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Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.

Ventures Fly Co.

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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. 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…

  2. Caddis Hatch Tactics That Catch More Fish | Ep. 177

    · 48 min

    The caddis hatch sometimes get overlooked in all our excitement over mayflies and stoneflies, especially early in the season. But caddis hatches stay consistent throughout the summer, and they only become more…

  3. Trout Were CRUSHING Flies Off The Ice | Fly Fishing Stories #5

    · 29 min

    If you really want to grow as an angler, sometimes that means you'll need to make some hard choices. You'll need to push yourself to try stuff you may not want to, or you'll have to find a way to power through the days…

  4. The Best Time to Fly Fish Lakes (Nobody Talks About This) | Ep. 176

    · 41 min

    Ice-off is a magical time: it's when some of the biggest trout in any body of water come within easy casting distance of shore. That means it's one of the best times of year for you to tie into what could be your new…

  5. How To Quit Guessing Where Fish Are | Tip of the Week #8

    · 21 min

    Alright, let's be honest for a sec — how often do you feel like you're catching fish more out of luck than skill? I remember feeling that way all the time when I started fly fishing. Honestly, that feeling didn't stop…

  6. Do Fly Patterns Really Matter? | Ep. 175

    · 1 h 04 min

    How much does the pattern you pick matter for your success on the water? Is there an EXACT PERFECT FLY that'll work amazing in one situation, and if you don't pick it, you won't have as much success as you could've?…

  7. The Best Mayfly Hatch Of All Time | Fly Fishing Stories #4

    · 21 min

    Have you ever fished in a hatch that feels like the stories we hear, usually from the old-timers, about the days when fish ate from a never-ending buffet of bugs? Where, if you're in the right place at the right time,…

  8. The Pros & Cons of Indicator Nymphing | Ep. 174

    · 42 min

    There's about a million different ways to rig up a nymph rig. From indicators and drop-shot styles, to tight-lining it, or throwing a dry-dropper, how do you know which method is the best? Well, that depends on your…

  9. Fly Rod Action Explained (Fast, Medium, Slow) | Tip of the Week #7

    · 31 min

    Say you're shopping for a new fly rod. You've probably heard them all described in different ways, but one common phrase you've seen is "this rod's action is fast" or "this has a sweet, soft action." What the heck…

  10. Stop Changing Flies — Fix This Instead | Ep. 173

    · 44 min

    What's the real reason fish aren't eating your fly? Is it beause you didn't pick the PERFECT fly? There's a better one in your box, so you oughta spend 10-15 minutes looking for it, right? No. Not very often will that…

  11. Untangled Fly Fishing Report: April 2026

    · 22 min

    The best blue-winged olive hatches of the year are right around the corner! And by the end of the month, you might see some Mother's Day caddis out and about as well! What this means is that you need to be prepared…

  12. Trout Aren't Eating What You Think | Ep. 172

    · 1 h 00 min

    In this special episode of Untangled, Spencer and Alex are joined by Ryan Kelly, longtime guide on Utah's Green River, and one of the best fly fishing photographers currently working. You might know Ryan from Instagram…

  13. When & Why To Size Down Tippet | Tip of the Week #6

    · 18 min

    When do you ACTUALLY need tippet smaller than 4x? And if you need to size your tippet down, what's the best way to do it? In this Tip of the Week, you'll learn all about why we use certain sizes of tippet, why it's…

  14. Fly Fishing With Small Dry Flies (Part 2) | Ep. 171

    · 54 min

    There's more to small dry flies than just the bugs ON the surface. There are also other types of insects fish eat that sit just in the surface film, or even slightly below it. These bugs are called emergers, and…

  15. When It All Goes Wrong | Fly Fishing Stories #3

    · 22 min

    When a trip goes pear-shaped right from the start, what do you do? Do you pack up early, head home, and get back to work? Or is it worth pushing through high water, iced-over lakes, muddy roads, and enormous distances…

  16. Fly Fishing With Small Dry Flies (Part 1) | Ep. 170

    · 55 min

    It sure would be awesome if fish always ate a big ol' grasshopper! But they spend A TON of time eating small flies. In particular, they'll eat tiny dry flies a lot during spring and fall. So, how do you take advantage…

  17. The Ultimate Cheat Code For Dry Fly Fishing | Tip of the Week #5

    · 22 min

    Have you ever been in an amazing hatch, with bugs going off EVERYWHERE and fish eating with reckless abandon, only to leave the river empty-handed? The fish didn't just not eat your flies, they flat-out IGNORED you.…

