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Your intrepid host Spencer Durrant is joined this week by Matthew Lourdeau, the fellow behind the Casting Across blog and podcast! The bulk of this show centers on the lessons Matthew has learned about fly fishing from teaching it to his four sons. Spencer chimes in with his bad puns and a few anecodtes about guiding, and you'll also hear talk about the most valuable lesson we, as adult anglers, c...

If you've struggled with poor casting performance, bad accuracy, or simply feel like you're inadequate, we have the solution for you! No, it's not another pill -- it's this episode of Untangled! Spencer Durrant, former guide and current diet soda connoisseur walks you through five tips to improve your fly casting, even if you can't make it to the river.  You'll also learn about:  Why your fly line...

By listening to this episode, you'll become a fly tying genie! We'll remove ALL the pain associated with learning to tie flies, and you'll be whippin' out bugs in no time! Alright, that might be a bit hyperbolic - but it's always a blast when Spencer Durrant and Alex Stulce get together, and they bring a great bit of insight into this episode. You'll learn about how both Alex and Spencer got start...

In this episode, Spencer Durrant breaks down what you NEED to know about booking a guided fly fishing trip. He explains how to get the best bang for your buck, and the mindset you need if you want to learn a TON from your guide.  You'll also learn about:  Furled leaders The differences between nylon and fluorocarbon  Tips to avoid snagging up when fishing with 3 nymphs How to demagnetize your tyin...

In this episode, Spencer Durrant gets reel. Get it? It's a pun...oh, alright, enough with the dad jokes. Seriously - Spencer dishes on all the criteria that you actually need in a trout reel, so that you can buy the right reel for your fishing situation. In addition to that, you'll learn about:  Some tips for beginning fly tiers, and why you should consider tying flies an investment The best fly r...

In this episode, Spencer Durrant walks you through the murky world of fly fishing next to tons of other anglers! The rules for crowded rivers are different than the etiquette you'd give on a small stream, and today, you'll learn three tips to make your experience on a crowded fishery that much better. In addition, Spencer also found two tips to help you catch more fish from these crowded fisheries...

In this week's episode, Spencer Durrant preaches about the use of barbless hooks for fly fishing! Ok, he doesn't preach -- but Spencer  does  lay out the reasons he uses barbless hooks, and why he recommends other anglers should try them. In addition to that stirring sermon, you'll also hear about:  Tips for catching hatchery trout Whether you should limit your fly selection Tips on winter midge h...

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To kick off 2024, Spencer Durrant lists seven fly fishing skills that you NEED to master if you want to turn this year into your best year of fly fishing ever! You'll also learn about:  How to fish pressured rivers How to keep your tippet from tangling during your casts The best times of the year to go fly fishing Tips for fishing for brook trout in lakes  Oh, and you'll get a heavy dose of dad jo...

We had an AMAZING year here at Untangled. To celebrate, we're highlighting some of the best moments from the podcast from 2023. Spencer Durrant takes us back to some of the greatest bits of advice (and humor), including:  All about fishing with emergers (from Ep. 46) One of our 6 Insider Tips for Success (from Ep. 32) How to approach new water with confidence (from Ep. 35) Do trout really remember...

In this episode, our intrepid host Spencer Durrant reaches back through 2023 to give you the 8 most important fly fishing lessons he's learned. Be prepared to laugh, to weep, and to fall in love all over again with fly fishing.  As if that wasn't enough -- we have a bunch of great questions to answer on this week's show, including:  When you should buy another fly rod (hint: always) Spencer's favo...

In this episode of Untangled, your host Spencer Durrant launches a new format to the show, and starts off with a great discussion about how to successfully fly fish during the winter. Yes, you'll be cold -- but you'll be catching fish, so that's all that matters, right? In addition to learning about winter fly fishing, you'll be treated to:  Recommendations for reels for light fly rods Best flies...

Length matters! Especially for fly rods. In this week's episode, you'll learn why fly rod length matters and why you want certain rod lengths for certain fishing situations. On top of all that, you'll learn:  All the different VFC resources available for you FOR FREE!  How to fish really deep holes  How to identify hook sizes and tips on organizing your fly box The best rods for small creek fishin...

