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...

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...

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...

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...

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  PLEASE RATE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THIS SHOW!  If you have a question you'd like...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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.   

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...

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...

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...

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.