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Spey Casting

Chasing perfection of the spey casting craft is an enjoyable pursuit in its own right, and one that can lead to more satisfaction and success on the water. Swing the Fly’s spey casting editor and world champion Travis Johnson and others will help you improve your casting skills.

Anchor-Centric Spey Casting
Spey Casting

Anchor-Centric Spey Casting

by Zack Williams

Is there a unifying component that makes all of the great spey casters successful in their respective styles? Getting to the root of a successful spey cast is the key to learning and becoming proficient in the trade.

December 22, 2020 by Zack Williams
Are You a Reactionary Caster?
Spey Casting

Are You a Reactionary Caster?

by Travis Johnson

This is a bit of a rhetorical question, but it needs to be addressed. At some point, or in some Spey casting situations, we are all reactionary casters. The real question is are the common casting mistakes you make based on a reaction to another sequence in the Spey cast? Let’s uses an example we […]

November 22, 2020 by Travis Johnson
Tips for a Smoother Snakeroll
Spey Casting

Tips for a Smoother Snakeroll

by Travis Johnson

We all have at least tried the snakeroll; some have mastered it and some have given up. But, learning and knowing the coolest cast in Spey casting is something we should all aspire to. The snakeroll is a modern two-handed cast developed by Simon Gawesworth. The cast has since grown into use in all p… […]

October 12, 2020 by Travis Johnson

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