Untangled: Fly Fishing For Everyone | Ventures Fly Co.

You never expect a trip to nosedive, especially when you've planned it for the better part of a year, you're traveling across a few states to get there, and you're going with two of your best friends. As the old saying goes, though, no plan survives first contact with the enemy. In our case, we just didn't understand that we even had an enemy, or how far south things could actually go. This is the story of the trip we all have at some point, but few of us ever remember fondly. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE

Do you have a fly box that's full of go-to patterns for your local creek? And maybe another one that's stuffed with all the right flies for the tailwater you visit a few times a year? And let's be honest for a sec — when's the last time you used EVERY fly in those boxes? How many of those patterns are there mostly for emotional support? Or do they just weigh down your pack and make it hard to find the pattern you're looking for? I think the secret to a good fly box isn't variety of patterns. Instead, it's about hitting every life cycle stage of the major insects — midges, mayflies, caddis, and stoneflies. A few imitations of each are all I often reach for in about 90% of trout fishing situations. So today on Untangled, I'll share more about this approach to picking flies and stocking your box, so you can hit the water without hauling an entire fly shop along with you. You'll also learn about: The wet wading gear we recommend Why some flies work better in some places than other flies do The importance of caddisflies for trout around the globe Some tips on improving your dry fly presentation LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT Get the FREE Wet Wading Guide - CHECK IT OUT PODCAST - The 10 Flies You Need For Trout - CHECK IT OUT VIDEO - The Guide to Wet Wading - CHECK IT OUT

Have you ever heard someone say something like "Oh, the flows on the river are good today, that means the fishing will be great!" And you're a bit too embarrassed to ask why flows matter? Maybe you've even heard the phrase "CFS" thrown around too? Well, high and low water flows have different impacts on how the fishing is. Too high, and it's tough, or impossible, to fish. Too low, and the water's too warm for trout. Learning how to read flow charts, though, gives you the power to hit the water at just the right time. So today on Untangled, I'll explain exactly what river flows and CFS means, how it impacts fishing, and how you can use it to pick the best place to spend your day on the water. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE

The biggest lie in fly fishing is that there's an exactly-perfect, foolproof, never-fail method to fish every piece of water, and that if you study or learn enough, you'll never get skunked. Here's the truth -- great anglers still get skunked, or at the very least, have TOUGH days on the water. But one skill they've mastered? The ability to sift through the advice that's out there, and learn how to apply it to their unique situations. On today's episode of Untangled, that's exactly what you'll learn. You'll get advice on how to implement fly fishing advice so you actually see results on the water. You'll also learn about: Whether mink eat trout, and how much impact mink predation can have on trout populations The knot we prefer to use for 99% of fishing here at VFC Why the knot you use DOESN'T really matter How to pick flies to use based on where you're going fishing LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT GEAR - Ultimate Fly Collection from VFC - CHECK IT OUT RESOURCE - The Study on Mink Predation - CHECK IT OUT

June usually means high water, big bugs, happy fish, and the first days that are warm enough to think about wet wading. June's also the first month when some of the high country starts opening up, which means your favorite small streams and ponds are just a hike away. The most challenging thing about June fishing, though, is navigating the high water and finding the fish. Once you know what to look for, though, you can have some fantastic days out there. So, today on Untangled, we'll take a look at all the key info you need to know to have great days on the water this June. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE FLIES - Get the 3-Packs From VFC - CHECK THEM OUT Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT FLIES TO USE IN JUNE Parachute Adams, sizes 10-18 Parachute PMD, size 14 Green Drakes, size 10 Trusty Rusty, size 12 Last Chance Cripple, sizes 12-16 Sparkle Dun, sizes 16-20 Frenchie, sizes 14-18 Crackback, sizes 14-18 Elk Hair Caddis, sizes 14-18 Puff Caddis, size 14 Half-baked caddis, sizes 14-18 Hare's Ear, sizes 14-18 CDA Caddis, size 14 Stimulator, sizes 12-14 Yellow Sally, size 14 Prince Nymph, sizes 12-16 CDC Pheasant Tail, sizes 12-16 Pat's Rubberlegs, sizes 10-12 Royal Flush, size 12 Golden Stone nymph, sizes 12-14 Sow Bugs, sizes 14-18 Zebra Midges, sizes 14-18 Demon Midge, sizes 16-18 Perdigons, size 14-16