How often do you walk by water that you think is too fast to hold fish? Would you be surprised if I told you that the water you THINK isn't all that great, is some of the best water on the entire river?

In this week's episode of Untangled, you'll learn all about how to fish the pockets within that faster water. From identifying pocket water, to understanding why fish hold there, to a few tips for effectively catching fish from it, you'll end this show ready to tackle even more of your favorite rivers!

You'll also learn about:

• Techniques for adding distance to your cast
• Whether your leader length matters on small, brush-choked streams
• Whether fish eat mosquitoes, and if so, how to handle that situation

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

Get the Right Fly eBook for FREE - CHECK IT OUT

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#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE

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VIDEO - How to Cast a Fly Rod - WATCH NOW

VIDEO - How We Fish: Spring Fly Fishing - WATCH NOW

What do you do when you run into a fish that just refuses EVERYTHING you throw at it? You get a bunch of good drifts, you assume you're using the right fly, but the fish just ignores your bugs, and acts like you're not even there. What's the next step in a situation like that?

Well, this week on Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through the steps he uses to troubleshoot those days on the water that go beyond getting skunked. They feel like the fish took your dignity! And if you want to avoid that, you'll need to hear the three steps he shares in today's show.

In the show's Q&A section, you'll also learn about:

• How to pick the right fly rod for carp and pike fishing
• How to pick the right fly rod for fishing on small streams
• Why the 9' 5-weight is such a versatile fly rod
• How to tell emergers, cripples, and "regular" dry flies apart without memorizing the names of patterns

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

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QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE

#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE

VIDEO - The Right Fly Formula - CHECK IT OUT

GEAR - Shop the Fly Flinger - CHECK IT OUT

There's no such thing as a "magic fly" that works 100% of the time. BUT - the Adams dry fly might be the closest we'll ever get to that kind of silver bullet.

So, what is it about the Adams that makes this fly so effective? It's been around for over 100 yeaers, and anglers today love it as much as they did back in 1922.

This week on Untangled, you'll learn all about how the Adams was developed, how it's changed over the years, and why it's still such an effective fly.

You'll also learn about:

• What makes a fly rod good for throwing dry flies
• How to tie flies so that your materials stay on the top of the hook
• Whether your flies need to be "Instagram-perfect" in order for fish to eat them

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

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QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE

#LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE

STORY - History of the Adams - CHECK IT OUT

GEAR - The VFC Fly Collections - CHECK THEM OUT

VIDEO - Right Fly Formula - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - Fly Rod Action Explained - CHECK IT OUT

VIDEO - How to Use the Pinch Wrap - CHECK IT OUT