The Summer Dry Flies Trout Love — But Most Anglers Overlook | Ep. 187
About this episode
This episode discusses overlooked dry flies for summer trout fishing and provides tips for anglers.
Summer is the time for throwing big foam bugs and large droppers, right? Well, yes - but there are a couple of dry flies that get chronically overlooked by anglers - myself included. So today on Untangled, you're going to learn what these flies are, why you should add them to your box, and tips for getting the most out of them when you tie one on. You'll also learn about: How to adjust your rigs for fishing in lower water Tips for getting back into the game with fishing dry flies Why some rods roll cast better with heavier lines LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT ARTICLE - Fishing Ants - CHECK IT OUT Browse 3-Packs and Tying Kits - CHECK THEM OUT
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