To become a dry fly fishing ninja, you'll need to complete a pilgrimage to the River Test in England, fishing only downstream drifts, from the bank, while wearing tweed.

OR - you could listen to this episode of Untangled and let Spencer Durrant teach you 5 lessons about dry fly fishing that he's learned from his years as an angler and guide. These tips will help you take your dry fly fishing skills from "okay" to "freakin' fantastic" faster than you can say Diet Coke.

You'll also learn about:

• The difference between DT and WF lines, and what line is best for slow rods
• Why a short rod might be better than a long rod
• Whether trout can pick up a human scent on our flies
• How to get creative when tying your own flies
• The importance of using the correct weight fly line on your fly rod

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Do you get nervous at the sight of BIG water? You know, a river so big that it probably qualifies for fat guy seating on airplanes?

That's completely normal! But part of your education and growth as an angler is learning how to fish these bigger rivers, and on today's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant will walk you through 7 expert tips to do just that.

You'll also learn about:

• Tips for hiking with waders and wading boots
• Fishing hatches on lakes
• Tips for adjusting the drag while you're fighting a big fish

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VIDEO - How to Find Trout in a River

Are you dismayed by the sight of rivers that look like chocolate milk? Does high water strike sadness and fear into your heart? Well, after listening to this week's edition of Untangled, you'll have all the tools you need to fish during runoff! Spencer Durrant walks you through what he's learned about fishing high, muddy water, and how you can apply those lessons to your own fly fishing circumstances.

You'll also learn about:

• How to see your small dry flies when fishing during a hatch
• Some tips for taking pictures of the trout you catch
• Some advice on teaching other people to fish, and getting them the correct gear

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VIDEO - Get A Fly Rod Un-Stuck

In this week's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant reveals a secret so incredible he had to smuggle it out of Area 52 (bet you didn't know THAT existed, did you?).

Okay, it's not that secret -- it's a collection of the 12 flies that Spencer believes will catch 99% of all the trout you encounter. Make sure to listen and see if you agree with his list.

You'll also learn about:

• Tips for fishing lakes
• Some recommendations for folks who have a hard time seeing their small tippets and flies
• The best sunglasses for all-around fishing applications
• How to fish deep pools

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VIDEO - Untangled Ep. 45: How to Fly Fish on Lakes

VIDEO - Untangled Ep. 15: Why You NEED Sunglasses

VIDEO - How to Fly Fish Pools

On this episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant introduces you to the softer, gentler side of trout - a side maybe you didn't even know existed. After this show, you won't just be catching trout from your local stream - you'll be shaking fins with your friends. You'll know the different personality quirks of each trout species, and how those quirks can help you put more of them in the net!

You'll also learn about:

• Different types of indicators and why we use them
• Tips for storing your fly fishing gear
• A bunch of information about old bamboo fly rods and lines

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VIDEO - How to Find Fish

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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.

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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

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VIDEO - How to Straighten Your Leader

VIDEO - The Right Fly Formula

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