As spey anglers, we are often most focused on the cast. And why not, spey casting is an enjoyable, engaging process. Sure, it can be frustrating, but those drawn to this sport are typically energized by the challenge as well as the tactical advantage of a cast that allows for ultimate efficiency in … Become […]
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Episode 144 – Mike Archer
I’m joined by Mike Archer for this weeks episode and we discuss his initial start to fishing, a passion for music, his time guiding, aggressive tundra trout, bamboo and his journey to rod building, the benefits of knowing how to fix a rod, bamboo building’s low barrier to entry, silk lines, the upcoming Sandy Clave, […]
Coming Soon: Swing The Fly Online Journal Returns
An open letter from the editor on what to expect with the return of the Online Journal
2025 Sandy River Spey Clave Vendor List
Who and what you’ll find for demo rods, reels, lines, your rig, and boats. Oh my!
Watch The Entire Men’s Final at the GGACC Annual Jimmy Green Spey O Rama 2025
Filmed by Mathew Donaldson.
Episode 143 – Justin Bailie
I’m joined by Justin Bailie for this week’s episode. We talk about his experience growing up in Oregon and his entrance to fishing, Alaska and bears, his journey to photogoraphy, river trips around the world while working for OARS, moving back to Oregon and opening Wild Coast Goods, his entry to spey, salmon and bamboo, […]
Tent Mates
An investigation into a friendship forged through elk’s revenge.
Sandy River Spey Clave: Presentation Schedule
Learn More About the Presenters Sharing Their Skills At The 2025 Sandy River Spey Clave On May 9th & 10th.
Old School: The Joys of Fishing With Dragless Reels
“The sound of a Hardy is the sound of a lost fish”.
Episode 142 – Thom Thornton
Thom Thornton is joining me this week for a conversation about his first rod and learning from everyond around, streamers, working as a woodchuck, MRIs and claustrophobia, soccer coaching, his start to steelheading, fly tying, competitive casting, baseball, dam removal, and so much more.
Icons – Thomas Woelfle
Get to know the Bavarian way of swinging flies with Thomas Woelfle, the renowned speymeister of Munich.
One Handed Spey
Those who are lucky enough to have an adequate number of springs on their shoulders have certainly perceived a change in fishing and fly fishing in particular. Fishing methods are gradually adapting to changing climactic conditions and the presence of invasive species such as cormorants and catfish in many of our European waterways, which have […]