Get to know the Bavarian way of swinging flies with Thomas Woelfle, the renowned speymeister of Munich.
Icons – Kevin Feenstra
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 Kevin Feenstra, book author, midwestern swinger for chrome steelhead fresh out of Lake Michigan, and accomplished wildlife photographer. Trust us, and check out […]
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 – Adrian Cortes
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 Adrian Cortes, champion of the GreaseLiner, critical care nurse, and part-time ice cream trader. Your early childhood was […]
Icons – Rick Kustich
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 Rick Kustich, a pioneer of swinging flies in the Great Lakes region, an author of multiple flyfishing books, and a huge fan […]
ICONS: Bob Clay
Get to know Bob Clay, acclaimed Riverwatch bamboo rod builder, guardian of the Kispiox, and explorer of new waters.
ICONS: Rich Simms
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 Rich Simms, a lifelong steelheader and a founding member of the Washington-based Wild Steelhead Coalition.
ICONS: John Hazel
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 John Hazel in his shop, The Deschutes Angler in Maupin, OR, where he talks about his contributions to the sport, […]
Tim Arsenault Wins 2024 Spey-O-Rama
Swing The Fly takes a deep dive on Tim Arsenault’s hard-earned Spey-O-Rama victory
Icons: Steve Bird
In this installment of Icons, we visit with Steve Bird, Chief Information Officer of Trout Spey, caretaker of Steve’s Eddy on the Shining Reach, and in the opinion of some, writes with the creativity of bluegrass banjo picker.
Icons: Marty Howard
In this installment of Icons, we visit with Marty Howardas he talks about his literary plans with fellow rockstars Dec Hogan and Brian Silvey, and whether or not the fly you choose really matters.
ICONS: R.B. Meiser Fly Rods (Bob Meiser, Steve Godshall, Nick Moses)
The next day, Nick was like Zen and the Art of the Swing, just zoning, his karma dialed into the cosmos, the steelhead were entering his reality, and he f***ing got it.