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Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.

Ventures Fly Co.

244 episodes

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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  1. The Most Underrated Trout To Catch on a Fly Rod | Ep. 202

    · 1 h 02 min

    You can catch just about anything on a fly rod — pike, bass, carp, bluegill, escaped aquarium fish in Florida, and even gar! Everyone talks about how fun these fish are to catch, but for most anglers, trips for permit,…

  2. Quit Missing Fish On Streamers — Use THIS Technique | Tip of the Week #20

    · 16 min

    Everyone says that if you're gonna catch big fish, you gotta fish big flies. And big flies usually means tossing streamers! So you grab a woolly bugger, or maybe a meat whistle, or if you're feeling like living on the…

  3. Tiny Dry Flies for Big Trout: How to Tie Them On, See Them, and Fish Them | Ep. 201

    · 1 h 33 min

    Sometimes, the biggest fish in the river are caught on the tiniest of flies. And we're not talking size 18 or 20 flies, either - think stuff as small as 26, 28, and even 30! Today on Untangled, Spencer is joined by…

  4. Fly Fishing With My Daughter For The First Time | Fly Fishing Stories #13

    · 17 min

    My daughter is almost a year and a half old. And don't worry — she's not some sort of prodigy who's already casting a fly rod. She's as stubborn as her dad, but thankfully as adorable as her mom, and just as sweet. I…

  5. We Fixed 20 Anglers' Biggest Fly Fishing Problems (Live Studio Q&A) | Ep. 200

    · 1 h 46 min

    After 200 episodes of Untangled, we decided it was time -- for a LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE! We opened the doors to 20 fans of VFC and spent the night telling stories, answering questions, and sharing those Live Reel Life…

  6. The Fly Casting Mistakes That Make Wind Worse | Tip of the Week #19

    · 23 min

    Nothing makes a great day go immediately down the toilet the way that wind can. If the wind's at your back, it's not a HUGE problem — you probably get a bit more distance on your cast! But if the wind's blowing right…

  7. What Fly Rod Do You Actually Need? How to Pick the Right One for Your Fishing | Ep. 199

    · 49 min

    What's scarier - telling your mother-in-law that her pot roast is actually dry, or picking up a new fly rod with NO help at all? Because let's be honest - it's not like fly shops or websites have a ton of clear…

  8. Bull Trout, Backcountry, and Giardia — A Disaster Trip | Fly Fishing Stories #12

    · 17 min

    My first trip chasing bull trout didn't exaclty go as planned. Instead of holding a giant trout in a crystal-clear stream, I found myself lying in a bed in a stranger's house, feeling like I'd gone to the wrong Taco…

  9. Fly Fishing A River With No Rising Fish — Where To Start And What They're Eating | Ep. 198

    · 1 h 20 min

    You show up to the river for a day of fishing, you're stuffed FULL of optimism and happiness, you get all rigged up — and then your mood just CRASHES. There aren't any fish rising. No bugs hatching. No trout sunning…

  10. Should You Tip Your Fly Fishing Guide? | Tip of the Week #18

    · 19 min

    Guided trips are fantastic! They're a great opportunity to learn from people who live and breathe fly fishing. But there's always one awkward part of the day, especially if you've never been on one before - the tip.…

  11. How To Design Your Own Fly Patterns | Ep. 197

    · 50 min

    If you've ever heard other anglers talk about how great it feels to catch fish on flies they tied themselves, you've probably thought they were overselling it. They make the experience out to be something on par with…

  12. Back From The Brink — Catching A Fish That Almost Disappeared | Fly Fishing Stories #11

    · 19 min

    We almost lost one of the most iconic trout species in the world. From the 1970s to 2005, roughly 3.5 million of these fish were eaten by a predator illegally introduced into their ecosystem. It was only through hard…

  13. How To Catch Fish On The World's Smallest Mayfly | Ep. 196

    · 46 min

    There's one mayfly that, when it hatches, brings EVERY fish up to the surface - including the big ones. These bugs, once they start, come off like clockwork. The fish dutifully follow. So, what's the catch? Because if…

  14. Get Up And Go Explore | Tip of the Week #17

    · 23 min

    The best thing you could do right now is to turn off this podcast, get your gear together, and go fishing. If you can't just drop everything and head to the river right now - maybe you're at work, or any good fishing…

