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 be the case. Instead, you're most likely not catching fish becasue your fly doesn't look real. Remember, your job is to put flies in front of fish, and make them look real! So today on Untangled, we're taking a deep dive into why presentation matters so much, and some simple tips to improve just how much your fake fly looks like the real thing.

You'll also learn about:

• Why we don't often talk about fishing wet flies and soft hackles here at VFC
• How to match the right leader size to the right fly size
• Why it's important to play fish quickly and minimize your handling time
• Tips for catching brood-stock trout that have been dumped into community ponds

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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 for the great spring fly fishing that April offers. With Untangled's April Fly Fishing Report, you'll be ready with all the knowledge about the hatches to expect, fly patterns we recommend, and tips and tricks for tackling the tricky weather and conditions this time of year.

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RECOMMENDED FLIES FOR APRIL

• Parachute Adams 16-20
• BWO 16-20
• Matt's Midge 18-24
• Griffiths Gnat 18-24
• Sparkle Dun 16-18
• RS2 16-18
• WD40 16-18
• Last Chance Cripple 16-18
• Zebra Midge 16-20
• Pheasant Tail 16-20
• Hare's Ear 16-20
• Fenchie 16-20
• Gunslinger 16-20
• Crackback 16-20
• Micro May 16-20
• Demon Midge 16-20
• Elk Hair Caddis 12-16
• CDA Caddis 16-18

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 (@GreenRiverFlyFisher) and you've probably seen his shots of fish rising to eat dry flies. Today, Ryan shares all that he's learned from a decade of watching fish eat through a camera's lens (as well as his two decades of guiding experience) to help you understand what trout are ACTUALLY doing during a hatch.

Why do they ignore flies? Why do they get leader shy? Why do so many anglers have trouble catching picky fish eating dry flies? Those, and many more questions, are answered in this show.

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