  18. Don't Know What Fly To Use? Start Here | Ep. 169

    · 52 min

    Picking the right fly is one of those things in fly fishing that's made out to be A LOT harder than it actually is. You don't need a degree in entomology, you don't need to have every aquatic insect memorized, and you…

  19. Untangled Fly Fishing Report: March 2026

    · 20 min

    What bugs are hatching this month? What flies should you have in your box? And what can you expect from the weather? You'll get the complete rundown of what to expect from March fly fishing in this monthly fly fishing…

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

    · 57 min

    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…

  21. How I Organize My Fly Boxes | Tip of the Week #4

    · 17 min

    Is there a right and wrong way to organize your fly boxes? If you put your flies in a specific order, will it give you a tactical advantage on the water? Not really. BUT - it can help you find the right fly you need,…

  22. The Winter Rig Most Anglers Overlook | Ep. 167

    · 1 h 05 min

    We spend A TON of time talking about the right flies to use during winter, and for good reason. Flies matter a lot. But you know what makes an even bigger difference? HOW you present that fly! Presentation matters…

  23. Where It All Began | Fly Fishing Stories #2

    · 24 min

    How much of an influence has your home water had on your life as an angler? Has it shaped how you approach the water? The kind of fly fishing you love the most? What else has it taught you that you still remember, all…

  24. How To Nymph Faster Water Without Losing Flies | Ep. 166

    · 46 min

    How often do you set up your nymph rig, ready to hit the water, only to realize that your flies are moving WAY faster than you wanted. You didn't think the water would be that fast, or that deep! The fix is simple,…

  25. Depth Matters More Than Fly Choice | Tip of the Week #3

    · 21 min

    How much time do you spend worrying about your fly choice when you're setting up your nymph rig? If you're like most anglers, it's probably A LOT! But how much time and energy do you put into making sure your flies are…

  26. What You're Really Paying For In A Fly Rod | Ep. 165

    · 51 min

    Fly rods are really important -- they're what we use to put flies in front of fish, and they help us make those flies look real, after all. But how much do you REALLY know about fly rods? Can you explain what the core…

  27. Untangled Fly Fishing Report: February 2026

    · 20 min

    It's February! That means things are changing a bit on the fly fishing front, and we've got you covered. With this month's Untangled Fly Fishing Report, you'll learn about what bugs are most active in February, the…

  28. Wading Vs Drift Boat: Which Actually Catches More Fish? | Ep. 164

    · 57 min

    Have you ever wondered just how effective fly fishing from a drift boat is? Are float trips worth the money? Do you ACTUALLY catch more fish from a boat, or do you only catch them in front of wading anglers who rarely,…

  29. You Don't Need Perfect Flies | Tip of the Week #2

    · 23 min

    Do you need to tie picture-perfect flies in order to catch fish? Or should you focus on tying them to be a bit "buggy" (which is fly-fisher for "messy)? Today on Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through why most…

  30. How Fly Tying Makes You A Better Angler | Ep. 163

    · 48 min

    Is fly tying worth the cost and the hassle? Sure, you can tie up specific, custom flies, but wouldn't it just be cheaper to buy flies instead? Well, maybe, but we shouldn't really worry about economics here, because if…

  31. The Secret Creek That Vanished | Fly Fishing Stories #1

    · 19 min

    There's one thing that brings anglers of every stripe together - a good fish story. This is the first in a new series of podcasts from Untangled that'll tell stories every angler, from the saltwater fanatic to the…

  32. The 7 Midge Patterns You Need This Winter | Ep. 162

    · 49 min

    Midges are a go-to fly in the winter, but how do you know which of the 8 billion midge patterns to pick? There's so many to choose from, and it feels like they're always dropping new ones, too! Well, I took the time…

  33. Start A Fly Fishing Journal TODAY! | Tip of the Week #1

    · 20 min

    If you want to make 2026 the year you take some giant leaps in your fly fishing abilities, then you should seriously consider keeping a fly fishing journal. Writing down what happens on the water, what flies you used,…

  34. Exotic Trout Species And The Flies That Catch Them | Ep. 161

    · 47 min

    There's more to trout fishing than rainbows, browns, cutthroats, and brookies. There's all sorts of interesting trout out there, just waiting for you! But when you get the chance to fish for these lesser-known trout,…