In this week's episode, you'll learn more than you ever thought possible about fly line! And we promise, it's NOT boring! In fact, knowing this info about fly lines will help you pick the best fly line for YOUR fishing situations.  In addition, you'll learn about:  The best rod and reel combos for beginners Recommended flies for largemouth and smallmouth bass Tips for casting dry-dropper rigs How...

In this episode, Spencer Durrant teaches you how to recognize what a riffle is, why trout love to hang out in them so much, and how to catch TONS of fish from this type of water. As if that wasn't enough, you'll also learn:  What impact bug spray/sun screen has on your fly line Tips for improving your casting Flies with spinners on them (yes, this is a thing) A bunch of information about different...

In this week's episode, you'll learn all about the two basic rigs for fishing with dry flies. These are the rigs that you really need if you want to be successful with dry flies. You'll also learn about a bunch of other topics, including:  How to set the hook on dry fly takes Some tips for wading safely (so you don't take an unplanned swim) What nymph rigs you can fish without an indicator You can...

In this week's episode, Spencer Durrant discusses a tried-and-true formula for handling rejection. No, not that kind! The kind when a trout refuses your fly! Spencer's Formula for Handling Rejection will help turn those moments of sadness and frustration into success. In addition to Spencer's 4 Keys for Avoiding Rejection, you'll learn about:  Whether you should cut the welded loop off the front o...

In this episode, host Spencer Durrant is joined by Alex Stulce to talk about everything related to nymphing! You'll learn:  How to utilize various rigs (standard nymph rigs, Euro rigs, etc.)  Why nymphing is so effective How to get flies into the strike zone How to tell if your nymphs are deep enough And much more!  Submit a question for the podcast here . Download the FREE Pocket Nymphing Guide h...

In this episode, fly fishing author and guide Spencer Durrant teaches you everything you need to know about fly fishing with emergers. You'll also hear about:  Rods and lines for saltwater fly fishing How to keep your flies from falling apart How to find big fish in small rivers How to pick the right dropper  Submit a question for the show here . You can read Spencer's story about finding big fish...

In this episode, former guide and fly fishing author Spencer Durrant walks you through some simple tips to help you master fly fishing on lakes. You'll also learn about:  Basic streamer tips How to know if you have enough weight when nymphing Identifying trout How to find quality flies Rigs for smallmouth bass How to properly store your gear  Submit a question for the show here . Learn more about...

In this episode, fly fishing author and former guide Spencer Durrant dishes on the five tips that he thinks every beginning fly angler absolutely needs to know. You'll also learn about:  Ultralight fly rods Float tubes Picking a fly rod for use in saltwater How long flies and fly tying supplies last  You can submit a question for the show here . You can read our blog series on how to find fish her...

In this episode, fly fishing author and former guide Spencer Durrant goes through 13 tips that can help you immediately elevate your fly tying skills. These are the tips that Spencer wishes he'd had when he started tying flies.  In addition, you'll learn about:  When to replace your fly line Spencer's favorite gear for wet wading Stripping baskets Line management Some tips on knots  You can submit...

In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about a killer tactic that can seriously improve your fly fishing skills. In addition, you'll learn about:  Picking a beginner rod and reel setup Some of the best fly fishing books (in Spencer's opinion) How to fly fish murky water How to use split shot effectively (Alex has a framework for you to use!)  How to get along with other anglers  You can submit a q...

In this episode, Spencer Durrant walks you through how to catch more fish with small flies (which EVERYONE needs in their fly box). You'll also learn about:  Float tubes  How to recognize emergers and duns Matching the hatch with streamers How to fish with other anglers You can submit a question for the podcast here.   Get the FREE VFC eBook on Picking the Right Fly here .   

In this episode, Spencer Durrant talks about a game-changing emerger pattern that all of us should have in our fly boxes - the soft hackle! In addition to that, you'll hear about:  Tips for flying with your fly fishing gear Using tippet rings When to clean and replace your fly line How to rig a dry dropper When to replace your leader Choosing a fly rod  Submit a question for the podcast here .  Yo...