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Bruce Kruk

Off The Cuff With Kapitan Kruk: (Oar) Locking In
Spey Casting

Off The Cuff With Kapitan Kruk: (Oar) Locking In

by Bruce Kruk

If you’re missing an oar lock, we might have an idea where it is. Another Off-The-Cuff casting tip from Bruce.

February 13, 2025 by Bruce KrukTagged Bruce Kruk, spey casting
Off The Cuff With Kapitan Kruk: Bike Pedals and the Snake Roll
SPEY 101

Off The Cuff With Kapitan Kruk: Bike Pedals and the Snake Roll

by Bruce Kruk

Bruce Kruk compares setting up your Snake Roll to using your bike pedals as hands.

August 25, 2024 by Bruce KrukTagged Bruce Kruk, Snake Roll, spey casting, Spey Casting 101
Off The Cuff With Kapitan Kruk: Three Good Things For A Good Spey Cast
SPEY 101, Spey Casting

Off The Cuff With Kapitan Kruk: Three Good Things For A Good Spey Cast

by Bruce Kruk

Bruce Kruk reminds us of three things to make a part of every cast.

February 10, 2024 by Bruce KrukTagged Kruk
Kruk’s Spey Casting Secrets II: Line Follows Rod Tip
Spey Casting

Kruk’s Spey Casting Secrets II: Line Follows Rod Tip

by Bruce Kruk

He’s back here in 2023 with a 1-part follow up to the popular series from 2022.

July 17, 2023 by Bruce KrukTagged Kruk
Off the Cuff: Setup vs. Forward Stroke?
Spey Casting

Off the Cuff: Setup vs. Forward Stroke?

by Bruce Kruk

Kaptain Kanudia is back with a quick observation that is sure to help your casting!

August 31, 2022 by Bruce KrukTagged Kruk
Tension is everything
Spey Casting

Tension is everything

by Bruce Kruk

The first cast that most people feel they really get a hold of is usually the snake roll….the reason being that it is a continuous motion cast thus maintaining tension, which is your friend!

July 5, 2022 by Bruce Kruk
Off the Cuff with Kapitan Kruk: Hands in Front
SPEY 101, Spey Casting

Off the Cuff with Kapitan Kruk: Hands in Front

by Bruce Kruk

Kaptain Kanudia talks hand position.

June 12, 2022 by Bruce KrukTagged Kruk
Simple Spey Exercise
Spey Casting

Simple Spey Exercise

by Bruce Kruk

Here’s a simple exercise to shave years off of your bottom hand learning curve.

May 29, 2022 by Bruce Kruk

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