly rod
• When to use different rods for different situations 

You can submit a question for the show here. 

The story by Dave Whitlock about fishing for smallmouth bass can be found here. 

Our Beginner Fly Fishing Masterclass is here. 

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 up a fly rod
• Tips for casting
• Matching your fly to the right tippet size

You can submit a question for the podcast here. 

Watch the video on setting up a fly rod here. 

Watch the video on casting here. 

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 ultimate bucket list fly fishing trip
• E-scouting for fishing

You can submit a question for the podcast here. 

View our Fly Fishing Masterclass here. 

You can shop our Starter Packs here. 

Read Dom Swentosky's article about hooking into big fish here. 

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 for teaching yourself to fly fish

You can submit a question for the podcast here.

Watch and subscribe to the Beginner Fly Fishing Masterclass here. 

Check out the Ventures Fly Co. Blog here. 

Do you need a million flies in every fly box? What about a $1,000 fly rod, or those bougie waders you keep seeing ads for? Will any of this actually HELP you catch more fish?

The short answer is no. Fly fishing is A LOT simpler than it often appears, and you DON'T need a pile of the latest and greatest gear to catch more fish. 

This week on Untangled, we're busting 5 of the most popular gear myths, so you can focus on what really matters: putting flies in front of fish, and making them look real. 

You'll also learn about: 

• How the diet of big and small fish is different
• How to cast multi-fly rigs
• Some tips for fighting and landing big trout in rivers

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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
• Euro nymphs vs regular nymphs
• Different rigs for trout feeding in different parts of the water column

Congrats to the winner of our Starter Pack Giveaway, Parker Caskey! 

Submit a question for the show here. 

Find the Fly Tying Mega Kit here.

Watch the Fly Tying Masterclass here. 

Watch the Beginner Fly Fishing Masterclass here. 

Listen to Episode 2 of Untangled, about Monofilament vs Fluorocarbon lines, here.

Read more about the biodegradability of monofilament and fluorocarbon here. 

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
• Bounce rigs and other fly fishing rigs
• What beginners should expect from fly fishing

Submit a question for the show here.

Our new Beginner Fly Fishing Masterclass is now live! Watch it here.  

Here's the link for the Provo Bounce Rig setup. 

Download our FREE eBook on picking the right fly here. 

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 episode to hear about the announcement and giveaway. 

Topics discussed in this episode; 

• The importance of presenting flies properly
• How to pick the right fly
• Getting the right depth with nymphs
• The role that pressure plays on how a river fishes
• How to properly catch and release fish
• How to find fish in rivers

You can submit a question for the podcast here. 

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 dry flies
• Building fly rods
• Tips for your next guided fishing trip 

You can submit a question for the show here. 

You can read the article about trout and how they see the hook here. 

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 fishing 

Submit a question for the podcast here. 

Read the Troutbitten article about wading staffs here. 

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 Right Fly For ANY Fishing Situation" here. 

You can submit a question for the show here. 

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 to use for pike
• Best wading boot soles

As always, you can submit a question for the podcast here. 

Chapters

6:32 - Nymph rigs

15:41 - Flies for pike

19:50 - Mending fly line

29:32 - Best wading boot soles

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 for tricky presentations
• When to level up your fly rod size 

You can submit a question for the show here. 

Enter to win a fly rod and reel here. 

You can find our Starter Pack here. 

You can find the link to the Orvis casting video here. 

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
• How to pick wading boots
• The merits of chest packs vs sling packs 

Fly Rod and Reel Giveaway | Click Here!

Ep. 5 | Weighted Flies

Blog post on fishing pocket water

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 tips

You can submit a question for the show here. 

The elk hair caddis is one of the world's most famous dry flies. It floats high, it's easy to see, and trout all across the globe LOVE this pattern. But did you know there's more to it than just dead-drifting it through likely-looking water? The elk hair caddis one of the most versatile flies in the sport, but it doesn't get used that way. 

This week on Untangled, you'll learn how to use the elk hair caddis to catch more fish, along with the history behind how, when, and why this fly was developed. 

You'll also learn about: 

• Where trout move to when water warms up during the summer
• How to decide what flies should be in your day-trip boxes, and to downsize your fly collection to only what you need
• How to detect the subtle bites from wary trout 

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

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VIDEO - Best Trout Flies - CHECK IT OUT

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 Dry-Dropper

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ARTICLE - Teach Kids Fly Fishing - Teach Kids to Fly Fish | Hatch Mag 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• Wading boots
• The Grand Slam in Colorado
• When to take kids fly fishing
• How to add variety to your fly collection
• Catching kokanee salmon on a fly rod

Submit a question for the show here: https://vfccontent.survey.fm/podcast-questions 

The Flysmith Vise - https://rebrand.ly/Aud-UT22-Vise

ARTICLE - Fly Rods - https://rebrand.ly/Aud-UT22-Fly-Rods

In this episode, Alex joins the show with Spencer to tackle everything you need to know about fly rods! Action, length, and weight are all discussed, as are use cases for each rod type. You're not gonna want to miss this!

