Untangled Fly Fishing Report | June 2026

Stop Counting Fish — Here's a Better Way to Measure a Day | Ep. 185

What makes a day on the water great? Is it really all about how many fish you caught? I mean, I know we're going fishing to catch fish, but is that ALL a day on the water is about? I think a lot of anglers would say no, they appreciate the solitude, the quiet, the beauty, the challenge. But at the end of the day, if you walk back to your truck and you got skunked, you feel like you failed, right? Or at the very least, that you got beat. I'm not here to say that catching fish doesn't matter, and I'm certainly not telling you what to do. I just want to ask one question: Is the number of fish you catch the best way to measure your success on the water? Or is there more to it? That's what we'll discuss on today's episode of Untangled. You'll also learn about: * How to dial in the right depth for your nymph rig * How to estimate the depth of a river while setting up a nymph rig * Where to put split shot on your rig * Why you're consistently hooking bottom and how to avoid it * The merits of barbless hooks LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT [https://vfc.media/UT-Audio-Community] QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecOcVnq1CUl5NXdmptPu7QuUR0tsYNrbrD69EURHysnD08kA/viewform?usp=sf_link] #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9baF7fN6eTd9YRKWaRIjRsOnkcL1Ii8i8wtTSV9MxdbH6dw/viewform?usp=sf_link] Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT [https://vfc.media/fieldguide]

When & Why To Use Weightless Nymphs | Tip of the Week #12

Nymphs are supposed to be heavy and sink straight to the bottom, where the fish spend most of their time - right? Yes, that's what MOST nymphs are designed to do. But some are tied without any weight at all, and they're great for using when the fish are a bit picky, feeding during a heavy hatch, or you just want to switch up how you're approaching the water. Today on Untangled, you'll learn all about the merits of weightless nymphs, and why they're a style of fly you should consider having in your box. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT [https://vfc.media/UT-Audio-Community] QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecOcVnq1CUl5NXdmptPu7QuUR0tsYNrbrD69EURHysnD08kA/viewform?usp=sf_link] #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9baF7fN6eTd9YRKWaRIjRsOnkcL1Ii8i8wtTSV9MxdbH6dw/viewform?usp=sf_link] Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT [https://vfc.media/fieldguide]

How To Buy Fly Fishing Waders & Boots | Ep. 184

Finding good wading gear that works for your stlye of fishing, AND that's within your budget, feels almost impossible sometimes. It's tough to know what exactly you need from your waders and boots. Well, Spencer has spent the past decade reviewing gear for fly fishing magazines, and he's been fly fishing for over 20 years. Today on Untangled, he's going to share the particular features he looks for in waders and boots, and how you can use that knowledge to find the PERFECT set of wading gear for you. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT [https://vfc.media/UT-Audio-Community] QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecOcVnq1CUl5NXdmptPu7QuUR0tsYNrbrD69EURHysnD08kA/viewform?usp=sf_link] #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9baF7fN6eTd9YRKWaRIjRsOnkcL1Ii8i8wtTSV9MxdbH6dw/viewform?usp=sf_link] Get the FREE Wader Buying Guide - CHECK IT OUT [https://www.vfc.media/wader-guide] Get the FREE Wading Boot Buying Guide - CHECK IT OUT [https://www.vfc.media/boot-guide] Skwala Gear We Recommend - BOOTS [https://www.vfc.media/skwala-boots] & WADERS [https://www.vfc.media/skwala-waders]

The Worst Fly Fishing Trip Ever | Fly Fishing Stories #7

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 [https://vfc.media/UT-Audio-Community] QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecOcVnq1CUl5NXdmptPu7QuUR0tsYNrbrD69EURHysnD08kA/viewform?usp=sf_link] #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9baF7fN6eTd9YRKWaRIjRsOnkcL1Ii8i8wtTSV9MxdbH6dw/viewform?usp=sf_link]

How To Build a Fly Box That Works on Any River | Ep. 183

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 [https://vfc.media/UT-Audio-Community] QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecOcVnq1CUl5NXdmptPu7QuUR0tsYNrbrD69EURHysnD08kA/viewform?usp=sf_link] #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9baF7fN6eTd9YRKWaRIjRsOnkcL1Ii8i8wtTSV9MxdbH6dw/viewform?usp=sf_link] Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT [https://vfc.media/fieldguide] Get the FREE Wet Wading Guide - CHECK IT OUT [https://vfc.media/wetwade-pod] PODCAST - The 10 Flies You Need For Trout - CHECK IT OUT [https://youtu.be/OKFimALbB3I] VIDEO - The Guide to Wet Wading - CHECK IT OUT [https://youtu.be/DDomfvprf-Y?si=XU1bFjB-5i6vADdh]