  35. Untangled Fly Fishing Report: January 2026

    · 24 min

    This is the first-ever bonus episode of Untangled! Starting in 2026, we're dropping two episodes of your favorite fly fishing podcast every week! And this first episode is a new format we'd love some feedback on. At…

  36. The Fish That Taught Us the Most in 2025 | Ep. 160

    · 46 min

    Every angler loves a good fishing story, even if we tend to stretch the truth sometimes. But those stories are good for more than just reliving old times. You can learn A TON from your best catches, including exactly…

  37. Fly Fishing Exposes Your Ego (And That's a Good Thing) | Ep. 159

    · 47 min

    Have you ever had one of those days on the water where nothing seems to go right? You can't tie a decent knot, you lose all your flies, and you end up not catching fish? When it gets rough like that, what do you blame?…

  38. The #1 Reason Trout Don't Eat Your Fly | Ep. 158

    · 47 min

    There are a whole lot of reasons a fish won't eat your fly. Maybe you picked the wrong one, or you wore the wrong socks today. Or you forgot your semi-annual offering of used zebra midges for the river gods. In all…

  39. 7 Sneaky Good Winter Flies You Should Be Fishing | Ep. 157

    · 43 min

    There's no NEED to stock your fly box full of hundreds of patterns, all in dozens of different sizes. Sometimes, though, a slightly different fly from what everyone else is using is just the trick to put more -- or…

  40. The Biggest Nymphing Breakthroughs Nobody Talks About | Ep. 156

    · 1 h 05 min

    80% of a fish's diet is underwater, which means nymphing is a crazy effective way to put fish in the net. So, this week on Untangled, Spencer and Alex share everything they learned while filming their Nymphing Master…

  41. Fly Fishing Gear That's A WASTE Of Money | Ep. 155

    · 48 min

    What gear do you ACTUALLY need for fly fishing? And what stuff is just a waste of money? Sure, that fancy reel looks nice, and you'd probably look just like Indiana Jones in that hat. But will that stuff help you put…

  42. Stop Changing Flies. Fix THIS Instead. | Ep. 154

    · 47 min

    Fish, especially trout, really don't care about your fly pattern. Alright, A FEW fish do. The pickiest ones, and every single trout in the Henry's Fork. But most fish care WAY more about how the fly is presented, than…

  43. Fly Fishing With Streamers: The Beginner's Guide | Ep. 153

    · 51 min

    The world of fly fishing with streamers is full of weird terminology, interesting tactics, and new techniques. That makes picking it up, especially as a beginner fly angler, a bit challenging. Here's the truth, though…

  44. What to Do When the Fishing Sucks | Ep. 152

    · 1 h 03 min

    You've picked a great fly, found some wonderful water, and made tons of good drifts through fishy-looking water. Everything is coming together -- except for the whole catching fish thing. So, what do you do on days…

  45. The Truth About Fly Fishing Guides (From a Former Guide) | Ep. 151

    · 54 min

    Dropping the money on a guided fly fishing trip is a serious commitment - but with the right planning, you can get the most out of your time (and money) spent on the water! Getting the msot out of a guided fishing trip…

  46. From Small Streams to Big Rivers: 5 Fly Fishing Tips That Work | Ep. 150

    · 47 min

    If you've spent most of your time fishing on small streams, making the jump to fishing bigger rivers can be intimidating. Where do you cast? Where are the fish holding? And do they still eat the same flies they do in…

  47. Stop Guessing! How to Know What Fly to Use | Ep. 149

    · 40 min

    After a long day of fishing, when the trout refused EVERY fly you threw at them, how often have you gone home and looked up some information about the best flies to use during a certain time of year? And when you've…

  48. How to Become a Great Fly Angler (Without Overthinking It) | Ep. 148

    · 50 min

    How do you become a "great" fly angler? And what makes an angler "great" anyways? In this week's episode of Untangled, Spencer and Alex chat about the one trait all the best anglers they know have in common, and how…

  49. Should You Keep Your Fly Fishing Spots A Secret? | Ep. 147

    · 48 min

    Us fly anglers share A TON of things: new fly patterns, casting techniques, wing sauce recipes. But we're pretty guarded when it comes to our favorite fishing holes. And why is that? Why is there so much secrecy around…

  50. The Best Flies for Fall Fly Fishing: 10 Must-Have Patterns | Ep. 146

    · 46 min

    You don't need to overhaul your fly box for fall fishing. Some of the patterns you used all summer won't work anymore (hoppers and stoneflies fall off the menu during fall) but you likely have everything you need right…

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