  15. What It Really Takes To Get Good At Fly Fishing — From A Guy Who Fishes 200 Days A Year | Ep. 195

    · 1 h 08 min

    The second installment in our Everyday Angler series features Hyrum Weaver, a longtime friend of Spencer's, and one of the fishiest guys he knows. Hyrum is a truly great fisherman who claims he hasn't been skunked in…

  16. Untangled Fly Fishing Report | September 2026

    · 24 min

    As the weather finally starts to cool off, that means small mayflies are back on the menu! But they're not the only thing to think about as you hit the water in September. Terrestrial fishing can be excellent this…

  17. Why Biologists Want You To Kill Brook Trout, And When You Shouldn't | Ep. 194

    · 48 min

    Brookies are the favorite of tons of anglers. They're gorgeous, and the big ones can be extremely frustrating AND rewarding to catch. But they're also one of the biggest threats to the long-term survival of native fish…

  18. Will Fish Really Eat Pink and Purple Flies? | Tip of the Week #16

    · 21 min

    Why are so many of the flies we tie, use, and sell, all brightly colored, when most of the real-life bugs trout eat are drab and dull? Why do our fly boxes look like they'd be more at home at a middle-school craft…

  19. Fly Fishing With Hoppers: Strategies You Don't Hear Enough About | Ep. 193

    · 1 h 41 min

    ALEX STULCE RETURNS! And as he joins Spencer on today's episode, the two talk about the hopper fishing strategies that too often get ignored. Things like adding drag on purpose to make the hopper look like it's alive,…

  20. The Bass I Never Thought I'd Catch | Fly Fishing Stories #10

    · 16 min

    The days when you catch something unexpected — your new personal best, for instance — seem to come out of nowhere, like letters from the IRS. And not unlike mail from the tax man, I think every angler has at least SOME…

  21. I Was Wrong About Fly Fishing Apps — Here's What Changed My Mind | Ep. 192

    · 41 min

    Fly fishing apps are for those lazy anglers who just want someone to tell them where to go, what flies to use, and how to fish. They're for people who prefer automatic transmissions, boneless chicken wings, and Downton…

  22. When And Why You Need A Double-Taper Fly Line | Tip of the Week #15

    · 18 min

    There are two main types of fly lines - weight-forward and doube-taper. But what do those words mean? And when would you want to use one versus the other? Today on Untangled, we'll tackle everything to know about the…

  23. Dry Fly Fishing Is Hard, But No One Tells You Why | Ep. 191

    · 52 min

    This is the first episode of our new Everday Angler series, where we sit down with anglers who are at every stage of the learning curve. Yes, guides, outfitters, and industry experts have a lot to add to the…

  24. Untangled Fly Fishing Report | August 2026

    · 22 min

    August can feel like one of the tougher months for fly fishing, and in many ways, it is. BUT - with the right approach, you can still have a great time on the water this month. Depending on where you live, your best…

  25. The 68-Degree Rule: When Water Gets Too Warm To Fish For Trout | Ep. 190

    · 53 min

    When the air temps warm up, we're not the only ones having a hard time of it. Trout don't react well when the water gets too warm, and knowing both HOW and WHY they act differently in warm water, can be an easy way to…

  26. Chasing Gold | Fly Fishing Stories #9

    · 17 min

    Golden trout are among the prettiest, rarest, and most sought-after trout in the West. They live in hard-to-reach places, and the ones that grow to enormous sizes seem like they're harder to find than clear pictures of…

  27. I've Been Fishing Caddis Wrong My Whole Life | Ep. 189

    · 45 min

    Caddisflies are one of the most abundant aquatic insects on the PLANET! But they're largely misunderstood by anglers - inclulding myself. In fact, I just had an experience on the water that made me realize I've been…

