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This fly is a straight up cheat code in winter! ❄️

Especially when fish are glued to the bottom and won’t move far.

The Demon Midge is subtle, but flashy enough to get the fish's attention.

Definitely worth giving it a shot your next time out.

What is your go-to nymph right now?

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1 day ago | [YT] | 268

Ventures Fly Co.

Winter fly choice is actually easier — if you know what fish are eating.

This shows why cold water shrinks the menu and how to pick the right fly without guessing.

What’s your go-to winter fly?

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1 week ago | [YT] | 353

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That moment when a fish finally eats makes everything else disappear.

You stop thinking about work, bills, and everything waiting back home.

You’re just trying to keep the line tight and not mess it up.

For a few seconds, that fish is all that matters.

That’s the moment you remember long after the trip is over.

Live Reel Life.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 300

Ventures Fly Co.

Dry vs Nymph vs Streamer: When To Use Each (Simple Beginner Guide)

Not sure if you should tie on a dry, nymph, or streamer?

Use this dead-simple rule: match your fly to what the water and fish are doing, not what looks coolest in your box.

Swipe through the slides to see when to use each type so you can make a confident first choice on the water.

Save this for your next trip – and if you want a deeper dive on picking the right fly for ANY situation, watch our Fly Selection Masterclass here: https://youtu.be/FC10e7dU1BI

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 412

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Working on a new cover for the podcast. Which one do you like best?

2 months ago | [YT] | 50

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“This is NOT a trophy fish by most people’s standards—but for me, it’s a momentous one.

I live in Baltimore, and our local Blue Ribbon River is a chilly, technical tailwater with wary, native browns.

I got skunked my first 4 trips—20+ hours of nothing. Then I finally landed a few small ones, and felt like I was starting to figure it out.

A few days later, I hit the water at dawn. Same dry-dropper rig.

Nothing.

Another angler mentioned he was throwing ants due to the heat.

I swapped to the closest thing I had: a foam beetle.

Second cast into a perfect seam below a riffle, and WHAM—an 11" brownie crushed it.

The fight wasn’t long—I was only 15 feet away—but I used everything I’ve learned from @venturesflyco and landed him clean.

Not a giant. But on this river, as a beginner, with the effort it took to get here—it meant the world.”

Live Reel Life,
Ras W.

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6 months ago | [YT] | 288

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“Icy water licks my calves, my toes long numb, as I meander downstream, lazily flinging a dry fly at pockets that might hold fish.

Earlier, I’d landed a small Yellowstone cutthroat—halfway through a cutthroat slam.

At this point, another fish would just be the cherry in an already sweet glass of Coke.

I see no rises, but my stubborn purist self keeps the same dry fly tied on.

It’s summer—I don’t need a nymph. Then I spot it: a deep emerald pool, brambly dam at the far end, clear water spilling over.

Of every pocket I’ve fished today, this one looks the most promising.

A gentle pull on my reel sends that delightful tinkle through the air—the sound that sometimes means a “holy crap” fish is about to bolt.

I let line slip out, snap it forward, and watch my fly land softly in the foam line.

It drifts, lazily, toward the dam.

Right then, my son decides to yank my hat off my head—his favorite game.

He erupts in giggles as I snatch it back, losing track of my fly.

I lift the rod tip, see it skitter away from the snags, relieved but disappointed.

There has to be a fish in this pool.

I roll it out again, focusing hard, hat clutched in hand so I won’t get distracted.

My fly drifts... drifts... almost into the mess of sticks.

Suddenly, a flash of silver and an explosion of water. My arm lifts instinctively, rod bends, the trout tries to dash over the dam.

“Fsh! Fsh! Fsh!” my toddler squeals. Strip by strip I bring it in, slipping the net under its lifted head.

I take a moment to admire its color and girth.

Wetting my hand, I pop the fly free, cradle its belly, and let my son blow it a kiss.

Then I turn it upstream, watching it melt back into the cool water.

A deep breath, a quick fist bump with my little buddy.

Another glimpse of something purely wild. I love living reel life.”

Live Reel Life,
Micah D.

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6 months ago | [YT] | 102

Ventures Fly Co.

What are your top flies for summer? You can check out our list here - https://youtu.be/Ug0vsx9NV_E

6 months ago | [YT] | 117

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“This is not a picture of me, rather a picture of my dad. He taught me how to fly fish when I was super young, and gave me so much that I could never repay in full.

A couple years ago my dad was diagnosed with stage 3 non hodgkin's lymphoma and had about a 50% chance of surviving the next year.

He has never been on a drift boat and always talked about it growing up. I made a promise to myself that if he can survive this, and is able, I’m going to get a guide and drift our favorite river — the Green.

My dad is cancer free and I fulfilled my promise last weekend.

This is him catching his PB brown trout during a wading portion of our float.

I learned from this trip that no matter how much time you think you have with your folks, make the most of it now.”

Live Reel Life,
Spencer W.

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6 months ago | [YT] | 347

Ventures Fly Co.

“I am a brand new fly angler and I watched all of your Beginner Masterclass videos and listened to several podcasts.

Your videos were so informative and easy to understand for a beginner.

I recently went fishing for the first time and had a blast and even had success!!!

Although I was nervous and anxious being out there for my first time, all your videos allowed me such an enjoyable time on the river.

I just want to say thank you to VFC, I am totally hooked (pun intended) and can't wait to get out again.”

Live Reel Life,

Chris G.

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