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If you are new to the sport of fly fishing, the chances are good that while you have heard of Spey casting, you may not know exactly what it means. Essentially, Spey is a casting technique that makes use of a two handed fly rod and that is ideal for fishing steelhead and trout from saltwater surf and large rivers. The Spey technique makes use of a double handed cast that draws the fly and line backwards before firing it forward. Using the fly as an anchor, this technique offers much greater distance than traditional single handed casting.

In order to master the Spey cast, you need two very important things. The first thing that you will need is a great Spey rod. Choosing a rod with the right head weight, the right length, and the best materials for the cast is important. Snowbee Spey rods are great for newcomers and experts in the sport alike, offering class and quality that surpasses even the most expensive rods on the market today. With numerous sizes and even travel rods available, Snowbee offers fishermen plenty of options for any situation.

The second thing that you need in order to master the Spey cast is experience. This is something that cannot be bought. With that said, however, taking part in online fly fishing communities and asking posters for their own advice and experience can certainly help you master the technique much faster. Relying on the experience of others to help you learn the basics is an excellent strategy, and finding someone who can explain the cast in understandable and basic detail will make it much easier for you to learn. Ultimately, it will take a bit of time as well as some trial and error, but the right advice can go a long way.

Spey casting is a great technique and can offer anglers the chance to catch bigger fish and to fish in more challenging and intimidating waters. Knowing when the cast is right takes a bit of experience. The Spey rod that you choose will have a significant impact on your experience, but this doesn't mean that you have to buy the most elaborate or expensive model on the market today. Great rods by Snowbee allow for the perfect cast without requiring you to triple your budget for bells and whistles that will make no difference. Choose your rod carefully and practice your technique frequently, and you just might find that the Spey is the cast that you prefer the most.

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Anglers Book Supply Co 0Stg078999 The Scandinavian Spey Cast $70.11 To lend perspective Mortensen visits the famous River Dee in Scotland to analyze the historical roots of the traditional spey cast with a classic Scottish ghillie. He then travels to Canada s beautiful Gaspe Peninsula in Eastern Quebec to illustrate his modern redefined version with practical implementation on three of the most challenging salmon rivers in the world: Grande Cascapedia Bonaventure Petite Cascapedia. Under suboptimal conditions of the early season low water few fish very clear rivers the benefits of the Scandinavian Spey Cast become apparent. 74 min. Henrik concentrates on what he terms the Scandinavian Spey Cast. To lend perspective he visits the famous River Dee in Scotland to analyze the historical roots of the traditional spey cast with a classic Scottish ghillie. He then travels to Canada s beautiful Gaspe Peninsula in Eastern Quebec to illustrate his modern redefined version with practical implementation on three of the most challenging salmon rivers in the world: Grande Cascapedia Bonaventure Petite Cascapedia.Under suboptimal conditions of the early season low water few fish very clear rivers the benefits of the Scandinavian Spey Cast become apparent. Henrik s perfection of the Scandinavian Spey Cast and his unique method of body movement and its importance in the cast is also neatly illustrated from the banks of the river Morrum in Sweden. From both the European and North American continents he also demonstrates where and when one should use short and long casts and the type of line and leader to use under various circumstances. When the salmon doesn t take the fly simple change tactics...this shows you how. ABOUT THE AUTHORHenrik Mortensen has worked professionally in fly tackle design and development for some of Europe s largest tackle manufacturers. He is currently Head of Design and Development for Scierra (www.scierra.com). He conducts over 120 casting seminars per year as well as several At