  28. The Ultimate Wet Wading Gear Setup | Tip of the week #14

    · 13 min

    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…

  29. Nymphs, Streamers, or Dry Flies — You Don't Need to Master All Three | Ep. 188

    · 47 min

    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!…

  30. The World's Biggest Cutthroat Trout | Fly Fishing Stories #8

    · 21 min

    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…

  31. The Summer Dry Flies Trout Love — But Most Anglers Overlook | Ep. 187

    · 48 min

    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…

  32. 4 Quick Tips for Fly Fishing Lakes in Summer | Tip of the Week #13

    · 20 min

    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…

  33. Fly Fishing Small Streams In The Heat Of Summer | Ep. 186

    · 52 min

    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…

  34. Untangled Fly Fishing Report | July 2026

    · 23 min

    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…

  35. Stop Counting Fish — Here's a Better Way to Measure a Day | Ep. 185

    · 44 min

    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…

  36. When & Why To Use Weightless Nymphs | Tip of the Week #12

    · 18 min

    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…

  37. How To Buy Fly Fishing Waders & Boots | Ep. 184

    · 43 min

    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…

  38. The Worst Fly Fishing Trip Ever | Fly Fishing Stories #7

    · 20 min

    You never expect a trip to nosedive, especially when you've planned it for the better part of a year, you're traveling across a few states to get there, and you're going with two of your best friends. As the old saying…

  39. How To Build a Fly Box That Works on Any River | Ep. 183

    · 40 min

    Do you have a fly box that's full of go-to patterns for your local creek? And maybe another one that's stuffed with all the right flies for the tailwater you visit a few times a year? And let's be honest for a sec —…

  40. How To Read River Flows For Better Fly Fishing | Tip of the Week #11

    · 18 min

    Have you ever heard someone say something like "Oh, the flows on the river are good today, that means the fishing will be great!" And you're a bit too embarrassed to ask why flows matter? Maybe you've even heard the…

  41. The Biggest Lie in Fly Fishing — There's No "Right" Way to Fish | Ep. 182

    · 44 min

    The biggest lie in fly fishing is that there's an exactly-perfect, foolproof, never-fail method to fish every piece of water, and that if you study or learn enough, you'll never get skunked. Here's the truth -- great…

  42. Untangled Fly Fishing Report | June 2026

    · 17 min

    June usually means high water, big bugs, happy fish, and the first days that are warm enough to think about wet wading. June's also the first month when some of the high country starts opening up, which means your…

  43. The Only 10 Flies You'll Ever Really Need | Ep. 181

    · 44 min

    How many flies do you have in your box right now? A few dozen? A few hundred? More than a thousand? Yeah, it's great to have a lot of flies on hand - but that many choices makes it easy to overthink your fly selection.…

  44. The Most Valuable Fly Fishing Skill | Tip of the Week #10

    · 23 min

    What's keeping you from having consistent, repeatable success on the water? From fishing with the same sort of confidence you see guides approach it with, or anglers who've been fishing for decades. Is it really just…

  45. The Bass Lessons That'll Make You a Better Trout Angler | Ep. 180

    · 1 h 19 min

    Trout aren't the only fish to catch on a fly rod. From bass and pike to panfish and tarpon, there's almost no end to the critters you can catch with this style of fly fishing. Doing something so different from what…

  46. Every Angler Has A Lake Like This | Fly Fishing Stories #6

    · 19 min

    You hear stories about some fisheries that are supposed to be excellent. Since you don't want to miss out on great fishing, and you figure that many people who talk up a spot can't be wrong about it, you plan a day to…

  47. Everything I Wish I Knew My First Year Of Fly Fishing | Ep. 179

    · 49 min

    What information do you ACTUALLY need to know if you're getting started in fly fishing? What's going to help you improve, and what's just going to add to the noise? Well, there are a lot of opinions on this topic.…

  48. How To Cast Better In The Wind | Tip of the Week #9

    · 21 min

    When the wind picks up and you suddenly can't land your flies right where you want them anymore, what do you do? If you're anything like me, you probably make a few classic mistakes that are actively harming your…

  49. Split Shot Is Killing Your Nymphing Game | Ep. 178

    · 37 min

    I used to HATE fishing with nymphs. What bugged me the most was dealing with split shot - taking it off, or putting it on my rig. You've gotta get those tiny slits in the shot lined up with your tippet, then crimp it…

  50. Untangled Fly Fishing Report: May 2026

    · 23 min

    Get your dry fly rod ready, because May means some of the best hatches you'll see all year! In this month's fly fishing report, you'll leran all about the bugs that will hatch in May, the flies we recommend for…

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