The early-season hatches you find during spring are some of the BIGGEST challenges you'll face in fly fishing.

And after a winter where you've been cooped up and dreaming of fishing, the last thing you want is to get frustrated because these hatches are SO TOUGH to fish.

This spring, you won't be the angler who can't figure out the fish.

This week's episode of Untangled takes a deep dive into 8 of the essentially fly fishing skills that will COMPLETELY change how successful you are this spring.

These skills are GAME-CHANGERS that will help you read the water better, make smarter fly choices, and present your flies more naturally.

In this episode, you'll also learn about:

• The importance of backing on a fly reel, and why every fly reel needs it
• How to keep your nymphs from constantly snagging the bottom of the river
• How to set the hook on dry flies

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Spring fly fishing is here! But how confident are you that you have the right flies for the job? If you don't have the right flies, you could be missing out on what I think is the BEST fly fishing you'll have all year.

In this episode of Untangled, I'll walk you through the 14 must-have fly patterns I use every spring. You'll learn their names, the sizes and colors I recommend, and the real-life bugs these flies imitate.

You'll also learn about:

• The major differences between cheap and expensive reels, and why your best bet is a middle-of-the-road option
• When and if you should use flies that are larger than the naturals you see on the water
• Spencer's top three dream fly fishing trips

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Brown trout have a reputation for being the smartest - and PICKIEST - fish in the river. If you've ever had one reject your fly, you know it feels like a personal rejection!

But here's the good news: once you understand brown trout behavior, their favorite foods, and where they live, catching them is MUCH easier!

In this episode of Untangled, we'll break down everything you need to know about brown trout. You'll leave with the tactics you need to know to catch a trophy!

You'll also learn about:

• How and why the same flies work in so many different rivers in America
• A leader setup for dry-dropper rigs
• Tips for catching and cooking trout
• Where the fish in small creeks spend their winter

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