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Anglers Book Supply Co 0Stg35 The Scandinavian Spey Cast II $70.11 Mortensen expands on the intriguing Scandinavian casting fishing style he first presented in Spey Cast I. Focuses on efficiently effectively employing the lift in the case the art of dry fly fishing. Features 3 fantastic worldclass Canadian salmon rivers: the Bonaventure Petite Cascapedia Grand Cascapedia. 103 min. In this volume of the Fly Fishing Academy Henrik Mortensen expands on the intriguing Scandinavian casting and fishing style he first presented in volume four. In addition to the overall fishing strategy message the two foci of the film are efficiently and effectively employing the lift in the case and the art of dry fly fishing.Henrik demonstrates and explains how important the lift is for the cast and how by doing an alternative cast which Henrik dubs the Triple C one can change the lift and direction of the cast. With this demonstration and detailed explanation it is easy to see how important casting techniques are and how they benefit catching results. To add to the intrigue Henrik employs the use of the highly practical switch rods which are becoming more and more popular. And for the first time in his DVD series Henrik illustrates the seductive and very habitforming dry fly fishing. It is surreal to watch how a big fish rises from the bottom to swallow an intriguing dry fly drifting on the surface. Remember the water in these rivers is extremely clear which only adds to the pleasure of viewing this type of alluring fly fishing.As in the previous volume Henrik is back at the three fantastic worldclass Canadian salmon rivers of Bonaventure Petite Cascapedia and Grand Cascapedia. They are magical rivers hailed as North America s best rivers for Atlantic salmon.ABOUT THE AUTHORHenrik Mortensen has worked professionally in fly tackle design and development for some of Europe s largest tackle manufacturers. He is currently Head of Design and Development for Scierra (www.scierra.com). H

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Kangol KNGL Rain Spey - Beige $39.95 Who said bucket hats were not stylish? The Rain Spey features the classic flat top bucket shape. Features a metal Kangol logo on side, it is fully lined and has a ribbon sweatband. Available Colors: Beige, Navy.

Spey Valley and the Cairngorms, Highland Region, Scotland, United Kingdom $19.99 Roy Rainford Spey Valley and the Cairngorms, Highland Region, Scotland, United Kingdom - Photographic Print

Spey Casting By Gawesworth, Simon $48.71 Author: Gawesworth, Simon Publication Date: 2007/07/03 Number of Pages: 308 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 1.00 Width: 9.25 Height: 11.25

Autumns on the Spey (1872) $27 Author: Knox, Arthur Edward/ Wolf, D. Ed. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 196 Publication Date: 2009/01/01 Language: English Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.42 inches

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Anglers Book Supply Co 0Qf0000100 Tying Spey Flies Dvd $49.88 Learn to tie traditional style spey flies for salmon steelhead. Learn: the key features of a spey fly; hackling ribbing techniques; construct a sparse tight body; mount traditional style mallard wings; more. DVD; 61 min. In this DVD Gerald demonstrates his style of tying with tips and techniques for dressing traditional style spey flies. You will see close up stepbystep details of how to tie three spey patterns from start to finish. You will learn: The key features of a spey fly Hackling and ribbing techniques How to construct a sparse tight body How to mount traditional style mallard wings Other tips that you will pick up by watching the detailed closeups of each pattern.Gerald s talent for tying elegant and durable spey flies is recognized by anglers around the world. This DVD shows you exactly how he ties them so get this DVD today and enjoy the satisfaction of tying your own spey flies for your next steelhead or salmon trip. DVD

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Anglers Book Supply Co 0Cmw001550 Spey Fishing For Steelhead With John Hazel $49.88 Practical detailed lesson on spey fishing steelhead: casting line control fly presentations mending hooking playing landing. Presenting a variety of patterns to a number of different water types is at the heart of this spey production. Hazel also details lines leaders flies reading steelhead water. 2 hours. SUBJECTS: Presentations Skaters Sub surface Wet Flies Reading Water Working the run Steelhead habits Fly selections. DVD

Spey Valley in Winter, from Creag Bheag, Near Kingussie, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom $29.99 Gary Cook Spey Valley in Winter, from Creag Bheag, Near Kingussie, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom - Photographic Print

Fly Fisherman Near Telford Iron Bridge, across the River Spey, Near Craigellachie, Scotland $24.99 Richard Maschmeyer Fly Fisherman Near Telford Iron Bridge, across the River Spey, Near Craigellachie, Scotland - Photographic Print

