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What information do you ACTUALLY need to know if you're getting started in fly fishing? What's going to help you improve, and what's just going to add to the noise?
Well, there are a lot of opinions on this topic. This week on Untangled, Spencer Durrant shares the 5 things he wishes he knew when he started fly fishing, A LONG time ago. 
You'll also learn about: 
Why and when you need to fish really small flies
Why you should focus more on presentation than fly selection
What wet flies are and how they're used
Some tips on fishing streamers in runoff
Why you shouldn't overthink technique
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When the wind picks up and you suddenly can't land your flies right where you want them anymore, what do you do? If you're anything like me, you probably make a few classic mistakes that are actively harming your ability to fly cast in the wind. Today on Untangled, you'll learn about the 3 big mistakes to avoid, and the things you should do instead, to battle the wind when it inevitably shows up. 
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I used to HATE fishing with nymphs. What bugged me the most was dealing with split shot - taking it off, or putting it on my rig. You've gotta get those tiny slits in the shot lined up with your tippet, then crimp it down, and NOT drop it all in the river. It's not fun to cast with, either. 
The biggest problem is how much split shot actually effects your ability to feel what your flies are doing, and how they're drifting. By ditching split shot, you gain a TON of feedback and control over your rig. That means more fish in the net. Today on Untangled, you'll learn how to get your flies down deep without split shot, and why it's actively harming your nymphing game. 
You'll also learn about: 
Why you should put your own spin on fly patterns, if you tie your own flies
Why a 6-weight rod is ideal for sink-tip lines and streamers
How to spot the bugs when fish are rising, so you can accurately match the hatch 
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Get your dry fly rod ready, because May means some of the best hatches you'll see all year! In this month's fly fishing report, you'll leran all about the bugs that will hatch in May, the flies we recommend for imitating them, and a couple of pro tips for making the most of fishing before runoff hits. 
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Recommended Fly Patterns 
Parachute Adams
Parachute Purple Haze
Blue Dun, Green Drake
Parachute Trusty Rusty
Parachute PMD
Parachute BWO
Sparkle Dun
Klinkhammer
Last Chance Cripple
Hare's Ear
Frenchies
Gunslinger
Crackback
Puff caddis
Elk hair caddis
Missing link
Foam caddis
Pheasant tail
CDA caddis
Peeping caddis
Griffiths Gnat
Matt's Midge
Zebra Midge
WD40
Demon Midges
Royal Flush
Golden Stone
20-incher stone
Pat's Rubberlegs

The caddis hatch sometimes get overlooked in all our excitement over mayflies and stoneflies, especially early in the season. 
But caddis hatches stay consistent throughout the summer, and they only become more important for trout as the season stretches on. Plus, the first big caddis hatch of the year can be an absolute blast if you hit it right. 
This week on Untangled, we'll take a detailed look at the caddis hatch: when these bugs start getting active, their lifecycle and behavior, and the flies we recommend for a successful day out on the water.
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