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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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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.

    Top 5 Lessons From 600 Fly Fishing Experts ft. Wet Fly Swing | Ep. 72

    Top 5 Lessons From 600 Fly Fishing Experts ft. Wet Fly Swing | Ep. 72

    Imagine sitting down for a one-on-one chat with a fly fishing expert. How much would that improve your fly fishing abilities? Now, imagine if you had the opportunity to chat with over 600 experts! You'd be a fly fishing ninja! 
    Well, Dave Stewart, of The Wet Fly Swing podcast, has conducted over 600 interviews with fly fishing experts on his show over the years. And on this week's episode of Untangled, he sits down with Spencer Durrant to talk about the five most important lessons he's learned from those hundreds of conversations. 
    You can check out more from Dave Stewart here. 

    • 42 min
    Catch More Trout During This EPIC Hatch! | Ep. 71

    Catch More Trout During This EPIC Hatch! | Ep. 71

    On this week's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through the intricacies and mysteries of one of fly fishing's most legendary hatches. You'll leave with all the wisdom and knowledge you need to catch boatloads of trout during this hatch, leaving your friends speechless at your mad skills, and your enemies absolutely gobsmacked that you've progressed so much in so short a time. 
    As if that's not enough, you'll also learn about: 
    Tips for setting the hook when fishing with different kinds of fly rods How to pick the right fly during stormy weather A few tips on using tippet rings and managing your leaders Impostor syndrome - what it is, and why you shouldn't let it be a bother  Links From The Show
    Submit a question for the show here!
    VIDEO - How to Straighten Your Leader 
    VIDEO - The Right Fly Formula

    • 44 min
    Basically Everything to Know About Fly Rods Ft. Winston Rod Co. | Ep. 70

    Basically Everything to Know About Fly Rods Ft. Winston Rod Co. | Ep. 70

    Have you ever wondered how fly rods are built? Do you want to know what "rod action" means, and whether it matters to your experience on the water? And how much stress can you put a fly rod under before it breaks? Hank Haen and Adam Hutchison, of the R.L Winston Rod Co., join Spencer Durrant on this episode of Untangled to answer all those questions - and more!
    Almost anything you could want to know about fly rods is answered in this podcast, including: 
    Why 5-weight rods are the ideal choice for most beginners How to understand rod action, and what it will do for you on the water Why 9-foot rods are so popular  VIDEO - Fly Line 101 - https://youtu.be/9rGguDXasew

    • 1 hr 7 min
    5 Ways To Catch Picky Trout | Ep. 69

    5 Ways To Catch Picky Trout | Ep. 69

    Are you tired of being outsmarted by fish? Does the thought of coming home empty-handed from yet another fly fishing trip fill you with dread and angst? Well, you're in the right place, because this week's episode of Untangled will help you solve one of fishing's most confounding problems -- how to catch picky fish! Spencer Durrant has five tips that he'll walk you through to help you turn those days of frustration into epic tales of success. 
    You'll also learn about: 
    Tips for planning your own fishing trip How to control the drift of your nymph rig How to avoid spooking fish while wading The best way to attach your leader to your fly line Links From The Show
    VIDEO - Pick The Right Fly For EVERY Fishing Situation 
    VIDEO - How To Have More Success With Dry Flies
    PODCAST - Expert Nymphing Tactics Made Easy ft. Troutbitten
    VIDEO - How to Fly Fish With Nymphs
    VIDEO - How to Mend Fly Line
    VIDEO - How to Spot And Stalk Trout

    • 46 min
    Why People Love Fly Fishing | Ep. 68

    Why People Love Fly Fishing | Ep. 68

    Have you ever struggled to explain to other people (friends, significant others, angry bosses) why you love fly fishing so much? Do you want to try and get a friend to fall in love with the sport, too? Well, you're in luck! This episode of Untangled features Spencer Durrant and Alex Stulce discussing why they love fly fishing, and why it's something everyone else should try. 
    💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our beginner friendly e-Book all about ➡️ Pick the Right Fly e-Book
    CHECK IT OUT - All the gear you need to start fly fishing! ➡️ VFC Starter Packs 

    • 56 min
    Top 5 Tips for Fly Casting in The Wind | Ep. 67

    Top 5 Tips for Fly Casting in The Wind | Ep. 67

    In this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant gives you all the information and tips you need in order to fly fish in the wind. Say goodbye to tangled lines and frustrated days on the water, and hello to success, even when the wind is blowing hard enough to send you to Kansas! (Unless, of course, you already live in Kansas, in which case, we send our condolences). 
    On top of that, you'll also learn about: 
    Tips for fishing dry flies Rigging up your nymphs A few tips on building leaders An outline for a fly fishing road trip Some advice on getting started working in fly fishing Links From The Show
    💥 Want to Level Up Your Fly Fishing Skills? Check out our beginner friendly e-Book all about ➡️ Picking the Right Fly  
    VIDEO - Casting in The Wind
    VIDEO - How to Fish With Dry Flies
     

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
110 Ratings

110 Ratings

SnakePlissken>> ,

Novice fly tosser

Great presentation and easy to follow along. I continue to learn ideas of cracking the codes to wrangle fish.

307gmr ,

Finally

These guys talk to everybody I’ve been three years and these guys make the avalanche of information. easier to understand by giving real world, examples and situational awareness

Fred$-) ,

Entertaining and informative

I really appreciate this as a new fly fisher. Especially the videos.

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