# The Fly Every Angler Needs in Their Box | Ep. 141

An episode of [Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1659770189), 20 Aug 2025, 40 min.

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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 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 - Best Trout Flies - CHECK IT OUT

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