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Off the Cuff: Kaptain Kanudia on the Lever
Spey Casting

Off the Cuff: Kaptain Kanudia on the Lever

by Zack Williams

Our favorite friend from north of the border is back with some thoughts levers, fulcrums and which hand does what in spey casting.

February 21, 2023 by Zack WilliamsTagged Kruk
Guide Gossip #12:  When Do You Go Subsurface?
West Coast

Guide Gossip #12: When Do You Go Subsurface?

by Kait Sampsel

As a guide or avid angler, you start to learn the river intimately and eventually figure out what works. What you are left with is “well… I know this works, but will this?” You find yourself down a long dark rabbit hole that is twisted and sometimes hilarious. The journey is what keeps me feeling connected and curious.

January 16, 2023 by Kait SampselTagged guide gossip
Icons: Mike Kinney
West Coast

Icons: Mike Kinney

by Zack Williams

Mike Kinney, known as the “Godfather of Skagit” to many, is quietly and humbly one of the most respected legends of Pacific Northwest steelheading.

January 10, 2023 by Zack WilliamsTagged icons
Approaching Conservation Through an Angling Culture
Conservation

Approaching Conservation Through an Angling Culture

by Wes Telyea

If you’re reading this, you probably know what it is like to hold one of these amazing fish. It can be a transcendent experience. It’s one I hope my kids will be able to experience someday.

December 14, 2022 by Wes Telyea
One-Hand Spey
Spey Casting

One-Hand Spey

by Rick Kustich

One-hand Spey combines the elegant rhythm of Spey fishing with the versatility of a light rod that can be enjoyably controlled and fished with a single hand.

September 19, 2022 by Rick Kustich
Linespeed Jedi Exclusive: Creating Tension
Spey Casting

Linespeed Jedi Exclusive: Creating Tension

by Zack Williams

Mr. Linespeed is back with some really valuable help on creating and using tension in your spey casts.

September 12, 2022 by Zack Williams
Guide Gossip #11:  The Most Difficult Thing About Steelhead Fishing
West Coast

Guide Gossip #11: The Most Difficult Thing About Steelhead Fishing

by Kait Sampsel

I believe people who chose to fish for steelhead with a swung fly choose more than just the species itself. It is about the connection with the river, with the community of stewards and friends, the moments of laughter and pause, the difficult chase at hand, the long days of slow fishing, and the new zest that the river life brings to you.

August 29, 2022 by Kait SampselTagged guide gossip
Adding Movement to the Swung Fly
Great Lakes, Trout Spey

Adding Movement to the Swung Fly

by Rick Kustich

Controlling fly speed and depth through casting angle and line manipulation typically provides the presentation enhancements that result in success.

August 5, 2022 by Rick Kustich
Costa partners with Swing the Fly
Conservation

Costa partners with Swing the Fly

by Zack Williams

You’ll notice that Swing the Fly only works with companies that walk the walk when it comes to conservation of our fish. Costa epitomizes that, and we’re grateful for their support.

August 1, 2022 by Zack Williams
Linespeed Jedi Exclusive: Body
Spey Casting

Linespeed Jedi Exclusive: Body

by Tim Rawlins

Our buddy Tim Rawlins is back with another exclusive vid; this time with some helpful tips on how and why to incorporate more body into your spey casting.

July 12, 2022 by Tim Rawlins
Korkers Teams Up with Trout Unlimited to Advance Permanent Protections for Bristol Bay
Conservation, Waders and Clothing

Korkers Teams Up with Trout Unlimited to Advance Permanent Protections for Bristol Bay

by Zack Williams

Korkers has designed a limited edition pair of Devil’s Canyon fishing boots with Trout Unlimited to raise awareness and support the permanent protections for Bristol Bay.

May 16, 2022 by Zack Williams
Guide Gossip #10: Dealing with Pressure
West Coast

Guide Gossip #10: Dealing with Pressure

by Kait Sampsel

How can you better your odds, when the odds are against you? I always think creatively and have a positive attitude, and that seems to help with most anything. However, these helpful tips below from guides might find you thinking outside of the box.

May 10, 2022 by Kait SampselTagged guide gossip

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