Is there such a thing as a "bad" fly? And if there is, what makes another fly "good?" On this week's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant is joined by Alex Stulce to talk all about the differences between good and bad flies.

You'll learn about the concept of "magic" flies, and Spencer and Alex will share the 3 characteristics that all good flies need to have.

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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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