Tag Archives: spey rod
Sunday Classic / Getting a Grip on Spey Casting
I love casting mono running line on my Spey rods. At present, I’m using Rio Slick Shooter. It lives up to the name. I saw a big improvement in my distance when I made the switch. It casts like a dream and fishes well but...
Don’t Let The Two-Handed Rod Eat Your Brain
By Louis Cahill It's like the zombie apocalypse out there. When you pick up a two-handed rod for the first time, it's pretty common to experience information overload. It's like you pick this thing up, make one cast and discover that some bloodthirsty zombie has eaten your...
Go Slow Mo Fo
By Jeff Hickman Ask any Spey casting coach or steelhead guide what they find themselves saying most often during the day and most likely it's the words, "slow down". I have often joked about just getting a tape recorder to say it for me on repeat. But...
The SA Skagit Extreme Intermediate, Better Casts, Better Swings, More Fish
In the end it all comes down to this. A better head means more fish. I had the opportunity to try out the Scientific Anglers Skagit Extreme Intermediate head while fishing the Deschutes river this September. It didn't take long for me to fall in love....
Sunday Classic / Anchor Placement When Space Is Tight
You could write a book about anchor placement in Spey casting. In fact, I feel sure several have been written. Rightfully so, since anchor placement is the foundation on which a good Spey cast is built. For those who are not aware, the anchor is where...