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 – 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.
Icons: Whitney Gould
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 Whitney Gould, a World Fly Casting Champion. Whitney is also the developer of virtual and in-person casting instruction through The Gould Standard.
Icons: Simon Gawesworth
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 Simon Gawesworth, one of the greatest Spey casting instructors and authors to grace our sport. Simon talks in this article about his latest book, his favorite rivers in both the U.K. and the U.S., his memories of times fishing on his own, and the Miracle of Istanbul.
Icons: Bruce Kruk
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 Bruce Kruk, in which we discuss fly casting videos, English Bulldogs, and his unusual nickname.