“The travelers sit in jangling silence tracking the yellow line, riding a hot grease and steel hound lined out for the bleeding storm. “
Counting Steelhead With Shep
My family is unskilled at small talk; to compensate, we avoid social gatherings. Defying that legacy, I sat uncomfortably in a packed room of mostly strangers, my fingers firmly clasped around a bottle of craft beer as Danny’s spouse approached. Laura unceremoniously dropped a set of keys on the ch… Become a member of Swing […]
Off The Cuff With Kapitan Kruk: “The Wall”
Bruce Kruk talks about how to fix the most common issue he sees with his students – “coming off the wall.” Swing The Fly subscribers can see all of Bruce’s Spey Casting how-to videos, and more, on https://swingthefly.com/topic/spey-casting/… Become a member of Swing the Fly To read this article and receive other special member-only benefits, […]
Episode 153 – Sean Burke
On this week’s episode I’m joined by Sean Burke. We discuss him fishing as a kid with his dad and brother, his experiences brewing beer and more beer talk, music, the environment, the effort that goes into guiding, starting YouTube … Become a member of Swing the Fly To read this article and receive other […]
Episode 151 – Howard Cole
On this week’s episode I’m joined by Howard Cole. We discuss how we met and how he get me into spey casting, his start to fishing, his time in California and initial fly tying instruction, Andy Puyans’ school, High Country Flies, w… Become a member of Swing the Fly To read this article and receive […]
Off The Cuff With Kapitan Kruk: Perfect Practice
“When you’re practicing your spey casting, which you should be…” – Bruce Kruk.
Spey Line Review: Bridge Torrent MD
Swing The Fly puts Bridge Outfitting’s latest creation through its low, slow paces.
Spey Casting With Travis Johnson: The Grip
“Lemme’ hold it.” – Travis Johnson.
Spey 101: What’s The Deal With Polyleaders?
Most importantly: What are they good at? And what aren’t they good at?
Lady Gray
The rise of a gray here is soft, smooth and tender, a kiss from the surface.
Spey 101: Simplify
Most spey anglers start their two-hand casting and swung fly journey with one rod, one line, and a handful of flies. Sometime soon, though, if they’re hooked, that will change drastically. Multiple rods, reels, lines and more will overfill the truck bed. If we don’t have a fishing friend who takes a… Become a member […]
Spey Casting With Travis Johnson: The Lift
For more, be sure to subscribe to Travis Johnson’s Everything Spey channel on Instagram. You can book a day of fishing for Trout, Summer, or Winter Steelhead with Travis. Book with him today by messaging him directly on Instagram: @All_Waters_Angling . You can learn m… Become a member of Swing the Fly To read this […]