# Fish Fighting Fundamentals for Fly Anglers (Beginner to Advanced) | Ep. 143

An episode of [Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1659770189), 3 Sep 2025, 48 min.

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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 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

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