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What is “Swinging” a Fly?
Often referred to as the “traditional wet fly swing,” the basic technique is really pretty simple
Spey Equipment Basics
When selecting your first equipment it is best to consult your local Spey shop. Below is some terminology so you have a little background knowledge of what you’re going to need. Equipment Terminology Spey Rod -designed for Spey casting. They can range from about 11′ up to over 20′! They feature a top and bottom grip to […]
What is Trout Spey?
As two-handed Spey casting has exploded in popularity over the last 20 years so, too, has the technology available in the manufacture of two-handed (Spey) rods. This allowed for the development of lighter, more limber rods making two-hand rods no longer restricted in use to larger game fish. Today, “Trout Spey,” is all the […]
Learn How to Spey Cast
Understanding basic Spey casting terminology will ease your learning process.
A Handful of Flies from the Kola Peninsula: Part I
The Belousiha River Lodge is a small fishing camp on Russia’s Kola Peninsula.
Episode 29 – Dylan Tomine
This week I virtually sit down with Dylan Tomine. This week had a great chat about guiding, writing, the goods and bads of pandemic living, the documentary “Artificial” and the cost of hatcheries, and the culinary versatility of salmon eggs.
What is SPEY Casting?
Spey casting is a fly casting technique dating back hundreds of years, originating in Scotland. It is in particular associated with its namesake river, the River Spey.
Episode 28 – Jason Rolfe
This week I’m talking with Jason Roulfe. We talk about A River Runs Through It, Fly Fishing Journal, Writer’s on the Fly, Guiding, and Dading.
Episode 27 – Josh Mills
I’m back with Josh Mills this week. We talk about his fishing origin story, baseball, great fly tying materials, and pretzel covered bass.
Episode 26 – Charles Gehr
River Rambler? I haven’t heard that name in a long time. The Rambler is back and I’m joined by Charles Gehr, new owner of Anderson Custom Rods. This time around we chat about how he got started fishing, the connections created by working around rivers, Anderson Custom Rods, conservation, and Irish Whiskey
Episode 25 – Robin Hill
This week I’m talking with my friend Robin Hill. We talk fish, lots of fish, like trout, bass, bluegill, steelhead, carp, muskies…oh, we also talk about photography, our connection to the environment, and some bear stories.