
Trout, Steelhead and all things the spey

Streams and Still Water

The Lodge at Ten Mile Lake
SPEY CASTING LESSONS
Introduction to Spey Casting and “Swung Fly Presentation” Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead Techniques - 5 hour course
A complete introduction to Spey Casting “demystify spey casting/lines/and fly presentation”
Have you ever found yourself stepping into a Steelhead or Salmon river and not knowing where to start?
Have you asked yourself any of the following question:
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How do I get started?
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What rod/reel and line to buy?
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How do I cast?
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What flies do I use and how do I present them?
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Where are the fishing holding?
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Where does pool rotation start?
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Am I going to low hole a fellow angler if I fish here?
This course gives you a complete introduction to Spey Casting and “Swung Fly Presentation” Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead Techniques. Our goal is to “demystify spey casting/lines/and fly presentation” and to help you get started with confidence!
Outline of Course Material:
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Introduction to spey equipment; rods, reels, lines.
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Set up and knots: backing line, running lines, spey heads and selection, tips, leaders, flies.
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On river Instruction: Water borne casts, vs, touch and go casts and when to use them
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On river fly presentation: reading the water, finding the fish, and where to position yourself to cast and how to fish a steelhead/Salmon run.
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Safety, conservation and etiquette
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Equipment Recommendations and where to purchase.
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Maximum of two casters, individual lessons recommended.
Prices for the Five Hour Course with equipment included:
Number of casters: One caster Two casters
Cost per person: $360.00 $200.00ea.
*Lunch and Beverages not included in above rates.
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