Submit a question for the podcast: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire 

Congrats to our Mega Kit winner Trent Nielsen, of Utah! 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• Rigging dry droppers
• When, or if, you should twitch your dry flies
• The merits of the whip finish vs the half hitch
• Some help with entomolgoy 

Link to the hatch chart: https://www.skyblueoutfitters.com/hatch-chart/

Submit a question and be entered to win a Fly Tying Mega Kit! Winner announced 5/3/23! https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• How to land big fish on a fly rod
• Fly selection for wild vs stocked trout
• Dry-dropper rigs
• Fishing murky water

Email address to send pics of your fish to:  lifereellife@venturesflyco.com

The Flysmith Vise: https://venturesflyco.com/collections/vise/products/the-flysmith-vise?_atid=NDixM7mYrO104vyKsrECZ4RqtBkKA7

Article on rigging a dry-dropper rig: https://blog.venturesflyco.com/2022/05/19/setting-up-a-dry-dropper-rig/

Submit a question for the podcast and be entered to win a FREE Fly Tying MEGA Kit! https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire 

Fly Tying Mega Kit can be found here: https://venturesflyco.com/products/vfc-fly-tying-mega-kit 

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of observing bugs on the water when casting to picky fish
• Magic flies don't exist
• The welded loops on fly lines, and the best fly line to leader connection out there
• How to see tiny dry flies when you're fishing 

Article series on picking the right fly: https://blog.venturesflyco.com/how-to-pick-the-right-fly/ 

Video for making your own welded loop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q6VCKI22vw

George Anderson's article on seeing small dry flies: https://www.flyfisherman.com/editorial/how-to-fish-small-dry-flies/462202 

Submit a question for the podcast: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire 

In this episode, we cover: 

• How to keep your leader from getting tangled when casting
• The top 5 flies from each member of the VFC crew
• How to fish eddies
• The best dry fly floatant 

The wonderful Orvis video on fishing eddies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEFrwk3TFrg&t=253s

Murray Fly Shop floatant test: https://www.murraysflyshop.com/pages/which-dry-fly-floatant-works-the-best-a-comparison-test

Submit a question for the podcast: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire 

In this episode, we cover: 

• Coke Zero vs Diet Coke (Coke, please sponsor us) 
• What to know about sink-tip fly lines
• Woolly buggers vs leeches
• What rod to use for dry flies, nymphs, and streamers

Dave Whitlock story on fishing for panfish: https://www.flyfisherman.com/editorial/fly-fishing-for-sunfish-and-panfish/152407#:~:text=Bluegill%20are%20fun%20to%20hook,action%2C%20and%20light%20fly%20reels 

Orvis resource on sink-tip and full-sink lines: https://www.orvis.com/should-i-use-a-sink-tip-or-full-sink-fly-line/should-i-use-a-sink-tip-or-full-sink-fly-line.html#:~:text=Sink%2Dtip%20and%20sinking%20fly,where%20the%20fish%20will%20be

Submit a question for the podcast here: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire 

In this episode, we: 

• Introduce new products from VFC! Fly tying kits are launching April 9! 
• Discuss common questions for beginning fly tiers, including: 
  • Is it really cheaper to tie your own flies?
  • How easy is it to tie flies that fish actually eat?
  • Is tying flies fun? 

Submit a question for the podcast here: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire 

In this episode, we cover: 

• How to find carp
• How to rig up your rods when you get to the river
• Sunglasses! Why you need them and their value 

The blog series on how to pick the right fly: https://blog.venturesflyco.com/how-to-pick-the-right-fly/

The story from Joe Cermele in Outdoor Life about carp: https://www.outdoorlife.com/fishing/fly-fishing-for-carp/

Every angler I've ever met has questions about fly fishing. Whether they're a seasoned vet, or a brand-new beginner, we all want to learn and grow in this sport. And the best part about having these questions is that you never know when you'll learn something -- some nugget of wisdom -- that'll completely change how you approach fly fishing. 

This week's episode of Untangled might just be that moment for you. This show is ALL Q&A, with a bunch of questions from anglers all over the country. From barbless hooks, fixing broken fly rods, and fighting fish, to dealing with crowded rivers, I bet you're about to learn something that'll make a difference on the water. 

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

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QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE

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VIDEO - Fighting and Landing Fish - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - How to Fly Fish Pocket Water - CHECK IT OUT

Submit a question for the podcast here: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• What tippet test ratings mean, and how they impact your fishing
• Dry fly rods
• Line dressing 

Buy some VFC tippet here: https://venturesflyco.com/collections/tippet-leaders/products/superflex-plus-tippet?_atid=NDixM7mYrO10EVq6GgPYkOx0Vok6IC

Story about rigging up for nymph rigs: https://blog.venturesflyco.com/2022/04/12/the-beginners-guide-to-nymphing/ 

MidCurrent story about line storage: https://midcurrent.com/experts/the-best-way-to-store-fly-lines/

Submit a question for the podcast here: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire 

In this episode, we cover: 

• Fly reels - everything to know about them! 
• How to keep your dry-dropper rigs from getting tangled 
• Matching a Euro reel to a Euro rod

Link to the Troutbitten article about fishing tandem rigs: https://troutbitten.com/2018/03/07/fly-fishing-strategies-tangle-free-tandem-rigs/ 

Trouts Fly Fishing article about picking a Euro reel: https://troutsflyfishing.com/a/info/blog/euro-nymphing-fly-rod-and-reel-set-up-good-better-best

Submit a quetsion for the podcast here: https://rebrand.ly/UT-Questionnaire 

In this episode, we cover: 

• Fly rod action
• Fitting into your waders
• The secret to keeping dry flies afloat
• Tenkara! 

Link to the Fly Flinger Rod: https://venturesflyco.com/collections/rods/products/the-fly-flinger-rod?_atid=NDixM7mYrO10EVq6GgPYkOx0VokrgI0