Icons, a web series from Swing the Fly, looks at the most influential figures in spey casting and swinging flies from North America and beyond in the 21st century. In this installment we visit with Kara Knight, a highly-accomplished competitive spey caster and fly industry professional in Smithers, British Columbia. You grew up in Calgary, […]
Art Lingren: Guardian of British Columbia’s Fly Fishing Heritage
In the deep pools and storied rivers of British Columbia, fly fishing is more than a sport—it’s a cultural inheritance shaped by figures like Roderick Haig-Brown and Tommy Brayshaw. Few have done more to preserve, document, and celebrate that heritage than Art Lingren.
No Fish Harmed: Tim Arsenault
In the season finale of his No Fish Harmed series, Kirk Gilchrist and Tight Line Films introduces us to guide, Spey-O-Rama champion and friend of Swing The Fly, Tim Arsenault. Be on the lookout for Season 2 coming in early 2025!
ICONS: Aaron Goodis
Icons, a web series from Swing the Fly, looks at the most influential figures in spey casting and swinging flies – from North America and beyond in the 21st century. In this installment we visit with iconic photographer Aaron Goodis. We discuss the photos that got away, the most difficult part of capturing spey casting and much, much more.
ICONS: Dana Sturn
Icons, a web series from Swing the Fly, looks at the most influential figures in spey casting and swinging flies – from North America and beyond in the 21st century. In this installment we visit with Dana Sturn, founder of Speypages.com, defender of the Thompson, and we relive his son’s first steelhead. Tell us something […]