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Anglers Book Supply Co 0Mir000500 Art Of Spey Casting $63.38 Learn the basic and advanced Spey Casting techniques for both Single and TwoHanded Rods. Watch and learn as 17 of the world s best casters share their styles and skills through multicamera coverage of easytofollow demonstrations on rivers in actual fishing situations. Chapters include: 13 detailed demonstratons of spey casting techiques; and 6 Bonus Chapters that include an interview with Mel Krieger; a fun look behindthescenes; a casting competition; and interviews with manufacturers/sponsors involved in the production. DVD 3 hours 30 min. One very important point to remember is that spey casting is a style of casting utilized by both single and doublehanded rod casters. There are a growing number of people today who fish in rivers throughout the east west (Montana Pennsylvania North Carolina Maine Oregon Florida Colorado California etc.) who no longer use the standard roll cast. Instead they use spey techniques that allow for powerful casts when there is no room for a normal backcast. In fact many people today are not using a normal backcast ever (even if they have room) because spey techniques have proven so effective. There s lots here for the beginner and those who already love either or both of these casting elements and want to learn advanced techniques and styles. What sets this DVD apart from all other Spey videos out there is the truly professional composition editing and cameraworkand the fact that it was done out of a love for the sport with several demonstrators dontating their time. Sequences shot at the beautiful Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club in San Francisco and on rivers around the world.NARRATOR: Lani Waller. INTRODUCTION: Simon GawesworthWHAT EXPERTS ARE SAYING: This DVD shows the most comprehensive gathering of expert single and twohanded rod casters/instructors I ve ever seen in my life. What a great way to watch and learn the amazing variety of spey casting methods. Steve Raje

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Anglers Book Supply Co 1571882324 Spey Flies Dee Flies Their History Construction $56.63 The most thorough uptodate book on these traditional flies the methods materials with which they are tied. Includes: indepth history; stepbystep photos instructions for flies useful tying techniques; hackling ribbing winging techniques; tying traditional Pacific NW contemporary Spey Dee flies; fishing these flies. Beautiful color fly plates including 59 individual fly plates 100+ fly recipes; 8.5x11 inches 160 pages. Among the greatest salmon rivers in the world are the famed Spey and Aberdeenshire Dee whose storied pools and seabright salmon inspired generations of anglers and fly dressers. Spey flies and Dee flies originated and evolved in the valleys through which these rivers flow but across the globe fly dressers have long been emulating the fashion of these flies calling them Spey styles and Dee styles . Destined to become a classic Spey Flies Dee Flies is the most thorough and uptodate book on these traditional flies and the methods and materials with which they are tied. Includes: indepth historical information cited straight from the letters books and other writings of the first tiers; stepbystep photos and instructions for flies and useful tying techniques; hackles and other materials; hackling ribbing and winging techniques; tying traditional Spey and Dee flies; Pacific Northwest Spey and Dee flytiers; tying contemporary Spey and Dee flies; fishing these flies; beautiful color fly plates including 59 individual fly plates; over 100 fly recipes; and more. Though artistic enough for framing Spey and Dee flies are also fishable and John shows you how. Your flyfishing library is not complete without this fascinating book on these classic flies. Allcolor; 8.5x11 inches 160 pages. Softcover

Anglers Book Supply Co 0811705595 SingleHanded Spey Casting Solutions To Casts#44; Obstructions#44; Tight Spots#44; And Other Casting Challenges Of RealLife Fi $72.81 Expert spey caster Gawesworth shares casts adapted from twohanded spey casting that enable you to fish the challenging spots most anglers skip. Includes: the single spey double spey snake roll snap T side cast shepherd s crook reach cast aerial mends. 400 color photos 88 illus; 8.5x11 inches 256 pgs. Covers spey techniques useful for all rods Casting techniques practical for everyday fishing situationsExpert spey caster Simon Gawesworth shares casts adapted from twohanded spey casting that enable you to fish the challenging spots most anglers skip. Whether you re a smallstream angler casting for tough trout or a saltwater fly fisher Simon has refined spey casts for all onehanded rod needs: the single spey double spey snake roll snap T side cast shepherd s crook reach cast and aerial mends. Learn ways to cast a fly to cope with obstructions wherever you find them and whatever water you fish making it possible for you to fish the waters that frustrate other anglers.Praise for Simon Gawesworth s first book Spey Casting Whether you simply want to know what all the speycasting buzz is about or want to become really proficient at spey casting you need this book. Fly Fisherman Simon Gawesworth s Spey Casting . was one of the first books to combine clear explanation with good sequence photography. California Fly FisherABOUT THE AUTHOR:Simon Gawesworth has fished in world championships and has taught spey casting throughout the world. His first book Spey Casting introduced many to the twohanded rod. He writes for several flyfishing magazines and produced the video International Spey Casting. He lives in Ammon Idaho. Hardcover