# How To Prepare For Spring Fly Fishing | Ep. 168

An episode of [Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1659770189), 25 Feb 2026, 57 min.

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Winter is almost over (if it ever started where you live) which means that spring dry fly fishing is right around the corner! Some of the best fishing you'll have all year long ain't that far off. That means RIGHT NOW is a great time to prep for these hatches, which is the goal of today's episode. You're going to learn all about the timing of spring hatches (including Hendricksons, Quill Gordons, Blue-Winged Olives, and Skwalas), as well as the principles behind rigging your flies, so you can successfully fish any hatch you run into this spring. You'll also learn about: • Why small flies seems to be recommended so much in the fly fishing world these days • The best way to approach other anglers on the river when you want to chat with them • Tips on how to make your flies more visible in the water 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 GEAR - VFC Fly Collections - CHECK THEM OUT

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