The 12 Flies EVERY Fly Angler Needs In Their Box | Ep. 74

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In this week's episode of Untangled, Spencer Durrant reveals a secret so incredible he had to smuggle it out of Area 52 (bet you didn't know THAT existed, did you?). Okay, it's not that secret -- it's a collection of the 12 fly fishing flies that Spencer believes will catch 99% of all the trout you encounter. Make sure to listen and see if you agree with his list.
You'll also learn about:
- Tips for fishing lakes
- Some recommendations for folks who have a hard time seeing their small tippets and flies
- The best sunglasses for all-around fishing applications
- How to fish deep pools
Top 12 Trout Flies 0:00
The Why Behind Flies 2:12
1 - Parachute Adams 5:09
2 - Elk Hair Caddis 7:12
3 - Sparkle Dun 9:23
4 - Zebra Midge 11:20
5 - Hare’s Ear 13:00
6 - Frenchie or Pheasant Tail 14:21
7 - Last Chance Cripple 16:04
8 - Griffith’s Gnat 18:22
9 - Woolly Bugger 19:16
10 - Rubber Legs 20:41
11 - Chubby Chernobyl or Stimulator 22:42
12 - Egg Pattern 24:20
Stillwater Fly Fishing 27:19
Fly Fishing Tools 32:45
Polarized Sunglasses 35:36
How to Fish Deep Water 39:07
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[@BP-1988]

In follow up to Shane's question, I'm 72 and struggle seeing and tying on flies as well. What works for me are high magnification reading glass (+5) which are available on Amazon for about $23 for a two pack. I find this work much better for me than the flip down magnifiers. I keep them in my top shirt pocket so I know exactly where they are. I also use a Knot Needle for tying tippet to tippet rings and a Cinch Tie Knot Tier (brass) for tying clinch knots (flies to tippet) and triple surgeons for tippets and leaders. I also use a Dennison Blood knot tool for making Euro leaders.

[@robertyetsko80]

AS A FELLOW "OLDER ANGLER" I RECOMMEND A MAGNETIC HOOK HOLDER TO USE WHEN CHANGING FLIES IT CA BE CLIPPED TO VEST EASILY WITH SHORT LANYARD

[@egregiousblunder5395]

Hoppers, hairs ears, elk hairs, pheasant tails, stone flies nymphs, worms, and perdigons. Practically all I use.

[@daveschlom4033]

Sorry to hear you got sick Spencer but glad you are on the mend. Mending is important in fly fishing! My fishing guide had to cancel a trip I had so looked forward to for nearly a year because...he got SICK!!! There is a NASTY bug going around. Much smaller than a midge #30 I think...This is an excellent presentation on essential flies. I would add that once you get your particular home water dialed in, you'll find that there are a just a few patterns you really need by season. Here's a trick for you to try with your Pat's Rubber Legs: Bend it! Just take your hemostats and put a little bend in it. For some reason...it really works. TRY IT!!!

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

Ok, lads watching this. Take all these flies with a huge grain of salt if you're fishing the provo river in Utah. Toss all of them out the window except the size 18-32 midge, and add to that the size 16-22 sow bug and those 2 patterns are all you ever need and if you're fishing anything else, you're going to quite literally die of frustration....❤😂

[@rickheadley6105]

Great info on this podcast. This year I bit the bullet and bought dedicated prescription polarized brown colored lenses Wiley X brand sunglasses complete with bifocals. It certainly helps with eye strain but my big surprise is how it has made me a better wader. Since these lenses are impact rated I also use them for other tasks too. Thank you for your show!

[@sIuzza]

really applaud the information and informative nature of why specific fly's are effective, new to fly fishing and tying. Much love from Australia 👍

[@johnhanley8708]

Thanks, you guys for all the info you give it' helped me think more on the water and you guys can teach old dog's new tricks keep up the great work!

[@jerryg957]

Another great video, trying to build a fly box (or 2 lol) this just what I needed..Keep the tips coming Spenc !

[@user-ch1jx3xo5t]

Spencer, sorry to hear you've been sick. Glad you're on the mend and feeling better. Great info once again as always. You guys are knocking it out of the park!! So helpful for this newbie. Couple of questions. Old eyes lol. As we've begun to get a few hatches hear in NC, most are very small. Trying to match size is almost impossible because I cannot see my fly. Help, suggestions. It's extremely frustrating. Next, do you guys sell your hats and swag on the website? Only right that I rep for you guys with all the help you've provided. Thanks again for the great work and content you guys create for us

[@nate_stanton]

This was an excellent video! The fly choices can be so overwhelming at times. Its nice to see the basic choices for each category without all the confusion. As far as flip down magnifiers, they are awesome!! I use mine all the time. Lasik ruined my ability to see up close and tie on small flies.

[@brian6697]

Literally for trout I just put on a wooly bugger and I have never been skunked in any of my local trout lakes here in Northern Alberta anyways, I cannot even remember when I have ever tried anything else it's always the fly I put on first and just start catching fish with it so just keep with what is working

[@briangemski3490]

Awesome video thank you!

[@DiegoContreras91]

TY very much

[@jimholland1592]

Nice list, good content 😉☕️☕️

[@kschwords9223]

No San Juan worm?!

[@andrewouimette5389]

biggest fish first year was 15". Then I caught a 26" monster brown on a 20 zebra midge...

[@andyyun1162]

This is unbelievable, isn't it? It's so stinking tiny that I almost thought it didn't work, until I finally caught a 16" one on a size 22 black zebra midge.

[@Robert-qd6cz]

Prince nymph?

[@electrontube]

There are really only about 150 different fly patterns

[@jameshelms9875]

Should have threw in a San quan worm and a mop fly

[@DallasLarson40]

If it won’t take a parachute adams it won’t take anything(;

[@venturesflyco]

Squirmy worm on a bounce rig? 😏

[@DallasLarson40]

@@venturesflyco hahaha love that.